Late-Released 2017 Franken Riesling GG (Apostelgarten, Julius-Echter-Berg, KAMMEN Kronsberg, Lumpen 1655, Pfülben, Rothlauf, [Würzburg] Stein, Steinbach Alttenberg 1072) -- Arnold, Bickel-Stumpf, Höfler, Juliusspital, Schäffer, Sommerhausen, Wirsching


These wines are very good, but as a group do not stand above the 2018s that I just reviewed.



Wilhelm ARNOLD 

2017 (Randersacker) Pfülben Riesling GG
Orange blossom nose. Medium-weight, firm, white fruits. 91/A-



BICKEL-STUMPF

2017 (Thüngersheim) Rothlauf Riesling GG
Crisp, clear, crystalline, citric; medium-weight, good acidity. 92/A



Bernhard HÖFLER

2017 (Michelbach) Apostelgarten Riesling GG
Very mineral, good acidity, fresh, but perhaps lacks a touch of generosity. 91/A-



JULIUSSPITAL WÜRZBURG

2017 (Würzburg) Stein Riesling GG
Floral nose. Orange and lemon zest, slight chalk, medium-weight, elegant. 92/A



Egon SCHÄFFER

2017 (Escherndorf) Am Lumpen 1655 Riesling GG
Clear, almost crystalline, medium-weight, excellent acidity, good drive and energy. 92/A



Schloss SOMMERHAUSEN

2017 (Sommerhausen) Steinbach Alttenberg 1072 Riesling GG
Orange zest, medium-light, elegant. 91/A-



Hans WIRSCHING

2017 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Riesling GG
Clear, good depth, slightly earthy white fruits. Long. 92/A

2017 (Iphofen) KAMMER Kronsberg Riesling GG
Medium-weight, slight spiciness/herbalness, medium-weight, smooth texture. 92/A