Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, herb-crusted pork tenderloin
✨ wine.spec_sheet
In the sun-drenched Pfalz region, often referred to as the 'Tuscany of Germany,' Oliver Zeter crafts a remarkably expressive Cabernet Franc that challenges traditional cool-climate expectations. Benefiting from the protective Haardt mountains and warming soils of limestone and loess, this wine showcases the grape's capacity for deep complexity outside of its classic French homes. Zeter vinifies this varietal with meticulous care, employing traditional fermentation followed by extended aging in French oak barriques. This process tempers the grape's natural herbaceous qualities, coaxing out rich dark fruit, graphite, and refined, velvety tannins. The bottle features the estate's signature whimsical bear, a nod to a historical sketch commissioned by Oliver's great-grandfather, bridging a playful family legacy with serious, world-class winemaking.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2007 by Oliver and Birgit Zeter in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, the Oliver Zeter winery has quickly become a benchmark producer in Germany's Pfalz region. Renowned for pioneering and elevating Sauvignon Blanc in a region traditionally dominated by Riesling, Zeter utilizes diverse vinification methods, including oak barriques, amphorae, and concrete eggs, to craft wines of striking individuality. The estate's whimsical bear mascot, illustrated by Pfalz artist Otto Dill for Oliver's great-grandfather, adorns every bottle, symbolizing their passion and approachability. Beyond their signature Sauvignon Blancs, the winery produces outstanding Pinot Noir, Riesling, and the popular, easy-drinking 'Tapps' range.