2019 Pfalz Reisling GG Part II (Herrenberg, Mandelpfad, Michelsberg, Steinbuckel, Weilberg from Knipser and Schaefer)

 Unlike some of the 2019 Forst wines, no sign that there is any shut down of these wines. 




KNIPSER


For a long time, Knipser was in the very top tier for Riesling and especially for Spätburgunder. In the early 2010s, the wines seemed a little behind those of other top producers. It is gratifying to see that in the past few vintages, Knipser has once again recovered the earlier quality.


2019 (Dirmstein) Mandelpfad Riesling GG 

Fruity peach skin flavors, mineral, good penetration. 92/A


2019 (Laumersheim) Steinbuckel Riesling GG 

Fruity with pear and nectarine fruit, medium-weight, some hardness from the terroir. 92(+)/A




Karl SCHAEFER


2019 (Bad Dürkheim) Michelsberg Riesling GG 

The restraint of the Northern Pfalz, good balance, not terribly expressive now, but potential for 4-5+ years down the road. 92/A


2019 (Ungstein) Herrenberg Riesling GG 

Peach, ripe, pure, good concentration. 93/A


2019 (Ungstein) Weilberg Riesling GG

Hard, light compared to the foregoing, but smooth, deep, nervy. 92+/A