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

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

The nose is muted, reductive, needs a lot of air to open up. The palate is still unsettled, very yeasty, a lot of fermentative notes. Completely dry on the palate, the wine reveals piercing acidity, lean, tight structure and a herbal, slightly bitter finish. To watch!

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Van Volxem Bockstein Riesling GG 2021

Van Volxem Bockstein Riesling GG 2021

The nose is a bit restrained and shy, with aeration revealing notes of citrus fruits and meadow flowers. The palate is dense, with zesty, crisp acidity, light, elegant, ethereal body, mineral, saline notes, nuances of yellow lemons and limes, long refreshing finish. A lot of potential in this delicate, lean wine. A compressed spring!

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Peter Lauer Kupp Riesling GG 2021

Peter Lauer Kupp Riesling GG 2021

The nose is a bit dusty, with plenty of floral notes, hints of pollen, a touch of remover, uplifting the yellow fruits. The palate is intense, with a touch of slightly bitterness in the echo, revealing tangy acidity, elegant structure, notes of ripe yellow apples, a hint of pineapple and mango, ripe profile. The finish…

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Peter Lauer Lambertkirch Riesling GG 2021

Peter Lauer Lambertkirch Riesling GG 2021

The nose is vivid and bright, intensely floral, with some pollen and honeyed notes. The palate is dense, tight, revealing zesty, pungent acidity. The wine is textured and powerful while remaining quite vertical and slender. Intense notes of yellow lemons, ripe apricots and Duchesse pears in the background. Mineral, saline finish.

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Peter Lauer Schonfels Riesling GG 2021

Peter Lauer Schonfels Riesling GG 2021

The nose is dense, a bit smoky and yeasty, with delicate floral and linden honey notes. The palate is juicy, citrusy, completely dry, revealing crispy acidity, elegant body, high intense of yellow orchard fruits, ripe lemons and a touch of honeysuckle. Long, vibrant finish.

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Van Volxem Schonfels Riesling GG 2021

Van Volxem Schonfels Riesling GG 2021

The nose is open, flattering, citrusy, revealing some floral notes and nuances of ripe apricots and yellow peaches. The palate is quite light and elegant, completely dry, showing zesty acidity, intense fruity flavours, yellow apples and pears, a touch of jasmine, strong mineral backbone and persistent fruity finish.

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Zehnthof Theo Luckert Maustal Spätburgunder GG 2019

Zehnthof Theo Luckert Maustal Spätburgunder GG 2019

Attractive nose of rose petals, strawberries and hibiscus, some spices in the background. The palate is juicy and dense, slightly oaky, revealing balanced, creamy acidity and round, velvety tannins. The body is plush and juicy with nuances of ripe red cherries and black raspberries. An opulent style with a fruity, pleasantly woody finish.

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Steintal Bischofsberg Spätburgunder GG 2020

Steintal Bischofsberg Spätburgunder GG 2020

The nose is completely closed, reductive, tight. Needs aeration to open up. The palate is dense and fresh, with a nice crunchy red and black fruit. The tannins are sticky and powerful. The wine demonstrates crisp, juicy acidity, moderate weight and attractive fruity finish with a nice grip.

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Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg Bischofsberg Spätburgunder GG 2020

Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg Bischofsberg Spätburgunder GG 2020

The nose is oaky, revealing notes of cloves, cedar wood and nutmeg, a touch of mint in the echo. The palate is tight palate, slightly smoky, offering elevated, juicy acidity, a considerable load of oak, woody, bold tannins. Definitely in its closed stage. Needs time to integrate oak.

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Steintal Hundsrück Spätburgunder GG 2020

Steintal Hundsrück Spätburgunder GG 2020

The nose is very reductive initially, needs air to open up, after aeration revealing notes of strawberries, ripe raspberries, a touch of red cherries. Very soft and round on the palate, the wine offers juicy tannins, moderate acidity and a certain gourmandise. Very approachable style. Juicy finish with a bunch of crunchy, sweet berries in…

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