The most famous Winkler vineyard on the Ortsrhein is just a stone's throw from the Rhine, and its influence on the microclimate is correspondingly strong. The Jesuitengarten always reaches perfect ripeness a little earlier and certainly has the narrowest harvest window, as in most vintages, missing the optimal timing is punished with rot. If you catch the optimal timing, our Jesuitengarten presents itself with the most beguiling, fragrant, and appealing nose of all the GGs. White blossoms meet intense, juicy fruit. On the palate, it is acidic and fresh but perfectly balanced with a delicate kiss from aging in large wooden barrels. Location & Terroir Vineyard: The Winkeler Jesuitengarten, with its 26 hectares, is located directly near the Rhine between Winkel and Geisenheim. The vineyards face south-southwest and are slightly sloped. To the north stands part of a historic "clos," a large vineyard wall that keeps out cold air flowing along the ground. This makes the Jesuitengarten one of the warmest vineyard sites in the Rheingau. This creates a microclimate that favors early budding, flowering, and ripening. The name "Jeusitengarten" dates back to 1606, when the Archbishop of Mainz donated the Chapel of St. Bartholomew (which still stands hidden on the northern edge) and its associated vineyards to the Jesuit College in Mainz, which retained ownership of the vineyards until 1773. In the lower part of the Jesuitengarten, you'll find floodplain soils from the former Rhine bank, consisting of sandy loam with gravel and sand deposits. At the northern end, a bench in front of our shelter invites you to linger and enjoy the view over the Rhine. Terroir: Floodplain soil with sand and gravel deposits, with calcareous loess in the lower part.