Weingut Bianka und Daniel Schmitt "Erdreich" '18

The fourth-generation producers Bianka and Daniel Schmitt are the dynamic couple behind this winemaking project. They own 16 hectares of vineyards in the Rheinhessen region of Germany, and they took over the family vineyards in 2012. They are one of only 80 producers in Germany to be certified as biodynamic by Demeter. They produce a huge range of wines, each with its own story to tell. One notable aspect of their wines is that they aren’t stylized wines; rather, they are sincere and honest wines that are fun, delicious, and easy to drink. “Erdreich” is an orange wine that shows the ability to appeal to a wide range of wine drinkers. It is made from hand-harvested, estate-grown fruit, a blend of Muskateller (aka Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains or Moscato Bianco) and Bacchus (a grape developed in 1933, it’s the result of Silvaner and Riesling crossed with Müller-Thurgau). The vines grow on soils of limestone, sandstone, and loess. The grapes undergo skin maceration for four weeks. Fermenta