Pj Valckenberg Riesling
Rheinhessen Riesling from Worms, poured in Commack since 1786.
The story behind Pj Valckenberg
Peter Joseph Valckenberg, a Dutch merchant, founded this house in Worms in 1786 as a wine trading company. In 1808, after Napoleonic secularization, he bought the old Capuchin Monastery Liebfrauenstift and the vineyards around the Liebfrauenkirche, the church that gave Liebfraumilch its name. In 1908 the family trademarked and exported Madonna Liebfraumilch, and that single move built the modern market for German white wine abroad.
The house is both estate grower and respected negociant, bottling fruit from Rheinhessen's loess, loam and limestone soils. Fermentation runs in temperature controlled stainless steel, which keeps Riesling's natural acidity intact and the fruit up front. Off dry lots are stopped early to hold residual sugar against that acid spine. We have poured these bottles across this counter for three decades.
Explore the Pj Valckenberg range
Four labels cover the Valckenberg range we stock, from the entry Liebfraumilch to the Dornfelder red, all in 750mL.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pj Valckenberg Liebfraumilch 750mL | Off dry white blend | About 10% ABV | Soft peach, gentle sweetness, low acid, easy pour |
| Pj Valckenberg Riesling 750mL | Off dry Riesling | About 10 to 10.5% ABV | White peach, green apple, grapefruit, bright acidity |
| Pj Valckenberg Zeller Schwarze Katz 750mL | Off dry white, Mosel style | About 10% ABV | Ripe orchard fruit, honeyed edge, brisk finish |
| Pj Valckenberg Dornefelder 750mL | Dry red, Dornfelder | About 12% ABV | Dark cherry, plum, soft tannin, serve lightly chilled |
Which Pj Valckenberg is right for you?
Pricing here is honest and stays low. The Pj Valckenberg Liebfraumilch 750mL runs $8.99, the Riesling 750mL and the Zeller Schwarze Katz 750mL both sit at $12.99, and the Dornefelder 750mL is $13.99. That is Rheinhessen wine at table wine money, which is exactly the point of the house. Stock moves quickly on these, so call the counter at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over and we will confirm what is on the shelf that day.
The touch of sweetness and firm acid calm Thai, Vietnamese and Korean heat.
Under nine dollars, crowd friendly, and it disappears fast at any gathering.
Dornfelder gives dark cherry and soft tannin without weight.
Pj Valckenberg cocktails and pairings
Chill the off dry bottles to about 48 to 50°F and the drier pours colder. Sweetness meets heat; acid meets fat.