2024 Wiesbaden GG Preview: Pfalz Riesling Part I
Battenfeld-Spanier, Knipser, Philipp Kuhn, Rings
We move now to the Pfalz, beginning with the part of the region that is the same as the adjoining portion of Rheinhessen, marked only by a political boundary. Some very good wines, as well as others that I would think might have been affected by problems of the vintage, including the very rapid ripening at harvest time.
BATTENFELD-SPANIER
2023 (Zell) Kreuzberg Riesling GG
Unfocused nose with some off aromas. Moderate to low acidity, not much precision to fruit. A bad bottle? 84?/F
KNIPSER
2023 (Dirmstein) Mandelpfad Riesling GG
Dusty nose, Light limestone structure, still subdued in fruit, dusty. Needs time. 89/B+
2023 (Laumersheim) Steinbuckel Riesling GG
Unfocused nose for now. Fruity mouth with limestone structure, good length, 92(+)
Philipp KUHN
2023 (Zell) Schwarzer Herrgott Riesling GG
Dusty lime blossom aromas. Medium weight, some juiciness, some lime blossom, but still austere. 90/B+
2023 (Laumersheim) Steinbuckel Riesling GG
Lemon blossom nose. Lemon-lime in fine body with limestone structure. Good length in mouth. 93/A
2023 (Laumersheim) Kirschgarten Riesling GG
Lime blossom nose. Lime blossom, good structure, some noble austerity, well balanced. 93/A
2023 (Grosskarlbach) Im Grossen Garten Riesling GG
Yellow fruits nose and mouth, fruity style, moderate acidity, juicy texture. Easy to approach. 90/B+
2023 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Riesling GG
Fruity, yellow flowers nose. Fruity, light on tongue, yellow fruits mouth, nice noble restraint. 92/A
RINGS
2023 (Kallstadt) Saumagen Riesling GG
Light yellow fruits nose. Yellow fruits, some dustiness, some structure. 90/B+
2023 (Kallstadt) Annaberg Riesling GG
Unfocused nose and mouth, good structure. Hope for fruit to come with further aging. 87(+?)/C