2021, 2020, 2019 Pfalz Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) GG Part III -- Felsenberg, Kirschgarten, Mandelpfad, Saumagen, Steinbuckel from Knipser, Kuhn, Rings

Across three vintages, steadier results, but still not the best from each of these producers.

KNIPSER

2019 (Dirmstein) Mandelpfad    Spätburgunder GG

Medium-weight, smooth, dark plum fruit, round, still needs time to deepen and come together. 88+/B

2019 (Laumersheim) Kirschgarten    Spätburgunder GG 

Spicy nose. Dark plum fruit, round, good depth, length, but lacks precision of still better. 89/B

Philipp KUHN

2020 (Laumersheim) Kirschgarten    Spätburgunder GG 

Round, oaky, smoky, dense. Good for those looking for New World/modern-style Pinot. Chewy texture, smooth, dark fruits. 88/B

2020 (Laumersheim) Steinbuckel    Spätburgunder GG

Round, creamy, dark plum, fruit-forward. For New World style fans. 87+/B-

RINGS

2021 (Kallstadt) Saumagen    Spätburgunder GG 

Reduction in nose. Medium-weight, good acidity, some oak, dark fruits, round, New Worldish, but in a good sense. 88(+)/B

2021 (Leistadt) Felsenberg    Spätburgunder GG

Lots of reduction in nose and mouth. Dark fruits, minimality, some energy. 88+/B