A. Diehl Merlot Roséwein ein zu eins Wein off-dry QbA Germany (3 x 0.75l)

• STORY: Andreas and Alexandra-Isabell Diehl are living their dream of traditional winegrowing. The vintner couple are true Palatinate cheerful people - and this is also reflected in their wines. Here in Edesheim on the southern wine route, you are practically born with a sunny disposition, because the region is blessed with the mildest climate in Germany.

• FINISHING: stainless steel

• AROMA: The absolutely perfect summer wine! Its sensationally fruity bouquet with a whole basket full of red fruits brings back memories of the last vacation.

• RATING: Juicy on the palate, tasty and just outrageously delicious. Uncomplicated, round, 'smacky'.

• SERVING RECOMMENDATION: Terrace wine, as a soloist, aperitif, spare ribs with ginger and chili, shrimp with spicy aromas, salads with rhubarb, red Thai curries

Andreas and Alexandra-Isabell Diehl are living their dream of viticulture that is shaped by their origin. The vintner couple are true Palatinate cheerful people - and this is also reflected in their wines. Here in Edesheim on the southern wine route, you are practically born with a sunny disposition, because the region is blessed with the mildest climate in Germany. There are even figs, kiwis and lemons growing. Exactly the right climate for fruit-intensive, straightforward wines. And so "real types" are pressed with a lot of love and devotion: varietal representatives of the terroir, which represent the Edesheim soil and the unmistakable grape aromas in the wine with a strong character. From an old property from 1821, the press house, the heart of the estate, was planned and rebuilt according to the most modern aspects. The vine index of the Palatinate includes over 60 grape varieties. Most winemakers focus on traditional grapes such as Riesling, Dornfelder or the Burgundy varieties. Andreas Diehl proves that this doesn't have to be a golden rule: "Due to its almost Mediterranean climate, the Palatinate offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of sun-drenched grape varieties such as Chardonnay or Syrah. It is important to make optimal use of this. Up until 20 years ago, no one would have believed that international red grape varieties in particular could achieve a high level here.” But they can indeed, as we found out at the latest after tasting Andreas Diehl’s barrique-aged Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon. We were simply amazed. Another chapter in the success story of the Diehl couple.