The 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese is deep, pure and precise in its aromatic fruit that is ripe yet still fresh and doesn't show the pinkish overripe aromas that characterize many Prädikatsweine of...

The 2023 Riesling Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Grosses Gewächs, picked on a parcel right next to Ehrenfels Castle, has a lovely sense of clover leaf on stone softened by a subtle creaminess. More air lends an herbal...

The 2023 Riesling Hochheimer Kirchenstück Grosses Gewächs was made from a parcel of vines planted in 1969. Tender peach beckons with creamy and juicy allure on the nose. The palate comes as a rounded, zesty-edged unity...

The 2023 Riesling Oberhäuser Leistenberg Kabinett is from a south-east-facing site of shale, getting the morning sun; this is never affected by botrytis and is shaded in the afternoon, so a late harvest is possible...

Lifted and refined, with ripe apple and pear that glide seamlessly across the palate, which is punctuated by savory elements of dried thyme and oregano and underscored by smoky mineral details. Streamlined and fluid, with...

The 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Purpurlack Riesling Beerenauslese is deep, precise and very concentrated on the savory and lemony nose that is reminiscent of crushed stones and candied lemon and pink grapefruit peel. Lush...

Picked on Sunday October 1 after the harvest team had already been sent home, the golden/apricot-colored 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Blaulack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese shows a super intense and concentrated, spicy and...

Based on perfectly ripe fruit with precise botrytis, the 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Rosalack Riesling Auslese opens with a precise and flinty, stimulating savory yet also intense and generously fruity bouquet that...

The 2023 Niederhäuser Klamm Riesling Kabinett is pure and savory on the nose that reveals ripe yet fresh and mineral-scented fruit. Round, lush and savory on the palate, this is a crystalline and concentrated, dense and...

Off-dry notes of melon and star fruit offer lots of plush enjoyment, set against a firming ballast of crushed slate. Green apple acidity leaves a succulent, mouthwatering impression on the snappy finish, with a waft of...

The 2023 Riesling Norheimer Kirschheck Spätlese benefits from cool nights. Dönnhoff emphasizes that this has no botrytis. A touch of tangerine appears on the nose. The palate brings immense charm to the veil-like...

Salty and mineral-driven, with a core of dried peach and zesty lemon. Mostly about savory power and crushed stone, this stops just shy of austere on the chiseled, smoky, focused finish. Drink now through 2032. - KB

The 2023 Riesling Erbacher Marcobrunn Grosses Gewächs is from vines that were 89 and 42 years old, rooted in deep, rich soils. A pure, lifted note of lemon sets the tone, with a touch of mint subtly joining in. The palate...

The 2023 Riesling Kostheimer Weiss Erd Grosses Gewächs has a tropical frisson uniting mango and headier notes of passion fruit. The palate is taut, bright and juicy, with notes of Mirabelle plum joining pithy lemon. This...

The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr GG comes from elevated parcels that completely avoid botrytis. Ripe lemon, earth and crushed chervil create a gentle nose. The palate is smooth and almost soothing with lemony...

The feathery lightness belies a deeper well of refined power that’s hidden behind this white’s youthful energy. Pink peppercorn, chive and candied violet notes merge with apple details on a fine frame. Round and fluid...

The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Himmelreich Auslese Anrecht, from a central parcel within the midslope of the Zeltinger Himmelreich, presents an exquisitely ethereal nose with crushed yarrow, green apple and zesty lemon...

The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Schlossberg Auslese Schmitt is exquisitely fruity with ripe peach and tangy pink grapefruit on the nose. On the palate, these fresh fruits attain compote-like sweetness and concentration, with...

The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese presents a nose of fresh, ripe Amalfi lemon and the richer, sweeter notion of candied lemon peel. The palate continues this lemony theme with a charming core of candied...

The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese feinherb "Ur" Alte Reben comes from vines planted between 1908 and 1910, producing tiny, loose grapes. Subtle savor unites slate, herb and citrus in the gentlest fashion...