 Peter Jakob Kühn is the finest producer in the Rheingau. Peter farms organically, without the labor saving benefit of herbicides. His vineyards in Oestrich, the Lenchen and the Doosberg face due south, and are considered among the finest sites in the Rheingau. He ferments his Reislings on the natural, ambient yeast. Though a very traditional winemaker, he is fearless in his willingness to adopt new methods when they are shown to yield better results. For example, after much of his 1999 harvest was spoiled by tainted corks, Peter Jakob Kühn joined the ranks of other courageous producers around the world, unhesitatingly adopting stainless steel caps in place of corks, even for his most expensive wines. In 1991, Peter won the prestigious Feinschmecker award for the best dry Riesling in Germany. |
