Franken Riesling GG from 2023, 2022, and 2021 Part II --

This set is more open than the previous Franken Rieslings with a number of truly superb wines.

Zehnthof Theo LUCKERT

2023 (Sulzfeld) Maustal Riesling GG
Dusty nose. In mouth, dense, chewy, dusty, limestone austerity. 93+/A




Max MÜLLER I

2023 (Volkach) Ratsherr Riesling GG
Lime blossom nose. Medium weight, pure lime flavors; good length, balance, and harmony. 93/A




Horst SAUER

2023 (Escherndorf) Am Lumpen 1655 Riesling GG
Floral, lime nose. Medium-light in mouth, elegant, very good detail to the lime-tinged fruit, dense. Perhaps just a touch more finesse than Rainer Sauer’s. 94/A





Rainer SAUER

2023 (Escherndorf) Am Lumpen 1655 Riesling GG
Lime blossom nose. Medium weight, elegant, pure, lime flavors. 93+/A

SCHAWANE

2021 (Volkach) Ratsherr Riesling GG
Floral nose. Medium weight, moderate acidity, unfocused minerality. 88/B-

Paul WELTNER

2023 (Rödelsee) Hoheleite Riesling GG
Lovely floral, apple blossom nose. Crisp, medium-weight, good density of texture, still somewhat primary in its incipient peach/apricot fruit. 92/A

Hans WIRSCHING

2022 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Riesling GG
Lightly mineral in nose, but still fairly closed. Medium weight, good density of texture, still firm on palate. Good length in mouth but still needs time to open. 91+/A-

2022 (Iphofen) Kammer Riesling GG

Floral nose with some lime. Medium-full, dense, but still closed. More power than the Julius-Echter-Berg. Lime flavors. 91+/A-