Sweet Purple
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and lush sweetness.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, berry tarts
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Crafted by the innovative Pfalz winemaker Oliver Zeter, 'Sweet Purple' is a delightfully unconventional sweet red wine that challenges traditional German winemaking boundaries. In a region famed for its dry Rieslings, Zeter embraces the luscious side of red varietals to create a wine brimming with rich, dark fruit character and a velvety mouthfeel. The grapes are carefully harvested at peak ripeness to ensure a natural concentration of sugars and flavors, then vinified to retain a luscious residual sweetness balanced by a refreshing acidity. Adorned with the estate's signature friendly bear, this cuvée represents Zeter's playful spirit and his dedication to crafting wines that are both highly distinctive and immensely pleasurable.
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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.