Pfalz strength continues in the southern portion, although perhaps a step behind the middle Pfalz.
KRANZ
2018 (Ilbesheim) Kalmit Riesling GG
Crisp, mineral, white fruits, good structure and energy. 92/A
2018 (Ilbesheim) Kirchberg Riesling GG
Closed nose. Dense, fairly big, some lemon minerality, good acidity. 90/B+
MESSMER
2018 (Burrweiler) Schäwer Riesling GG
Floral nose, peach blossom. Yellow peach, smooth, but powerful, dense, a bit rustic in a good way. 92/A
Theo MINGES
2018 (Gleisweiler) Hölle - Unterer Faulenberg Riesling GG
Power, some finesse too, More length than Schäwer. White fruits, still very young. 91/A-
2018 (Burrweiler) Schäwer Riesling GG
Floral aromas. White fruits, chewy texture, a bit short in the mouth. 89/B
Ökonomierat REBHOLZ
2018 (Siebeldingen) “GANZHORN" im Sonnenschein Riesling GG
Yellow fruits in nose. Crisp, intense, penetrating with white fruit flavors, outstanding energy. One of the finest Riesling GG’s of the vintage. 94/A
2018 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch Riesling GG
Lime blossom nose. Expressive lime minerality, usual young Rebholz structure. Long, fresh. 93/A
2018 (Siebeldingen) Im Sonnenschein Riesling GG
Closed nose. Lime fruit, less structure than usual for young Rebholz. Some breadth, but not great depth or density. 90/B+
SIEGRIST
2018 (Leinsweiler) Sonnenberg Riesling GG
Floral nose. Elegance, freshness, white fruits, minerality. 92/A
Dr. WEHRHEIM
2018 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch Riesling GG
Less floral and elegant, more mineral and reserved than the “Köppel" below. 91/A-
2018 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch “Köppel" Riesling GG
Mineral, floral nose. Medium weight, elegant texture, smooth, dense, yellow fruits. 91+/A-