Location
The winery Herbert Bender is based in Kallstadt in the Pfalz. The documented address is Wiesengasse 6, 67169 Kallstadt, Germany.
Historical context
The winery took part in wine and cultural events organised by the municipality of Kallstadt in 2013 and 2019. In 2012, the business was run as the winery Herbert Bender Erben, with Birgit Koch as owner. In addition, it was involved in the selection for the Palatinate Barrique Forum “Große Weine” in 2011.
Grape varieties and wines
The documented range includes wines made from Riesling, Spätburgunder, Saint Laurent, Dornfelder, Schwarzriesling, Huxelrebe, Scheurebe, Rieslaner and Tempranillo. Among those evidenced are dry Riesling, dry Spätburgunder, dry Dornfelder and dry Schwarzriesling, as well as a semi-dry Rieslaner Auslese and a Huxelrebe Auslese.
Maturation
In connection with participation in the Palatinate Barrique Forum, special requirements for ripening applied to the selection, including maturation in small wooden casks and specified minimum storage times. In addition, a dry Kallstadt Saumagen Riesling from the 2009 vintage is documented under the winery’s name.
