There are very good wines here, but it’s not one of the star areas of the vintage, and indeed, I probably have a slight preference for 2020 in this region, based on what I’ve tasted.
GUNDERLOCH
2021 (Nierstein) Hipping Riesling GG
Minerality in the nose and on palate, medium-weight, good intensity and length. 92/A
KÜHLING-GILLOT
2021 (Nierstein) Hipping Riesling GG
Minerality, some richness, some creaminess of texture. 91/A-
ST. ANTONY
2021 (Nierstein) Brudersberg Riesling GG
Mineral, pure, precise, yellow fruits. Medium-weight, some firmness and power. 90/B+
2021 (Nierstein) Hipping Riesling GG
Medium-light with some minerality to its dark plum fruit and some clarity, but not the precision of a better wine. 91/A-
2021 (Nierstein) Orbel Riesling GG
Ripe, round, mineral yellow plum fruit with some juiciness. Enjoyable for what it is. 91/A-
2021 (Nierstein) Zehnmorgen Riesling GG
Spiced, perfumed nose. Mineral mouth, medium-light body, elegant. 92/A
SCHÄTZEL
2020 (Nierstein) Hipping Riesling GG
Floral, perfumed nose. Some minerality to go with dark plum fruit, good length. 91/A-
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