Pioneering German winery, Weingut Meyer-Näkel, will be hosting a one-of-a-kind dinner in Bangkok in collaboration with 2-Michelin Star Restaurant Sühring on 5th December 2023, as part of an international tour to showcase the “Lost Barrels” wines, an inspiring and ultra-exclusive set of 9 vintage 2020 Pinot Noirs with only 280 bottles per wine. Third-generation owners, sisters Dörte and Meike will be presenting the unique set of 9, each with different stories and tasting notes, accompanying an immaculate set of dishes created by Thomas and Mathias Sühring.
German Pinot Noir Pioneers
Meyer-Näkel family vineyard in Dernau
Spanning across more than 20 hectares of prime vineyards in the Ahr wine region, which is derived from the Celtic word “Aha” meaning water, the Meyer-Näkel family vineyard in Dernau produces elegant, spirited and straightforward Pinot Noirs, characterised by the minerality of the slate and a well-integrated acidity that perfectly reflects the unique flavour profile of the Ahr region soils. Dating back to 1950, Willibald Näkel, grandfather of the sisters and founding owner of the vineyard, pioneered the dry vinification of red wines and Werner Näkel, father to Dörte and Meike, took the winery’s vision one step further and established a whole new style of Pinot Noir in the Ahr Region, thereby becoming one of the most important winemaking personalities in Germany. Today, Dörte and Meike continue to pursue the same goal of bringing out the Ahr region’s wonderful terroir in mineral and fruit-driven wines of incomparable quality.
The Ahr Flood and a New Beginning
Lost Barrels
In 2021, the Ahr wine region was destroyed by the flood of the century. Overnight, everything the family had worked for, including their entire 2020 vintage, was swept away by the raging waters while they clung onto a tree for eight excruciating hours. By a pure stroke of luck a few days later, the sisters chanced upon a barrel of Meyer-Näkel Pinot Noir. A symbol of hope, trust and courage. In total, nine 2020 vintage barrels, made from grapes grown in the region’s grand and premier crus, were retrieved and comprise the “Lost Barrels” Collection. In this world tour, Dörte and Meike hope to share their amazing story and showcase the phenomenal Ahr region wines into the international spotlight with all 9 “Lost Barrels” Wines.
Dörte and Meike continue to pursue the same goal of bringing out the Ahr region’s wonderful terroir
The World Tour kicked off in Berlin, Germany on 18th November 2023, in collaboration with Chef Tim Raue, featured in Netflix’s Chef’s Table, and his 2-Michelin starred Tim Raue Restaurant, which ranked No. 40 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2023.
The second leg of the Lost Barrels World Tour will be happening on 5th December 2023 at Restaurant Sühring in Bangkok, Thailand. Guests can look forward to an exceptional night full of inspiration, hope and pure culinary delight and tickets will be available to purchase viaregistration of interest at www.Lost-Barrels.com. As the “Lost Barrels” Wines are rare and incredibly unique in their story, they are available for purchase through a reservation process only. Wine enthusiasts may visit www.Lost-Barrels.com for an opportunity to participate in the reservation process for the exclusive wines.
