Assembled just a few days before my tasting in July, the barrel sample of 2021 Marienburg GG shows clear, bright and fresh, just-ripe fruit (white peach) combined with a spicy slate tone. In the mouth, it's delicate, light... Read More
One of the three grand cru Rieslings made at Gunderloch (Hipping, Pettenthal, Rothenberg). The Pettenthal site has sandier soils and smaller rocks than Rothenberg with a deep topsoil. The wine is 100% aged in 600L neutral barrels,... Read More
Pristine expression of fruit. Immediately showing great balance of sweetness and acidity, a bit creamier than the Kabinett, lovely stone fruit, very elegant with that kick from the well known Graacher acidity. Good length with... Read More
Pius Auslese is a blend of botrytized Riesling, Rieslaner, and Huxelrebe. Notes of passion fruit, orange peel, pineapple, and a hint of nutmeg lead to a very long, tropical fruity finish. Excellent.
The Shäfer-Fröhilich consummation occurred in the 1970’s, but the family’s cultivation of vines reaches back to the 1800’s. In recent history the family has brought prestige and notoriety to the village... Read More
The Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is exceptionally fruit-forward and velvety with an immensely silky texture. Due to its vital fruit acidity, this wine is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. Hints of nectarine... Read More