2018 Mosel GG (Apotheke, Goldtröpfchen, Hofberg, Laurentiuslay, Ohligsberg) -- Grans-Fassian, Haart, Lieser, Weis/St. Urbanshof


Some strong wines here, but also some disappointments.


GRANS-FASSIAN

2018 (Trittenheim) Apotheke Riesling GG
Some crispness, white fruits, medium-light. 91/A-

2018 (Piesport) Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG
Yellow peach and spices, elegant, smooth, light on palate. 92/A

2018 (Dhron) Hofberg Riesling GG
Round, some yellow fruits. 90/B+

2018 (Leiwen) Laurentiuslay Riesling GG
Good acidity, incipient peach skin. Wiry. 90+/B+



HAART

2018 (Wintrich) Ohligsberg Riesling GG
Strange, volatile nose. Medium light on palate, some nice apricot fruit, good depth. ?



Schloss LIESER

2018 (Piesport) Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG
Round, open roses and yellow peach, acidity is moderate but sufficient, medium-full. 91+/A-



Nik WEIS/ST. URBANSHOF

2018 (Piesport) Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG
Floral yellow peach nose, light on palate, sensual. 92/A

2018 (Leiwen) Laurentiuslay Riesling GG
Softer acidity than Grans-Fassian’s Laurentiuslay, smooth, incipient peach. 89/B