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Dr. Heyden

Oppenheim • Germany

weingueter.jpgImage: Deutsches Weininstitut
Barrique cellar in a German winery (Symbolic photo)

Dr. Heyden

Wormser Straße 96
55276 Oppenheim
Germany
Phone: +49 6133 926301
Fax: +49 6133 926302
Internet: www.heydenwein-oppenheim.de
E‑mail: info@heydenwein.de

The wines at a glance

WinereddryDornfelder

2022 “Arnold” Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 25 23 • 13.5 % vol alcohol

15.5🯅

Tasted on 31 January 2025 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryChardonnay

2021 “Arnold” Chardonnay Landwein trocken

Germany

Landwein Rhein • Geschützte geografische Angabe (g. g. A.)

Lot number 23-0307 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

16.5🯅

Tasted on 5 July 2025 by Werner Elflein

“Arnold”, the – according to the translated subtitle on the label – “white wine for the well-trained”. A Chardonnay that Frank Heyden carefully pressed after a long maceration period, fermented in large wooden barrels and stored on the lees until bottling. Minimally sulphurised. Slightly greenish straw yellow colour. Delicately buttery aroma of citrus. Creamy mouthfeel and fresh, vital acidity meet on the tongue. This does not have to be a contradiction in terms – and in this case it is not. A Chardonnay that is an enormous pleasure to drink and lingers for a while after the finish thanks to its outstanding length.

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2021 “Innovation” Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 5 23 • 13.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅

Tasted on 13 July 2025 by Werner Elflein

Initially quite transparent, light red colour, darkening with air. Delicately spicy Pinot aroma of cassis, raspberry and other light red berries. Highly elegant and delicately fruity on the palate, deep and complex, with velvety tannins. Outstanding length. Frank Heyden recommends eight hours of aeration in a carafe. You can do that. But the wine also finds its balance earlier.

17🯅

Tasted on 13 July 2025 by Julia Elflein

WinereddryMerlot

2020 Merlot Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 20 23 • 13 % vol alcohol

15🯅

Tasted on 17 December 2024 by Werner Elflein

Opaque black-red colour. Old-wood flavour of dark berries with a delicate smoky component. Good concentration on the palate. Full-bodied Merlot with a stable acid foundation. Fine and dense fruity flavours reminiscent of morello cherry. Decent depth, long finish.

WinereddrySt. Laurent

2020 St. Laurent Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 6 23 • 13.5 % vol alcohol

15🯅

Tasted on 9 March 2025 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryGrüner Silvaner

2018 Silvaner Alte Reben Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 8 19 • 14 % vol alcohol

17🯅

Tasted on 23 September 2020 by Werner Elflein

Greenish white gold. Concentrated mineral fragrance of honeydew melon and nectarine seed with a delicate herbaceous note. Enormous presence on the palate. 14 % vol alcohol shows excellent integration. Despite its strong stature not ponderous, with fine, elegant acidity. Tastes dry, without any concealing sweetness. Excellent depth and length. A Silvaner at Grand Cru level.

16.5🯅

Tasted on 10 May 2020 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedrySauvignon Blanc

2018 Sauvignon Blanc Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 19 19 • 13.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅

Tasted on 27 November 2024 by Werner Elflein

16.5🯅

Tasted on 28 April 2024 by Werner Elflein

Greenish yellow colour. Delicate aroma of pink grapefruit with faint hints of gooseberry. As on the nose, the pyrazines typical of the grape variety are more noticeable on the palate through a spicy than a vegetal flavour component. The wine is just entering its tertiary ripening phase. The fruit is fading and structure and flavour are gaining in importance. Not uncompromisingly dry. However, the existing level of sugar proves to be extremely beneficial for the balance of flavour in the current phase. Outstanding length.

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2018 Oppenheim Riesling Spätlese trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 18 19 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

15🯅

Tasted on 12 February 2024 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2017 Oppenheim Sackträger Riesling Alte Reben Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 30 18 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

18🯅

Tasted on 15 September 2025 by Werner Elflein

Fermented in half-barrels. Amber yellow. A Riesling matured with dignity in the style of a Grand Cru. Still with a brilliant, expansive aroma reminiscent of yellow apples, but also of a basket of tropical fruits. Concentrated and powerful on the palate, but by no means overloaded. Clearly a well-bred child of its vintage, which has produced mainly dry Riesling wines that were long rather monolithic and inaccessible. But this 2017 Riesling from Oppenheim Sackträger has now opened up and is showing its true class. Creamy substance, perfectly integrated, ripe acidity. Distinct extract sweetness. Excellent length and great sustainability.

17.5🯅

Tasted on 15 September 2025 by Julia Elflein

WinewhitedryChardonnayWeißer Burgunder

2014 Weißburgunder & Chardonnay Qualitätswein *** trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 15 15 • 13 % vol alcohol

15.5🯅

Tasted on 24 October 2016 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant full straw yellow with a slight green shimmer. Yellow fruity nose, mainly citrus, but not entirely precisely defined, with a slight rustic touch. On the palate, it is smooth, with an invigorating, fresh acidity that gives the wine a good measure of slenderness despite its volume. Not uncompromisingly dry, but perfectly balanced and coherent. Very good length.

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2013 Oppenheim Sackträger Riesling Alte Reben Qualitätswein *** trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 25 14 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

15🯅

Tasted on 26 September 2024 by Werner Elflein

WinewhitedryWeißer Riesling

2008 Oppenheim Sackträger Riesling Alte Reben Qualitätswein *** trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4387434 18 09 • 13 % vol alcohol

15.5🯅

Tasted on 1 September 2012 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant, slightly greenish straw yellow with golden reflections. Delicate smoky, complexly intertwined and floral scent of damask rose, yellow apricot and candied pineapple. In the background some yoghurt with not fully ripe wild strawberry. Not quite dry taste. Elegant acidity. Discreet, but considering the ripeness appropriate phenolic component. Slightly green herbaceous. Excellently balanced, with a consistently high presence on the palate. Has style. Very good length.

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