Zahir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, showing excellent aging potential.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after Paulo Coelho's novel 'The Zahir'—a term denoting an obsession that completely takes over one's thoughts—this flagship red wine represents Oliver Zeter's passionate pursuit of crafting an unforgettable, world-class red blend in the Pfalz. Grown on warm, limestone-rich soils, the grapes are meticulously selected and undergo a traditional, slow skin fermentation. The wine is then aged for approximately 20 to 24 months in French oak barriques, bottled unfined and unfiltered. This meticulous process yields a deeply concentrated, complex red wine with dark fruit intensity, structured tannins, and a lingering, spicy finish that embodies Zeter's innovative spirit.
🍾 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, Cabernet Franc, Syrah