Der kleine Bar Weiss
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood, goat cheese salad, grilled chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the whimsical bear illustration created by Pfalz artist Otto Dill for Oliver Zeter's great-grandfather, Walter Baer, 'Der kleine Bär' Weiss is a joyful showcase of the estate's approachable winemaking philosophy. This vibrant white cuvée is crafted to be fresh, aromatic, and highly engaging. It typically marries the zesty, exotic fruit character of Sauvignon Blanc with the rounder, elegant stone fruit notes of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright primary fruit and crisp acidity, this wine reflects the sunny, moderate climate of the Pfalz region, offering an uncomplicated yet beautifully crafted drinking experience that pays homage to family heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2007 by Oliver Zeter and his family, the Oliver Zeter winery is situated in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the sun-drenched Pfalz region of Germany. Born out of a deep-seated passion for viticulture after years in the international wine trade, the estate gained swift acclaim, symbolized by the iconic 'drinking bear' caricature sketched by artist Otto Heinrich Strohmeyer in the 1930s. Oliver Zeter embraces a modern and meticulous approach to winemaking, championing parcel-specific vinification and selective oak aging to showcase the terroir's diverse sandstone, limestone, and loess soils. The winery is particularly celebrated as a pioneer of multifaceted Sauvignon Blanc in Germany, alongside pure, expressive bottlings of Grauburgunder, Riesling, and distinctive, age-worthy red blends such as 'Z'.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder