2021 Weingut Schmitt’s Kinder Randersackerer Ewig Leben Müller-Thurgau Kabinett Trocken

The Schmitt's Kinder family estate has remained in family hands since its founding in 1910. It now belongs to the 9th generation. Winegrower and cellar master Karl Martin Schmitt, together with his son Martin Joh. Schmitt (wine growing engineer) is in charge of the day-to-day management. Schmitt's Kinder is located in Randersacker, one of the villages where the best wines in the area come from. The Main and Reben rivers surround the area. There is an ancient wine culture here that dates back more than 1,200 years. The historic home of Karl and Renate Schmitt dates from 1712 and illustrates the rich history. The best vineyards of Schmitt's Kinder are in Randersacker. The vineyards here have a very steep slope, ranging up to 70%.Viticulture and vineyard ownership

The total vineyard property covers 18 hectares with holdings in: Randersacker, Pfülben, Teufelskeller, Marsberg, Sonnenstuhl and Ewig Leben. Viticulture takes place with as little intervention as possible and with respect for nature.

The most important grape variety is the Silvaner, 31%, followed by the Müller-Thurgau with 15%, Riesling 14%, Bacchus 5%, Weißburgunder 5%, 15% Spätburgunder and Domina, 9% other varieties, including: Scheurebe and Rieslaner. Fermentation takes place as much as possible with the yeast cells that occur on the grapes themselves. A pure method of winemaking is part of the standard procedure, which - depending on grape variety and wine style - uses temperature-controlled fermentation on stainless steel or fermentation on oak foeders. Some red and white varieties undergo fermentation and aging in small oak barrels of 225 L. (barrique).

Weingut Schmitt's Kinder is a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter). Schmitt's Kinder received an honorable prize mention from the Free State of Bavaria, the highest honor that an estate can receive on behalf of Bavaria. Schmitt's Kinder received the prestigious title of German Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in both 2008 and 2009.

This Weingut Schmitt's Kinder Müller-Thurgau comes from a vineyard whose soil contains a lot of lime (shells). The preparation of the wine is very traditional, only in oak barrels and stainless steel. no plastic tanks! The Müller-Thurgau has its own unique look in Franconia and transforms here from a light, fairly simple wine to a glass full of character with a fairly strong taste structure. This wine is dry, light in alcohol, but intense in taste. An interesting interplay of juicy fruit with a savory mineral note. This is a wonderfully excellent aperitif. Not too heavy and not much alcohol, but nice and fresh and elegant. It is an excellent accompaniment to pork, poultry, pâté and various not too spicy, preferably fatty sausage types.