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Shelter Winery

Shelter Winery is a boutique winery located in Baden, Germany, founded by Hans-Bert Espe and Silke Wolf who previously worked at prestigious German estates. They focus on crafting premium Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) wines, including their 'Lovely Lilly' bottling, with an emphasis on sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking.

Founded
2003
Specialty
Premium Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), including their 'Lovely Lilly' bottling
Wines
5

Wines by Shelter Winery

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Shelter Chardonnay (Half)

White

White

Same husband-and-wife team, same "no pumps, no filters" philosophy – but Chardonnay instead of Pinot Noir. Where a lot of German Chardonnay is heavy-handed, Shelter's is light-footed and mineral, with ripe apricot and pomelo fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a stony finish.

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Shelter Chardonnay (Full)

White

White

Same husband-and-wife team, same "no pumps, no filters" philosophy – but Chardonnay instead of Pinot Noir. Where a lot of German Chardonnay is heavy-handed, Shelter's is light-footed and mineral, with ripe apricot and pomelo fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a stony finish.

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Shelter Chardonnay (Case)

White

White

Same husband-and-wife team, same "no pumps, no filters" philosophy – but Chardonnay instead of Pinot Noir. Where a lot of German Chardonnay is heavy-handed, Shelter's is light-footed and mineral, with ripe apricot and pomelo fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a stony finish.

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Shelter Chardonnay (Bottle)

White

White

Same husband-and-wife team, same "no pumps, no filters" philosophy – but Chardonnay instead of Pinot Noir. Where a lot of German Chardonnay is heavy-handed, Shelter's is light-footed and mineral, with ripe apricot and pomelo fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a stony finish.

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Shelter Winery Lovely Lilly Pinot Noir

Red

Red

Same husband-and-wife team, same "no pumps, no filters" philosophy – but Chardonnay instead of Pinot Noir. Where a lot of German Chardonnay is heavy-handed, Shelter's is light-footed and mineral, with ripe apricot and pomelo fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a stony finish.