Petz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after 'Meister Petz'—the friendly bear of classic German fables and a playful nod to the winery's iconic mascot—this red cuvée from Oliver Zeter is a heartwarming expression of the Pfalz region's sun-drenched terroir. Crafted from a blend of classic international varieties and local St. Laurent, the wine benefits from the Pfalz's unique microclimate, where protected sandstone and loess-clay slopes allow red grapes to reach optimal ripeness. Zeter vinifies the components with care, utilizing partial oak aging to round out the tannins while preserving a vibrant, juicy core of dark berry fruit. The result is an incredibly charming, velvety red that bridges the gap between traditional German winemaking and modern, international flair, embodying the approachable, joyful spirit of the Zeter estate.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2007 by brothers Oliver and Christian Zeter in the Mittelhaardt village of Neustadt-Haardt, Weingut Oliver Zeter is celebrated as a transformative force in modern German viticulture. Following apprenticeships in Italy, South Africa, and the Pfalz estate Dr. Deinhard, Oliver returned to his family's wine roots to champion grape varieties unconventional for the region, most notably Sauvignon Blanc alongside classic Riesling and Chenin Blanc. Sourced from limestone-rich slopes in Haardt Herzog and marl-sandstone terroirs across top parcels such as Kallstadter Saumagen, the vineyards benefit from the protective rain shadow of the Haardt hills. In the cellar, Zeter balances precise temperature-controlled stainless steel with wooden casks, concrete vessels, and amphorae to fashion textured, mineral-driven whites marked by vibrant acidity. The estate's whimsical mascot—a wine-drinking bear sketched by Palatinate artist Otto Dill—adorns benchmark labels such as the barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Le Moelleux Chenin Blanc, Saumagen Riesling, and the luscious botrytised Goldschatz TBA.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, St. Laurent
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%