White Wine from forst An Der Weinsstrasse

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: Made from Riesling grown in the heat-retaining basalt soils of the Pechstein vineyard, this dry, intensely mineral wine balances nerve and tension and against luscious white peach and yellow-cherry flavors. It's silky and...

Vinous, 94 points: There is lift – almost delicacy – here, not to mention a transparency to nuance, that wasn’t exhibited by the other Grosse Gewächse in the present collection. Coriander and oregano, crystalline stoniness and mouthwatering...

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: Another dry riesling from Bassermann-Jordan that has the concentration and elegance of a GG (i.e. Grand Cru quality), but with a very appealing light touch on the long finish. Drink or hold through 2030. Screw cap...

Vinous, 90 points: This leans toward the earthy, mealy, smoky aspects of its site, but with lemony brightness laid alongside. The feel is full, firm and polished. Sweaty salinity serves for saliva-inducement on a finish of serious grip...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: The ripe-pear nose is very enticing, and although this is a substantial and juicy dry riesling, the mineral touch on the finish lifts the full body, and the elegant acidity gives it some polish.