Investing in Schnaitmann’s wines is picking not just a star in the making, but an experienced winemaker who is pursuing a ‘Schwäbisch’ or Bavarian philosophy to create a highly collectible and distinctive style of wines. Huge care and attention in the vineyard, following organic principles, then a highly flavour extractive vinification (plenty of whole bunch fermentation and concentration). There’s only low use of barrique, with conditioning coming from vats and large old oak tonneaux. This leads to powerful and intense wines where the fruit is allowed to dominate, alongside earthy, spicy and herbal flavours.