Heinrich Vollmer

Pfalz reds: Cabernet and Spätburgunder in dry, structured form.

Heinrich Vollmer works in the Pfalz, Germany's warmest wine region, where continental conditions favor ripe, structured reds. The winery focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Spätburgunder—grapes that thrive in the region's sun-exposed sites. The Cabernet Sauvignon Trocken and Altum Cabernet Sauvignon represent the winery's approach to the variety, both earning 91-point averages from prestige critics including Falstaff, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. The Altum Spätburgunder Auslese Trocken, a dry rendition of Germany's signature Pinot Noir, adds complexity to the portfolio. These wines reflect the Pfalz's capacity for bold, dry reds—a departure from the region's historical association with lighter, sweeter styles.