2020 Rheinhessen Grosses Gewächs Riesling (Brudersberg, Hipping, Ölberg, Zehnmorgen from Gunderloch, Kühling-Gillot, St. Antony, and Schätzel)

After the spectacular Wonegau wines, the wines from the Roter Hang sector of Rheinhessen, overlooking the Rhine River, while still overall very good, were a bit of a comedown.




GUNDERLOCH


2020 (Nierstein) Hipping Riesling GG 

Clear, nervy, light, slate-influenced fruit. 92/A





KÜHLING-GILLOT


2020 (Nierstein) Hipping Riesling GG 

Spicy, zingy, citric, some penetration. 93/A


2020 (Nierstein) Ölberg Riesling GG 

Clear but not precise. 88/B-




ST. ANTONY


2020 (Nierstein) Brudersberg Riesling GG 

Pure, clear, mineral, slate-driven fruit, good depth and penetration. 92/A


2020 (Nierstein) Zehnmorgen Riesling GG
Less open than the Hipping wines, but good acidity, depth, nervosity. 92+/A




SCHÄTZEL


2020 (Nierstein) Ölberg Riesling GG 

Clarity but lacking a touch of concentration. Some nervosity. 88/B-