Eichholz, by Grünenfelder I.

Eichholz, by Grünenfelder I., Switzerland - Grisons

Irene, who has built up her winery single-handedly over the past two decades as an autodidact, has recently been joined by her son Johannes. Together they have taken a huge step towards sustainability. Chapeau! Of course, I don't just take my hat off to Irene's commitment, no, I also bow to the quality of her wines. At a retrospective - the first 19 vintages of Pinot Noir from the Eichholz vineyard were available to taste - Irene and Johannes demonstrated the enormous potential of their wines. It was great to see how wines from years that demanded a little more patience and work from the winemaker matured. Eichholz, for me a Graubünden icon!