DR. HÖHL'S Pomp Klassik Cuvée 750 ml. Sparkling wine-based beverage made from Riesling Sekt and apple wine – sparkling, dry-fruity, and Hessian.
DR. HÖHL'S Pomp Klassik Cuvée 750 ml is a beverage consisting of 65% Riesling Sekt and 35% apple wine with 10% ABV. The Höhl family from Maintal near Frankfurt uses this to revive the historical Frankfurt "Herrschafts-Gespritzten" (a traditional upscale wine spritzer). It comes in a 0.75 L bottle and contains sulfites.
POMP Klassik Cuvée by DR. HÖHL'S combines two beverages that everyone in Hesse knows. Apple wine, also called "Äppler" or "Ebbelwoi" in Frankfurt, is traditionally mixed with water or lemonade. For the "Herrschafts-Gespritzten," Sekt was used instead, offering a finer variation for special occasions. POMP Klassik Cuvée is this mixture ready-made in a bottle. A cuvée is a blend of several base wines, in this case, Riesling Sekt and apple wine in a 65 to 35 ratio. According to the ingredient list, dosage, sugar, and sulfur dioxide as an antioxidant are added. The cuvée is not organic.
Taste
Sparkling and fruity, with a harmonious freshness—that is how DR. HÖHL'S describes the Klassik Cuvée. The Riesling Sekt provides the perlage and a fresh acidity, stated by the manufacturer as 5.8 g per liter. The apple wine contributes the typically Hessian apple note, slightly tart and subtly fruity. With 12.9 g of residual sugar per liter, it tastes dry but not austere. The manufacturer calls it easy-drinking and uncomplicated. Those expecting a complex bottle-fermented Sekt will find it too simple.
Usage
According to the manufacturer, the Klassik Cuvée is served ice-cold, ideally at 9 °C. A classic flute or a slim wine glass is suitable. DR. HÖHL'S mentions toasts at birthdays, picnics, barbecues, and after-work gatherings as typical occasions. It is also intended as a regional substitute for Prosecco in a Spritz or in Sekt cocktails.
When it comes to food, the apple note pairs well with Hessian cuisine. Think of "Handkäs mit Musik," Frankfurt green sauce with potatoes and eggs, or a board with "Ahle Wurscht" sausage and farmhouse bread. It is also a harmonious accompaniment to tarte flambée with onions and bacon or an apple cake in the afternoon. Like all sparkling wines, the manufacturer recommends drinking it while young. Store the bottle lying down in a cool, dark place.
Our tip: Hang a thin apple slice on the rim of the glass when serving the cuvée for a toast. It immediately shows your guests what is in the glass.
Origin
The idea is older than the brand. In historical account books from 1895, the Höhl family found records of purchases of both apples and grapes. They interpret this as an indication that even back then, apple wine was mixed with Sekt. For her parents' golden wedding anniversary in the year 2000, Johanna Höhl revived the "Herrschafts-Gespritzten Apple Wine Sekt." That was the beginning of POMP.
In 2008, Johanna continued POMP as her own brand after the family winery was sold. A year later, she developed the cuvée further together with Frankfurt restaurateurs. Today, POMP belongs to DR. HÖHL'S in Maintal-Hochstadt, where the family claims to have been processing apples since 1779. The Klassik Cuvée contains sulfites. Sales only to persons 18 years and older (manufacturer information).
For whom
The Klassik Cuvée is for anyone looking for something with a regional connection for a toast. It suits Frankfurt locals and Hessians who love their apple wine, as well as guests who want to get to know it. As a gift for a celebration in the Rhine-Main area, it tells a story right away. Newcomers who want to experience the traditional side of Frankfurt get an easy introduction to the city's apple wine culture. Those who need an alcohol-free version for a toast can find it in the POMP organic aperitif alcohol-free. Everything from the Höhl family can be found on our page for DR. HÖHL'S. It is not suitable for people who need to avoid alcohol or sulfites.
Riesling Sekt meets Hessian apple wine, 10% ABV – the Klassik Cuvée from Maintal for that special moment of toasting.
