The northern Pfalz is riddled with limestone soils making it perfect for varieties that do well in Burgundy, like, well, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Yet here the temperatures are a bit cooler, the nights a bit brisker, and so the Chardonnay that the young brothers Brand farm comes to us with a tad more acidity. This is no-nonsense, organically farmed, young-vine Chardonnay that is ripe, yet sizzles with energy and acidity. The brothers add a small bit of Riesling to the cuvée (usually 10%) which turbo-charges everything, heightening and sharpening the aromatics, making the wine perfumed and even more explosive.

Pairing: Thai Food, oysters, salads, mango chutney, shrimp tacos. 

Grape: Chardonnay 

Soil: Limestone 

Viticulture: Organic