Karthäuserhof Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG 2021

Karthäuserhof Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG 2021

The nose is smoky, intense, very deep, with a light touch of volatiles which enhance the fruitiness of ripe yellow peaches and a touch of pineapple. The palate is juicy and dense with powerful, tense acidity, dense structure and notes of tropical fruits like pineapples and mangos, a hint of kumquat. A very ripe example…

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Maximin Grünhaus Familie von Schubert Herrenberg Riesling GG 2021

Maximin Grünhaus Familie von Schubert Herrenberg Riesling GG 2021

The nose is intense and flattering with nuances of lemon, pomelos, a touch of ripe yellow peach. The palate is juicy and exuberant, open in its fruitiness, offering lively, crisp acidity and juicy but elegant body. Very fruity, long finish. Already accessible but shows a good potential of ageing.

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Maximin Grünhaus Familie von Schubert Bruderberg Riesling GG 2021

Maximin Grünhaus Familie von Schubert Bruderberg Riesling GG 2021

Slightly reductive, muted nose, needs a lot of air to open up. The palate is juicy, intense, spicy, revealing crisp, vibrant acidity, notes of ripe stone fruits, crushed apricots, white peaches and juicy lemons. The finish is succulent and juicy with subtle spicy undertones.

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Maximin Grünhaus Familie von Schubert Abtsberg Riesling GG 2021

Maximin Grünhaus Familie von Schubert Abtsberg Riesling GG 2021

The nose is a bit reductive, smoky, showing some dark, slate minerality, nuances of ripe lemons and limes, a touch of green apple. The palate is fresh and linear, offering very clean, citrusy profile, piercing acidity, light, elegant structure and lemony, refreshing finish.

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Nik Weis – St. Urbans-Hof Layet Riesling GG 2021

Nik Weis –  St. Urbans-Hof Layet Riesling GG 2021

The nose is still intensely yeasty, fermentative, needs time to settle. The palate reveals crisp acidity, elegant, light body, crystalline structure and finesse. The wine is still dominated by the fermentative notes. To watch!

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Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Riesling GG 2021

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Riesling GG 2021

The nose is intense, fruity and floral, revealing notes of crushed apricots, peach puree, ripe lemons and pomelos. The palate is a bit muted, mirroring the nose with nuances of stone and citrus fruits but much more restrained. Refreshing acidity and slightly almondy on the finish.

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Van Volxem Volz Riesling GG 2021

Van Volxem Volz Riesling GG 2021

The nose is delicately floral, revealing notes of pollen, white flowers, honeysuckle and apple blossom. The palate is bone-dry, sharp and tense, with a lot of minerality, piercing acidity, a sharp, austere style, not delivering yet but with a great potential.

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Van Volxem Gottesfuss Riesling GG 2021

Van Volxem Gottesfuss Riesling GG 2021

The nose is muted a bit, needs some air, later revealing notes of pollen and flower honey. The palate is completely dry, with piercing acidity, balanced weight and structure, elevated intensity of citrus fruits (pomelos and ripe lemons), some elderflower, a touch of ginger and spices. Long, succulent finish.

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Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2021

Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2021

The nose is floral and perfumed, a bit musky, showing notes of peonies and rose petals. The palate is dry, with refreshing acidity balancing the slightly overripe character of fruits. The wine seems a bit weighty and clumsy with notes of ripe peaches, pineapples, mango chutney. The finish is pleasantly fruity.

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Vereinigte Hospitien Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2021

Vereinigte Hospitien Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2021

The nose is floral, citrusy, with notes of ripe apricots and orange blossom. The palate is bone-dry, revealing high intensity of yellow orchard and stone fruits, ripe lemons and a touch of elderflower. Zesty acidity dominates the elegant, ethereal structure. Persistent, fruity finish.

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