The Niederkirchener Weinmacher eG cooperative is based in Niederkirchen/Pfalz and covers 310 ha vineyards. 220 active members/growers supply 20 grape varietals. Riesling grape counts for 62% share. The wines are marketed domestically and on international markets. Palm Bay represents Niederkirchener with its brand BLUE FISH® Original (Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Dornfelder).
The brand has won two gold medals at the "San Francisco International Wine Competition" in 2006 as well as achieving leading rankings at the "Cincinati Wine Festival", at the "International Wine Challenge / London International Wine and Spirit Fair" and at "Mundus Vini". "Blue Fish" is now on the "TOP 100" list of imported brands in the USA. BLUE FISH® Original Riesling has been awarded HOT BRAND in 2007 for its launch and success in the US market.