Prinz SALM (Nahe and Rheinhessen) Part II: Current Release Riesling GG (Felseneck [Wallhausen], Johannisberg, Kirchberg, Scharlachberg)

 

2019 (Bingen) Kirchberg Riesling GG 

Mineral, pure, medium-light in weight, good penetration, elegant and lively. From the Rheinhessen portion of the estate. Cork closure. 12.5% stated alcohol. Last digits of A.P. Nr.: 22 20. 93/A


2020 (Bingen) Kirchberg Riesling GG gold capsule

Light, pure, mineral, good intensity and penetration. Cork closure. 12.5% stated alcohol. Last digits of A.P. Nr.: 22 20 93/A


2019 (Bingen) Scharlachberg Riesling GG 

Mineral, good acidity, medium-weight, good penetration. From the Rheinhessen portion of the estate. Cork closure. 13% stated alcohol. Last digits of A.P. Nr.: 21 20. 92/A


2020 (Bingen) Scharlachberg Riesling GG 

Less acidity than in the Kirchberg, and so less grip (to my acid-craving palate), but still enough to hold together with pear fruit. Cork closure. 90/B+


2019 (Wallhausen) Felseneck Riesling GG 

Good acidity, depth, light, lively, elegant, citric, long. From the Nahe portion of the estate. Cork closure. 12% stated alcohol. Last digits of A.P. Nr.: 23 20. 93/A


2020 (Wallhausen) Felseneck Riesling GG

This wine is still too young to show it full potential, but if you like an acidic backbone, this wine is for you. It is medium-weight, salty, and mineral-driven with hints of red cherry. Cork closure.  92(+)/A


2019 (Wallhausen) Johannisberg Riesling GG (auction wine)  

Floral nose. Round, a bit creamy, some power, good depth, apply fruit. From the Nahe portion of the estate. Cork closure. 12% stated alcohol. Last digits of A.P. Nr.: 20 20. 93/A


2020 (Wallhausen) Johannisberg Riesling GG  (auction wine)

Acidity, depth, elegance, citric. Cork closure. 12.5% stated alcohol. Last digits of A.P. Nr.: 21 21. 92+/A