Mixed results, perhaps reflecting different approaches to the vintage.
Fritz HAAG
Olivier Haag has really upped the quality of dry wines in recent vintages.
2018 (Brauneberg) Juffer Riesling GG
Apricot jam nose. Medium-weight, round, relaxed, good purity to apricot fruit. 92/A
2018 (Brauneberg) Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling GG
Yellow peach aromas and flavors, medium-weight, some tension, penetration. 92/A
Schloss LIESER
Further evidence that Thomas Haag was able to get the maximum potential from the vintage.
2018 (Brauneberg) Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling GG
Blue slate aromas and flavors, good tension, penetration, nervosity. 92+/A
2018 (Lieser) Niederberg Helden Riesling GG
Spicy, stony, intense, nervy, steely, wiry. 93/A
Dr. LOOSEN
2018 (Bernkastel) Johannisbrünchen Riesling GG
White peach nose and mouth, medium-light, some energy, moderate acidity. 91/A-
2018 (Bernkastel) Lay Riesling GG
Medium-weight, standard, no distinguishing character. 87/C
S. A. PRÜM
2018 (Bernkastel) Lay Riesling GG
White fruits, but fairly acidic and imprecise. 87(+?)/C
Geheimrat J. WEGELER
2018 (Bernkastel) Doctor Riesling GG
Roses, peach, medium-weight, length, balance, moderate acidity. 91/A-
Nik WEIS/ST. URBANSHOF
2018 (Mehringer) Layet Riesling GG
Round, floral (especially roses), medium-weight, smooth, some energy. 90/B+