Very good results from these producers, but usually they produce some of the top GG’s of the vintage for me; not this year.
BERNHART
2020 (Schweigen) Sonnenberg Riesling GG
Dense, intense, powerful with ripe apricot and nectarine fruit, excellent depth. 92+/A
KRANZ
2020 (Ilbesheim) Kalmit Riesling GG
Medium-light body, fruity, elegant, fruit not well-defined at this time. 90/B+
2020 (Ilbesheim) Kirchberg Riesling GG
Medium-weight, more dense than the Kalmit. Citric flavors, more notable acidity. 91/A-
Ökonomierat REBHOLZ
2020 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch Riesling GG
Mineral, austere, deep, citric, energetic. 93/A
2020 (Siebeldingen) Im Sonnenschein Riesling GG
Intense, pure, deep, mineral, overall balance. A typical Rebholz — needs time. 93+/A
2020 (Siebeldingen) Im Sonnenschein “Ganzhorn” Riesling GG
A little rounder, smoother in texture than the Im Sonnenschein, less expressive of fruit at this time, but promise. 92+/A
SIEGRIST
2020 (Leinsweiler) Sonnenberg Riesling GG
Medium-light body, gentle acidity, lemony fruit, overall elegance. 91/A-
Dr. WEHRHEIM
2020 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch Riesling GG
As usual, easier to approach, more open at this stage than the Rebholz Kastanienbusch. Good intensity, gentle acidity, lemon blossom fruit. 93/A
2020 (Birkweiler) Kastanienbusch “Köppel" Riesling GG
Earthier nose. Depth, intensity, crispness, energetic, incipient peach. 93+/A