CREDO
Seek harmony, live biodynamically, trust in rhythms, sense the vitality, leave space for terroir, embrace freedom, show courage, give trust, earn respect, experience satisfaction. Savor the wine.
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
I made the decision to start my own winery in 1993. Following my heart and my palate, I achieved organic certification in 2006 and began exploring the possibilities inherent to a biodynamic approach. At each stage, the steadfast intention was to gain better understanding of the terroir and to shepherd a clearer expression of its characteristics into the wine. My dream? Harmony, happiness, and a hand-in-hand approach in all areas of my life: the people, the vineyards, the wine.
HAND CRAFTED
All I do in the vineyard, I do with my own hands. This includes pruning, shoot thinning, mowing and all the other steps large, and small to reap a healthy harvest at the end of the season.This tangible connection to nature, the willingness to follow instinct and insight, shines through in the quality of the wines. I see myself as a farmer, tasked with keeping an eye on the big picture. For me, there is something about applying organic fertilizer and biodynamic preparations at precisely defined times that feels good and right. When outside, I love working actively with my hands; inside in the cellar, there’s nothing like watching these labors of love develop, almost on their own.
TRUST IN NATURE
As an observer and companion to nature, I trust in its vitality and diversity. I watch, weigh, and then act according to situation — not dogma. The quality of the fruit in our vineyards rewards and reveals that many years of biodynamic farming have put us on a good path. Together with our daughter Elena, we continue to pursue our journey step by step.
BALANCE ACROSS 7 HECTARES
At a mere 7 ha, my estate is for me the perfect size. I can do everything at the proper moment, without spreading my time and attention too thin. Together with my daughter Elena and our entire family, we stand proudly behind our work in the vineyard and the cellar. Knowledge is passed directly from generation to generation.
FROM BERRY TO BOTTLE
For me, it‘s crucial to create something unique. If we successfully seize upon the perfect moment to hand harvest optimally ripe grapes, then the path to wine requires no artificial intervention. My goal is always to transform this wonderful landscape into a taste of place. Of course, the meteorological conditions also significantly affect the final product, so each vintage must be considered and handled on its own merits. Each year we follow the growth of the old vines. With their naturally low yields and deep roots, these are the finest translators of our living soils. For over 33 years, our harvest has always started with fruit for our refreshing sekts. Our wines are all wild ferment, with the -N- line bottled unfiltered - lively wines all around.
THE GREATEST TREASURE
From Ruppertsberg to the cool forest edge of the Haardt, we are fortunate to work the best plots from great vineyards, carefully selected and cultivated for decades. We are under no pressure to expand, which in its own way affords me a freedom like no other. It ensures we have enough time to lavish our heritage sites at the forest’s edge with the passionate attention they deserve. To my mind, those vineyards are truly one of a kind.
RUPPERTSBERG REITERPFAD
0.8 hectares on colored sandstone above a clayey substrate
Wines from the Reiterpfad draw on layers of different soils to form their complex characteristics. Soil decompaction, humus maintenance, and active green cover have all helped loosen the heavy clay below the surface and encourage root growth in the vines.
DEIDESHEIMER HERRGOTTSACKER
0.25 hectares on colored sandstone and loessy loam
The “Erdner” parcel lies at 120 meters in elevation, with easily warming weathered sandstone soil that promotes early ripening of the fruit, while the “Hahnenböhl” stands at 180 meters in elevation and features calcareous marl for an extended hang time and with it a compelling and mineral acid structure.
DEIDESHEIMER MÄUSHÖHLE
0.45 hectares on sandy sparse colored sandstone
The old sandstone terraces of the Mäushöhle, oriented toward the southeast, provide a wonderful view over the entire Rhine Plain. The warm, airy microclimate encourages Rieslings of delicate structure and complexity.
DEIDESHEIMER KIESELBERG
0.12 hectares on colored sandstone and loam
The soils of the Kieselberg are comprised of loam and loamy sand. They also contain sections of pebbles, sandy clays, and weathered sandstone.
DEIDESHEIMER LEINHÖHLE
0.14 hectares on sandy colored sandstone
The soils of the Leinhöhle are composed of loam, loamy sand, and patches of pebbly sandstone. A steep parcel, sheltered against wind and cold.
My Credo - My Wine
My aim is simple. I am searching for the right balance, inspired by biodynamic ideas. I do trust the natural rhythms and admire the terroir of my vineyards. I value what nature gives me every day. I take all my courage to really be free. I dream. I think. I am thankful to make living wine from living soils.
My - N - Wines are rare bottlings from small parcells, fermented with wild yeast, unfiltered and raised with infinite freedom.
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N - o filtration
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FAZ
Falstaff
Eichelmann
Weingut Michael Andres
Hauptstraße 33a
67152 Ruppertsberg
+49 6326 8667
info@no-spamandres-wein.de
www.andres-wein.de