"The Little Cross" QbA dry

A dark, multi-layered cuvée from the Palatinate — complex enough for a long evening, uncomplicated enough for a quick barbecue during the week.

Rings Winery in Freinsheim is one of the most reliable wineries in the Palatinate. Brothers Andreas and Christian Rings cultivate their vineyards with the aim of bringing the fruit of each vintage to the glass without any intervention. Their "Kleines Kreuz" (Little Cross) is their most approachable red wine—a cuvée of Merlot, St. Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.

Aged in new and used barriques, bottled unfiltered: In the glass, aromas of cassis and dark blackberry are revealed, underpinned by cold smoke, a hint of leather, and slightly herbaceous pine needles. The beef broth note on the finish is typical of the St. Laurent component—distinctive, yet integrated into a full-bodied structure.

• Food: Dry-aged rump steak, leg of lamb with rosemary, mature cheddar
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2026