Once we leave magical Forst, the vineyards change, but there are still wines of high quality.
FITZ-RITTER
2020 (Ungstein) Herrenberg Riesling GG
Ripe peach, pure, long. 93/A
2020 (Bad Dürkheim) Michelsberg Riesling GG
Some bitter almond, the hardness of northern Pfalz, some penetration. 92/A
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2020 (Laumersheim) Kirschgarten Riesling GG
Fruity, energetic, nectarine fruit. Very kinetic. Medium weight. 93/A
2020 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Riesling GG
A bit lean on the palate and somewhat closed in the mouth. ?
2020 (Zell) Schwarzer Herrgott Riesling GG
Smoky, reduced nose. Stony, pure; with this vineyard, we are moving to southeastern Rheinhessen terrors (Mölsheim Zellerweg am Schwarzen Herrgott, made by Battenfeld-Spanier, is a stone’s throw away), thus more austere. 92/A
2020 (Laumersheim) Steinbuckel Riesling GG
Round, slightly smoky peach, good firmness, medium-light and harder in style than further south. 92(+)/A
PFEFFINGEN
2020 (Ungstein) Herrenberg Riesling GG
Peach, pure, elegant. Light on palate, elegant, long. 93/A
2020 (Ungstein) Weilberg Riesling GG
Mineral nose. Mouth is pure, precise, with depth and penetration to peach fruit. 94/A
RINGS
2020 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Riesling GG
Some sensuality, purity, depth. Good mineral fruit. 93/A
2020 (Ungstein) Weilberg Riesling GG
Ripe, pure, rich, intense, deep, with nectarine fruit. 93(+)/A