The Pfalz probably was the most successful region overall in 2017 for Riesling GG. There were essentially no wines that performed below expectations (not that there were many in other regions) and the two top Rieslings I tasted were from the Pfalz.
FITZ-RITTER
2017 (Ungstein) Herrenberg Riesling GG
Spiced floral nose. Medium-weight, some firmness, hints of red berries. 91+/A-
2017 (Dürkheim) Michelsberg Riesling GG
A bit of clove in nose with peach underlying. In mouth, spiced yellow peach, the lighter, slightly harder aspect of Pfalz compared to Forst. 92+/A
KNIPSER
2017 (Dirmstein) Mandelpfad Riesling GG
Perfumed, aromatic nose. Medium-light, firm, some nervosity, noble austerity. Good penetration. 93/A
2017 (Laumersheim) Steinbuckel Riesling GG
Yellow peach, good firmness, wiry, long. 93/A
Philipp KUHN
2017 (Laumersheim) Kirschgarten Riesling GG
Yellow, citric fruits with some lushness but still very good structure, depth. 93/A
2017 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Riesling GG
Spicy, nervy nose. In mouth, spicy, chalky, good structure, good penetration, yellow fruits. 93/A
2017 (Zell) Schwarzer Herrgott Riesling GG
Smoky, firm, intense, penetrating, stony. 93/A
PFEFFINGEN — FUHRMANN-EYMAEL
2017 (Ungstein) Herrenberg Riesling GG
Medium-light, good tension, elegance, red berries. 92/A
2017 (Ungstein) Weilberg Riesling GG
Pure, salty, nervy, tightly wound. 92+/A
RINGS
2017 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Riesling GG
Outstanding chalky, pure, long, intense, structured, nobly austere. 93/A
2017 (Ungstein) Weilberg Riesling GG
Firmness and structure, dry on palate, medium-weight, less sensual than wines from further south in the Pfalz. 91/A-
Karl SCHAEFER
2017 (Ungstein) Herrenberg Riesling GG
Medium-light with strawberry fruit, good length. Very pretty wine. 92(+)/A
2017 (Dürkheim) Michelsberg Riesling GG
Spicy clove nose with a touch of stoniness. Medium-light, round quite elegant and gentle; peach and a bit of spiced apple. 92/A
2017 (Ungstein) Weilberg Riesling GG
More fruity than other two Weilbergs, but still with backbone. Long. Some peach coming out. 92(+)/A