Pflüger Ungsteiner Herrenberg GG Pfalz Pinot Noir 2022

In Short

A German Pinot Noir from the Pfalz with red cherry, forest floor, and a silky structure that lets you taste the slate and limestone beneath the vines.

Quick Facts

• Region: Ungsteiner Herrenberg, Pfalz, Germany
• Vineyard: Ungsteiner Herrenberg
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Dinner with roasted meats, mushroom dishes, cheese course

Why We Stock It

The Pfalz has quietly become one of Europe's best sources for Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy, and Pflüger's GG bottling shows why. Grosses Gewächs is Germany's highest dry-wine classification, awarded only to top vineyard parcels from producers who can prove consistent quality. This is a serious wine at a fair price for what it delivers.

Tasting Profile

This wine tastes of red fruit and earth in equal measure, with a structure that speaks to the vineyard's soils.

• Aroma: Red cherry, forest floor, white pepper
• Palate: Red berries, mushroom, subtle mineral dust
• Structure & Finish: Silky tannins, bright acidity, clean persistent finish

Winemaking

The wine is made in a style typical of top Pfalz producers: cool fermentation to preserve fruit clarity and acidity, then ageing in neutral vessels or a mix of large oak, letting the terroir speak without heavy oak influence.

Serving & Pairing

Serve around 62-64 degrees Fahrenheit, no decanting needed though it will open over 20 minutes in the glass. Pair it with roasted chicken or pork, sautéed mushrooms, or a cheese course with aged Gruyère. The bright acidity and silky tannins cut through richer dishes while the earthy notes echo the umami in mushrooms or cured meats.

The Estate

Pflüger is a grower estate in the Pfalz's Mittelhardt region, farming vineyards in Ungstein and surrounding villages. The producer works their own parcels and is focused on expressing the specific character of each site.

Terroir

Ungsteiner Herrenberg sits in the heart of the Pfalz's best red-wine country, where slate, limestone, and sandy soils drain well and ripen Pinot Noir fully while maintaining acidity. The vineyard faces south and southeast, catching morning sun while the forest behind offers cooling afternoon air, a balance that gives the wine its combination of ripe fruit and freshness.