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
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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, St. Laurent
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%