With fewer grapes than usual, Alanna focussed on a single, new wine, in the place of the previous rosé and red. Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, Müller Thurgau, and Riesling were harvested, vinified, and aged separately in an assortment of barrels before blending into a brand new sparkling: Frauenpower Fusion. A juicy, fruity rosé with strawberry undertones, chill it down and drink with your next Sunday brunch.

Sinéad began making this wine shortly after arriving in Hüttenheim. Whole bunches were crushed underfoot, given a two day maceration, and fermented in stainless steel before barrel aging. With a little space left in the barrel, Sinead discovered a dame-jeanne of Muscaris hiding in the corner of the cellar; the perfect perfume bomb to complete her wine. Bottled at the end of August ’24 with a minimal amount of sulphur, this is a crisp, fruit-driven wine with candy vibes and yellow fruit. The artwork is Sinead’s own; a tribute to her love of plants. Next year will see the release of Sinead’s second wine, but in the meantime she is tending a tiny plot of Müller-Thurgau. Tucked beneath the forest, away from the other vineyards, these 50 year old vines hold the promise of something special.

This summer saw the release of a new line of single-variety PIWI wines from this project: The Grape Resistance. Satin Noir 2024 is one of these, its deep red grapes giving Beaujolais vibes and blackberry notes. The grapes were picked in late September and de-stemmed before three weeks on the skins, the fruit submerged in its own juice with punch downs twice a day, before aging in used barrels for eight months. Easygoing but with a satisfyingly rustic edge, it’s a great match for grilled game or sausages with hot sauce.