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-