(Originally published 11 October 2018.)
Württemberg stood out as the one major region where I did not find a concentration of outstanding Riesling GGs from the 2017 vintage.
Württemberg stood out as the one major region where I did not find a concentration of outstanding Riesling GGs from the 2017 vintage.
ALDINGER
2017 (Untertürkheim) Gips Marienglas Riesling GG
Silky, some minerality, medium-weight, slightly loose structure, slight saltiness. 87/B
2017 (Fellbach) Lämmler Riesling GG
Medium weight, a bit juicy, orange zest, some energy. 90+/B+
DAUTEL
2017 (Bönningheim) Steingrüben Riesling GG
Medium-weight, salty, silky, some minerality, good depth. 90(+)/B+
DRAUTZ-ABLE
2016 (Heilbronn) Stiftsberg Riesling GG
Juicy, rustic, chewy, some minerality. 87/B
Jürgen ELLWANGER
2017 (Schnait) Altenberg Riesling GG
Creamy with grapefruit marmalade aromas and flavors. 90/B+
Karl HAIDLE
2017 (Stetten) Pulvermächer Riesling GG
Slightly juicy, straightforward, not showing much character at the moment. 87(+)?/B
Fürst HOHENLOHE OEHRINGEN
2017 (Verrenberg) Verrenberg Riesling GG
Earthy, dense, not yet formed at all. 86?/B-
Graf NEIPPERG
2017 (Schwaigern) Ruthe Rieslng GG
Complex spices and herbs in nose. Nice finesse compared to foregoing, some minerality. 90/B+
Rainer SCHNAITTMANN
2016 (Fellbach) Lämmler Riesling GG
Loosely structured, touch of cinnamon, smooth texture, some clarity. 87/B
Staatsweingut WEINSBERG
2017 Burg Wildeck Herrschaftsberg Riesling GG
Orange rind, butter. Juicy, creamy, buttery. 86/B-
WÖHRWAG
2017 (Untertürkheim) Herzogenberg Riesling GG
Broad, loosely structured, medium-light, light minerality. 86+/B-
Herzog von WÜRTTEMBERG
2017 (Stetten) Brotwasser Riesling GG
Moderate concentration and intensity; vague mineral. Just lacks character. 86/B-