2018 Mittelrhein Riesling GG (Im Hahn, Im Lauerbaum, An der Rabenlei, St. Jost, Wolfhöhle) -- Jost/Hahenhof, Lanius-Knab, Müller, Ratzenberger


Not well-known outside Germany, but there are some quality producers here.



Toni JOST/HAHNENHOF

2018 (Bacharach) Im Hahn Riesling GG
Mineral nose and mouth, good freshness, yellow peach skin fruit. 92/A



LANIUS-KNAB

2018 (Engehöll) Am Lauerbaum Riesling GG
Perfumed nose, medium-light, a touch of heat, white fruits. 89/B

2018 (Oberwesel) Oelsberg Riesling GG
Spicy, exotic fruit, a little heat, medium-weight. 88/B-



Matthias MÜLLER

2018 (Boppard) An der Rabenlei Riesling GG
Yellow fruits, good freshness. Not terribly complex, but satisfying. 91/A-



RATZENBERGER

2018 (Steeg) St. Jost Riesling GG 
Moderate acidity, yellow fruits, round. Simple, but some pleasure. 89/B

2018 (Bacharach) Wolfshöhle Riesling GG
White fruits, especially pear, round, smooth, but one-dimensional. 89/B