
Jurgen von der Mark MW
Became an MW 1996
Based in Germany
Languages English, German
Jürgen is the owner of Weingut Jürgen von der Mark in Baden/Germany at the foothills of the Black Forest. The winery is mainly dedicated to Pinot Noir. Jürgen was the first German to become a MW in 1996. Educated with a technical enological background Jürgen is working hands on in his own winery but also consulting with some clients in Baden. He is a proud father of two daughters. Outside his working life you can either find him walking his Dachshound Idefix or hunting for decent food in restaurants and local markets.
Industry sector(s): Viticulture, Winemaking, Business owner
Wine region expertise: Baden, Mosel, Burgundy
Market expertise: Europe, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy
Specialisms: Factors affecting grape growing, Cultivation of the vine, Maladies of the vine and their control, Harvesting of grapes, Organic viticulture, Processing of grapes, Fermentation, Economics of wine production, Elevage / maturation, Blending, Preparation of finished wine for bottling