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Siefersheim is located in the extreme west of the German region known as Rheinhessen, just a few kilometres south of the town of Bad Kreuznach, amidst a landscape of steep hills of volcanic origin, interspersed with heath, untouched brooks and small streams, old stone quarries and overgrown walls built of rocks, the gateway to the region known as the "Rheinhessische Schweiz" (Switzerland of Rheinhessen).

The foundation for the Wagner estate was laid in 1845, with earlier generations shaping what was originally a classic mixed farming operation into a widely renowned wine estate, and leading the Höllberg and Heerkretz vineyard sites to supra-regional importance in the early decades of the 20th century.

The Wagner family has been involved in wine production now for nine generations, and since the early Nineties Daniel Wagner is responsible for the vineyards and the cellar. Since then, he has concentrated on the classical grape varieties such as Silvaner, Pinot Blanc and more especially Riesling, and converted to organic production methods.

Far-reaching measures are implemented to reduce yields. Manual pruning and canopy management as well as selective hand-picking in the autumn are corner-posts of his philosophy of wine production, which is based on the principle that outstanding wines are made in the vineyard.

The fruits of this passion for wine are evident each year in a range of wines characterized by clarity and freshness on the one hand, challenging, complex and concentrated on the other hand. An original style, as confirmed by critics, and acceptance into the elite circle of premium wine producers in 2004, as well as the awarding “Newcomer of the Year” by Gerhard Eichelmann and  the wine critics of the Gault Millau WineGuide are a clear indication that the wines made by Daniel Wagner are something special indeed.

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Letting your eyes wander across the vast plains of arable land and the meadows of Rheinhessen, you can discover the village of Siefersheim, situated somewhat hidden at the utmost southern border of a tectonic upthrow extending from the middle reaches of the Nahe to this southern extremity. The elevations of Martinsberg, Heerkretz, Goldenes Horn and Höllberg, visible from afar, surround the village like the balconies of an antique amphitheater. Having originated in the Permian around 250 million years ago, the magmatic rock remained under the surface, weathering over millions of years up until today. It is mainly responsible for the unique flora and fauna of "Rheinhessische Schweiz", beginning in this area.

Vineyard Höllberg Siefersheim

Formed out of volcanic rocks the Höllberg is located north of Siefersheim. It occupies a favoured position, sheltered from the wind, featuring numerous dry-stone walls and parcels of shrubs. The south facing exposition and the stony soil provide year after year full-bodied, powerful, concentrated wines with prominent mineral notes as well as spicy, fruity aromas.

Vineyard Heerkretz Siefersheim

The name Heerkretz describes a steep volcanic cliff in the south of Siefersheim. The whole site is extremely fissured and gashed, with many deposits of boulders and coarse gravel, with many quarries, dips and exposed sloping sections exposed to cold breezes. These conditions provide the wine with its well-bred, racy character, with subtle, complex aromas, refreshing acidity, slightly salty mineral notes as well as concentration and a full body.

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