Mittelrhein 2017 Grosses Gewächs Riesling -- Jost, Lanius-Knab, Ratzenberger

(Originally published 30 September 2018.)

Mittelrhein wines are not often seen, but they can provide surprisingly good drinking experiences.



Toni JOST - HAHNENHOF

2017 (Bacharach) Im Hahn Riesling GG
Spicy, yellow fruits, good firmness, intensity. 91+/A-




LANIUS-KNAB

These wines did nothing for me.

2017 (Enghöll) Bernstein “Lauerbaum" Riesling GG
Round, fruity, unfocused. 86/C

2017 (Oberwesel) Oelsberg Riesling GG
Just not much of anything here. ?




RATZENBERGER

2017 (Steeg) St. Jost Riesling GG
Spicy, stony, a little more fruit than in Wolfshöhle, but maybe less length, depth, complexity. 90/B+

2017 (Bacharach) Wolfshöhle Riesling GG
Spicy, stony nose. Stony, pure mouth with white fruits, some spice. Long. 92/A