Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc – 2025

Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc, the sweet side of Oliver Zeter

Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc from Oliver Zeter is a sweet wine from the Palatinate region, pressed from late-harvested grapes from three vineyards. It is fragrant with notes of Thai basil, pomelo, and young mango, and its fresh acidity keeps the sweetness in a vibrant balance.

Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a sweet white wine from Oliver Zeter in the Palatinate, fermented very slowly and spontaneously, and aged in stainless steel. It has an alcohol content of 7.5% vol, and its sweetness comes from late-harvested, very ripe grapes.

Thai basil, pomelo, and young mango

The winery states that the aroma of the Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc evokes Caribbean associations, and its fruit character is appropriately ripe and tropical. The young mango brings sweetness and juiciness. The Thai basil adds a cool herbal note, while the pomelo contributes a bright, tart citrus freshness.

On the palate, ripe fruit sweetness and crisp acidity meet. This interplay creates the fruity, exotic piquancy that the winery highlights in its Sweetheart. The sweetness is clearly noticeable, but it remains agile because the acidity constantly refreshes it. As a result, every sip finishes fresh and makes you crave the next.

A sweet white wine from late-harvested grapes

At Oliver Zeter, very ripe Sauvignon Blanc grapes from three different Palatinate vineyards are harvested late in the autumn for this sweet wine. By then, the berries have gathered plenty of sugar and aroma. Because each of these vineyards has its own terroir, each contributes its own facet to the must.

In the cellar, the must ferments spontaneously and very slowly, using only the yeasts that come from the vineyard. At the exact right moment, cold temperatures halt the fermentation, ensuring that much of the grapes' sweetness remains in the wine. Consequently, the alcohol reaches only a light level, and the acidity and aroma retain their freshness.

The Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc is aged in stainless steel, which preserves the scent of the ripe grapes. The bottle holds half a liter, and because a sweet wine is served in smaller portions, it is still enough for an entire round.

Aperitif, Thai curry, and mango sorbet

Well-chilled before a meal, it is an animating aperitif whose acidity whets the appetite for the first course. It shows its fresh side with light desserts such as mango sorbet, panna cotta with passion fruit, or strawberries with lime, as fruit meets fruit. A young goat cheese with fig chutney also pairs well with it, as its sweetness bridges the gap between salty and acidic.

Things get exciting with Asian cuisine, as a Thai curry with lemongrass and a bit of chili finds a balance for its heat in the wine's sweetness. The basil in the aroma picks up the herbs on the plate. At 6 to 7 degrees Celsius, its freshness comes through most clearly, and thanks to the screw cap, an open bottle stays fresh in the refrigerator for a few days.

The Sauvignon Blanc Kabinett offers less sweetness and slightly more alcohol. The dry side of the grape variety is showcased by the Sauvignon Blanc 2025, and the complete selection of white wines from our range can be found in the White Wine category, where you will also discover wines from other wineries.

Sweetheart Sauvignon Blanc 2025 – a sweet wine and its specs

• Origin Germany
• Region Palatinate
• Oliver Zeter, Neustadt an der Weinstraße
• Grape variety Sauvignon Blanc
• Aged in stainless steel
• Screw cap
• 7.5% vol alcohol
• 97 g/l residual sugar
• 8.3 g/l acidity