Konni & Evi Weißburgunder Ehrau 2020 white

Konni & Evi Weißburgunder Ehrau 2020 is a characterful dry white from the cool northern German region of Saale-Unstrut, crafted in small quantities with a clear focus on purity and terroir. This Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) captures the tension between ripeness and freshness that the 2020 vintage offered, delivering a finely etched, mineral-driven profile. Coming from a region with one of Germany’s longest winemaking traditions, it bridges old vineyard heritage with a modern, low‑intervention mindset.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2020 Ehrau shows a pale lemon to light straw hue with a faint greenish shimmer, hinting at its freshness. The nose is precise and quietly expressive: think crisp green and yellow apple, conference pear, lemon zest and white blossom, layered with wet stone, a touch of almond and a subtle herbal lift. On the palate, it is dry, focused and linear, with a clean, stony core. Juicy citrus, orchard fruit and a hint of white peach are wrapped in vibrant acidity, giving the wine both crunch and finesse. A gentle creaminess on the mid-palate, likely from lees contact, adds texture without weighing it down, leading into a long, saline, mineral finish. Enjoyable now for its lively precision, it has the structure to develop more nutty and honeyed nuances over the next 3–6 years if you prefer a more evolved style.

Production
The Ehrau cuvée is sourced from select Weißburgunder parcels in Saale-Unstrut, a cool-climate region shaped by limestone, sandstone and loess soils that naturally lend brightness and minerality to white varieties. Konni & Evi are known for their hands-on, minimal-intervention approach in the vineyard, working with careful canopy management and low yields to achieve healthy, concentrated fruit, typically harvested by hand to ensure only the best bunches are selected. In the cellar, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, gentle pressing and aging on fine lees in neutral vessels are common practices, allowing the grape and site character to shine without heavy oak influence or excessive manipulation.

Food & Serving
This Weißburgunder is an excellent partner for delicate, clean-flavoured dishes: think simply grilled or steamed white fish, sushi and sashimi, seafood risotto, roast chicken with herbs, or vegetable-driven plates such as asparagus, fennel, or light pasta with seasonal greens. Soft to semi-hard cheeses—young goat’s cheese, mild cow’s milk cheeses—also work very well. Serve at 9–11 °C to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. A short decant of 15–20 minutes, or simply opening the bottle a bit in advance, can help the wine unfold its subtle floral and mineral nuances.

Producer
Konni & Evi is a small, quality-driven producer in Germany’s historic Saale-Unstrut region, an area with documented viticulture dating back over a thousand years. Working on a boutique scale, they have quickly gained attention among enthusiasts for their precise, terroir-focused wines and a philosophy that leans toward low intervention and sustainable vineyard care. By championing varieties like Weißburgunder and letting cool-climate freshness and minerality take center stage, Konni & Evi contribute to the modern renaissance of Saale-Unstrut, helping to put this lesser-known region on the map for distinctive, characterful German wines.

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