Winemaker Erwin | Grapedistrict

Erwin Tinhof

Winemaker Erwin Tinhof’s ancestors were cultivating wine grapes eleven generations ago. Let that sink in for a moment—eleven generations! Most of the vineyards have been in the family for centuries. However, Erwin is actually the first generation to start making wine himself.

Winemaker's words:

“In the blaufänkisch grape, one can recognize the hand of a master. This grape is truly a diva in the vineyards. It buds very early in the year, but ripens quite late. As a result, you have to spend a lot of time in the vineyard, prune extensively, and say quite a few prayers to keep diseases at bay. Additionally, it naturally has a rather high acidity and strong tannins, which can be notoriously difficult for winemakers to balance just right.”

Erwin Tinhof

Winemaker Erwin Tinhof’s ancestors were cultivating wine grapes eleven generations ago. Let that sink in for a moment—eleven generations! Most of the vineyards have been in the family for centuries. However, Erwin is actually the first generation to start making wine himself.

Winemaker's words:

“In the blaufänkisch grape, one can recognize the hand of a master. This grape is truly a diva in the vineyards. It buds very early in the year, but ripens quite late. As a result, you have to spend a lot of time in the vineyard, prune extensively, and say quite a few prayers to keep diseases at bay. Additionally, it naturally has a rather high acidity and strong tannins, which can be notoriously difficult for winemakers to balance just right.”