2013 White Wine

Burghound, 91 points: A very fresh and cool nose features notes of mineral reduction, dried apricot, wet stone and citrus. The intense and beautifully well-detailed flavors possess a silky mouth feel as well as the same stony character...

Vinous, 96 points: Sage, marjoram and white pepper practically assault the nose in a fashion that signals “Pechstein” before it suggests “nobly sweet,” although hints of candied lime and glazed pineapple do anticipate the ennobled, sweet...

Wine Spectator, 97 points: Ripe and enticing, with lemon curd, apricot gelée and nectarine flavors bursting forth, backed by light citrus oil, blanched almond and salted butter notes. Shows a flash of green tea through the finish. Exotic in...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: The 2013 Kinheimer Hubertuslay Auslese *** needs a little but of time to open up and show its finest, intense raisin aromas indicating grapefruit/lemon and pineapples on a piquant background. Rich, oily textured and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: At this early stage, the citrus colored 2013 Forster Ungeheuer Riesling trocken GG (with lime green reflections) seems to be von Winning's most impressive Riesling of the vintage. Intense, ripe and piquant fruit aromas of...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 98 points: Stunningly clear and pure on the citric-perfumed nose, the sweet 2013 Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese *** is characterized by its laser-like precision and elegance, which is perfectly paired with its vibrant acidity and...

Vinous, 93 points: Peay's 2013 Chardonnay Estate is classy, polished and nuanced from start to finish, with all of the subtlety that is the hallmark of this coastal site. The flavors are bright, precise and beautifully sculpted throughout...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru les Combettes has a very detailed and precise bouquet with citrus fruit, granite and apple blossom aromas that gently unfold...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: Even purer and perhaps more sophisticated than the Bockstein is the sweet 2013 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese ** with its cool, slate purity and springlike citrus and blossom aromas, which are delivered as lime...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: Aromas of white peaches, lemons and gunpowder. Full body, very tight and focused. Its broad palate closes to a tight fruit finish. Fantastic wine.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: Pichler's 2013 Riesling Smaragd Weissenkirchner Achleithen combines its deep and spicy minerality with intense (almost dried) apple aromas on the nose. On the palate this rich, full-bodied and tightly woven Riesling is a...

Vinous, 91 points: A striking, ripe nose of papaya, kumquat and prickly lemon rind allied with intimations of Veltliner-typical yellow split pea sets the tone for a zesty yet lushly mouthfilling performance. Alkaline, peat-like smoky and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The 2013 Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs is pale lime green in color and quite reductive as always at this stage. However, the wine from Schlossböckelheim cru is extremely precise and focused, with...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The art of selection comes to another highlight in the sweet 2013 Ockfener Bockstein Auslese ** whose concentrated lemon aromas are pure and precise and interwoven with earthy/rocky flavors with a laser-like precision and...

Vinous, 94 points: The 2013 Chardonnay Vanguard is absolutely gorgeous. Candied lemon peel, butter, pastry, mint and spice open up first, followed by a slight tropical note that adds nuance, texture and oiliness. The 90% new French oak...