Sander Winery

by Dani Vargas, Beer & Wine Manager, from the January 2004 Newsletter

A new organic wine has arrived. The Sander Winery in the 1950’s was the first to grow organically in Germany. Tradition and the quest to preserve the soil to obtain the highest quality fruit are the cornerstone of this winery. There are three generations living together at the winery, growing grapes and producing wines with tradition as well as progress, inspiration, and modern knowledge.

Located about 30 miles southwest of Frankfurt in the Rhine valley lays the 40-acre organic vineyard the Sander family calls home. The three wines we have here at the Co-op are their 2002 Pinot Blanc, 2001 Pinot Noir, and the 2001 Rubicon.

• The Pinot Blanc is light yellow and is dominated by smells of caramel and butter. This wine is very rich and smooth. This Pinot Blanc goes very well with asparagus and fish dishes, and also with Italian food.
• The Pinot Noir has smells of blackberry, blueberry, and hazelnuts. With very dense structure and soft tannins this wine needs air to develop; decanting it before drinking is recommended. This Pinot Noir goes great with lamb dishes or with appetizers of cold seafood.
• The Rubicon (recommended by Tyler, Brenda, and Carrie) has a dark, ruby color with tastes of chocolate and cherry. This is a smooth wine and goes excellently with grilled foods, game or roasted meats. This wine also has good aging potential for 10+ years.

The Sander label is simple, a single lady bug which the first generations involved in their quest for organic agriculture.

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