(Originally published 3 October 2018.)
This set of wines was surprisingly mixed in quality, with some producers performing as expected, but others falling short.
This set of wines was surprisingly mixed in quality, with some producers performing as expected, but others falling short.
BATTENFELD-SPANIER
2017 (Nieder-Flörsheim) Frauenberg Riesling GG
Round, medium-light, not very expressive for now, a touch of sugar showing on the finish. 88(+)/B
2017 (Hohen-Sülzen) Kirchenstück Kirchenstück Riesling GG
Meaty nose. Crisp, clear, medium-light in weight, mineral, good length. 91(+)/A-
2017 (Möllsheim) Zellerweg am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling GG
A bit chalky, austere, not very expressive today, a touch of sugar on the finish. 89(+)/B
K. F. GROEBE
One of the most underrated producers around delivers another superb set of wines.
2017 (Westhofen) Aulerde Riesling GG
Chalky, smoky nose. Chalky, pure, deep, precise, long. 94/A
2017 (Westhofen) Kirchspiel Riesling GG
Chalky, stony nose, good intensity. Round, pure, deep, chalky, intense, penetrating. 94/A
GUTZLER
2017 (Worms) Liebfrauenstift Kirchenstück Riesling GG
Fruity, chalky nose. Medium-light, good intensity, raspberry and cassis. Good penetration. Very elegant. 90+/B+
2017 (Westhofen) Morstein Riesling GG
Dusty, chalky nose. Some peach with lightness, structure, austerity. Nicely done. 93/A
KELLER
2017 (Westhofen) Morstein Riesling GG
Chalky, smoky, and meaty in nose. A bit of sugar showing in the mouth, round, clear, refined. Needs time to deepen. 91+/A-
WINTER
2017 (Dittelsheim) Geiersberg Riesling GG
Stony, dusty nose. Light, some roundness, smoothness, a bit of cherry and raspberry fruit. 90/B+
2017 (Diettelsheim) Kloppberg Riesling GG
Shy nose. Light, pure, a bit austere for now, but should develop with bottle age. A bit of sugar on finish. 88(+)/B+
2017 (Dittelsheim) Leckerberg Riesling GG
Chalky, stony nose. Some succulence on the palate. Good length. Austere for now. 90/B+
WITTMANN
2017 (Westhofen) Aulerde Riesling GG
Chalky, austere, dusty, deep, structured, pure. Also some roundness. 93+/A
2017 (Westhofen) Brunnenhäuschen Riesling GG
Medium-light, clear, precise, quince jelly fruit, slight bit of chalk. 93/A
2017 (Westhofen) Kirchspiel Riesling GG
Quince aromas. In mouth, medium-light, chalky, quince, good length, firmness. 93/A
2017 (Westhofen) Morstein Riesling GG
Pure, clear, stony nose. In mouth, mineral, lemony, clear, precise, structured, light. 93/A