Pascal Oberhofer takes off

Generation change in the traditional Palatinate winery

9 June 2020
Werner Elflein

Almond blossom in the Palatinate

The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat. At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitively settled — but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk.

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I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong. It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation.

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Oberhofer

Am Linsenberg 1
67483 Edesheim
Germany
Phone: +49 6323 944911
Fax: +49 6323 944949
Internet: www.weingutoberhofer.de
E‑mail: info@weingutoberhofer.de

The winery at weinfreaks.de with all its wines

WinewhitedryGewürztraminer

2019 Edesheim Forst Gewürztraminer Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 4 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

Tasted on 6 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Slender, in front of the grape variety background rather reserved rose scent. Aromatic on the palate with an aromatic attack, later on the tongue with a rather discreet fruit. Currently still clearly marked by carbonic acid. Needs several hours of air to open up. Good length. Delicately creamy finish.

WinewhitedryAuxerrois

2019 Edesheim Rosengarten Auxerrois Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 7 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

Tasted on 25 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright yellow with straw yellow accents. Slender, discreetly buttery bouquet with fine notes of green apple and a hint of vanilla. On the tongue with a lively attack, animating play and ripe, well-integrated acidity. Very long and quite persistent. Presents itself already in its youthful phase quite accessible.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2019 Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 11 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

15.5

Tasted on 24 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant, bright and reflective yellow. Still youthful nose, marked by the bottling. Characterful and gripping, uncompromisingly dry Riesling with vital, vibrant acidity and striking minerality. Shows aromas of green apple after treatment in the Ovarius decanter. Spicy and piquant, with a long finish.

WinewhitedryPinot Gris

2019 Grauer Burgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 14 20 • 12 % alcohol

Tasted on 7 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow with straw yellow reflections. Fragrance of green apple with delicate vanilla notes. In the mouth with a lot of freshness and slim Pinot Gris aroma. Focuses on lightness and uncomplicatedness. Good length.

WinewhitedrySauvignon Blanc

2019 Sauvignon Blanc Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 12 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

Tasted on 13 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright, white-golden shining lemon yellow. Bouquet rich in aromas and marked by the pyrazines of the grape variety, with scents of gooseberry and grapefruit. On the tongue, tropical and citrus fruits, especially pineapple, join in. It is more reminiscent of the New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs than of the Loire, but its style is not clear. Animating acidity. Very dry. Long and persistent.

WinerosédryCabernet SauvignonMerlot

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Rosé Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 21 20 • 12 % alcohol

15.5

Tasted on 11 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Salmon pink. Fruity, slightly acidic scent of nectarine and pink grapefruit. Grasping, with persistent aroma and animating freshness. Uncompromisingly dry taste. Very long and persistent. A Rosé from the picture book.

WinewhitesweetRiesling

2019 Hainfeld Kapelle Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 10 20 • 8.5 % alcohol

14.5

Tasted on 29 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright yellow. Delicately spicy, in nuances also delicately smoky fragrance with hints of orange. Juicy Riesling with sweet-sour, quite expressive fruit, animating play, integrated acidity and good length.

WinewhitedryPinot Blanc

2018 Edesheim Rosengarten Weißer Burgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 30 19 • 13 % alcohol

Tasted on 25 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

Medium yellow with a straw yellow touch. Fine, buttery, serious vanilla scent without any noteworthy fruit component. Lines the mouth without appearing ponderous. Lives from an excellent balance of all taste parameters and radiates a great inner calm. Very good length and persistence.

WinewhitedryChardonnay

2018 Edesheim Madonnenhöhe Chardonnay Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 27 19 • 14 % alcohol

Tasted on 5 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Finest barrique notes with clear vanilla aromas and nuances of stone fruit. Consistent from nose to finish. Good presence on the palate with excellent alcohol. Quiet but decisive, without any heaviness. Lively acidity. Very long and persistent. Has style and substance. Reminiscent in style of a high class Chablis.

WinereddryPinot Noir

2017 Edesheim Am Kirchberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 25 19 • 13 % alcohol

Tasted on 2 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant dark garnet red with medium transparency. In the nose clear barrique note. Slightly sweetish fragrance with aromas of sour cherry, cranberry and cranberry jam. On the tongue still undeveloped with pithy, partly still astringent tannins, which however, after contact with air, indicate a high tannin quality. Vital and invigorating acidity, very good length. From 2025 on, the time window for the enjoyment of this ambitious Pinot Noir should open.

WinereddryPinot Noir

2017 Apfelgarten Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 26 19 • 13 % alcohol

16.5

Tasted on 2 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

Dark and almost opaque garnet red. In the nose clear roasted aromas with a chocolaty touch. Concentrated scent of cranberry and blackberry. On the tongue dense and still quite distinctive tannins, which are however more fine-grained than in the similar Pinot Noir “Am Kirchberg”. Stylistically, they and the use of wood are reminiscent of Jean Stodden, so that a long maturing time of at least ten to 15 years can be assumed here as well. Very good length.

WinereddryCabernet Sauvignon

2016 Dierbach Kirchhöhe Cabernet Sauvignon Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Pfalz • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 5021523 40 18 • 13.5 % alcohol

14.5

Tasted on 27 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

Slightly transparent black red. Opens only after prolonged aeration. Scent of red currant, ratatouille and milk chocolate. On the tongue with coarse and fine grained, still slightly astringent tannins, stable acidity, again some milk chocolate and a fine herbal note. Good length.