AdamsWein, Spatburgunder Heerweg (1er Cru), 2022 [Pre-Arrival ETA 7/15]

This is Pinot Noir (Spatburgunder) from Heerweg, a west-facing, limestone-heavy site in Ingelheim classified at the 1er Cru level, and it is Simone Adams's benchmark red. She farms biodynamically and ferments with whole clusters, aiming for elegance and lift rather than weight. The result is a cool-climate German Pinot with real transparency and grip. From the warm 2022 vintage, expect a touch more generosity of fruit.