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 Weingut Meyer-Näkel

Weingut Meyer-Näkel

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Name:
Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Address:
Friedensstraße 15, 53507 Dernau
Region:
Ahr
Phone / Fax:
+49 2643 1628 / +49 2643 3363
Website:
Contact:
Owner:
Werner Näkel
Administrator:
Werner Näkel
Cellarmaster:
Werner Näkel
Vineyard area:
17.00 ha
Associations:
VDP Deutsches Barrique Forum
Visitor Information
Opening times: by prior telephonic appointment. Restaurant Hofgarten in Dernau. Tel. +49-2643-1540.
Näkel Werner
The estate is located in the municipality in the German region Dernau Ahr . Attached is the last 200 years in family-owned Gutsschenke "Hofgarten". The current owner Werner Näkel studied sports and mathematics. In 1982 he took over the family business and operational wine for now only as a sideline. This was then expanded by two acres to its present size. He started with long maceration times and barrel-expansion experiment. From the late years of the 1980s as "red wine wizard" called Werner Näkel was involved as an innovative wine makers instrumental in today's high quality level of the Ahr. In 1989, won the first of many wine prices already now. His extensive knowledge he presented as Flying Winemakers Portugal, South Africa and Gran Canaria are available.

Together with Neil Ellis was founded in 1996 in the South African wine region of Stellenbosch, near Cape Town, the winery "Zwalu" (Eng. "New Beginning") was founded. Together with Bernd Philippi (owner of the winery Koehler-Ruprecht in the Pfalz) and Bernhard Georg Breuer (owner of the winery in the Rheingau), with whom he had previously worked together on some projects, Werner Näkel founded in 2000 in the Portuguese Douro Valley, the estate "Quinta da Carvalhosa".

The Ahr vineyards cover 13 hectares of vineyards in the individual layers Herb Berg (Walporzheim) Hardtberg and parish Wingert (Dernau), and Sonnenberg (Bad Neuenahr). They are planted with the varieties Pinot Noir (10 acres), Early Burgundy, Riesling and Dornfelder. The wines aged in oak blends include "blue slate" and "S", and the dry reading of the parish Wingert and mountain herbs, all of which are filled until September the following year. A special feature is the hellgekelterte "illusion" of Pinot Noir. There are also distilled spirits. The winery is a member of the VDP (Association of German VDP).
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84
(2013-05-09)
2010, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, Großes Gewächs
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Clear nose, partly preserved red and some black berries, moderate spicy oak and a touch of coconut, some undergrowth, elegant touch of wilted flowers, mineral notes. Clear, juicy, ripe fruit on the palate, moderate spicy oak and a hint of tobacco, some more wilted flowers, creamy but also has a light acid bite, very fine ripe tannins, persistent and quite concentrated, still young, has some depth, sugar candy, some cedar and tobacco in the background, quite firm, prominent mineral notes on a very good finish.

#179215901012, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder

90
(2012-09-26)
2010, Walporzheim, Kräuterberg, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, Großes Gewächs
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Red berries, some cassis and cherries on the nose, touch of tobacco and spicy oak, dried herbs, floral and vegetal traces, earthy and mineral notes. Clear, firm, tart juicy fruit on the palate, some sugar candy and malted traces, still has some light lactic notes, more vegetal, earthy and mineral notes, light acid bite, fine sandy tannins, still very slightly astringent, some depth, good substance and persistence, some oak, fairly prominent tobacco and a hint of cocoa on a very good finish.

#179215901112, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder

89
(2012-09-26)
2009, Ahr, Walporzheim, Kräuterberg, Spätburgunder, QbA, Großes Gewächs
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Red and black berries on the nose, tart earthy notes with a hint of onions, some tobacco, moderate old oak, earthy and mineral notes. Concentrated, powerful and complex on the palate, very ripe compact fruit, spicy oak and some nougat, dried herbs, earthy as well as salty mineral notes, fairly prominent fine tannins, good grip, very creamy, persistent, still very young, cool in spite of being so full-bodied, elegant spicy notes, dark chocolate, vegetal notes and some tobacco again on a long juicy finish.

#179215900911, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder

92+
(2011-09-12)
2009, Ahr, Bad Neuenahr, Sonnenberg, Spätburgunder, QbA, Großes Gewächs
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Tart nose, black and some red berries, touch of bell peppers, some juniper, dried herbs, prominent earthy and mineral notes. Concentrated and juicy on the palate, slightly jammy, predominantly dark, partly candied fruit, tobacco, licorice and some dark chocolate, very fine, fairly prominent tannins, quite full-bodied, but also subtle, touch of mint, vibrant and deep, very good, imposing long finish.

#179215900711, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder

93+
(2011-09-08)
2009, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Spätburgunder, QbA, Großes Gewächs
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Tart, very firm nose, dried herbs and spices, partly preserved black and red berries and some cherries, mineral notes and a touch of coconut. Concentrated and juicy on the palate, very ripe, dark preserved fruit, toasted oak, vanilla and a touch of coconut, fairly fine, mature but nevertheless youthful tannins, persistent and extremely powerful, very good substance, very creamy, but also polished, still undeveloped, very good finish.

#179215900811, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder

91
(2011-09-08)
2009, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Frühburgunder, QbA, Großes Gewächs
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Cool, elegant, polsihed nose, red and black berries, dried vegetal notes, mineral notes, delicate hint of violets. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, but also elegant and polished, ripe fruit, delicate hint of chocolate, very fine tannins, persistent and has some depth, complex, still very young, prominent mineral notes in the background, slightly warm, juicy and creamy on a very good finish.

#179215901011, 0.75l, 14%, Frühburgunder

92
(2011-09-07)
81
(2011-06-19)
85
(2011-01-28)
82
(2011-01-28)
86
(2011-01-28)
83+
(2011-01-21)
82
(2010-08-22)
87
(2010-07-16)
82
(2009-02-09)
88+
(2008-12-02)
87+
(2008-12-02)
85
(2008-12-02)
85
(2008-12-01)
85
(2008-11-06)
82
(2008-05-06)
81
(2008-02-12)
85+
(2007-11-14)
87
(2007-11-14)
89
(2007-11-14)
85
(2007-05-30)
2004, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, S, 28.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel

#179215901305, 0.75l, 13.5%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

86
(2007-05-30)
89
(2007-01-31)
85
(2007-01-23)
2005, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, "S", 28.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel

#179215901606, 0.75l, 13.5%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

88
(2007-01-23)
87
(2006-05-09)
87+
(2006-05-02)
87
(2005-03-02)
90
(2005-03-02)
84+?
(2005-03-02)
87+
(2005-03-02)
91
(2005-03-02)
89+
(2005-03-02)
2002, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, S, 27.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Spicy mineral notes, aromas of plums and wild forest berries. Juicy in the mouth, very ripe fruit, some oak and the aromas of wilted flowers on the palate, mineral notes, powerful quite persistent, firmly structured, long finish. Improves with aeration over several days.

#17921592203, 0.75l, 13.5%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

89
(2004-02-27)
2002, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, Blauschiefer, 17.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Delicate spicy oak, mineral notes, aromas of cooked red berries, some plums and a slight vegetal note. Clean fruit, elegantly juicy and quite persistent, elegant acidity and very elegant, fine-grained tannins, mineral notes on the palate, very harmonious spicy oak, good persistence and length.

#17921591603, 0.75l, 13%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

86
(2004-02-26)
2002, Ahr, Frühburgunder, QbA, Dry, 17.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Yeasty bread and malty notes on the nose, overripe red fruit and some beetroot. Clean and quite juicy in the mouth, soft fruit with very elegant tannins, slight roasted, spicy notes on the palate, mineral notes, good finish.

#17921590703, 0.75l, 13.5%, Frühburgunder

82
(2004-02-26)
2002, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Spätburgunder, Auslese, Dry, Versteigerungswein, 98.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Intense, prominent mineral character, aromas of cooked red berries and plums, with malty notes and some orange peel. Quite cool in the mouth, slightly oxidative, with elegant fruit, very harmonious tannins, light spicy oak, slightly sharp acidity, very persistent on the palate, powerful, mineral character, good structure, long finish.

#17921592003, 0.75l, 13.5%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

88
(2004-02-26)
2001, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, S, 27.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Col aromas of black berries, cumin and minerals. Firmly structured, quite juicy fruit, clearly present and quite finely-grained tannin, slight spicy oak notes on the palate, quite a tart style, slightly dried out, very good structure, persistent, huge alcohol punch, good length. Can probably improve a little with a bit more maturity.

Bis 2006.

#17921591302, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

87
(2003-01-28)
2001, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, Blauschiefer, 16.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Slightly rustic bouquet of dark berries and sour cherries with mineral notes. Elegantly juicy fruit with lively acidity, lots of power and clearly noticeable alcohol. In the background, more of the mineral notes, a little oak, after some aeration in the glass pure fruit on the palate, good persistence, finish is slightly dominated by alcohol.

Bis 2005.

#17921591202, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

82
(2003-01-28)
2001, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, G, 12.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Lightly minerally berry aromas with restrained spice and obvious alcohol. Straightforward, pure fruit, slightly spicy, medium-fine tannins, powerful alcohol on the palate, attractive finish.

Bis 2005.

#17921591102, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

81
(2003-01-28)
2001, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Spätburgunder, Auslese, Dry, Versteigerungswein 2002, 98.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Enticing, dense and highly concentrated bouquet of plums, red and black dried fruit, bread crusts and spices. Extremely juicy fruit with lively acidity, lots of slightly dusty oak tannins, well-integrated wood, a tremendously full body, dense, deep and very persistent on the palate, with mineral notes, as well as slightly overripe and rustic notes, components not yet quite in balance, with a long and rather alcoholic finish.

Bis 2007?

#17921591702, 0.75l, 14.5%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

89
(2003-01-28)
2001, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, S Goldkapsel
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Deep, concentrated aroma of plum preserves and black berries with touches of wood and spice. Juicy fruit with well-integrated spicy wood notes, quite fine-grained tannins that are slightly on the dry side, full body, persistent on the palate, lots of power and noticeable alcohol, very persistent mineral notes, develops in the glass, becoming softer and sweeter, long finish. If the fruit can overcome the high alcohol, this will develop into a superb wine.

Bis 2007?

#17921591902, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

89
(2003-01-28)
2001, Ahr, Walporzheim, Kräuterberg, Spätburgunder, Auslese, Dry, 45.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Exceptionally deep, intense, multi-layered aroma of oak, plums, small red and black berries, cherries and minerals. Tightly woven fruit, as yet practically undeveloped, with fairly prominent, somewhat dry tannins and a dark toasty oak spice, very firm structure, tremendous power and noticeable alcohol on the palate, mineral notes very persistent, lots of grip, enormous depth of flavour, very, very long finish. Almost overpowering, but showing a depth and complexity found only in genuine Grand Crus.

Bis 2010.

#17921591602, 0.75l, 14.5%, Spätburgunder, Barrique

92
(2003-01-28)
2001, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Frühburgunder, Auslese, Dry, 40.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Spicy oak on the nose, as well as red and black berries and cherries, as well as cool mineral notes, and a bit of dried fruit in the background.. Pure, firm and juicy fruit, the acidity is present and almost piquant, very full body, supple, slightly toasty notes, almost a little overripe, thus appears a little rustic in style, on the palate firm with fine-grained, noticeable tannins and excellent structure, very persistent, lots of power and noticeable alcohol, long finish. Needs time to develop.

Bis 2007.

#17921591502, 0.75l, 14.5%, Frühburgunder, Barrique

89
(2003-01-26)
2001, Ahr, Bad Neuenahr, Sonnenberg, Frühburgunder, QbA, Dry, 21.00 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Quite dense spicy nose of black berries, sour cherries, dried flowers, gingerbread spice and dried fruits with a mineral touch, and noticeable alcohol. Juicy, full-bodied fruit , slightly oxidative style, lively acidity and very fine-grained tannins, very full body with noticeable alcohol, firm mineral backbone, at present quite a racy, spicy style, very persistent and with a long finish, with rustic, toasted notes. May improve with age.

Bis 2007.

#17921591402, 0.75l, 14%, Frühburgunder, Barrique

88
(2003-01-26)
2001, Ahr, Frühburgunder, QbA, Dry, 16.50 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Cool minerally aromas, with a bouquet of sour cherries and black berries. Very pure, juicy fruit, elegantly herbal, with ripe, harmonious tannins, good body and mouthfeel, sweetness of ripe fruit, mineral notes in the background, very noticeable high alcohol level, that appears a little unbalanced, good finish.

Bis 2005.

#17921590402, 0.75l, 13.5%, Frühburgunder, Barrique

84
(2003-01-26)
1999, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Frühburgunder, Auslese, Dry, 33.23 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Matt garnet to ruby red, lighter at the rim. Smoky aroma, spicy wood, red and black berries, with hints of tobacco and minerals. Very full body, powerful, juicy fruit with intense smoky and toasted wood components, finely-grained tannin, slightly rustic touch, noticeable alcohol, tobacco notes repeated on palate, light mineral touch, persistent, smoky finish. Gives the impression of being closed, and is currently overwhelmed by wood.

2002 bis 2006.

#17921591800, 0.75l, 13.5%, Frühburgunder

87
(2001-11-04)
1999, Ahr, Frühburgunder, QbA, Dry, 16.36 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Clear cherry to garnet red, lighter at the rim. Cool bouquet of cherry preserves and red berries, with a mineral note and a delicately smoky spicy wood note in the background. Juicy fruit, showing definite spicy wood, slightly smoky and toasted touch, lightly dusty tannin, slightly rustic style. On the palate, definite roasted notes, liquorice and some black dried fruit, noticeable alcohol level. Gains juiciness and sweet fruit if given time, good long finish.

Up to 2005.

#17921591900, 0.75l, 13.5%, Frühburgunder

87
(2001-11-04)
2000, Ahr, Frühburgunder, QbA, Dry, 16.36 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Matt cherry to ruby red, lighter at the rim. Quite complex nose, with spicy oak, cherries, herbs and dried red fruit, as well as hints of liquorice and minerals. Very firm, juicy fruit with noticeable wood spice, with a dense and excellent structure, very powerful and full-bodied, ripe, finely-grained tannins, and mineral notes on the palate, very persistent, gives the impression of being young and still closed, long finish.

2002-2008.

#17921592401, 0.75l, 13.5%, Frühburgunder

89
(2001-11-04)
1999, Ahr, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, S, 24.54 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Deep ruby to garnet red, slightly lighter at the rim. Firm, smoky bouquet of cherries, as well as red and black berries, with a noticeable mineral touch. Concentrated, juicy fruit, firmly structured, very fine, ripe tannins, lots of power, overripe fruit on the palate, excellent presence and persistence, very well integrated wood, with just a hint of spice and even smoked bacon, and a long minerally finish.

Up to 2006.

#17921591600, 0.75l, 13.5%, Spätburgunder

91
(2001-11-02)
1999, Ahr, Dernau, Pfarrwingert, Spätburgunder, Auslese, Dry, 33.23 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Fairly deep ruby to garnet red, lighter at the rim. Relatively cool, restrained aroma of canned plums and cherries with a mild roasted wood spice. Concentrated, juicy fruit with lots of sweet wood notes, quite fine, just very slightly grainy tannins, aromas of prunes and overripe dark fruits, some pencil-lead on the palate, mineral notes in the background, tremendous presence and persistence. Aromas reminiscent of mixed fruits steeped in rum, big body with apparent high alcohol, long, sweet, fruity finish with spicy oak notes.

Up to 2006.

#17921591400, 0.75l, 14%, Spätburgunder

89
(2001-11-01)
1999, Ahr, Walporzheim, Kräuterberg, Spätburgunder, Auslese, Dry, Versteigerungswein 2000, 72.60 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Deep ruby to garnet red, just starting to lighten. The bouquet is initially subdued, but shows complex and persistent aromas of partly dried red and black berries, plums and cherries, with a a smoky, oak aroma with roast notes, with time it develops minerally spice. Highly concentrated, dense, juicy and full-bodied fruit, trmendous extract, lots of oak tannins and cold smoke, quite fine tannins, big body with clearly apparent high alcohol. However, the ripe, fleshy fruit comes through with time. What initially looks like a lack of finesse opens up after aeration, gaining complexity and depth, very persistent and with a very long finish.

Up to 2007.

#17921591500, 0.75l, 14.5%, Spätburgunder

92
(2001-11-01)
2000, Ahr, Walporzheim, Kräuterberg, Spätburgunder, QbA, Dry, Versteigerungswein 2001, 85.90 €
Red wine, Ahr, Weingut Meyer-Näkel
Matt cherry to garnet red, lighter at the rim. Intense, complex and spicy bouquet of cherries, red berries, minerals and toasted wood. Dense, juicy, almost overripe fruit, lots of spicy oak notes, firm, finely-grained tannin, very firm structure, powerful, tremendous presence and persistence on the palate, again mineral notes, deep, gripping and very, very long. Pretty much unique for this vintage. Would probably be even better if a little less oak had been used.

Up to 2008.

#17921592501, 0.75l, 13%, Spätburgunder

91
(2001-10-28)
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