THE WINE
Stein & Fels is the latest name for the previously named Vom Berg Riesling.  The entry level wine from these winemakers - and a constant on our shelves.  A just-off-dry Riesling balanced with bright acidity makes this the perfect wine for vegetarian, fatty and spicy dishes.  
 
THE PEOPLE
Since 2014 Brothers Daniel & Jonas Brand run operations on their Bockenheim family farm, which was organic since 2007. Their focus is on the ecological management of the land, using plant based extracts in the vineyard and planting wild herbs & other cover crops to promote healthy soil & grapes. They make wines with both youthful energy and careful precision.
 
THE PLACE
Wines from Bockenheim in Germany’s Pfalz region reflect the village’s cool, breezy microclimate on the northern Haardt hills. Whites, especially Riesling, Grauburgunder, and Weißburgunder, are fresh, fruit-driven, and often show subtle mineral notes, while reds, mainly Spätburgunder, are elegant, light-bodied, and focused on red fruit and spice. Producers increasingly emphasize dry, terroir-driven wines, balancing freshness and finesse with the region’s loam and limestone soils.
 
Bockenheim has a cooler climate than most of the Pfalz (therefore the grapes ripen slower). The weather in their area is influenced by the Donnersberg mountain (around 650m high) which shields them from incoming weather systems, the wind is then funnelled down two valleys which means it is fairly breezy and this helps keep the vineyards free from mildew.  12 ha of there are situated on the Bockenheim Sonnenberg hill, vineyards range from 150m up to 350m.