Meyer-Nkel Illusion Blanc de Noirs Sekt2018

The name of the wine estate goes back to the marriage of grandparents Paula Meyer and Willibald Nkel in 1950. They cultivated an area of just 1.5 hectares, yet were able to make a name for themselves because Willibalds production of dry red wines represented thoroughly pioneering work at the time where German wine was simply always sweet.

Werner Nakel took over the estate in the 1980s, and is considered one of the most important vintners in Germany. Today, the winery is run by 3rd generation Meike and Drte (with their parents Werner and Claudia Nkel), who have embraced their familys passion and skill for winemaking, with a fresh take on the River Ahr, Slate and Pinot Noir.

Grape Varietatals & Region: 100% Pinot Noir from Ahr, Germany

Taste Profile:Peach hue with a tinge of brick red. A fragrant Pinot Noir, grapey and undisguised. Also on the palate, with clearly highlighted fruit, raspberry, and cherry, and fresh, jovial acidity, fine savouriness, and saltiness swathing the palate, with expression