Eva Fricke

Growing up in the North of Germany to a family not involved in wine, Eva quickly discovered her love for wine and enrolled at the University of Geisenheim to study Viticulture and Oenology. She completed placements at several wineries such as Schloss Johannisberg (Rheingau), Pepper Tree (Hunter Valley), with the prestigious Dominio de Pingus (Ribera del Duero) and finally for renowned Weingut Josef Leitz in Rüdesheim.

Eva’s wines are based on a holistic concept that relies on traditional methods, intuition and time. In the cellar, the natural character of each site and the influence of each vintage are respected. Viticulture and vinification have followed ecological standards since 2011. In 2015 the domaine entered the certification process by The Vegan Society and in July 2016 the EU - bio certification. In 2017, she first began practicing biodynamics and since the beginning of 2006, Eva has avoided the uses of any herbicides or pesticides in her vineyards in Lorch. Viticulture and all replanting projects are organised in collaboration with the local nature authorities. The re-cultivation of old vineyards and the conservation of the historic cultural landscape within the UNESCO World Heritage site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley” with all its nature and bird sanctuaries a fundamental part of the estate’s philosophy. All wines are made today using organic practices, including contract grapes from different producers. All of the producers she works with are considered as very trustful partners, with the same respect for nature.