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falstaff 

WINE GUIDE 

GERMANY 

2021 

550 Wine Estates 

4500 Wine Recommendations 

225 Restaurants and Inns in Wine Country

CONTENT 

FALSTAFF WINE GUIDE 

GERMANY 2021 

6 Editorial 

8 How to read this guide 

12 Tasting panel 

18 Wine range of the year: Weingut Dönnhoff 

22 Tomorrow’s old masters 

GERMAN WINE REGIONS 

30 AHR 

54 BADEN 

138 FRANKEN (FRANCONIA) 

194 MITTELRHEIN (MIDDLE RHINE) 

214 MOSEL 

282 NAHE 

320 PFALZ (PALATINATE) 

436 RHEINGAU AND 

HESSISCHE BERGSTRASSE 

498 RHEINHESSEN 

584 SACHSEN (SAXONY), SAALE-UNSTRUT 

AND BRANDENBURG 

606 WÜRTTEMBERG 

672 Wine shops and emporia – highly 

recommended 

679 Index – wine estates 

690 Imprint 

4 falstaff Wine Guide Germany 2021

EDITORIAL 

DEAR READERS! 

Wolfgang M. 

Rosam, 

Publisher 

Falstaff Germany 

Ulrich Sautter, 

Editor-in-Chief 

Falstaff 

Wine Guide 

Germany 

You are holding an incredibly diverse and important German Wine Guide in your 

hands! Over the space of ten weeks, our professional and dedicated tasting 

panel of journalists, sommeliers and Master of Wine Anne Krebiehl tasted 

roughly 4,500 wines from 550 different estates across all German regions. The results 

are outstanding. 125 wines received a score of 95 points or more – that is 

unprecedented. Clearly, the gigantic dynamism of German viticulture and winemaking 

inspired the enthusiasm of our tasting panel. German wine today comes in a truly 

incredible stylistic spectrum! Top scores exist in both the ‘conventional’ and the 

‘experimental’ categories. What is more, the whites from 2019 and the reds from 2018 

form a thrilling duo of vintages: where the 2019s are all about chiselled elegance, the 

2018s deliver body and glorious fruit. One is downright ideal for the whites while the 

other imbues the reds with so much potential for pleasure. 

Which leads us right to our central message: do not miss out on these wines! Even if 

one or two of the top wines are sold out at the estate, we are sure that specialist and 

independent merchants will be able to help. Even the more humble, everyday wines 

have never been so good. 

We hope you enjoy reading this guide – and drinking the wines, of course! 

WOLFGANG M. ROSAM 

Publisher Falstaff Germany 

ULRICH SAUTTER 

Editor-in-Chief Falstaff Wine Guide Germany 

Photo: Florian Bolk, Ingo Pertramer 


INHALT 

7

OVERVIEW 

HOW TO READ 

THIS GUIDE 

There is a certain similarity between 

a wine guide and a calendar: within 

a foreseeable period both serve as 

daily companions – but at some point 

their usefulness comes to an end. When 

the last calendar pages are gone – or most 

of the wines featured in this guide have 

sold out – it is time to say good-bye and 

put the next edition on your bookshelf. 

In order that you, dear readers, get the 

greatest possible benefit from this guide 

over the coming twelve months, we would 

like to give you a few tips on how to get 

the most out of it. First of all please note 

that we have introduced a new element to 

our estate descriptions: we have evaluated 

each estate and awarded star ratings – out 

of a maximum of five stars. Here is what 

these categories represent: 

* An estate that regularly produces 

wines which are typical for 

the grape variety and region. 

** An estate known for reliable wine 

quality, representing the wines of its 

regions at a high level. 

*** An estate known for making 

individual wines of consistently 

outstanding quality, held in high 

esteem in both domestic and some 

export markets. 

**** An estate recognised for consistently 

producing top wines of a distinct 

style, whose wines are sought after in 

both domestic and export markets. 

***** An estate with a long and 

continuous track record of 

producing top wines of a distinctly 

individual style, whose wines are 

highly sought after in both domestic 

and export markets. 

In addition to the rating and description 

of each estate, you will find a score – 

along the internationally used 

100-point-scale – for each tasted wine. 

All the best wines come with a detailed 

description. The Falstaff tasting panel 

places very high importance on this 

sensorial description: depending on 

occasion and food, wines with a more 

modest score, say a perfectly captured 

entry-level wine of a two-star estate with 

a solid 88 points may be more suited 

than a still youthfully shy 94-point wine 

from a five-star-estate. Our descriptions 

will prove invaluable when making such 

buying or drinking decisions. The tasting 

notes will also go a long way in answering 

the question of ‘will I personally like 

this wine?’ 

What is more, we have designated one 

wine of each estate as our “Falstaff Tip”. 

This category usually designates a wine 

that provides excellent value, is a particular 

speciality of the estate or simply a curiosity 

of note. Further information on the 

individual estates which was beyond the 

scope of this printed guide can be found at 

www.falstaff.de where the search function 

will yield very quick results. 

But back to our comparison to calendars. 

A calendar with outstanding photography 

is worth hanging on to and warrants being 

looked at again later. We hope that this 

will be the case for this book. We all 

know how differently we see things with 

the passing of years and who knows, 

memory may well imbue the guide with 

value – even more so when a few bottles 

of these vintages are still in the cellar. 


INHALT 

SCHLESWIG- 

HOLSTEIN 

HAMBURG 

WINE REGIONS 

OF GERMANY 

NIEDER- 

SACHSEN 

MECKLENBURG- 

VORPOMMERN 

Magdeburg 

BERLIN 

BRANDENBURG 

13 

4 

1 

Düsseldorf 

Rhine 

6 

7 

5 

RHEINLAND- 

PFALZ 

Mosel 

Saarbrücken 

SAARLAND 

2 

Breisach 

NORDRHEIN- 

WESTFALEN 

Rhine 

10 

5 

8 

Wiesbaden 

Mainz 

2 

9 

HESSEN 

Neckar 

BADEN- 

WÜRTTEMBERG 

Lake 

Constance 

2 

14 

Stuttgart 

14 

Unstrut 

3 

11 

THÜRINGEN 

Erfurt 

Saale 

Main 

SACHSEN-ANHALT 

BAVARIA 

Danube 

Munich 

Freyburg 

Elbe 

Dresden 

12 

SACHSEN 

1 Ahr, Page 30 

2 Baden, Page 54 

3 Franken, Page 138 

4 Mosel, Page 214 

5 Mittelrhein, Page 194 

6 Nahe, Page 282 

13 Brandenburg, Page 584 

Das Renommee des 7 Winzerberufs Pfalz, Page 320 hat sich in den 14 letzten Württemberg, 20 Jahren Page 606 enorm 

verbessert. Fand er vorher au sserhalb seiner eigenen Grenzen kaum. 

TEXT AXEL BIESLER 

8 Rheingau, Page 436 

9 Hessische Bergstrasse, Page 436 

10 Rheinhessen, Page 498 

11 Saale-Unstrut, Page 584 

12 Sachsen, Page 584 

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OVERVIEW 

KEY TO SCORES AND 

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 

KEY TO ESTATE 

DESCRIPTIONS 

WINE SCORES 

100 cannot be surpassed 

95–99 absolute world class 

90–94 exquisite wine, amongst 

the best of the vintage 

85–89 good to very good 

PRICE CATEGORIES 

€ up to 9,99 Euro 

€€ 10 to 19,99 Euro 

€€€ 20 to 49,99 Euro 

€€€€ 50 Euro and more 

ABBREVIATIONS 

EG Erstes Gewächs 

GG Grosses Gewächs 

GERMAN TERMS 

ERSTE LAGE classified ‘premier cru’ 

GROSSE LAGE classified ‘grand cru’ 

TROCKEN dry 

WINZER Vintner/Winemaker 

WHITE GRAPE VARIETIES 

AFS Alter Fränkischer Satz 

(Trad. Franconian Field Blend) 

AU Auxerrois 

BC Bacchus 

BS Blauer Silvaner 

CAL VB Cal 6-04 

(interspecific new breeding) 

CB Cabernet Blanc 

CB2 Chenin Blanc 

CH Chardonnay 

EL Elbling 

FR Faber 

GE Gutedel 

GM Gelber Muskateller 

GMA Gelber Malinger 

GM6 Goldmuskateller 

GS Silvaner 

GV Veltliner 

HD Hölder 

HX 

JO 

KR 

MM 

MO 

MS 

MT 

OR 

PG 

PH 

RL 

RM 

ROR 

RR 

SÄ 

SB 

SC 

SG 

SO 

SOG 

TR 

VI 

WH 

WB 

Huxelrebe 

Johanniter 

Kerner 

Morio Muskat 

Muskat-Ottonel 

Muscaris 

Müller-Thurgau/Rivaner 

Orleans 

Grauburgunder 

Phönix 

Rieslaner 

Roter Muskateller 

Roter Riesling 

Riesling/Rheinriesling 

Scheurebe 

Sauvignon Blanc 

Sauvignac 

Sauvignon Gris 

Solaris 

Souvignier Gris 

Traminer/Gewürztraminer 

Viognier 

Weisser Heunisch 

Weissburgunder 

RED GRAPE VARIETIES 

AC Acolon 

BA Barbera 

BB Blauburger 

BF Blaufränkisch 

BP Portugieser 

CA Carmenére 

CAC Cabernet Carbon 

CC Cabernet Cortis 

CD Cabernet Dorsa 

CDo Cabernet Dorlo 

CF Cabernet Franc 

CI Cabernet Mitos 

CO Domina 

CS Cabernet Sauvignon 

CT Cabertin 

CU Cabernet Cubin 

DF Dornfelder 

DU Dunkelfelder 

FB Frühburgunder/Pinot Noir 

Précoce 

GN 

MA 

ME 

MON 

MTR 

MV 

NE 

PI 

PM 

PN 

PO 

PV 

RE 

RMT 

RTL 

SL 

SN 

SW 

SY 

TE 

TL 

TS 

ZW 

Grenache 

Malbec 

Merlot 

Monarch 

Muskattrollinger 

Mourvédre 

Nebbiolo 

Pinotage 

Pinot Meunier 

Spätburgunder/Pinot Noir 

Prior 

Petit Verdot 

Regent 

Rosenmuskateller 

Rotling 

St. Laurent 

Sangiovese 

Pinot Meunier 

Syrah 

Tempranillo 

Trollinger 

Taubenschwarz 

Blauer Zweigelt 

KEY TO RESTAURANTS, 

INNS, HOTELS 

SYMBOLS 

V Garden/Patio 

n Overnight stay/accommodation 

available 

A Car park 

X Child friendly 

q Dogs not allowed 

D Wheelchair accessible 

C Credit cards accepted 

PRICE CATEGORIES 

a Affordable 

b Mid-range 

c Upper range 


WITH WINE HEART AND MIND 

These members of the Falstaff tasting panel tasted and argued – 

with just the right combination of enthusiasm and critical analysis. 

ULRICH SAUTTER 

Wine Editor-in-Chief 


Ulrich Sautter grew up on Lake Constance 

and started collecting wines at the tender age 

of ten. It was while at university that he 

started writing about wine. After completing 

his doctoral thesis, he worked as editor and 

author. Sautter co-authored the German Wine 

Atlas and is wine editor-in-chief for Falstaff 

Germany. 

RAINER SCHÄFER 

Freelance writer, author, Managing Editor 

Falstaff Wine Guide Germany 

Rainer Schäfer, noted German wine expert, 

grew up in Upper Swabia and has been based 

as a journalist in Hamburg for over twenty 

years now. Schäfer writes about the things he 

appreciates most – wine, food and football – 

most recently he served as editor-in-chief of 

the football magazine RUND. 

Photos: Shutterstock,, Peter Niepagenkemper, Christine Krawall, provided 


TASTING PANEL 

AXEL BODE 

Photographer and sommelier, Hamburg 

This trained photographer retired his camera 

in 2003 and opened the café bar ‘Das Nuth’ in 

Hamburg-Ottensen. Since this was not quite 

enough work, he then opened the wine 

restaurant ‘Witwenball’ together with his wife 

Julia. It is a gastronomic allround experience 

offering the finest foods and wines from 

artisanal production in an urban atmosphere. 

It is also a popular tasting and event space. 

PHILIPP ELSBROCK 

Food Editor-in-Chief 


Philipp Elsbrock mainly focuses on food and 

dining subjects for Falstaff Magazine’s German 

edition, but his experience in wine tasting, 

acquired during years as a wine editor, also 

benefits this guide. Elsbrock was born in 

Duisburg and has been exploring vineyards – 

in the Rheingau and elsewhere – since student 

days. 

ELISABETH FÜNGERS 

Freelance author and columnist, owner of 

Restaurant Nil, Hamburg 

Elisabeth Füngers was born into a family of 

fishmongers, purveyors of fine foods, butchers 

and restaurateurs. Catering also runs in her 

blood: for thirty years she has owned and run 

the wine-focused Restaurant Nil in Hamburg. 

Her rare spare moments, when not dedicated 

to looking after diners and staff, Füngers 

spends as an author of cookery books, taster 

and columnist. 

ANNE KREBIEHL MW 

Editor-in-Chief 

Falstaff International 

Anne Krebiehl MW started her professional 

career in London offices but soon found her 

calling in wine. She completed her WSET 

Diploma in 2010 and became a Master of Wine 

in 2014. Since then, Krebiehl has written for 

numerous publications, such as The World of 

Fine Wine or Wine Enthusiast, for instance. In 

January 2021, Krebiehl joined the Falstaff team 

as editor-in-chief for the English-language sister 

magazine Falstaff International. 

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MICHAEL KUTEJ 

Managing Partner 

Hanse Lounge, Hamburg 

Michael Kutej, born into a family of restaurateurs 

in Klagenfurt, Austria, is well-travelled: 

via Salzburg, Berlin, USA and Jamaica he 

landed in Hamburg where he now runs the 

private members‘ club Hanse Lounge – which 

he turned into a popular location for wine 

events. Kutej also works as a consultant and 

organises both wine travel and tastings. 

SOPHIE LEHMANN 

Sommelier and musician, Hamburg 

Not only does Sophie Lehmann currently 

impress as restaurant manager and sommelier 

at the 100/200 Restaurant in Hamburg alongside 

her husband Thomas Imbusch, she has also been 

on stage as a pianist and saxophonist. It is no 

surprise then that Lehmann’s numerous talents 

also proved an asset for Falstaff’s tasting panel 

where her expertise was a valuable contribution. 

JOHANNES LEUSCH 

Director wineBANK, 

Hamburg 

Johannes Leusch, born in Mainz, helped 

harvest grapes when he was still a child. 

He studied business and political science in his 

home town and in Alicante. After graduating 

he coordinated the luxury ocean liners MS 

Europa and MS Europa 2 for Hapag-Lloyd 

Cruises. In 2016, his passion for food and wine 

finally led him to running the private members‘ 

club wineBank in Hamburg. 

MATTHIAS NESKE 

Author and blogger, runs the Chez Matze 

blog, Nuremberg 

As someone hailing from the Harz Mountains, 

wine was not necessarily an obvious path for 

Matthias Neske. However, as he was writing 

his thesis in the South of France, surrounded by 

vines and wine villages, he was smitten. For 

nine years now this doctor of geography has 

run his blog Chez Matze where he loves to act 

as ‘denicheur’, or talent scout, scouring for 

wines off the beaten track, looking for strong 

candidates with wonderful diversity. 

Photos: provided, Anna Stöcher, Florian Bolk, Klaus Knuffmann/Michael Kutej 


TASTING PANEL 

Bavarian girl actively aims for. 

PETER PROEBSTL 

Section Manager wine, Edeka Supermarkets, 

Hamburg 

Peter Pröbstl studied economics at the University 

of Regensburg and has worked in food retail 

ever since graduating. After a distribution job 

for one of the German discount stores he 

joined Edeka’s buying team in 2011 and has 

been responsible for wine buying since 2012 – 

this way he can combine work, expertise and 

pleasure perfectly. 

CLAUDIA RETTER 

Sommelier-legend, 

Lütjensee 

Claudia Retter worked her wonders at various 

notable temples of gastronomy after finishing 

her certified sommelier training in Munich in 

2004. Since 2009 she has run her family’s longstanding 

business, Restaurant and Hotel Zur 

Fischerklause on Lake Lütjen near Hamburg. 

Busche Publishing has numbered Retter among 

Germany’s 50 best sommeliers several times. 

ELENA SCHEER 

Gastronomic whirlwind and 

sommelier-to-be, Geisenheim 

Elena Scheer, born in 1998, tells us that she ‘is up 

to a lot:’ she studies international wine business 

in Geisenheim, is about to become a certified 

sommelier and moonlights at the two-Michelinstarred 

Sosein Restaurant in Nuremberg. Any 

time leftover is spent on various internships – 

like at Noma in copenhagen or in Falstaff’s 

editorial offices. Restricting herself to speaking 

‘high German only’ is not something this 

THOMAS SCHWITALLA 

Freelance writer, 

Hamburg 

For more than three decades, Thomas 

Schwitalla has engaged intensely with wine 

and time and again rejoices in discovering 

great white and red wines. The Freiburg-born 

journalist lives just outside Hamburg with his 

family. 

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TASTING PANEL 

DANIELA STUBBE 

Freelance writer, 

Hamburg 

Hamburg-born Daniela Stubbe financed her 

law degree, focussed on information and 

communication, by working in the wine industry 

and writing about wine. After a number of years 

in Mexico where she worked in tourism and 

preservation, she was drawn back to her home 

town and to wine. Today she ‘enthusiastically’ 

reports for various publications ‘on wine and the 

people behind it’ – about winemakers, tasting 

impressions and landscapes. 

HEIKO TAUDIEN 

Media spokesman, service provider for 

tangible assets and freelance writer, Hamburg 

Apart from his work at the WSET in London, 

Heiko-T. Taudien looks after the German and 

British locations of the CW Wine Group. He 

is also working on a publication on the 

subject of value in wine, writing about and 

tasting wines from France, the United States 

and Germany. 

RAKHSHAN ZHOULEH 

Freelance sommelier and consultant, Munich 

Rakhshan Zhouleh, born in Tehran, started 

his career as a professional footballer. He was 

then bitten by the wine bug which led him to 

various top restaurants: Zhouleh worked at 

Wiesbaden‘s Ente im Lehel, at Haerlin in 

Hamburg, at Margaux in Berlin and at Tantris 

in Munich before going freelance in 2009 as 

sommelier and consultant. 

Photos: provided, Anna Stöcher, Florian Bolk, Klaus Knuffmann/Michael Kutej 


WINE RANGE 

OF THE YEAR 

‘Each vineyard has a talent all of its own. This is the reason why we kept 

expanding. The greatest thing for me is to show these differences with 

just one grape variety.’ 

CORNELIUS DÖNNHOFF 


KOLLEKTION DES JAHRES 2020 

Stefanie und Fabian Lassak betreiben auf 

nur drei Hektar Rebfläche seit 2016 ein 

kleines, feines Manufaktur-Weingut 

MORE THAN JUST 

HIGH SCORES 

Our ‘Wine Range of the Year‘ should embody various attributes: Individuality, 

style, a certain seamlessness, reliability. Just a handful of extraordinarily 

successful wines are not enough. With the wines from the 2019 vintage, 

Cornelius Dönnhoff does justice to all these points - in outstanding fashion. 

WORDS ULRICH SAUTTER 

Photos: Stefan Haehnel, Photography was provided 

Dönnhoff’s current wines meet 

the very first of the above 

criteria with distinction. The 

wines are as individual as the 

sites in which they originate. In this 

regard, Dönnhoff continues in his father 

Helmut’s vein: never force anything on the 

wines but allow diligent and careful work 

in the vineyard to become the foundation 

of genuine – and individual – site expression. 

It is exemplary, however, how Cornelius 

Dönnhoff has managed not to disappear 

in his father Helmut Dönnhoff’s rather 

large footsteps – and this takes us straight 

to the question of style: Cornelius 

Dönnhoff’s current Rieslings set new 

standards – well beyond the confines of 

the Nahe region – in terms of freshness, 

elegance and mineral depth. When he first 

took the reins at this family estate in 

Oberhausen, you might have thought that 

his versions of Dellchen, Felsenberg and 

Hermannshöhle were just a little more dry 

than before but since then, and certainly 

with his 2019 vintage, it becomes clear: 

more dry, yes, but also pithier, even richer 

in detail and pervaded by almost incredible 

tension. Helmut Dönnhoff will be able to 

take these statements in his stride because 

his own wines already were, and still are, 

in a class of their own, quite regardless of 

the fact that his son has now catapulted 

them into a new age in thrilling fashion. 

The next criterion: a certain seamlessness. 

Cornelius Dönnhoff’s 2019 range of wines 

gives the impression that each wine is 

positioned exactly where it should be. The 

Grosse Gewächse are clearly distinct from 

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WINE RANGE OF THE YEAR 2021 

Helmut and Cornelius Dönnhoff catapulted 

themselves into a new age 

the Erste Lagen, not by projecting muscle 

or power, but by differentiation. The Erste 

Lagen themselves are not second wines, but 

personalities of their own. The Kabinett 

from the Niederhäuser Klamm is a real 

Kabinett and not a downgraded Spätlese. If 

you juxtapose the two Spätlesen from 

Brücke und Hermannshöhle, the sites express 

themselves as clearly as the Pradikat. Yes, 

you almost cannot help but realise how 

incidental the degree of sweetness in such 

wines actually is. The ‘Tonschiefer’ Riesling 

then takes us to the criterion of reliability: 

even the wine with the lowest price of all 

those that were presented for tasting reached 

a score of 91 points. This proves it: even the 

entry-level wine portrays the individuality 

and style of the house and stands in 

completely coherent relation to the top 

wines in the range. 

These latter wines crown this range with 

numerous highlights: it was for seven 

wines that the Falstaff tasting panel awarded 

scores of 95 points and more. All of the 

Grosse Gewächse have the potential for 

ten and even twenty years of bottle age. 

The two Auslesen – Brücke and the auction 

wine ‘Einzelpfahl’, a selection from the 

Hermannshöhle site, are the result of a 

most meticulous selective process which, 

at this level, is unusual even for top estates. 

The botrytis captured in these selections is 

veritable Haute Couture: once again it is 

not about the most viscosity or the greatest 

power but about the most delicate aromatics 

possible and the sheer amount of 

complexity. 

We all take our hats off to Cornelius 

Dönnhoff and congratulate him on this 

truly sensational range of wines. 

Highest quality natural corks are a 

matter of course at Weingut Dönnhoff 

Photos: Photography was provided 


Im namhaften Esslinger 

Familienbetrieb hebt Maximilian 

Vincent Eymann in the vineyards 

of Gönnheim 

TOMORROW’S 

OLD MASTERS 

This was yet another year that brought numerous new talents to 

the attention of the Falstaff tasting panel. Representative of many 

of their colleagues, we feature three of them.

Stefanie and Fabian Lassak have run their 

small boutique estate since 2016 

with just three hectares of vines. 

WEINGUT LASSAK | HESSIGHEIM, WÜRTTEMBERG 

LOOKING AT THE 

LONG TERM 

WORDS MATTHIAS NESKE 

Photos: Lucie Greiner Medienagenten, Weingut Lassak 

Diversity.’ Fabian Lassak only 

reflects a few moments before 

answering the question what 

the most important element in 

his and his wife’s vineyards is. ‘We believe 

in biodiversity, not only when it comes to 

cover crops but also when it comes to 

vines.’ Ever since Stefanie and Fabian 

Lassak started their small estate in the 

Neckar valley from scratch in 2016, there 

has been a breath of fresh air in the 

valley. 

Spectacular vineyard terraces on the steep 

slopes of the Neckar river are bounded by 

gentler, vineyard parcels, as ancient and 

fragmented as the terraces themselves, in 

this landscape shaped by centuries of 

human culture. ‘Actually, everything here 

should be done by hand, everything 

should be done on a small-scale,’ Lassak 

says as he gazes across the surrounding 

vineyards. ‘The conditions for quality 

viticulture are in fact wonderful here; it is 

mass production that meets its economic 

limits here.’ 

The Lassaks now own 3.4 hectares of 

wines, a part of which still lies fallow so 

that the soils can regenerate a little before 

replanting. ‘We two could subsist on four 

to five hectares,’ he reckons and notes 

that the first two years were hard. ‘While 

we managed to get hold of great parcels, 

we met with quite some scepticism: such 

close planting, crooked posts, all the 

weeds in the vineyard and such bitter 

wine without residual sweetness,’ he 

remembers. ‘Once we had the 2018 

vintage in the cellar I just panicked and 

thought how on earth are we going to sell 

all of this stuff?’ He laughs. ‘Now our cellar 

is empty, and that’s an interesting 

emotion too.’ 

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TOMORROW’S OLD MASTERS 2021 

Weingut Lassak’s site 

along the Besigheimer Wurmberg 

Apart from Riesling and Lemberger, the 

Lassaks have a particular weakness for 

Spätburgunder, and this is where the 

subject of diversity comes in. ‘We only 

plant massal selections,’ Lassak explains. 

‘The diverse genetics increase quality and 

make the vineyard more resilient.’ It is 

via Lassak’s brother Tobias who works in 

France, that the connections to French 

nurseries who offer such material, even 

biodynamically farmed, were established. 

‘One vine has many bunches, another just 

a few, another has tiny berries … This is 

our idea of balance so that we do not 

have to intervene all that much in the 

vineyard.’ 

Listening to the Lassaks and their plans, 

it quickly becomes evident that they are 

all about the long term – about conscious 

actions, gentle farming, harmony. If this is 

postmodern viticulture in Württemberg 

we have a lot to look forward to. 

‘We only plant massal 

selections. The diverse genetics 

increase quality and make the 

vineyard more resilient.’ 

FABIAN LASSAK, WEINGUT LASSAK 

Find more information on this estate and 

the tasted wines on page 647. 


VINCENT EYMANN | GÖNNHEIM, PFALZ 

AN AMBITIOUS BUT DOWN-TO- 

EARTH REALIST 

WORDS RAINER SCHÄFER 

Photos: Weingut Lassak, Lucie Greiner Medienagenten 

Gönnheim,’ Vincent Eymann says 

with merciless honesty, ‘is not 

known for anything.’ This 

diagnosis also applies to the 

situation of his home village, located 

beyond the well-frequented destinations 

of the Pfalz Wine Route and its attendant 

gourmet culture. Clearly, this 29-year-old 

winemaker is not inclined towards 

self-mutilation and is in possession of 

healthy confidence. Clearly, he also knows 

how to assess the local conditions 

realistically: In and around Gönnheim, 

where Eymann farms roughly 15 hectares 

of vineyards, vines root in deep loess and 

loam soils that are partly calcareous. Even 

if these sites are rather suited to Pinotvarieties, 

Eymann suggests, in comparison 

to the famous site of the Haardt they are 

more like potato fields. That is why Eyman 

was ‘incredibly keen’, when the opportunity 

arose, to take over two and a half hectares 

in the Bad Dürkheimer Fuchsmantel and 

Wachenheimer Schlossberg sites in 2017. 

This is where he farms up to 90-year-old 

ungrafted Riesling vines that root in Triassic 

sandstone. 

Vincent Eymann has a clear focus. Right 

after graduating from Geisenheim 

university in 2015, he returned to his 

Demeter-certified parental estate, even 

though he would have loved to expand his 

experience abroad. But his father Rainer 

Eyman had been ‘at the limit’. Thus the 

youngster pulled his weight, as is his wont. 

His parents went down the organic path as 

early as 1982 and started farming biodynamically 

in 2003. Rainer Eymann, an 

‘idealist’ and bold pioneer for alternative 

viticulture met with quite a lot of 

opposition, ‘even from his own father,’ 

Eymann junior adds. Eymann senior had 

used the medieval spelling of the family’s 

name - ‘Toreye’ - for his top wines. As early 

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Weingut and Weinstube 

Eymann in Gönnheim 

as the 1980s he planted Chardonnay 

‘illegally’, which he still had to declare as 

Weissburgunder. Today, Vincent Eymann 

benefits from these mature vineyards and 

their natural balance. 

The young winemaker developed his own 

style with ease. He ferments his wines ‘more 

cloudy and at a higher temperature’ and likes 

to mature them in Stück- and Doppelstück 

barrels (1,200 and 2,400 l, respectively). 

Eymann wants to streamline the number of 

varieties, St. Laurent and Muskateller are to 

make way for Riesling and Spätburgunder, 

for which his ‘heart beats rather frantically.’ 

He also wants to expand his traditional 

method Sekt production. Thus he spent a few 

months shadowing Volker Raumland, one of 

Germany’s best Sekt producers, and also had 

a look around Champagne. Since Vincent 

Eymann also makes a skin-fermented 

Gewürztraminer in a solera-system that is 

bottled unfiltered and with minimal sulphur 

dioxide addition, he is often put into the 

natural wine camp – of which he is not 

uncritical. He is no fan of ‘zeitgeisty hipsterwines.’ 

For him they often are just faulty. He 

prefers to work in ‘time-honoured’ fashion 

and artisanal tradition. Vincent Eymann is a 

down-to-earth-realist with ambition – he 

also has the necessary ease and imagination. 

He has put up a yellow hammock in the 

Wachenheimer Schlossberg, a ‘magical spot 

with a special spirit’, where he relaxes once 

the work is done, philosophising about his 

aims and actions. Eymann has achieved a lot 

in a few short years. Now his father cooks at 

the estate-owned Weinstube, ‘his true calling’, 

Eymann says, and we can only contradict 

him in one respect: Gönnheim and his estate 

have long become synonymous with mineral 

Riesling and compelling, elegant 

Spätburgunder. 

‘My Rieslings no longer go 

through malolactic fermentation. 

I place great value on 

spontaneous fermentation which 

has to finish without the addition 

of cultured yeast strains.’ 

VINCENT EYMANN 

Find more information on this estate 

and the tasted wines on page 349. 


Christian and Alexandra Ehrlich – from three 

vine rows to a four-hectare-garagiste 

WEINMANUFAKTUR 3 ZEILEN | RÖDELSEE, FRANKEN 

IMPROVISATION ARTIST WITH 

A MIND OF HIS OWN WORD RAINER SCHÄFER 

Photos: Lucie Greiner Medienagenten, Weinmanufaktur 3 Zeilen 

Christian Ehrlich called his 

Riesling from the 2018 vintage 

‘Dachschaden’ (i.e. literally roof 

damage but also colloquial for 

stupidity) – and this may well serve as a 

symbol for the history of Weinmanufaktur 

3 Zeilen in Rödelsee. This history is 

characterised by numerous tiny steps in the 

right direction, numerous gut decisions but 

also setbacks. Ehrlich and his wife 

Alexandra run their estate on the side and 

their most recent impulse towards 

self-sufficiency was the purchase of a 

100-year-old winery two years ago. This 

building is being renovated bit by bit and 

every bottle of the ‘Dachschaden’ Riesling 

sold is supposed to finance one square metre 

of a new roof. ‘By now we are masters of 

improvisation,’ the 38-year-old says, who 

still works full-time for a manufacturer of 

cellar machinery in Kitzingen. Ehrlich came 

to wine via a circuitous path. Initially, he 

wanted to train as an electrician but soon 

realised that ‘laying cables wasn’t his world.’ 

He then got a diploma in oenological 

engineering and worked for the Manincor 

estate and Kellerei Terlan in Alto Adige, 

Italy, as well as for the organic estate of 

Gerhard Roth in Franken. ‘This really 

shaped me,’ he says. It was in 2006 that 

Ehrlich started making his own wine from 

three rows of Silvaner (i.e. the three Zeilen 

of the estate’s name). He whitewashed his 

grandmother’s laundry room and put his 

first barrels there. Since no bank was willing 

to extend a loan, the savings paid into a 

mutual building society account served as 

his modest capital. ‘I had no harvest buckets, 

no secateurs,’ he remembers. Later on, he 

started sharing a cellar with another 

winemaker in Iphofen, ‘but it always was 

just too cramped.’ Currently the Ehrlichs 

have four hectares of vines, barrels, tanks 

and machinery spread across four locations 

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‘For me, natural wines must be 

free from faults, I do not 

accept off-smells, that is no 

fun. I much rather spend extra 

time in the cellar.’ 

CHRISTIAN EHRLICH 

WEINMANUFAKTUR 3 ZEILEN 

Find more information on this estate 

and the tasted wines on page 186. 

in which the Erhlichs work. The couple 

farm their vines organically and their estate 

is certified organic by Bioland. ‘We like to 

experiment; we grow with and alongside 

our vines,’ Christian Ehrlich says, who has 

planted a wide spectrum of varieties on his 

gypsum keuper soils, amongst them also 

rare varieties like Adelfränkisch – also 

because he wants to help revive the historic 

field blends of Franken. ‘I like this old way 

of doing things,’ he says. He is not swayed 

by trends, ‘I have never made wines according 

to the market, only ever according to my own 

gusto.’ This includes maturation in Tonneaux 

which he has coopered from local Steigerwald 

oak. Talking about his wines, Ehrlich’s 

enthusiasm is unstoppable and he is not shy 

when it comes to voicing opinions. When a 

radio station interviewed him after a seminar 

he gave on orange wines, he said: ‘The wines 

taste just the way my uncle Heiner’s have 

tasted for the past 20 years.’ Ever since then, 

his skin-fermented, unfiltered silvaner is 

called ‘Onkel Heiner Seiner’. 

Days can be long for Ehrlich – when he 

returns from work in Kitzingen in the 

evenings, he finally becomes a Winzer. This 

constellation will soon come to an end: He 

wants to ‘create his own sphere’ and subsist 

on his winemaking alone. ‘It is about time 

that this should become possible,’ he says. 

But there still are setbacks, late spring frosts 

cost him more than half of his yield. ‘But we 

won’t let that get us down,’ this imaginative 

improvisation artist insists, dedicating each 

avaialable minute to building his estate, 

wanting to do as much as possible with his 

own two hands. ‘There is no task I shy away 

from,’ Ehrlich says. The next vintage is supposed 

to be vinified in his own cellar – 

under a new roof. 

The wines from the Platinand 

Natur-Series 

Photos: Weinmanufaktur 3 Zeilen 


AHR 

PROTAGONISTS 

OF A NEW STYLE 

Photo: Mauritius Images

Kalvarienberg Abbey, 

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 

IN THE RIGHT PLACE 

AT THE RIGHT TIME 

Global warming taught us to fear sunlight and drought. In the Ahr, 

however, the 2018 vintage showed that intelligent work in the vineyard 

made top wines possible. 


It was all the way back in autumn 2011, 

during one of his regular visits to his 

Burgundian colleagues for harvest, that 

winemaker Paul Schumacher remembers 

asking himself: “What do they do differently 

there? I had often wondered about this? Old 

vines, low yields, we have that, too.” Then 

he realised that the Côte d’Or grapes, right 

in the middle of harvest, were not really 

riper than those at home at that same time. 

Once I was back home, I told my wife, “I 

think we should start harvesting the Kräuterberg 

vineyard tomorrow.” Initially 

Schumacher had planned to wait longer and 

go for more ripeness. But he followed this 

hunch. “I was not sure whether I had made 

the right decision for an entire year,” he said. 

“The wines were so closed in the beginning. 

I only became convinced twelve months 

later that the decision to harvest early had 

been the right one. You just need a little 

more patience with these wines”. 

THE REFLECTION 

From then onwards, Schumacher’s wines 

have steadily moved towards the region’s 

best. This gentle, cautious pivoting towards 

a different viticultural approach described 

by Schumacher, must have been similar for 

other Ahr estates too. Even those that used 

to favour the region’s classic powerful style 

now produce wines at 13- 13.5% alcohol 

by volume rather than the 14% plus wines 

of the past. Thus we now have a number of 

harmonious in-between styles, blending the 

‘older’ slightly plump Ahr style with the 


AHR | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

desire for freshness. Deutzerhof, recently 

under new ownership, is an excellent 

example of a style that seeks and manages 

to bridge the two poles. In any case, the 

two Ahr estates best known outside the 

region have long defined their stylistic 

crux via a rather individual balance 

between ripeness on the one hand and 

structure and freshness on the other. If 

mineral juiciness is at the core of Meike 

and Dörte Näkel’s wines today, it is only a 

refinement of what always was important 

to their father Werner, too: the piquancy of 

fruit and its luminosity. For Alexander 

Stodden, however, it is all about finesse – 

about proving that the Ahr is capable of 

dissolving the material into the ethereal 

and still remain expressive. All of these 

reflections were already central when the 

2018 vintage arrived with its opulent 

warmth. As the Falstaff team was tasting 

its way through the Ahr wines of this 

vintage, one thought became almost 

inescapable; that this vintage arrived at 

just the right point for the Ahr winemakers, 

during a phase of great mental agility. No 

matter where each individual estate staked 

its preference on the spectrum between 

ripeness and freshness, none of the wines 

are the result of chance. Even the riper 

Paul Schumacher just wants to harvest the best 

possible fruit and give his wines the time they need 

wines, bear no resemblance to the hot, 

jammy wines of the 2003 vintage, not even 

the earlier ripening Frühburgunder (aka 

Pinot Noir Précoce). What we get instead is 

an extraordinary, even spectacular intensity 

of fruit, which reflects the warmth within, 

but also embraces a particular homogenous 

ripeness. At the same time, the wines possess 

exactly that depth, that absolute expression, 

that extract which can only be achieved 

through wise and painstaking viticulture. 

Photos: schmidtchen & partner Werbeagentur GmbH, Bernd Schreiner 

Weingut Deutzerhof - this estate 

can trace its history to the 16th century 

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The Näkel sisters now successfully run 

the estate built by their grandparents 

and their father Walter 

THE PARADIGM SHIFT 

One of the protagonists of the new style is 

Julia Baltes, neé Bertram. Together with 

her husband Benedikt Baltes she represents 

the Ahr’s young generation. At their newlyfounded 

estate they are really going for it. 

Julia holds the 2018 vintage in high regard: 

“The wines really are special. Even now in 

their youth they have this fabulous 

juiciness! But I am also convinced that they 

are able to mature for a long time and evolve 

well.” When asked what prompted her to 

make her Pinots in such an exemplary, taut 

fashion, with such tension and inherent 

coolness, the 30-year-old remains modest: 

“We certainly do not want to reinvent the 

wheel. However, I do think that both our 

climate and our topography lend 

themselves to that. The Ahr is one of the 

most northerly regions for Spätburgunder 

so it is not a stretch to go for freshness and 

lower alcohol.” The couple already manage 

to do this with such aplomb that the 

Falstaff jury decided to grant their estate 

its fourth star. The next steps are already 

charted. By autumn 2022 a new winery is 

to be completed in Dernau. “We are in the 

final planning phase. We are deliberately 

taking a lot of time, so that we end up with 

exactly what we need,” she says. The new 

winery should stand the test of time, of the 

years and decades ahead – as with the stylistic 

reconstruction of Ahr Spätburgunder 

itself. 

INFO 

Read more about this author in our Tasting Panel 

chapter on page 12. 

AHR WINE REGION 

Growing area 

approx. 540 hectares 

Administrative Split 

1 district (Bereich), 1 collective site (Grosslage), 

40 single sites (Einzellagen) 

Soils 

Loess, volcanic formations, slate 

Important Grape Varieties 

Spätburgunder, Frühburgunder (aka Pinot Noir 

Précoce) 

Winegrowers’ Association 

Ahrwein e. V., Hauptstrasse 80 

53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 

www.ahrwein.de 


AHR | GRANDS CRUS 

Rech, Herrenberg - ideal 

conditions for capturing sunlight 

GRANDS CRUS – AHR 

TOP WINES FROM PRIVILEGED SITES OF THE REGION 

Photos: provided, Dominik Ketz/www.ahrtal.de 

RECH | HERRENBERG 

The Herrenberg has parcels with southern 

and south-eastern aspects rising from 

130-260m/426-853ft. Its former, classic 

4ha/9.8acre core was increased to 

17ha/42acres. Loess, loess-loam and 

greywacke in its central part make up the 

soils in some of which ungrafted 

Spätburgunder still thrives. 

94 2018 Spätburgunder GG 

93 2018 Frühburgunder GG 

Weingut Jean Stodden, further info on page 51 

92 2017 Spätburgunder 

Maibachfarm, further info on page 43 


O. Schell, www.weingutschell.de 

ALTENAHR | ECK 

This site stretches from the ruins of Ahr Castle 

to the Ravenley site near Reimerzhoven. It is 

the steepest single vineyard of the Ahr, facing 

south-southeast, at an altitude of 

150-260m/492-853ft with inclines between 

40% and 60%. Viticulture has been 

documented since 1249. A thin layer of 

topsoil covers the approx. 8ha/19.7acres of 

greywacke and weathered slate. Its steepest 

terraces boasted the first monorail of the Ahr. 


Deutzerhof, further info on page 41 

92 2019 »Alte Reben 1939« Riesling trocken 

91 2017 Spätburgunder Goldkapsel trocken 

Weingut Sermann, further info on page 50 

DERNAU | PFARRWINGERT 

The name of this site is derived from the 

term ‘Wingert’ (= vineyard) and was once 

in the possession of the Catholic parish 

church in Dernau. This south-facing, steep 

site measures approx. 10ha/24.7acres 

with up to 60% incline between 

125-220m/410-722ft. Only 10% of the 

site is gently sloped, the rest is steep. Its 

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Selected Grand Cru Sites 

Vineyard Area 

Villages 

ROSENTHAL 

Rhine 

PFARRWINGERT 

TROTZENBERG 

Ahrweiler 

Ahr 

ECK 

Altenahr 

Dernau 

Marienthal 

KRÄUTERBERG 

Walporzheim 

HERRENBERG 

Rech 

greywacke and slate soils are amongst the 

best of the entire valley. 


Weingut Meyer-Näkel, further info on page 45 

93 2018 Spätburgunder trocken 

Weingut Bertram-Baltes, further info on page 38 



92 2018 Spätburgunder trocken »R« 


Weingut Erwin Riske, further info on page 47 

MARIENTHAL | TROTZENBERG 

As one of the Ahr valley’s steepest sites, this 

concave vineyard faces west to southwest. Its 

lack of a full southerly aspect, resulting in 

more moderate radiation, has turned the 

Trotzenberg into a more desirable site 

as global warming advances. The soils are of 

slate and greywacke. Nothing is left of the fortress, 

or ’Trutzburg’ which once stood at the 

crest of this mountain ridge and lent its name. 

The Trotzenberg is small with just 3.5ha/8.65 

acres. It brings forth wines of robust, mineral 

density sometimes even with a certain bite. 




Weingut Paul Schumacher, 

further info on page 49 

93 2011 Pinot noir Grand Réserve 




WALPORZHEIM | KRÄUTERBERG 

A south-facing, exposed terraced site in 

Walporzheim, rising from 110-180m/360- 

590ft. The 5ha/12.3 acre site has inclines of up 

to 60% and 90% of it is planted to 

Spätburgunder. The soils are of weathered 

slate and greywacke with sandy loam and 

very thin topsoil in parts. 


Weingut Paul Schumacher, further info on page 49 



Weingut Meyer-Näkel, further info on page 45 


Weingut Adeneuer, www.adeneuer.de 





Weingut Burggarten, further info on page 40 


AHR | GRANDS CRUS 

94 2016 Spätburgunder Goldkapsel trocken 

Weingut Kriechel, www.weingut-kriechel.de 

92 2018 »Hommage GG« Spätburgunder 

Weingut Brogsitter, further info on page 39 


WG Mayschoss-Altenahr, further info on page 44 

91 2018 Spätburgunder unfiltriert 


AHRWEILER | ROSENTHAL 

Of the 50 registered hectares of this site, only 

21 hectares are currently under vine, right 

opposite the historic old town centre of 

Ahrweiler. Facing southwest-to-southeast, 

and running alongside the viaduct of an 

unfinished railway line at an altitude of 

110-180m/360-590ft, the site is divided into 

an eastern part of greywacke and a western 

part of loam, loss and a mix of the two. 

95 2018 »Magna Essentia« 

Spätburgunder trocken 



Weingut Jean Stodden, further info on page 51 



Deutzerhof, steep site, Altenahr 




Weinmanufaktur Heiner, weinmanufaktur-heiner.de 


Weingut Adeneuer, www.adeneuer.de 

92 2018 »Grand Max« Spätburgunder tr. 

92 2016 »Grand Max S« Spätburgunder tr. 


Weingut Max Schell, further info on page 48 

Photos: schmidtchen & partner Werbeagentur GmbH, Bernd Schreiner 

View onto Walporzheimer Kräuterberg site 

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WEINGUT BERTRAM-BALTES 

Ahrweg 20, 53507 Dernau, T: +49 (2643) 903312 

spaetburgunder@bertram-baltes.de 

www.bertram-baltes.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop Hardtbergstr., 5, Dernau: 

Mondays through Fridays 14–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Julia and Benedikt Baltes 

Contact: Julia and Benedikt Baltes 

Hectares: 7 ha 

Farming: organic 

Julia Bertram and Benedikt Baltes are well 

on their way to becoming Germany’s 

Pinot-Power couple. It is rare for winemakers 

to have such a clear focus and follow their 

chosen path with such dedication. Everything 

they do is about purity, freshness, lightness – 

and one could almost mean a model for ‘eternal 

precision’. They re-define the character of each 

of their sites and even in a vintage like 2018 they 

managed to capture incredible freshness. Their 

farming is increasingly organic – which is down 

to experience and conviction. They have started 

a new chapter of German Pinot Noir history. 

Congratulations on achieving the fourth star. 

96 2018 Mayschoss Mönchberg 


A fine flint note indicates the youthfulness and reduction of the 

wine. On the palate, elderberry and black cherry with dark fruits. 

Depth, spice and maturity work through taut tannins, while fine 

acidity keeps everything in check. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

early harvest, needs time. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Dernau Pfarrwingert 


95 2018 Dernau Goldkaul Spätburgunder tr. 

Smoke and flint indicate youthful reduction. On the palate, 

these flinty notes also make their mark, but are in a sphere of absolute 

freshness, pure, crunchy fruit, invigorating, magical acidity 

and fine slate spice. Simply wonderful. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 Marienthal Trotzenberg 


Flint and light smoke still speak of yeast and reduction on 

the nose. But then comes fine, pure, almost creamy cherry 

fruit, accompanied by some elderberry scent. The freshness 

is amazing for 2018, the purity of the fruit – exemplary. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 Ahrweiler Rosenthal 


Smoky wood, ample yeast behind it, slate minerality, mint. 

Juicy on the palate, relatively astringent tannins, lively acid 

backbone, intense mineral definition, overall still very closed, 

93 2019 »Blanc de Noir Alte Reben« 


Smoky oak immediately shows that this is not a standard 

blanc de noir. Currently, the oak dominates, but sparkling 

penetrating freshness is promising. Freshness and texture 

demand bottle age. Atypical but wonderful. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT BROGSITTER 

Ahr | WINERIES 

Max-Planck-Strasse 1, 53501 Grafschaft-Gelsdorf 

T: +49 (2225) 918111, verkauf@brogsitter.de 

www.brogsitter.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop, Mondays through Fridays 

8–20 hrs, Saturdays 9–20 hrs, Sundays 13–19 hrs 

Winemaker: Elmar Sermann, Markus Hallerbach 

Contact: Hans-Joachim Brogsitter 

Bottles/Hectares: 190,000 (5 % white, 95 % red)/33 ha 

Clearly, the key competence of long-established 

family estate and wine wholesaler 

Brogsitter lies in making red 

wines. Accordingly, one Spät- and one Frühburgunder 

each grab the top spots. These 

wines express the power of their steep sites, 

something that keeps re-appearing in the 

wines with more or less oak influence – but always 

with balance and expressive fruit. Across 

the white wines there is a smooth, rich creaminess 

that destines them to be enjoyed over and 

over again. Acidic freshness, however, is not 

necessarily their forte. 

93 2018 »Homage Grosses Gewächs« 

Walporzheim Alte Lay Spätburgunder tr. 

Leather, soft smoke, stone and cherry combine to create an 

ethereal aroma that rises headily to the nose. Despite the 

vintage, the palate is characterised by fine concentration 

and a graceful, firm and elegant structure. Cool freshness 

meets full ripeness. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Walporzheim Pfaffenberg Frühburgunder tr. 

Something ethereal and a little earthy mingles with the aromatic, 

ripe cherry fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is 

creamy and gentle, but also fresh and agile. Concentration 

and fine tannins combine to create a graceful structure. 

Beautiful. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Walporzheim Kräuterberg Spätburgunder tr. 

Something almost plummy mingles with the ripe cherry fruit 

on the nose, promising maturity and generosity. The palate is 

full of fruit and bursting with ripeness. This juiciness is countered 

by gentle freshness and velvety tannins that round 

everything off. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Private Edition« Spätburgunder tr. 

Ripe black cherry almost has something ethereal on the 

nose, reminiscent of Amarena cherry and Kirsch. On the palate, 

everything is concentrated and refracted through the 

prism of freshness. A fine, expressive, powerful Pinot Noir 

with a powerful cherry aroma. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 


Walporzheim Alte Lay Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Ahrweiler Klosterberg 

Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Ad Aram Blanc de Noir« 


89 2019 Ahrweiler Klosterberg 

Grauburgunder trocken 

88 2019 »Brogsitter No. 1 Blanc de Noir« 


91 2018 »Edition B« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Ad Aram« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Schiefer« Pinot Noir trocken 

Black cherry and smoke fill the nose with their open fragrance. 

The palate continues with smoke and cherry-like 

nuances. Fine tannins cast their elastic spell over 

everything. The ripeness of the vintage comes through 

well, but is countered by wonderful freshness. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, € 

Red Wine Rosé Wine White Wine Orange Wine Sweet Wine falstaff -Tip 

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WEINGUT BURGGARTEN 

Landskroner Strasse 61, 53474 Heppingen 

T: +49 (2641) 21280, burggarten@t-online.de 

www.weingut-burggarten.de 

Cellar Door: yes 

Winemaker: Paul-Michael Schäfer 

Contact: Gitta and Paul-Josef Schäfer 


At Weingut Burggarten, things are happening 

step by step: Paul-Michael 

Schäfer and his brother Heiko took over 

the running of the estate in 2018, and by 2019 

they were accepted into the illustrious VDP. 

While Heiko Schäfer looks after the vineyards, 

Paul-Michael Schäfer’s responsibilities are in the 

cellar. The estate is located in Heppingen, at the 

warmer end of the Ahr, where you also find heavier 

soils. This also finds its way into the Pinot 

Noir wines. None of them are lightweights, but 

they unite substance with site character, like the 

full-bodied GG of the Walporzheimer Kräuterberg, 

for instance. Strong performance! 

94 2018 Walporzheim Kräuterberg 

Spätburgunder GG 

Closed in the fragrance, some tobacco and hints of blackcurrant. 

Plump and soft, extremely fine, mellow tannins, delicate 

thread of acidity, almost lascivious in its plush palate 

structure. The warm year is preserved in sweet fruit and expansive 

richness. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 Bad Neuenahr Sonnenberg 

Frühburgunder GG 

Smoky, small red berries, discreet wood, some mint. Extremely 

elegant on the palate, lots of juiciness, ripe but sufficiently 

supporting acidity, very fine tannins. A Frühburgunder 

full of fruit, finely woven and in great balance. Long finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Heimersheim Burggarten 




Still some new wood on the nose, ripe cherry and also plum, 

some liquorice. On the palate there is juicy cherry fruit underpinned 

by a ripe, relaxed acidity. It shows the opulence of 

the year but also keeps balance, spice and fruitiness. Generous 

and elegant. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Bad Neuenahr Schieferlay 


Herbal aromas and cherry in the spicy aroma, fine wood 

spice, some violets and lovage. At first soft on the palate, 

then with beautiful complexity and traction, spice, fine 

sharpness, a pronounced acidity leads the way, lots of substance, 

and minerality. Still young 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Walporzheim 


Powerful and fleshy nose with ripe sweet cherry and almond 

shell, balsamic vinegar and spicy hints. The powerful 

texture shows a discernible acidity that sets the tone. Concentrated 

and with clearly highlighted fruit, ripe tannins, 

lots of Pinot. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT DEUTZERHOF 


Deutzerwiese 2, 53508 Mayschoss 

T: +49 (2643) 7264, info@deutzerhof.de 

www.deutzerhof.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 

10–12 hrs and 13–17 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Hans-Jörg Lüchau 

Contact: Hans-Jörg Lüchau 


Great news: Under new ownership but 

still going in the same direction, there is 

renewed energy at the Deutzerhof. It’s 

Spätburgunder from the Altenahrer Eck site is 

downright majestic, and its counterpart from 

the Neuenahrer Kirchtürmchen is scented and 

spicy. The word on the street is that new owner 

Jürgen Doetsch is investing heavily – which just 

adds to the experience and expertise of Hans- 

Jörg Lüchau and his team. From what we can 

tell, all the sights are set for this renowned estate 

in Mayschoss to return to its former glory of the 

1990s and 2000s. If they can keep this pace a 

fourth Falstaff star is just a matter of time. 

94 2018 Neuenahr Kirchtürmchen 


Pinot-like aroma of kirsch and tree resin, very restrained use 

of wood. On the palate there is a supple, even slightly viscous 

base and plentiful dry, grainy tannins i, with a penetrating 

minerality that lasts in the wine for a long time. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 Altenahr Eck Spätburgunder GG 

Low sulphur, hints of Marsala and Boskop apple over the cherry-like 

fruit aromas. In the glass, the fruit revitalises and refreshes 

rather than becoming more oxidative. Creamy on the 

palate, with very dense, grainy tannins, powerful minerality, 

firm acidity. Experimental and exciting. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 



Elderberry and beeswax, and the gentle essence of fir tree 

honey, gingerbread-like aromas and wood spice. On the palate, 

lots of fine texture, mellow, grainy, ripe but sufficiently 

supporting acidity, clear fruit, integrated alcohol. A mouthful 

of Pinot with the best perspective. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Frühburgunder GG 

Lush aroma of plum and plum jam, creamy base on the palate, 

mellow tannic core, ripe acidity with perceptible minerality. 

A Frühburgunder that displays the depth of the 

plumpness of the variety, with lots of fruit and juiciness in 

the background. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Grand Duc Reserve« Spätburgunder tr. 

92 2018 Heimersheim Landskrone 


91 2009 »Melchior C.« Spätburgunder tr. 

90 2018 »Alpha & Omega« Frühburgunder tr. 

90 2018 »Purpur Alte Reben« Dornfelder tr. 

89 2017 Mayschoss Spätburgunder tr. 

88 2016 Riesling & Chardonnay brut 

90 2018 »Alfred C. Alte Reben« Portugieser tr. 

Supple, clear and tightly-woven on the nose with hints of 

redcurrants, cool stone, wild strawberry, raspberry, delicate 

smoky nuances and floral hints. Fresh berry fruit on 

the palate, juicy with lively acidity, dark spice and fine grip 

as well as minerality. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT JOSTEN & KLEIN 

Ringofenstrasse 3, 53424 Remagen 

T: +49 (2643) 902550, info@josten-klein.com 

www.josten-klein.com 

Cellar Door: by appointment 

Winemaker: Marc Josten 

Contact: Marc Josten 


What Marc Josten is offering is downright 

stunning. His wine range is 

compact but impressive. Now, that 

former business partner Klein is no longer part 

of the operation, everything was slowed down – 

with positive effect. The wines he presented 

were aged for an extra year, and his Spätburgunders 

in particular, with their dense and freshness-pervaded 

ripeness, benefit from the additional 

time. We also have to highlight his spectacular 

Sauvignon Blanc, from the Mittelrhein, 

and the soothing Spätburgunder Mönchberg 

from 2011. It is proof how this site and grape variety 

are just made for each other. Magnificent! 

94 2017 Leutesdorf Gartenlay 

Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Finely spicy scents with incipient development of candied 

ginger, gooseberry and apricot. Creamy onset and good wood 

frame with substantial mid-palate. Lively acidity, lots of juiciness 

behind the dense structure. Powerful, compact and still 

full of potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

with full maturity, but then begins to open up slowly with 

hints of fresh stony notes. This freshness or rather a cool, 

peppery spiciness run through this wine that embodies clarity, 

depth and elegance. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Mayschoss Laacherberg 




Ethereal hay flowers, autumn leaves, oak, earth, stone and 

fading fruit are unmistakable signs of the true Pinot nature 

of this wine. On the palate there is even more fruit and also 

an echo of full ripeness, wonderful richness. Excellent! 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, 

94 2017 »Privatedition Prof. Dr. Max Otte« 

Mayschoss Mönchberg Spätburgunder tr. 

The nose is still closed, but notes of candle wax slowly 

emerge. On the palate, detection of saltiness while stony 

spiciness intergrates everything. The density and finesse of 

the fruit is undisputed and does justice to this iconic Ahr site. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Cinnamon and very ripe cherry fruit first appear on the nose 

91 2013 »Blanc de Noir« brut 

Ripe yellow fruit, yeast, linden blossom and butter aromas. 

Crisp acidity on the palate, dynamic but fine mousse, powerful 

body with a noticeable mineral background. A fresh, 

unaffected sparkling wine with restrained dosage. Very 

good balance. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


MAIBACHFARM 


Im Maibachtal 100, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 

T: +49 (2641) 36679, info@maibachfarm.de 

www.maibachfarm.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 10–16 hrs, 

Saturdays and Sundays 11–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Alexander Weber 

Contact: Alexander Weber 



There are numerous sceptics who claim 

that organic farming is never going to 

be fully possible in the steep slopes of 

the Ahr. The Maibachfarm estate impressively 

proves them wrong. Of course, cultivating 

nine hectares of vineyards this way takes additional 

effort and is a considerable challenge. 

Such heroics demand immense respect, as does 

cellar master Alexander Weber’s performance. 

He forms part of that ambitious, young generation 

of Ahr winemakers. He reveals each 

site’s character with great precision. An estate 

whose work is groundbreaking. 

93 2017 »Glanzstück« Spätburgunder trocken 

Blackcurrant and redcurrant and cherry are joined by wood 

notes and a hint of lovage. The powerful stature reveals a 

fine acidity and sensitively-extracted tannins, good balance, 

power, suppleness. Shows the minerality of the Ahr with a 

Burgundian feel. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Ahrweiler Silberberg 


Concentrated bouquet with lots of cassis and also black 

cherry, flanked by wood spice, coffee beans and dark chocolate; 

juicy and fleshy. On the palate there is sweet fruit, lots 

of substance, dark berry, ripe acidity and mineral spice. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2019 Blanc de Noir trocken 

92 2017 Rech Herrenberg 


Wood spice on the nose, dark cherries and cassis, blood 

orange and spices, such as juniper berry. Herbal on the nose 

with ripe fruit, lots of spice and also punch in a powerful 

body. A fine acidic vein, cooked blackberry, lots of substance 

that is staged with much liveliness. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Heimersheim Burggarten 


Cherry, blackcurrant and redcurrant on the nose, with notes 

of toffee, smoke and roasted coffee followed by ground ginger, 

allspice and a hint of mint. The powerful body is interspersed 

with a fine vein of acidity, dark chocolate, dark berries 

and a mineral hue. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Lush bouquet with ripe cherries and redcurrants, wood 

spice and juniper berries. Powerfully built on the palate - 

there is strength, volume and spice. The ripe but vivid vein 

of acidity provides balance, a good portion of ripe tannins, 

full-bodied in the finish. A voluptuous wine. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WINZERGENOSSENSCHAFT 

MAYSCHOSS-ALTENAHR 

Ahrrotweinstrasse 42, 53508 Mayschoss 

T: +49 (2643) 93600, info@wg-mayschoss.de 

www.wg-mayschoss.de 



Winemaker: Rolf Münster 

Contact: Matthias Baltes 

Bottles/Hectares: 1,400,000 (25 % white, 75 % red)/ 

150 ha 

Impressively, and once again, the co-operative 

in Mayschoss-Altenahr has presented 

real quality! The Spätburgunders of this 

warm vintage show real substance but also 

depth and mineral savouriness, like the wines 

from the Walporzheimer Alte Lay and the Mayschosser 

Laacherberg sites, for instance. Director 

Matthias Baltes and his team know how to inspire 

impressive body, from their 430 members – 

an achievement considering their 150 hectares 

under vine and an annual production of 

1,400,000 bottles. Thus Germany’s oldest co-operative, 

still in existence, continues to be a role 

model, way beyond the confines of the region. 

92 2018 Walporzheim Alte Lay 


Soft, spicy and fruity aromas of blackberry, cassis and mineral 

hints. Powerful and monumental on the palate, broadly 

laid out and broadly flowing with a ripe, noticeable acidity, 

clear fruit. Powerful tannins, a mineral hue, young and with 

merit. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



On the nose some wood and ripe fruit, sweet cherry, blackcurrant 

followed by nuances of herbs and spices like allspice. Lots 

of substance, volume and power testify to a warm year, generous 

in all dimensions, lots of spice, ripe tannins in large doses, 

minerality and of course potential! 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Smoky wood, yeasty notes, wormwood and mint. On the palate 

there are fine tannins, but also rather obvious alcohol, 

comparatively brisk acidity and a creamy background. A wine 

with beautiful fruit and noble phenolics, which ends a little 

fiery! 15 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Rosehip notes on the fragrant nose, whiffs of fine smoke, redcurrants, 

violets, herbs and cherries. On the palate there is 

good freshness and lively acidity, well built, slightly astringent 

tannins. Pinot expression and smooth balance. Elegant 

and spicy. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Weissburgunder trocken 



91 2018 »R« Pinot Noir trocken 

90 2018 »XII Trauben« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Goldkapsel« Frühburgunder trocken 

88 2018 »Gründerwein« Spätburgunder tr. 

90 2018 »Edition Ponsart« 


Blackcurrant and black cherry in the pronounced nose, 

also notes of wood spice. Showing a good balance of fruit, 

nuances of sour cherry and power on the palate, the tannins 

are ripe, the wood is well-integrated, the acidity provides 

balance. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT MEYER-NÄKEL 


Friedenstrasse 15, 53507 Dernau 

T: +49 (2643) 1628, weingut@meyer-naekel.de 

www.meyer-naekel.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9–12 hrs and 

14–17 hrs, Saturdays 11–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Meike, Dörte and Werner Näkel 

Contact: Meike, Dörte and Werner Näkel 


Sisters Meike and Dörte Näkel embody 

the continuity of this top estate in Dernau. 

Fresh fruitiness, density and mineral 

definition – that is the style their father Werner 

introduced to the Ahr almost 30 years ago, 

which in those days was downright revolutionary. 

His daughters are now fine-tuning 

tannins to an even greater degree and ensuring 

that this diva -Spätburgunder continues to feel 

right at home in the steep Ahr vineyards, enduring 

global warming. What they came up 

with in 2018 is simple brilliance. There are Pinot 

Noirs that are deserving of their name: 

world class, yet preserving local character. 



Violets, blackberry and elderberry, fresh and well-defined 

aromas. Also fruit-driven on the palate, almost fruit-juicelike 

in its intensity. Silky, dense tannin and an immensely 

penetrating tactile minerality. The sublimation of a Pinot 

from slate! 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

plum and redcurrant. On the palate there is silky extracted 

tannins, fine juice and flow, nevertheless plump due to the 

vintage. Spicy, fine tartness, finely harmonised acidity, precise 

and sensual. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Neuenahr Sonnenberg 




Mineral on the nose followed by scents of tree resin, green 

tea, mineral cherry and cassis. Depicting maturity in all components, 

but still surprisingly fresh. Mellow tannins, good 

volume, with texture but also with generosity, ripe acidity, 

minerality that ends with a plump fruity smoothness. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 



Slightly restrained but slight hints of dark berries and dark 

chocolate, also green tea and bitter-mineral notes. Creamy 

base, almost sweet on the mid palate, mellow-grainy tannins, 

dense, very powerful extract, a bold wine with a very 

long life expectancy. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »S« Spätburgunder trocken 

Appealing nose with very fine fruit, elderberry, sweet cherry, 

91 2019 »Illusion« Blanc de Noir trocken 

Delicate cream colour. Grapey on the nose, very pure Pinot. 

Fresh and juicy on the palate, fine acidity, slightly salty, 

lean and yet expressive. Natural, unadorned fruit of the 

greatest delicacy. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap , €€ 


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WEINGUT NELLES 

Göppinger Strasse 13a, 

53474 Bad Neuenahr-Heimersheim 

T: +49 (2641) 24349, info@weingut-nelles.de 

www.weingut-nelles.de 



Winemaker: Philip Nelles 

Contact: Philip Nelles 


Even though the the year 1479 screams 

from every label and cork – noting the 

first mention of ancestor, Peter Nelis who 

founded and farmed a vineyard here in “buysch 

portzen”; since then, father and son team Thomas 

and Philip Nelles have managed to cope well 

with the current climatic challenges. Their Spätburgunders 

are characterised by freshness and 

manage to unite a sense of stoniness and freshness 

with real elegance. Their Grosse Gewächse 

really are ‘gross’, i.e. great, and demand bottle 

age. The entry level wines, on the other hand, 

brim with energy and fruit and promise crunch 

and enjoyment, also when slightly chilled. 

94 2017 »SL« Bad Neuenahr Schieferlay 


Discreet smoky wood notes, dark raspberry, sweet cherry 

and spicy-slate scents. Poised on the palate, viscous base, 

followed by juicy fruit and fine, but also grippy tannins, combines 

texture with finesse, translates the warmth of the year 

into richness. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

an energy that is just bursting with ripe but fresh fruit. This is 

a Pinot that is also fun when chilled. The berry aromas come 

up trumps. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 

88 2019 »Blanc de Noir« 


94 2018 »B-52« Heimersheim Burggarten 


Smoke and notes of leather dominate the nose initially. On 

the palate, the smoothest ripe cherry comes to the fore, 

characterised by freshness. Behind these notes are shimmers 

of stony spice and resonant oak. The wine has depth, 

maturity, but above all elegance. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »B-48« Heimersheim Landskrone 


Delicate notes of smoky-oak entwines with blackberry and 

black cherry aromas. On the palate, gentle ripe supple tannins 

enrobe this aromatic fruit, while fine acidity counteracts 

the ripeness. A smoky wine that represents the vintage well. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2018 »Ruber« Spätburgunder trocken 

There is something pleasantly impetuous about the smoke 

and crushed blackberries on the nose. There is a freshness, 

91 2018 »1Ahr« Spätburgunder trocken 

Ripe, black cherries and smoke are hard to contain on the 

nose. On the palate, however, concentrated freshness sets 

the tone and frames the fruit ripeness of 2018. Gentle tannins 

encompass everything in their elastic web. Ready to 

enjoy, but also able to evolve. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT ERWIN RISKE 


Wingertstrasse 26–28, 53507 Dernau 

T: +49 (2643) 8406, weingut-riske@t-online.de 

www.weingut-riske.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays by appointment, 

Saturdays 10–18 hrs, Sundays 15–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Jan Riske 

Contact: Jan Riske 


A 

new stylistic direction is clearly evident 

at Weingut Erwin Riske. The 

wines offer an obvious freshness and 

density, while the purity of the fruit is a real 

achievement. The young wines still rely on oak 

– even if the fruit underneath does not necessarily 

require such support. Nonetheless, Jan 

Riske and his father are fine-tuning their quality 

and the wines themselves have sufficient 

substance to deal with the oak. The freshness 

evident in the hot vintage of 2018 also points 

to a promising future for this long-established 

Dernau estate. 

92 2018 Dernau Hardtberg 

Frühburgunder trocken 

Smoke and elderberry on the nose lead into something almost 

ethereal. On the palate, freshness, concentration; the 

aromas prevail. Delicate and gentle, ripe, fine tannins nestle 

against the cherry-like fruit. Something pleasantly bitter 

emerges discreetly. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Some dark, heavy oak overlays the cherry fruit on the nose. 

With a little air contact more freshness is revealed. On the 

palate, creamy, ripe but really aromatically expressive; cherry 

notes combine with velvety tannins. Round and smooth. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »R« Bad Neuenahr Sonnenberg 


92 2018 »R« Dernau Pfarrwingert 


Oak, toast, smoke and ripe cherry set a rich tone. Fine, ripe 

fruit purity shines through on the palate, which also holds a 

lot of freshness. It needs bottle age to bring out the inherent 

elegance. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Dernau Hardtberg 


Deep, resonant oak tones reveal something autumnal - heralding 

a winter wine. The palate is fresher, but has a nice density 

of ripe, fine cherry fruit and equally ripe tannins. The finish 

is fresh and animating. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2018 »Schieferturm« Spätburgunder tr. 

Cassis and elderberry are fragrant and aromatic on the 

nose. On the palate, even more fullness of fruit gathers: 

everything is round, almost broad, so much ripeness and the 

warmth of the vintage is captured. But freshness and aromatics 

catch up again on the finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap , €€ 


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WEINGUT MAX SCHELL 

Rotweinstrasse 41, 53506 Rech 

T: +49 (2643) 3580, info@max-schell.de 

www.max-schell.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop: 

Mondays through Sundays 10–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Wolfgang Schulze-Icking 

Contact: Wolfgang Schulze-Icking 


Even in the tiny Ahr region you can still 

find star estates that fly below the radar. 

Max Schell is now run under its third 

generation by Wolfgang Schulze-Icking, grandson 

of the founder, with his wife Katharina. 

From top sites like Ahrweiler Silberberg and 

Ahrweiler Rosenthal; Schulze-Icking makes 

wines that combine substance with generosity. 

The fourth generation is already gearing up: 

Daughter Annika has just finished her winemaking 

apprenticeship and started her oenology 

degree. An additional hectare of vines was 

planted, too. So, we shall be hearing a lot more 

from this estate in the coming years. 



Soft cherry and cheerful scents, a very delicately-scented 

nose, followed by straw and dried leaves. Soft and full-bodied 

on the palate, with cherry, blackberry and delicate cassis nuances. 

Nicely integrated with juicy acidity, seems very fluid, 

an earthy-essenced long finish. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



92 2018 »Pulsahr« Frühburgunder trocken 

Judging by the colour, this is probably unfiltered. A delicate nose 

of red berries, violets, dense and also soft, on the palate earthy, 

mature, delicately tart with exciting astringency, still seems 

very young, tremendously long finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 »Alte Reben« Frühburgunder trocken 

Fragrant, animating nose of herbs and very delicate clove, 

also a whiff of smoke, graphite and leather. On the palate, 

young and delicate with berry-fruited freshness and juiciness 

- enormous finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2016 »Grand Max S« Ahrweiler Rosenthal 


Wild berries, rock candy, clear new wood. On the palate there is 

animating fruit, fine-grained tannins, juiciness with a smooth 

foundation. Seamlessly-integrated acidity. In the finish notes 

of plum, indicating very ripe grapes, compact extract. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Grand Max« Ahrweiler Rosenthal 


New wood, blackberry and chocolate scents. Very ripe 

fruit, supple, almost creamy on the palate, discernible 

acidity and and dense, grainy tannin that intensifies to astringency 

in the finish. In addition, a slight sweetness in the 

fruit. Good potential, needs time. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT PAUL SCHUMACHER 

Marienthaler Strasse 6, 53474 Marienthal 

T: +49 (2641) 4345, ps-info@weingut-ps.de 

www.weingut-ps.de 


Winemaker: Paul Schumacher 

Contact: Paul Schumacher 


The fact that Paul Schumacher decided 

to stop using new barrels in 2016 does 

not only depict much clearer fruit in his 

wines, but also shines a new spotlight on his 

persona. This winemaker is the calming influence 

amongst Ahr winemakers. He goes about 

his work with in a relaxed manner and prefers 

to let his wines do the talking. He skilfully interpreted 

the 2018 vintage and managed to 

create the essential balance of substance, spice, 

minerality and elegance for his Pinot Noir. His 

majestic “Magna Essentia” is one of the regions 

finest! 

95 2018 »Magna Essentia« Ahrweiler 

Rosenthal Spätburgunder trocken 

Dark berry scents like wild blueberry and herbaceous aromas; 

very clear and fresh. On the palate, juicy and fruit-driven, 

supple base, fine-grained tannins, ripe acidity and a completely 

unforced construction that is, however, immensely 

rich in content and potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

animating berry spiciness. On the palate there is a grainy texture, 

taut tannins, still demanding, but also very mineral and 

in its taut form long-lasting and full of potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »PurPinot« Spätburgunder trocken 



A compact and dense cluster of cassis, wild blueberry and 

warm slate. On the palate there is a firm core that still needs 

to be unravelled. Suppleness shows through. Clear mineral 

definition, vivacious acidity and fine tannins. Pinot with great 

potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Beautifully interwoven Pinot nose with herbs, violets, fine 

cherry fruit, cassis and promise of pleasure. Also tightly woven 

on the palate, immensely dense and entwined with minerality 

and an imminent power that conveys elegance and 

tension respectively. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Fragrant, floral, violets and very subtle use of wood plus an 

92 2018 »Alegria« Frühburgunder trocken 

Cherry and fine plum on the nose, herbal and stony hints 

and fine smoke. Herbally accentuated on the palate, distinctive 

tannins, not dwindled down like many Frühburgunder, 

but with its own unique profile. Minerality and accomplished. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT SERMANN 

Seilbahnstrasse 22, 53505 Altenahr 

T: +49 (2643) 7105, info@sermann.de 

www.sermann.de 

Cellar Door: Thursdays through Tuesdays 10–18 hrs 

and by appointment 

Winemaker: Lukas Sermann 

Contact: Lukas Sermann 


Lukas Sermann is upping his game. He 

has extended his holdings with new parcels 

in the Recher Herrenberg, Neuenahrer 

Sonnenberg and Altenahrer Eck – the 

latter even boasting ungrafted, old vines. We 

can also discern a new, clear focus on linear, nofrills 

wines, as well as the intention to really define 

each site clearly, especially the cooler sites 

of the Upper Ahr. The “Alte Reben 1939” Riesling 

has incredible charm, the Dernauer Schieferlay 

Spätburgunder shows the deepest elegance 

and the Ahr Kabinett style twinkles playfully 

but with aplomb. We can also look forward 

to the single-site Sekts in the near future. 

92 2019 »Alte Reben 1939« Altenahr Eck 

Riesling trocken 

Sometimes it's as if you can smell texture. Here, the exceedingly 

chewy, fresh style with aromas of fresh and dried lemon 

peel already stands out on the nose. On the palate, it's a little 

rounder, creamier too, but wonderfully pithy. The finish is 

pure lemon. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Auf Graben« Altenahr Übigberg 


A hint of reductive flint mingles seductively with the gentle 

smoke of oak. On the palate, dewy but juicy ripe stone fruit 

merges. The finish is somewhat restrained, but the freshness 

is wonderful. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Some dried fruit, notes of bitter chocolate, but also ripe, 

fresh black cherries play on the nose. On the palate, freshness 

merges, bringing out the ripeness of the vintage even 

more. Velvety texture and real density adorn the wine for further 

ageing. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Wurzelecht« Altenahr Eck 

Riesling Auslese 

Brilliant pale pink-golden colour, aroma of white flowers and 

also smoky, flinty notes. Mineral, lightly caramelised sugar 

on the palate with a crunchy refreshing acidity, very long animating 

finish, great drinking flow. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Von den Terrassen« Altenahr Eck 

Riesling Kabinett trocken 

89 2019 »Gypsy One« Spätburgunder 

Blanc de Noir Landwein trocken 



90 2018 Frühburgunder trocken 

89 2018 Ahrweiler Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2019 Altenahr Eck Riesling Spätlese 

93 2018 Dernau Schieferlay 


Ripe cherry fruit really shimmers through the intense 

smoky notes, there is a hint of liquorice too. The ripeness of 

the vintage is well-captured, but interwoven with real 

freshness. Very fine tannins which are silky and dense and 

give the finish real class. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT JEAN STODDEN 


Rotweinstrasse 7–9, 53506 Rech 

T: +49 (2643) 3001, info@stodden.de 

www.stodden.de 



Winemaker: Alexander Stodden 

Contact: Alexander Stodden 


One might be apprehensive about tasting 

the Pinot Noirs of the warm 2018 

vintage; but in the case of Alexander 

Stodden, fear not. The wines are so delicate 

and precise, one would think there was some 

sort of divine intervention undertaken between 

the weather and vines! Even the Frühburgunder, 

which, by rights, should suffer 

most from the heat, comes with an extra helping 

of density as well as real delicacy. However, 

the crowning glory is the Mönchberg auction 

wine and the Alte Reben from Herrenberg. 

Subtle grandeur! 

96 2018 »Alte Reben« Spätburgunder trocken 

Red cherry scents in the complex aroma followed by redcurrants 

and herbal notes with hints of rosemary and clove. 

On the palate slender construction with good layering and 

concentration that seems almost weightless, sour cherry, 

finely-woven tannins and a sensitive vein of acidity. Precise 

yet elaborate. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

palate, great substance, impeccably ripe, mellow-grainy tannins. 

Offers an ethereal and a solid side, accompanied by 

mineral tension. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 





Mineral-spicy aroma, with small red berries, almond, mint 

and tree resin. The palate reveals an extremely fine extraction, 

finest, almost weightless tannins. A lively thread of 

acidity, accentuated by mineral nuances. A subtle Pinot Noir 

with great inner strength. 13 Vol.-%. cork 



Complex aromas of new wood, caramel, almond, dark berry, 

sweet cherry and a hint of herbs. After air contact also "wild" 

with spontaneous fermentation notes. Soft onset, then a 

dense, mellow tannin texture, firm acidity, minerality, compact 

finish. Needs time! 13 Vol.-%. cork 

94 2018 Rech Herrenberg Spätburgunder GG 

Delicate and fragrant: mineral-nuanced sweet cherry, herbal-spicy 

notes, bay leaf and juniper. Dense and grippy on the 

93 2018 Rech Herrenberg Frühburgunder GG 

Blueberry on the nose, teriyaki sauce and cherry compote, 

fresh bay leaf and zesty orange notes prevail. Creamy on 

the palate, there is mild acidity and fine fruit, the strong 

tannins provide contour, has the substance and spice of 

the vintage, but also elegance and depth. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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Mayschoss 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 

TOGETHER WITH THE REGION’S WINEMAKERS – ABSOLUTE EXPERTS 

WHEN IT COMES TO GASTRONOMY – FALSTAFF HAS CAREFULLY CHOSEN 

AND COLLATED THE BEST ADDRESSES FOR EATING, 

DRINKING AND STAYING. 

Ruland 

53505 Altenahr 

This hotel restaurant offers creative and rustic 

cuisine, prepared from fresh regional produce. 

Top wines from the Ahr valley are served alongside. 

This can also be enjoyed on the sunny terrace 

and in the beer garden when the weather is nice. 

Eifelstube 

53474 Bad 

Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 

The Eifelstube is located in the middle of the historic 

old town, the rustic atmosphere in the comfortable 

dining room goes well with the cuisine, 

which serves classics such as ox cheeks or venison 

goulash. Every month, one particular estate's 

wines are put in the spotlight. 

Brückenstrasse 6 

+49 (2643) 8318 

www.hotel-ruland.de 

Ahrhutstrasse 26 

+49 (2641) 34850 

www.eifelstube-ahrweiler.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Erwin Riske 

Recommended by: Weingut Max Schell 


Steinheuers 

Poststuben 

53474 Bad 

Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 

The Alte Post convinces in every respect: Patron 

Stefan Steinheuer and chef Christian Binder impress 

with their intuition for harmonious flavours. 

The wine cellar is a family affair: Sommelière 

Désirée Steinheuer can draw upon a most 

impressive cellar here. 

AHR | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

Landskroner Strasse 110 

+49 (2641) 94860 

www.steinheuers.de 

 

Food: 46 | 50 

Service: 18 | 20 

Drinks: 19 | 20 

Ambience: 8 | 10 

91 

Total: | 1 00 

Bahnsteig 1 

53508 Mayschoss 

Thorsten Rech has turned the historic train station 

into a worthwhile stop for home-style cooking. 

His menu offers plenty of down-to-earth 

dishes, including venison ragout, ox cheeks 

braised in Pinot Noir and the classic ‘Himmel un 

Äd’. Varied selection of German wines. 

Hofgarten 

53507 Dernau 

The Meyer-Näkel family is not just known for 

their first-rate red wines: their lovely inn is popular 

beyond the confines of the Ahr region and 

loved for the fact that hearty regional fare is 

served here. The selection of cold cuts, known as 

‘Ahrtaler Vesperteller’ is a must-try. 

Eurodeplatz 1 

+49 (2643) 9022435 

www.genussbahnhof.de 

 

Weinhaus 

Kläs & Sohn 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


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Total: | 1 00 

53508 Mayschoss 

The friendly family hotel is also a good address 

when it comes to cooking. Sebastian Kläs is responsible 

for the smart restaurant and keeps it 

on course for gastronomic success with his finely 

executed, down-to-earth dishes. Good wine selection. 

Bachstrasse 26 

+49 (2643) 1540 

www.hofgarten-dernau.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


Ahr-Rotweinstrasse 50 

+49 (2643) 1657 

www.weinhaus-klaes.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


 

86 

Total: | 1 00 

 

85 

Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 

95–100 Points 

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Photo: Tourist Info Durbach/Florian Vogt 

BADEN 

PRESERVING 

BIODIVERSITY

View of the Schambachtal: home of Weingut Höfflin 

PROTECTED SPECIES 

Baden – bona fide Pinot. Or are we missing something? 


Each year, it is roughly the same. 

During events like the Mainzer 

Weinbörse (the vintage presentation 

of the VDP estates each April in Mainz) 

where winemakers from all German 

regions present their wines to the trade and 

press, with Baden’s Spätburgunders being 

amongst the ‘must-taste’ wines. Most of 

the attendees are of course happy to pass 

Chardonnay at the Baden stands and have 

a quick sip of Weissburgunder and perhaps 

even a Grauburgunder? “Go on then, 

alright, just a sip!” “There’s also Riesling” 

– “oh, no, rather not, no thank you, I have 

to get going…” 

Nobody will complain openly about this familiar 

pattern: Baden winemakers are after 

all very happy that their Pinot-varieties 

enjoy such demand. But dig a little deeper 

and there is real frustration. Why? Because 

Baden, this long region which stretches 160 

miles from its subregions of Badische Bergstrasse 

to Markgräflerland and almost 170 

miles from the subregions of Taubertal to 

Bodensee (Lake Constance), has a wealth 

of local traditions which throughout 

history have always endured the prevailing 

Pinot-paradigm without ever getting subsumed 

into it. 

Thus, once we had finished all the tastings 

for this guide, in order to do our own little 

bit for biodiversity, we counted how many 

of the best 200 Baden wines were made 

from grapes other than Pinot-varieties or 

Chardonnay. We tasted a total of 597 wines 

from Baden, and focused on the best-rated. 

For starters, there were two 94-point wines 

of real exoticism: a sweet Muskateller made 

from dried grapes by Weingut Moosmann 

in the Breisgau subregion, and the bone-dry 

Gutedel »Jaspis 10hoch4« by Hanspeter 

Ziereisen from the Markgräflerland 

subregion. Four non-Pinots scored 93 

points: two experimental, two classic. In 

the former camp we have a skin-fermented 

Souvignier Gris, a disease-resistant ‘Piwi’- 


BADEN | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

Photos: Mauritius Images/Travel Collection/Georg Knoll, provided 

variety by Weingut Höfflin in the subregion 

of Kaiserstuhl and Martin Wassmer’s 

Syrah from Markgräflerland. 

The classics are represented by a 

Blaufränkisch ‘Dicker Franz’ by Burg 

Ravensburg in the subregion of Kraichgau. 

Here you need to know that Lemberger, 

aka Blaufränkisch, has long been at home 

in the easterly Kraichgau from whence 

you are literally in viewing distance of the 

variety’s heartland of Württemberg. The 

same can of course be said for Riesling in 

the Ortenau subregion. It is represented in 

these top-scoring wines by the Varnhalter 

Klosterbergfelsen by Weingut Nägelsförst. 

Continuing with Riesling: The 92-point 

group has four Rieslings, three of which 

hail from Ortenau: “Georg Arbogast” by 

Freiherr zu Franckenstein, “Klingelberger 

K” by Markgraf von Baden and 

“Terrassenlage” by Weingut Kopp. This 

quartet is made complete by the climate 

change beneficiary “Meersburg Rieschen” 

by Staatsweingut Meersburg on Lake 

Constance. 

Furthermore, we can count three Traminers 

or Gewürztraminers: one from Markgräflerland 

(Weingut Rieger), one from 

Konrad and Monika Schlör – Weingut Schlör 

Julius and Matthias Höfflin in their cellar 

Kaiserstuhl (Höfflin, made as an orange 

wine), one from Bodensee (Staatsweingut 

Meersburg). Then there are three Gutedel 

wines from Markgräflerland, two from 

Weingut Blankenhorn (»Courage« and 

»Le Clocher«) as well as the orange 

wine “El Fayoum“ by Claus Schneider. 

There are two Müller-Thurgaus (namely 

“Belemnit Wildfang“ by Berthold Clauss/ 

Bodensee and a skin-fermented version 

from Weingut Höfflin/Kaiserstuhl). There 

are two Muskatellers (Bercher/Kaiserstuhl 

and Wöhrle/Breisgau), one Sauvignon 

(Schlumberger-Bernhart/Markgräflerland) 

and last but certainly not least a field blend 

(WeingutTrautwein/Kaiserstuhl). 

In fairness, we should also count 

Schwarzriesling (aka Pinot Meunier) 

among the varieties that don’t represent 

Baden’s Pinot-mainstream, even if this 

variety is of course part of the Pinot family. 

But another Baden subregion is staking 

its claims for this variety: the Taubertal 

(Tauber Valley). Three wines with a 

score of 92 bear eloquent witness: one 

by Konrad Schlör, two from Becksteiner 

Winzer. 

You could now easily point out that just 

25 wines of the top-scoring 200 are not 

made from Pinot-varieties or Chardonnay: 

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Anne-Christin and Christoph Trautwein 

of the eponymous Weingut Trautwein 

a mere eighth. What overwhelming evidence 

for the prevalence of Weiss-, Grau and 

Spätburgunder and Chardonnay. Be gone 

with these strange varieties! The Mosel, 

for instance, has founded its world fame 

on just one singular variety, Riesling. Likewise, 

in Burgundy you only have Pinot Noir 

and Chardonnay, let us take this route, 

too! This way of thinking has obvious 

advantages: a clear profile creates prestige 

and this in turn, with a strengthened economic 

basis, helps to sharpen the profile 

further. The comparison to these paragons, 

however, does not really stack up. Even 

in the Mosel, Riesling accounts for just 

62.2% of plantings (according to DWI figures 

from July 2019) while certainly Burgundy 

boasts varieties beyond Pinot Noir 

and Chardonnay: the historic white variety 

Aligoté even has its own AOC (Bouzeron) 

in the Côte Chalonnaise. In northern 

Burgundy, bordering the Loire valley, both 

Sauvignon Blanc und Fié Gris thrive. And 

ultimately Beaujolais also forms part of 

Burgundy with almost 20,000ha/49,500 

acres of Gamay. The sharpest profiling is 

not created by imitation but undoubtedly 

by expressing the local conditions in their 

full glory. Baden thus has every reason 

to pursue its geographic, climatic, social 

and, partially, also stylistic proximity to 

Burgundy. So this, we certainly hope, will 

continue to allow space for the delectable 

pleasure promise of the local niche. 

INFO 



BADEN WINE REGION 

Growing area 

approx. 15.800 hectares 


9 districts (Bereiche), 16 collective sites 

(Grosslagen), 306 single sites (Einzellagen) 

Soils 

Loess, volcanic formations, Triassic limestone 


Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, 

Riesling, Gutedel, Müller-Thurgau 

Winegrowers’ Associations 

Badischer Wein GmbH, Basler Landstrasse 

28b, 79111 Freiburg, www.badischerwein.de 

Badischer Weinbauverband, Merzhauser 

Strasse 115, 79100 Freiburg 

www.badischer-weinbauverband.de 


BADEN | GRANDS CRUS 

The Durbach Valley trumps with its weathered, 

granitic soils and its mild climate 

GRANDS CRUS – BADEN 


NEUWEIER | MAUERBERG 

DURBACH | PLAUELRAIN 

Photos: Manuel Debus, Weingut Heger/Baschi Bender, Deutsches Weininstitut 

Weathered porphyry defines the soils of this 

site which today encompasses 40ha/98 

acres and is almost entirely planted to 

Riesling. The original 5ha/12.3 acres of the 

steep site have terraces held in place by dry 

stone walls. Facing southwest-to-south, the 

site has an incline between 50-75%. The 

extended parcels overwhelmingly face 

southeast, some parcels west and some even 

northwest. 

92 2016 »Mauerwein« Riesling GG 

92 2014 »Mauerwein« Riesling GG 

Weingut Schloss Neuweier 

www.weingut-schloss-neuweier.de 

91 2018 »Tradition« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Holger Dütsch, further info on page 76 

90 2018 Riesling trocken 

Weingut Knapp, further info on page 98 

90 2018 »SI« Riesling trocken 

Bio Weingut Maier, further info on page 102 

The Plauelrain site sits on the southern side 

of the Durbach valley which extends from 

the east for 9 miles towards the Rhine. Until 

1971 the site had 17ha/42 acres but was 

extended to 190ha/469 acres. The extension 

included east-and west-facing parcels as 

well as almost flat land to this top site 

whose best parcels are on the north-western 

edge of the village of Durbach have an 

incline of up to 80% and face south-southeast. 

A continuous crown of forest protects 

the vineyard from cold winds. The soils are 

of weathered granite which in some parts is 

covered by just 40cm/16 inches of topsoil. 

Altitude: 200-320m/656-984ft. 

93 2019 »Am Bühl« Riesling GG 

Weingut Andreas Laible, www.andreas-laible.com 

91 2019 Klingelberger (Riesling) 

Spätlese trocken 

WG Durbach, www.durbacher.de 

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a 20% incline, its steepest up to 80%. The 

soils are of weathered volcanic rock with 

partially very thin topsoils of loess which 

was brought in by winegrowers to enrich 

the poor soil. 

One of Germany’s most climatically 

blessed sites: Ihringer Winklerberg 

OBERROTWEIL | KIRCHBERG 

The best site of the inner Kaiserstuhl is 

just 3.3ha/8.1 acres small and with inclines 

between 10-30% not particularly steep. 

What is unique, however, is the weathered 

volcanic soil of the Kirchberg. It is covered 

in countless nut-sized stones expelled by the 

Kaiserstuhl volcano during its active phase. 

Even more unusually, there are inclusions 

of limestone in the volcanic soil. Altitude: 

200-260m/656-853ft. 


Weingut Salwey, further info on page 114 


Weingut Franz Keller – Schwarzer Adler, 


94 2018 Chardonnay GG 

Weingut Franz Keller – Schwarzer Adler, page 93 

94 2017 Weissburgunder GG 

Weingut Salwey, 


ACHKARREN | SCHLOSSBERG 

This site is composed of a series of four 

spectacular amphitheatres whose 79ha/195 

acres rise from 190-320m/623-1049ft from 

west-to-southwest. Its gentlest slopes have 

94 2018 Grauburgunder GG 

Weingut Dr. Heger, further info on page 83 

93 2018 »GC« Grauburgunder 


Weingut Martin Wassmer, 



Weingut Franz Keller – Schwarzer Adler, 


92 2017 Grauer Burgunder trocken 

Weingut Peter Wagner, further info on page 123 


Weingut Michel, www.weingutmichel.com 

92 2015 Grauburgunder trocken 

Weingut Freiherr von Gleichenstein, 

www.gleichenstein.com 

91 2018 »Vulkangestein« Grauer 

Burgunder trocken 

WG Achkarren, further info on page 62 

90 2018 »Edition A« 

Grauer Burgunder trocken 

WG Achkarren, further info on page 62 

IHRINGEN | WINKLERBERG 

The original Winklerberg consists of steep 

terraces and steep amphitheatres with 

black soils of weathered volcanic rock. The 

steep terraces reach inclines of up to 80% 

and mostly face southwest. The extended 

Winklerberg also includes loess terraces and 

totally flat valley sites with river sediments. 

Today’s size: 117ha/289 acres. Altitude: 

190-290m/623-951ft. 

95 2017 »Häusleboden« Wanne 


95 2016 Vorderer Winklerberg 


Weingut Dr. Heger, further info on page 83 

95 2016 Vorderer Winklerberg 


Konstanzer, www.weingut-konstanzer.de 


BADEN | GRANDS CRUS 

94 2016 »Pur« Winklen 

Spätburgunder trocken, 

Konstanzer, www.weingut-konstanzer.de 

93 2016 »Backöfele« Vorderer Winklerberg 


Weingut Stigler, www.weingut-stigler.de 


Weingut Freiherr von Gleichenstein, 

www.gleichenstein.com 

BALLRECHTEN-DOTTINGEN 

CASTELLBERG 

This steep knoll with inclines of up to 70% 

turns from southeast to west and is 

terraced in its best parcels, held by dry 

stone walls that are more than 200 years 

old. The soils are calcareous with 

weathered marl and limestone 

conglomerates in the subsoil. On its crest 

are remnants of a Roman castle. Its 

considerable, cooling altitude (350-420m 

/1148-1377ft) is – especially with global 

warming – more than compensated by the 

mild temperatures of the Rhine plain, its 

southern aspect and the heat-retaining 

terraces. 

93 2018 »GC« Pinot Noir trocken 

93 2018 Syrah trocken 

93 2018 »GC« Weissburgunder trocken 

93 2018 »GC« Chardonnay trocken 

Weingut Martin Wassmer, 


91 2018 Viognier trocken 

Weingut Zähringer, further info on page 127 



Weingut Steinle, 

www.weingut-steinle.des 


Rotwein trocken 

Weingut Matthias Kiefer, 

www.kiefer-weingut.de 


Markgräfler Winzer, further info on page 105 

89 2018 Weissburgunder 

Kabinett trocken 

Weingut Matthias Kiefer, 

www.kiefer-weingut.de 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

Wertheim 

Karlsruhe 

Photo: Erich Spiegelhalter/Schwarzwald Tourismus 

Oberrotweil 

SCHLOSSBERG 

WINKLERBERG 

PLAUELRAIN 

Neuweier 

Durbach 

KIRCHBERG 

Achkarren 

Ihringen 

CASTELLBERG 

Rhine 

MAUERBERG 

Ballrechten-Dottingen 

Neckar 

Constance 

Danube 

Lake 

Constance 

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ACHKARREN IM KAISERSTUHL EG 

Schlossbergstrasse 2, 79235 Vogtsburg-Achkarren 

T: +49 (7662) 93040 

info@winzergenossenschaft-achkarren.de 

www.achkarrerwein.com 


Winemaker: Christoph Rombach 

Contact: Denis Kirstein 


Wine lovers will be aware of the village 

of Achkarren, after all, its famous 

Schlossberg site is one the best 

for Pinot-varieties in the country. Solid volcanic 

bedrock is buried under not much more than a 

metre of topsoil and both vines (and growers) 

sweat on this steep slope. Taming the heat of this 

mountain is no easy task – but the co-op growers 

get better and better at harvesting fruit for elegant, 

mineral yet full-bodied wines. Their top 

wines, like Spätburgunder “Edition A” and the 

Grauburgunder-Jubiläumswein do more than 

justice to the 90th anniversary of the founding 

which the cooperative celebrated this year. 

90 2018 »Edition A« Achkarren Schlossberg 


Light golden appearance. Strong new wood notes, banana, sultana, 

apricot and buttery tones. On the palate this is bold, powerful 

and has a somewhat isolated alcohol, concentrated acidity, 

sultana impression in fruit and extract. Noticeably woody 

aromatic underlay. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 »Edition Bestes Fass« Achkarren 

Schlossberg Gewürztraminer trocken 

Buttery notes on the nose, wax, rose, lychee. Powerful and voluminous 

on the palate, with firm acidity and a hint of sweetness 

highlighting the spiciness, strong but integrated alcohol, a hint 

of carbon dioxide. Candied fruit finish. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Schlossberg Gelber Muskateller trocken 

Citrusy and slightly reductive, restrained nutmeg-spice, lemon 

balm, leafy greens. On the palate there is good juiciness, lean 

and cohesive, slightly yeast-influenced, ripe acidity, mineral 

hints. An elegant food wine to go with oysters and shellfish. 

6,2 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »Edition A« Achkarren Schlossberg 


Smoky-roasty aroma, elderberry and cranberry, dark berry 

notes. On the palate there is full fruit, ripe and firm almost 

fleshy tannins, discreet but sufficiently supporting acidity, 

with noticeable palate presence and a clear mineral background. 

14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

89 2019 Achkarren Castellberg 

Grauer Burgunder Kabinett trocken 

89 2019 Achkarren Castellberg 

Weissburgunder Kabinett trocken 


Schlossberg Müller-Thurgau trocken 

88 2017 Achkarren Riesling brut 

88 2019 Achkarren Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

89 2019 Achkarren Spätburgunder Rosé tr. 


Schlossberg Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2018 »Vulkanstein« Achkarren 

Schlossberg Grauburgunder trocken 

A light touch of old-school Ruländer on the nose, apple, 

spontaneous fermentation, spicy notes, caraway seeds. 

Smooth and poised on the palate, silky with a delicate 

wood influence, well-integrated acidity, lots of texture and 

varietal fruit, a hint of sweetness, elegantly-staged richness. 

13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


ALDE GOTT 

WINZER SCHWARZWALD 

Baden | WINERIES 

Talstrasse 2, 77887 Sasbachwalden 

T: +49 (7841) 20290, info@aldegott.de 

www.aldegott.de 



Winemaker: Michael Huber 

Contact: Günter Lehmann 


Sasbachwalden sits on the edge of the 

cool Black Forest. In order for viticulture 

to be viable here, it takes steep 

slopes on the one hand and diligent growers 

on the other. Both can be found at the cooperative 

“Alde Gott”. They make wines which derive 

plump fruit from the granitic soils, accompanied 

by quite some power. Grauburgunder, 

for instance, can clock up 15% alcohol. However, 

they also know how to balance this sheer 

force. There is, after all, a love for hearty food 

in the Black Forest and the winters are long. 

90 2018 Grauburgunder Spätlese trocken 

im Eichenfass gereift 

Strong golden yellow in colour. Luscious candied fruit 

scents, wood, cassata, rhubarb and very ripe Charentais melon. 

Massive on the palate, some wood tannins and already 

present toasted woody flavours, concentrated acidity, plump 

body, strong alcohol. Solidly composed. 

15 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 »Weitblick« Grauburgunder trocken 

Strong use of wood, restrained berry scents and pronounced 

nutty aromas. Viscous on the palate, very plump, ripe acidity, 

quite round and silky-textured. All components seem seamlessly 

merged, even the alcohol is integrated - a charmer. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2016 »Weitblick« Spätburgunder trocken 

Sour cherry and plum jam, initial notes of maturity followed 

by redcurrants, dried tomato, malt and discreet caramel 

notes from the wood. Impressive on the palate, almost oily. 

On top grainy tannins with some resilience, rather mild acidity, 

still compact in the finish. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2017 »Alte Rebe« Spätburgunder 


Dark berry, beetroot, and buttery notes. Very juicy on the palate, 

extracted tannins, fulfils the Spätlese attributes with 

volume, fruit emphasis and suppleness. Tactile mineral perceptions 

and silky tannins complement each other. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »Granit« Riesling trocken 

89 2018 »Weitblick« Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Gewürztraminer trocken 

88 2019 Grauburgunder Kabinett trocken 

88 2019 »R & R« trocken MT/RR 

90 2017 »Weitblick« Spätburgunder 

trocken APNr. 068/20 

89 2018 Spätburgunder Kabinett trocken 

90 2019 Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Red gooseberry on the nose with slight peppery hints, peppermint 

and some mineral undertones. Balanced on the 

palate, medium weight in alcohol, silky texture with delicate 

sweetness and smoothness, lively acidity, clear mineral 

extract, spicy finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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BÄRMANN 

Kirchgasse 38, 79291 Merdingen 

T: +49 (7668) 2570 160, info@weingut-baermann.com 

www.weingut-baermann.com 


Winemaker: Frank Bärmann 

Contact: Frank Bärmann 


It was in 2013 that Frank Bärmann returned 

to this 1814-founded wine and 

farmstead of his forebears in the village of 

Merdingen in the Tuniberg subregion. “With 

the dream to build a wine estate,” as he reports. 

The career-changing novice made his first wines 

in 2014, motivated by “a passion for wine 

along with love and enthusiasm for my home 

region.” These sentiments do come across in the 

wines, especially in the Spätburgunders which 

managed to turn the heat of 2018 into pure potential. 

The white wines speak of clarity and 

precision, his Weissburgunder from the Merdinger 

Bühl site underscores his ambition. 

89 2018 Merdingen Bühl Weissburgunder tr. 

Spicy notes on the nose, smoke and toasted aromas, some liquorice 

and herbs, ripe mirabelle plums and apples. Powerfullybuilt 

and substantial on the palate with good weight, lots of 

spice and texture. Not ungenerous with its charms and shows 

the warm year 2018. For hearty cuisine. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork 

88 2018 »Pinot Rosé« brut 

A light orange-tinted rosé colour. Blood orange, strawberry in 

the fragrance. Juicy on the palate, then pithy, clearly phenolic, 

light sweetness, fresh mousse. It has good qualities but the 

components still have yet to combine. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

90 2018 »Reserve« Merdingen Bühl 

Pinot Noir trocken 

Mint on the nose, peppermint pastilles, ripe cherries, wild 

berries, wood spice and black liquorice. On the palate ripe 

acidity and raspberry and a hint of lavender, powerfullydeveloped 

muscle, good substance and spice. Well-defined 

specimen of the Pinot Noir species. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork 

89 2018 Merdingen Bühl Pinot Noir trocken 

Ripe blackberry and black cherry on the nose, tobacco, orange 

peel, blood orange and spices. Not ungenerous on the 

palate, lots of substance, power and spice, the alcohol is 

well- integrated, sweet extract. Pinot Noir for fireside evenings 

or hearty dishes. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork 

88 2019 Gelber Muskateller trocken 

88 2019 Merdingen Gewürztraminer trocken 


88 2019 Müller-Thurgau trocken 


86 2019 »Secco Blanc« 

88 2018 Merdingen Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 Ihringen Fohrenberg 


On the nose, lush black cherry, blackberry, blood orange, 

beetroot, herbs and thyme. Opulent, massive Pinot Noir 

with balsamic spice, lots of substance and punch, but 

keeps enough freshness and balance. Sweet extract, needs 

big glasses and cold evenings! 15 Vol.-%, cork 


WEINGUT AXEL BAUER 


Erlenstrasse 38, 77815 Bühl 

T: +49 (179) 2994838 

torsten@weingut-axel-bauer.de 

www.weingut-axel-bauer.de 


Winemaker: Torsten Klein 

Contact: Axel Bauer 


What initially started out as a hobby 

for Axel Bauer in 2013 has now 

evolved into a sizeable winery 

with some 16ha of vineyards. Since 2019, Torsten 

Klein has been in charge of winemaking, 

as Axel Bauer tells us, this is a “clear step towards 

expressing more elegance and finesse in 

the wine style.” The potential of these sites, all 

situated around the Bühler valley, is to be expressed 

with more precision: reduced yields, 

spontaneous ferments and long lees ageing 

which will all contribute to the endeavour. An 

accomplished trajectory so far that promises 

much to look forward to. 

91 2019 »Grand Vin« Sauvignon Blanc 

Landwein trocken 

The balance between stony minerality and fresh yellow fruit 

is really exciting in this Sauvignon Blanc. A hint of spicy aromas 

still resonates. A wine that is light and yet diverse in the 

overall picture. A very unique character, exciting. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

and honeydew melon, also delicate nutty notes. On the palate, 

it is soft with a hint of mineral freshness, powerful structure 

and good balance. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 »Alte Reben« Grauer Burgunder 


90 2019 »Blacklist« Goldmuskateller 


The name says it all, the colour is yellow gold. The intense 

aroma is characterised by rose petals and a hint of bitter almond. 

Slender and taut on the palate, shows grip and a 

slightly tart note. Exciting Muskateller with its own character. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Meisterstück« Gewürztraminer 


In this Gewürztraminer, fresh peonies par excellence are 

found on the nose. The florality is also present on the palate. 

Good substance, the acidity of the wine is very restrained, 

which makes it a versatile food wine. Also with spicy dishes. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Maison Blanc« Landwein trocken 

Blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and a little Sauvignon 

Blanc. On the nose, discreet tropical aromas of passion fruit 

89 2019 »Handwerk« Weissburgunder 


A very juicy Pinot Blanc with a fragrance reminiscent of 

passion fruit and green banana. Its body has a rather medium 

intensity, but everything is in good balance. A nice and 

well-balanced wine that you like to open with friends. 

13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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REINER BAUMANN WEINBAU 

Kopernikusstrasse 6, 68519 Viernheim 

T: +49 (6204) 7086313, info@baumann-weinbau.de 

www.baumann-weinbau.de 


Winemaker: Kurt Ratgeber, Reiner Baumann 

Contact: Reiner Baumann 


Reiner Baumann’s start in viticulture 

was in 2010 when he planted one and 

half hectares of vines on the 

Schriesheimer Madonnenberg in the subregion 

of the Badische Bergstrasse. At present, he 

also cultivates vineyards in Deidesheim in the 

Pfalz, not least because the wines are made 

with the support of Weingut von Winning. The 

dry white wines are characterised by their 

maturation in wood and, just like the Riesling 

and Sauvignon Blanc from the Madonnenberg, 

show good potential. Likewise, the Pinot 

Noir from the same site shows body and minerality. 

A very promising debut! 

91 2019 Schriesheim Madonnenberg 


The spicy nose shows notes of wood ageing, toasty aromas, 

quince peel and stone fruit. On the palate there is an obvious 

acid structure, also salty undertones, juicy, with good substance 

and also density. No superficial charm, shows its provenance. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

On the palate fine acidity and mouth-filling sweetness, ripe 

citrus fruits, peach juice, apricot jelly, good balance and nice 

tension. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Ruppertsberg Spiess Riesling trocken 



Powerful and spicy nose of ripe mango and cassis, plus wood 

aromas, lots of spice. On the palate juicy and with ripe acidity, 

citric notes, emphatically dry, some salt, powerful and 

consistent construction, multi-layered and with good substance. 

Young with potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Ripe black cherries on the nose, candied orange and lemon 

peel, black olives, smoke and juniper berry. Powerful. On the 

palate there is good volume and substance, well correlating 

acidity providing balance, ripe and strong tannins, mineral 

underpinning - nice. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Deidesheim Mäushöhle Riesling 

On the nose dried fruits, candied orange peel, lime peel, papaya, 

mango, underlaid with herbs, expansive and animating. 

90 2019 »Jäger« Schriesheim 

Madonnenberg Riesling trocken 

Spicy and herbal nose, toasty aromas, lime and apricot, apple 

peel, and also bread crust. On the palate there is apple 

and some lemon juice, guava, powerfully-built with clear 

and firm contours. Juicy and with a fine phenolic layer, 

good length. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


BECKSTEINER WINZER 


Weinstrasse 30, 97922 Beckstein 

T: +49 (9343) 500 0, info@becksteiner-winzer.de 

www.becksteiner-winzer.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 9–18 hrs, 

Sundays 10–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Manfred Braun 

Contact: Michael Braun 


There is much joy in tasting the wines of 

this Tauber Valley cooperative. Even 

for relatively little money you can already 

get your hands on a distinctly grown-up 

Müller-Thurgau “Freihand”, or a dry Silvaner 

Kabinett which is incredibly animating. Much 

culinary imagination is evoked by the no-frills 

and uncommonly well-balanced “Selektion” 

of Weissburgunder. And finally, the red Pinot 

varieties ignite proper fireworks: with sinewy, 

cool-climate piquancy for Spätburgunder and 

wonderfully opulent fruit for Schwarzriesling 

(aka Pinot Meunier). 

92 2018 »Kilian« Beckstein Kirchberg 

Schwarzriesling Selektion trocken 

Some milk chocolate, sweet cherry, raspberry. On the palate 

there is a stately body with a substantial, grainy and slightly 

viscous background. Rich fruit in the middle of the palate, 

but far from fully-developed, impressive density, yet also nuanced. 


92 2017 »Reserve« Gerlachsheim Herrenberg 

Schwarzriesling Spätlese Selektion tr. 

Discreet smoky notes, but also scents of dark berry fruit, elderberry 

and wild strawberry. On the palate, full-bodied, very dense, 

a noble, still very youthful astringency. Lively acidity that increases 

over the course of the palate, chalky-mineral sensations, with 

the fine fruit gradually dispersing. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 »Alte Reben« Gerlachsheim Herrenberg 

Spätburgunder Spätlese Selektion trocken 

Raspberry, discreet hints of wood, floral notes and fruity aromas. 

On the palate grainy, dense, with a lot of juiciness behind 

the tannins, ripe acidity, strong tactile minerality; 

chalky, salty and has a nice artisanal feel - great potential. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 »Alte Reben« Gerlachsheim Herrenberg 

Spätburgunder Spätlese Selektion trocken 

Fresh and fragrant, vibrant redcurrants, restrained use of 

wood; a very fine Pinot scent. On the palate, delicate, but 

with density, fresh tannins, great juiciness, and an invigorating 

acidity. Excellent elegance! Good length and minerality. 


90 2019 »Freihand« Müller-Thurgau trocken 

90 2019 »Kilian« Gerlachsheim Herrenberg 

Silvaner Kabinett trocken 

90 2018 »Reserve« Gerlachsheim Herrenberg 

Chardonnay Spätlese Selektion trocken 


Chardonnay Kabinett trocken 




Grauer Burgunder Spätlese Selektion tr. 


Chardonnay Spätlese Selektion trocken 

90 2019 »Kilian« Gerlachsheimer Herrenberg 

Weissburgunder Spätlese Selektion tr. 

Scent of meadow herbs, citrus and hay. Straightforward on 

the palate, supple base, slightly creamy phenolics, a lively 

acidity - typical of the vintage that gives the wine freshness 

and dynamism.A wonderfully lip-smacking Pinot Blanc, versatile 

in gastronomic terms. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT BERCHER 

Mittelstadt 13, 79235 Vogtsburg 

T: +49 (7662) 212, info@weingutbercher.de 

www.weingutbercher.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 9–11.30 and 

13.30–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Arne Bercher, Werner Rehbein 

Contact: Arne and Martin Bercher 


Let’s take the Weissburgunder from the 

Sasbacher Limburg site to illustrate 

Arne and Martin Bercher’s concept: this 

wine, to be had for a mere EUR 15.50, just 

stands with a sort of self-assurance that many 

a Grosse Gewächs struggles to attain. What 

may come across as an understatement is in 

fact estate philosophy. The Berchers set high 

standards for every wine, from the estate 

wines, via the (actually stupendous) rosé all 

the way to the top wines, bursting with tension 

and complexity. The consequences are wonderful: 

in this house you can simply trust every 

single wine. 

93 2019 Burkheim Feuerberg Haslen 

Grauburgunder GG 

Subtle wood spice, berry varietal aromas, good ripeness and 

clarity. On the palate there is a fair bit of volume, but also 

with a fine, nervy and substantial counterbalance, pervaded 

by minerality; never losing sight of the fullness of the variety 

and yet with super balance. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Burkheim Feuerberg 

Grauburgunder Erste Lage trocken 

Beautiful brilliance in the glass, elegant, very delicate, fragrant 

nose of citrus notes. On the palate strong acidity with 

restrained fruit, but an enormously dense mouthfeel with a 

lot of length, texture and minerality. The wine seems incredibly 

young and thus has a lot ahead of it. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Spätburgunder Rosé trocken 

Exciting: the opaque bottle protects the rosé, in the glass 

delicate strawberry red with copper-gold reflections. Vinous 

nose with delicate fruit and also smoky notes. On the palate 

juicy opulence with freshness and depth - an elegant rosé. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2018 Burkheim Feuerberg Kesselberg 


Rich in nuances: floral notes, tree resin, wild strawberry. Mealy 

tannin texture on a supple base, sweet fruit, well-defined tactile 

minerality and then lots of juiciness on the finish as the extract 

tension is released. Lots of substance in a gentle guise! 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Burkheim Feuerberg Gelber 

Muskateller Erste Lage trocken 

91 2019 Burkheim Schlossgarten Villinger 


90 2019 Burkheim Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2019 Burkheim Grauburgunder trocken 


Spätburgunder Erste Lage trocken 

90 2017 Burkheim Spätburgunder trocken 

89 2017 Jechtingen Eichert 


93 2019 Sasbach Limburg 

Weissburgunder Erste Lage trocken 

This wine is still closed, but the delicious nose, paired with 

the beautiful viscosity of the wine in the glass, lets the 

great potential shine through. On the palate the acidity 

combines wonderfully with the opulent fullness, very long 

finish. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

BICKENSOHLER WEINVOGTEI 

Neunlindenstrasse 25, 79235 Vogtsburg-Bickensohl 

T: +49 (7662) 93110, wein@bickensohler.de 

www.bickensohler.de 

Cellar Door: April to October Mondays through Fridays 

9–17.30 hrs, Saturdays 9–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Michael Jäger 

Contact: Patrick Chelaifa 

Bottles/Hectares: 1,000,000 (67 % white, 33 % red)/100 ha 

Is provenance where we come from or what 

we want to work towards?” This is the 

question posed by the members of the 

Bickensohler Weinvogtei cooperative. They follow 

this up with a ready response: “For us it is 

both: Our origin is the very heart of the Kaiserstuhl, 

this is our home and where our roots are.” 

Evidently it is far easier to make wines with the 

profile and character of their origin once such 

fundamental questions have been made clear. 

We tasted an interesting spectrum of wines 

which – like the Gewürztraminer Auslese – 

showed real substance, natural fullness and 

charm. This is not something to be missed. 

90 2018 »SK-Selektion« Bickensohl 

Herrenstück Chardonnay Spätlese 

Barrique trocken 

Golden yellow in colour, strong toasted aromas, wood spice, 

pear, spices and also ripe redcurrants. Shows a lot on the palate, 

substance and volume, juice, texture and spice, flows 

smoothly and almost viscous. The ripe acidity provides balance. 


90 2017 »Mysterious Red« Bickensohl trocken 

Black cherry and also blackcurrants on the nose, some mint 

and and a hint of woody spice. On the palate there is good freshness 

and a lively acidity that shapes the character of the wine 

with notes of cherry and also sour cherry. Returning hints of 

blackcurrant and spice. Harmonious. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Herrenstück Spätburgunder Barrique tr. 

The nose sets the tone: opulence, ripe and cooked fruit, aromas 

of port and rum-steeped fruit. On the palate, there is a lot of 

substance and power, plenty of spice and also alcohol, which is 

well integrated. A warming wine. 15 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 Bickensohl Herrenstück 

Gewürztraminer Auslese 

Rich, clear, honey yellow. On the nose dried apricot, some honey 

blossom. Also some quince, peach, hints of rose - rich and spicy. 

On the palate textural sweetness, rose water, honey and grippy 

candied orange and peach juice. Well-balanced, nice length. 

8,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 




Steinfelsen Weissburgunder Kabinett tr. 


Muskateller Kabinett 

87 2019 Bickensohl Vulkanfelsen 

Scheurebe Kabinett 

87 2019 »M-T fresh« Bickensohl 

Müller-Thurgau trocken 

88 2019 »Blanc de Noir« Bickensohl Kühler 

Morgen Pinot Noir trocken 

87 2019 Bickensohl Kühler Morgen Rosé tr. 


Steinfelsen Grauer Burgunder Kabinett tr. 

Ripe apple and pear on the nose, honeydew melon and garden 

herbs. Juicy on the palate with apple notes and fine 

spice, the acidity is present and balanced, good substance, 

mineral-tinged. A Pinot Gris that accompanies a variety of 

dishes. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT BIMMERLE 

Kirchstrasse 4, 77871 Renchen 

T: +49(7843) 654, info@wein-bimmerle.de 

www.wein-bimmerle.de 



Winemaker: Philipp Milke 

Contact: Siegbert Bimmerle 


When Siegbert Bimmerle took over 

the family winery in 1986, there 

were six hectares of vines. Currently, 

there are 135 hectares across an area 

stretching 90km: they are in the northern end 

of the subregion of Ortenau, via the Rench 

valley, the Durbach valley all the way to the 

southern Ortenau and into the northern end 

of the Breisgau subregion. This extended area 

of sites with different soils creates a plethora of 

flavours. Cellar master Philipp Milke makes 

fresh and precise wines. His “Réserve” range 

scores with proper substance and complexity. 

A most inviting collection! 

90 2018 »Réserve« Grauburgunder trocken 

Initially restrained on the nose but after a few minutes, a ripe 

scent of yellow peach, tangerine and lemon peel become apparent. 

On the palate hazelnut, white peach and honeysuckle. 

Exciting wine with a medium body, fresh acidity and a 

good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork 

91 2017 »Cuvée Pinot Noir Merlot Cabernet 

Sauvignon« trocken 

Medium ruby. On the nose, a clear scent of ripe cherry, blackberry 

and clove. On the palate, the well-integrated acidity 

balances these flavours as well as chocolate in the medium-bodied 

wine. Ripe and fine tannins accompany the wine 

into its long finish. 14 Vol.-%. DIAM 

89 2018 »Réserve« Chardonnay trocken 

89 2019 Auxerrois Kabinett trocken 

89 2018 »Réserve« Riesling Spätlese 


88 2019 Weissburgunder Kabinett trocken 

88 2019 Grauer Burgunder Kabinett trocken 


90 2017 »Réserve« Spätburgunder trocken 

Ruby with slight brightening at the rim. On the nose a light herbal 

note, raspberry and cranberry. On the palate, cloves from the use 

of wood and further aromas of hibiscus and dark cherry. Ripe tannins, 

finely-balanced acidity and a good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork 

90 2018 Gewürztraminer Spätlese 

Golden yellow in the glass with a scent of rose petal, 

tangerine and lychee. On the palate also flavours of 

grapefruit, lemon, bee honey and violets. The exotic fruit 

sweetness is balanced by good acidity and a long finish. 

Well-balanced wine, to go with food. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap 

90 2019 Riesling Kabinett trocken 

Pale lemon yellow. On the nose a medium intensity of ripe 

yellow apples and pineapple. On the palate, a very fine 

acidity that carries the above-mentioned aromas as well 

as lemon zest, lime and ripe grapefruit very well. A slender 

representative of its grape variety. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap 



 

WEINGUT BLANKENHORN 

Basler Strasse 2, 79418 Schliengen 

T: +49 (7635) 82000, info@gutedel.de 

www.weingut-blankenhorn.de 


Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurdays, Fridays 14–18 hrs, 

Saturdays 10–13 hrs 

Winemaker: Yvonne Kessler 

Contact: Martin Männer 


The subregion of Markgräflerland is famous 

for Gutedel, aka Chasselas, a grape 

variety that often is underrated, simply 

because it is not about plump fruit but elegant, 

light-footed structure. Yvonne Kessler and Martin 

Männer who took over Weingut Blankenhorn 

in 2014, pay particular attention to this regional 

classic. It is a joy to witness what wonderful 

minerality they manage to express in their 

Gutedel wines. Beyond that, there is of course the 

Chardonnay Grosses Gewächs from the Schliengener 

Sonnenstück site, just as much of a magnificence 

as the Spätburgunder from the same site. 

But do make sure to also try the Gutedel! 

93 2018 Schliengen Sonnenstück 

Chardonnay GG 

On the nose fine vanilla, some smoke, toast, quince, pear, ripe 

apple, delicate almond nuances, appealing. On the palate, 

texture, quince, fine acidity, nice balance and tension, elegant, 

finely woven, dense structure and a long finish. Further 

potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Le Clocher« Chasselas trocken 

After aeration delicate smoke, crushed rock, lemon balm, apple 

peel, delicate spice and some pear emerge. On the palate 

fine acidity, grippy, phenolics, texture, bright fruits, atypical 

Gutedel with a fine structure and good length. Elegant, has 

further potential, great with food. 11,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

92 2017 »Courage« Chasselas trocken 

On the nose, scents of vanilla and delicate smoke, apple, 

peach blossom, honeydew melon, a mineral underlay and 

some tangerine - more Chardonnay than Gutedel. On the palate 

a lot of traction, fine light fruits, phenolics, quince, apple 

peel, potential, mineral traction and tension. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 Schliengen Sonnenstück 


Cherry, sloe berry, mulberry, smoke, wood spice, herbs and a 

complex, mineral underlay. On the palate grippy, ripe tannins, 

red fruits, balancing acidity, elegance and power. 

Densely woven, beautiful length - great food wine. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Schliengen Ölacker 


90 2019 Schliengen Chardonnay trocken 

89 2019 »Markgräfler« Gutedel trocken 

89 2019 »Markgräfler« 


91 2018 »Postillon« Schliengen tr. CS/ME 

91 2018 »Bravour« Schliengen Syrah trocken 


91 2018 Schliengen Gutedel trocken 

After aeration, fragrances of crunchy light fruits (green apple, 

pear), peach blossom, some crushed rock and delicate 

smoke emerge. On the palate balanced acidity, grip, delicate 

fruit, balm, refined phenolics and good structure. Versatile. 



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WEINGUT BRENNEISEN 

Am Weiler Weg 2, 79588 Egringen 

T: +49 (7628) 800987, info@weingut-brenneisen.de 

www.weingut-brenneisen.de 


Winemaker: Dirk Brenneisen 

Contact: Dirk Brenneisen 


All of the wines made by Dirk Brenneisen 

are conclusive studies in understatement. 

Oh, what a pretty and tenderly-scented 

Weissburgunder, you think to 

yourself but then, at the very latest by the second 

sip, the full force of its depth hits you. 

Since this wine is actually available for EUR 7 

we cannot help but turn it into a Falstaff-Tip. 

Further down the pricelist, with his more expensive 

wines, Brenneisen’s wines show even 

more minerality and complexity, without ever 

diverging from their purist style or gastronomic 

vein. Bravo! 

93 2017 »Molassefels« Grauburgunder tr. 

Light golden in colour. Scents of apples, large wooden barrel 

nuances and iodine tones. Rich and slightly viscous on the 

palate, plus a fine but also firm thread of acidity, intensely 

mineral on the palate, dense, delicate phenolics, beautiful 

fullness. Impressively homogeneous in structure and subtly 

spicy on the finish. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2016 »Molassefels« Chardonnay trocken 

Herbal tones and iodine, apple, some wood, nougat. On the 

palate, creamy onset, quite generous and supple, but also 

with accentuated substance, tense acidity and intense tactile 

minerality. Impressive and dense, perfect with food. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Chardonnay trocken 


90 2014 »Musketier« brut 

90 2013 »17 Hippies« Grauburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Gutedel trocken 

92 2017 »Molassefels« Pinot Noir trocken 

89 2018 Blauer Burgunder trocken 

93 2017 »Chätsch« Pinot Noir trocken 

Berry and floral, fine wood spice, inter-playful and intense. 

On the palate quite round and silky, also powerfully salty, 

ripe, persistent acidity - in a refined way both powerful and 

fine, then it tapers off into a very fine chalky minerality. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 »HerrReos« Pinot Noir trocken 

Scents of rosehip, some wood, raspberry, and red berry nuances, 

but still young and undeveloped. The tannins are firm 

and fine simultaneously, with a vivid and vibrating minerality 

showing a fine nerve against a creamy base. Ageing potential! 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Nuanced, restrained Pinot fruit, some yeast, very slightly 

floral, hay. On the palate much denser and more substantial 

than the nose would lead one to expect, minerallyinfluenced, 

fresh and full of tension, lively acidity, quite dry. 

A gastronomic wine. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

BURKHEIMER 

WINZER AM KAISERSTUHL 

Winzerstrasse 8, 79235 Vogtsburg-Burkheim 

T: +49 (7662) 9393 0, info@burkheimerwinzer.de 

www.burkheimerwinzer.de 


13.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs, Sundays 10–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Dominik Schweizer 

Contact: Gert Schmidt 


Vini Grande is the name the Burkheimer 

co-operative members have given to their 

best wines – they have done so with good 

reason. These wines are made from the best grapes 

grown across their 108 hectares of vineyards in the 

Kaiserstuhl subregion. They were made with substance 

and ageing potential in mind and show an 

exactly-balanced harmony, like the exquisite 

Chardonnay from the Burkheimer Schlossgarten 

and the full-bodied, savoury Spätburgunder from 

the Burkheimer Feuerberg. The Kabinett wines 

show great varietal typicity, while the Scheurebe 

Beerenauslese absolutely meets the high standards 

expected of the nobly sweet genre. Well done! 

92 2018 »Vini Grande« Burkheim 

Schlossgarten Chardonnay trocken 

Powerful and complex nose with pineapple, pear, ripe apricot, 

bay leaf and fine wood spice. Poised on the palate, there 

is good substance, full-bodied and rich in extract, well-woven 

acidity and maritime notes like oyster. A spicy, good balance, 

ageing potential. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Burkheim Schlossgarten Chardonnay 


Already powerful on the nose with notes of ripe pineapple 

and spice. On the palate, broad for a Kabinett, juicy and supple 

with a rather leisurely flow, spice and the obvious acidity 

provide accents and balance. Citric notes in the finish - exudes 

confidence. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Burkheim Schlossgarten 


Ripe apricot and orange zest in the powerful aroma, also citric 

notes. Juicy. On the palate there is a balanced acidity accompanied 

by ripe yellow fruit which shows texture and spiciness, 

shows the potential of Burkheim, good varietal wine. 

13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Scheurebe Beerenauslese 

On the nose dried fruits, dates, apricots, hints of blossom 

honey, elderberry cordial, quince jelly and blackcurrant jam. 

Textured sweetness on the palate, restrained acidity, concentrated 

bright fruit, honey sweetness, medium structure 

and length, goes well with an almond cake. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

87 2019 Burkheim Feuerberg Grauer 

Burgunder Kabinett trocken 

90 2017 »Vini Grande« Burkheim Feuerberg 


Wild berries on the nose, cherry and blackberry, also chocolate 

and plum. On the palate there are strong tannins and 

lots of extract, substance and density. Not ungenerous 

with its charms, ripe acidity, distinctive spice and also 

punch. Goes well with game. 14,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT CLAUSS 

Obere Dorfstrasse 39, 79807 Nack 

T: +49 (7745) 5492, info@weingutclauss.de 

www.weingutclauss.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and 

Fridays 10–12 hrs and 14–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–13 hrs 

Winemaker: Berthold Clauss 

Contact: Susanne and Berthold Clauss 


At Weingut Clauss there is lots of attention 

to detail when it comes to manual 

work in vineyard and cellar. All grapes 

are hand-harvested and transported gently in 

shallow crates. Even the sparkling wines are 

made in-house and the ‘Sekts’ are riddled by 

hand. “By moving the yeast that way, we identify 

even more with the Sekt,” writes Berthold 

Clauss who makes properly dry and expressive 

wines. Even Muskateller grapes are fermented 

to full dryness. “That’s my style,” he 

notes. A really strong collection of wines, we 

can feel that things are happening in the village 

of Nack. That’s the spirit! 

92 2019 »Belemnit Wildfang« Müller-Thurgau 

Deutscher Wein trocken Réserve 

A terroir-driven Müller Thurgau with scents reminiscent of 

elderflower and black pepper. This spiciness continues on 

the palate. The acidity is strong, the body has a lot of structure. 

A deep and complex Müller-Thurgau of a somewhat different 

kind. Worth tasting! 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Urbanus« Weissburgunder trocken 

On the nose, the scent of vanilla and young pineapple. Good 

substance on the palate, powerful and wood-supported construction, 

dry in impression, the acidity on the palate is accompanied 

by a soft tart taste. Overall very elegant and 

unique. Potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, 

92 2016 »Urbanus« Spätburgunder trocken 

On the nose, discreet vanilla notes and a hint of mint. The 

fruit is reminiscent of raspberry. On the palate, the Pinot 

shows good texture, clear fruit with an intense acid structure 

and still slightly rustic tannins that will integrate further. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2015 »Urbanus« Spätburgunder trocken 

Sweet, fruity notes of liquorice and cherries on the nose. Additionally 

discreet notes of tobacco. On the palate there is a 

strong stature, soft tannins are complemented by fresh acidity. 

All around a well-balanced wine with individuality and increasing 

finesse. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Urbanus« Pinot Gris trocken 

91 2018 »Belemnit« Chardonnay trocken 

90 2019 »Réserve« Nack 


89 2019 »Belemnit« Grauburgunder trocken 


89 2019 Nack Weissburgunder trocken 

91 2018 »Belemnit Grand Réserve« 


91 »Pinot Rosé« brut 

Scents of raspberry, cherry, rosehip, Pinot fruit, fresh and 

pure with a smoky nuance. On the palate there is beautiful 

fruit, concise acidity, lots of drive, charm with defined fruit 

and texture. A well-balanced sparkling wine that works on 

its own and with food.12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT DÖRFLINGER 


Mühlenstrasse 7, 79379 Müllheim 

T: +49 (7631) 2207, mail@weingut-doerflinger.de 

www.weingut-doerflinger.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 8–12.30 hrs and 

13.30–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Hermann Dörflinger 

Contact: Hermann Dörflinger 


This Weingut in Müllheim’s picturesque 

Mühlenstrasse is a stronghold – and connoisseurs 

know this – of properly dry 

wine, i.e. fully fermented to dryness. Hermann 

Dörflinger senior and Hermann Dörflinger junior 

both enjoy Baden cuisine with its French influences. 

Their Gutedel, aka Chasselas, and Pinot-wines 

in white and red go really well with this kind of 

food, especially since the cool limestone terroirs 

of the Markgräflerland subregion affords the 

very best conditions to make exactly that kind of 

gastronomic wines. The double bill that was presented 

of the vintages 2019 for white and 2018 

for red are exemplary. So take your pick! 

92 2019 Badenweiler Römerberg 

Weissburgunder Spätlese trocken 

Clover and dandelion on the nose, herbal spice, citrus notes, 

restrained wood. On the palate there is a perfect integration of 

suppleness and substance, the mid-palate is pronounced in 

fruit (with 0.4 grams of residual sugar!), has fullness, minerality 

and is complex. A gastronomic wine. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

On the palate an ultra-fine tannin, a plump body with opulent 

fruit, ripe acidity, present tactile minerality. A complex spicy 

finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Müllheim Reggenhag 

Chardonnay Spätlese trocken 

92 2019 Müllheim Sonnhalde Grauer 

Burgunder Spätlese trocken 

Light golden in colour. A lush varietal aroma, baroque, smelling 

of pureed sweet chestnut and Turkish delight. On the palate, 

powerful, creamy, full-bodied. A pure Baden classic, absolutely 

ideal with foods eg. sweetbreads, truffles and other 

similar delicacies. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2018 Müllheim Pfaffenstück 


Elderberry and menthol on the nose, very complex ripe fruit, 

yet fresh and not jammy. Also liquorice and discreet new 

wood. Supple attack on the palate, creamy base, but also 

with a rich load of mellow tannins, fine acidity and a fruity 


92 2018 »Aus alten Reben« Müllheim 

Sonnhalde Spätburgunder trocken 

A hint of "wilderness" on the nose, dark berry, elderberry and 

ethereal wild blueberry. Distinct but integrated wood notes. 

90 2019 Müllheim Reggenhag Gutedel tr. 

Intensely grapey in the fragrance, tangerines, peppers and 

damp limestone. Supple onset on the palate, then with a 

good substantial core, ripe but length-giving acidity, clear 

tactile minerality, quite dry but not hard or biting. A very refined 

wine. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT HOLGER DÜTSCH 

Sankt-Michael-Strasse 39, 76534 Baden-Baden, Neuweier 

T: +49 (7223) 959739, info@weingut-duetsch.de 

www.weingut-duetsch.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 


Winemaker: Holger Dütsch 

Contact: Holger Dütsch, Hannelore Dütsch-Weiss 


The joy of wine as a reward for daily life” 

was what prompted Holger Dütsch and 

Hannelore Dütsch-Weiss in 2004 to 

found their winery in the wine lands surrounding 

Baden-Baden. They cultivate their four hectares 

of vineyards in the village of Neuweier, their 

vines rooted deeply in the arkose sandstone, 

shale and porphyry soils. The vines have continuous 

green cover and are always fertilised organically. 

What we tasted were wines of character 

with real profile that will be able to evolve for a 

long time. Like the mineral Riesling “Tradition” 

from the Mauerberg or the spicy Blaufränkisch. 

These kinds of wines are indeed a daily reward! 

91 2018 »Tradition« Neuweier Mauerberg 


Some yeast, lemon peel and apple on the nose, also fine 

smoke. On the palate there is some substance and ripe acidity, 

good density, again some citrus fruit and green apple, with 

good juiciness in the finish, elegant and mineral based. Will 

probably develop. 13,5 Vol.-%. synthetic closure, €€ 

which provides backbone, not too lush, slight astringency. 

Great with roast venison. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2018 Neuweier Mauerberg 

Riesling Spätlese feinherb 

90 2018 Neuweier Mauerberg Chardonnay tr. 

Fine wood notes on the nose, spice, some vanilla, apple, pear, 

apricot and flowers. Compact and rather broad on the palate, 

full-bodied and rich in extract, the wood and the acidity are 

well-integrated, a hint of spice, dry and with fine minerality. 

Young with potential. 13 Vol.-%. synthetic closure, €€ 

90 2019 Baden-Baden Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

Expressive aromas of wood spice, cassis as well as ripe mango 

and passion fruit. Ample power on the palate, opulent ripe 

fruit, spice and juice, good extract, skilful use of wood, shows 

the character of the grape variety and the Baden hallmark. 

Ageing potential. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2017 Steinbach Stich den Buben 

Blaufränkisch trocken 

Black cherry and blackberry on the nose, some cranberry, 

wood and spice. Compactly composed. On the palate there is 

pleasant spice, sour cherries, grippy tannins, lively acidity 

90 2019 »Urgestein« Neuweier Riesling tr. 

Mirabelle plums, Reine Claude plums and apricot in the 

finely- tuned fruity aroma, also floral notes and leafy 

greens. Spicy and with well-balanced substance on the 

palate, ripe fruit like passion fruit is accompanied by a lively 

and balanced acidity, and ample mineral hue. 

13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

FREIHERR 

VON UND ZU FRANCKENSTEIN 

Weingartenstrasse 66, 77654 Offenburg 

T: +49 (7813) 34973, weingut@weingut-von-franckenstein.de 

www.weingut-von-franckenstein.de 



Winemaker: Stefan Huschle 

Contact: Stefan Huschle 


It is now more than ten years ago that Stefan 

Huschle took over this long-established 

estate with its memorable name in 

the Ortenau subregion, thereby fulfilling his 

dream of running his own estate. As it should 

be for this area, he dedicates his energy to Riesling 

but in no way neglects the red and white 

92 2019 Zell-Weierbach Neugesetz Georg 

Arbogast Riesling GG 

Clear peach aroma. Very fresh and tangy. In addition, there 

are discreet citrus notes and apricot jelly. On the palate, the 

wine has a full body with a complex acid structure and a long 

finish. A good example of site character with ageing potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Berghaupten Schützenberg Zum 

Himmelreich Weissburgunder GG 

The aroma is complex ranging from green apple to citrus 

fruit and oak leaves, followed by discreet hints of vanilla. The 

acidity has bite and makes this juicy wine fresh. A thoroughly 

complex wine and rich in potential, but also already accessible. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 Chardonnay brut 

Wonderful brioche aroma with defined and juicy fruitiness 

followed by a hint of baked apple. The mousse is very soft and 

on the palate the wine retains both a stony minerality and 

the fruity nuances. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2016 Lauf Gut Alsenhof 


Macerated fruit, tobacco and plum jam, dark berries, discreetly 

smoky wood influence. Juicy onset on the palate, with lively acidity, 

starting with mellow tannins, a pithy Pinot from a steep site 

that pushes back the smooth, "warm" motifs. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

Pinot-varieties, either. It is above all the Spätburgunders 

we enjoy year after year. That is already 

true for the “Granit” from Zell-Weierbach 

which turned out especially well and can 

be had for relatively good value for money. It 

offers real drinking pleasure with fine aromatics 

and resonant minerality. 

91 2019 Zell-Weierbach Abtsberg 


91 2019 Berghaupten Schützenberg 

Chardonnay Erste Lage trocken 

91 2019 Lauf Gut Alsenhof Grauburgunder 

Erste Lage trocken 

91 2019 Zell-Weierbach Abtsberg Tannweg 

Grauer Burgunder GG 

90 2019 Berghaupten Schützenberg Riesling 


88 2019 Berghaupten Schützenberg 


88 2019 »Granit« Zell-Weierbach Riesling tr. 

91 2017 »Granit« Zell-Weierbach 


Lush cherry fruit, beetroot and dried tomato, also "wild" 

spontaneous fermentation notes. Silky on the palate, juicy 

with mineral tones, medium-weight fruit, tobacco-like flavours 

in the finish. Good, substantial Ortswein. 



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STAATSWEINGUT FREIBURG 

Merzhauser Strasse 119, 79100 Freiburg 

T: +49 (761) 40165 4320, staatsweingut@wbi.bwl.de 

www.staatsweingut-freiburg.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop Freiburg: Mondays through 

Fridays 10–19 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs; 

Wine shop Ihringen: Mondays through Fridays 12–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Werner Scheffelt and Benedikt Jehle 

Contact: Bernhard Huber 


The Staatsweingut Freiburg (owned by the 

Federal State of Baden Württemberg) has 

presented four white Grosse Gewächse 

from the 2018 vintage in one go, accompanied by 

the Spätburgunder GGs from the vintages 2018, 

2017 and 2013. The team around director Bernhard 

Huber handled the 2018 vintage really well. 

The wines are characterised by density, tension 

and body. The Spätburgunder GG from the 

Blankenhornsberger Doktorgarten is the best and 

most remarkable expression of that. The 2013 

vintage from the same site illustrates how deliciously 

these wines can mature. If such an outlook 

is not promising, we have no idea what is! 

92 2018 Blankenhornsberg Doktorgarten 

Chardonnay GG 

Fragrant and slightly perfumed nose: pear, apricot and white 

flowers. The firm palate structure is compelling, fine tannins 

and phenolics, spicy and with good density and tension, dry 

and without ingratiation.Good potential for ageing. 




Discreet spicy wood, berryish Pinot notes and ripe fruity-citrus 

aromas - tangerine. On the palate, a quite present layer of 

phenolics, plus a tense acidic nerve in the background of a 

powerful body. Needs time, has the best potential for spiciness. 




Herbal-spicy fragrance, sour cherry, Pinot berries. Almost 

menthol. Plump and supple on the palate, mellow tannins, 

ripe acidity, translates the vintage into volume, but with juiciness 

and good fruit accompaniment. Creamy finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 



Some sour cherry, cocoa powder, discreet wood, initial spicy 

hints. On the palate, juicy onset, mellow tannins, sweet fruit, 

weaves suppleness and substance into each other very nicely, 

the tactile minerality carries for quite a long time and gives 

the construction even more elegance. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 


Weissburgunder GG 

91 2014 »dosage zéro« Pinot Noir Chardonnay 

brut nature 

91 2018 Freiburg Schlossberg Chardonnay GG 

89 2019 Blankenhornsberg 

Gelber Muskateller trocken 

88 2019 Freiburg Gutedel trocken 



91 2018 Solaris Beerenauslese 

91 2018 Freiburg Jesuitenschloss 


Smells of blueberry muffin, liquorice, wild blueberry with 

intense dark berry notes and hints of discreet wood. Fine, 

fresh tannins, immediately present tactile minerality, 

creamy background, mild acidity, which nevertheless offers 

freshness in the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


OTTO UND MARTIN FREY 


Im Brühl 1, 79211 Denzlingen 

T: +49 (7666) 5253, info@frey-weine.de 

www.frey-weine.de 

Cellar Door: Thursdays and Fridays 9–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Martin Frey 

Contact: Martin and Barbara Frey 


There are wines that you simply want to 

drink right now with good food, just 

because they prompt a natural, irresistible, 

and involuntary swallowing reflex. The 

Grauburgunder “Gneis” by Weingut Frey is 

just such a wine, it is also our Falstaff-Tip. It 

serves as a foundation for a sophisticated 

range with powerful, compelling and really 

mineral Pinots in both white and red. The Frey 

family really have dedicated themselves to this 

– with a clear division of responsibilities: 

While Otto Frey looks after the vines, son 

Martin looks after winemaking and cellar. 

Our compliments! 

92 2018 Glottertal Eichberg Chardonnay tr. 

Toasted hazelnuts on the nose, ripe apricot, pear and also 

passion fruit with a smoky ambience. Spicy on the palate, 

fine juice and texture, good extract, lots of spice, the powerful 

body is infused with a ripe but active acidity. Will still develop. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

pointed acidity, fine fruit and it’s finely polished. Juicy tannins 

contribute to the elegant style, mineral polish, good tension 

at the end. Potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Aigi« Spätburgunder *** trocken 

92 2019 Glottertal Eichberg 


Wood spice on the nose, fumé, also chamomile and pear, expressive 

yet fine nose. Shows power, tension and spice on the 

palate and a firm structure, but also elegance and freshness. 

Well-balanced, skilful use of wood, mineral, long and young. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Aigi« Weissburgunder 

Chardonnay *** trocken 

Mirabelle plums, apple and pear on the nose, yellow flowers, 

fine smoke. Powerful and firmly-structured on the palate 

with good density, emphatically dry, balanced acidity and a 

mineral underpinning. The fine fruit contributes elegance - 

at the beginning of its development. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Glottertal Eichberg 


Concentrated aroma of cherry, spices like anise and fine 

toasted aromas. Substantial on the palate with good extract, 

90 2019 »Gneis« Grauer Burgunder ** tr. 

More stony components and minerality on the nose than 

primary fruit, nutty aromas and fine pear. Gripping on the 

palate with a ripe but lively acidity, good density and tension, 

powerful construction, generously developed with elegant 

fruit and spicy minerality. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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MAX GEITLINGER WEIN 

Am Neuweg 2, 79400 Egerten 

T: +49 (7626) 388, max@max-wein.de 

www.max-wein.de 


Winemaker: Max Geitlinger 

Contact: Max Geitlinger 


This is the first time Max Geitlinger presents 

his wine and immediately turns out 

to be a great success. On just two hectares 

he grows predominantly Spätburgunder, 

Gutedel and Müller-Thurgau – very much in 

tune with nature. “My wines are created by the 

interaction of tradition and innovation, of passion 

and time,” he writes. The carefully hand-harvested 

grapes ferment with natural yeast, are given 

time to mature and are bottled without filtration. 

This way of working resulted in down-toearth 

and yet filigree wines with lots of character. 

Taste this! The best way to do that is in the Gasthof 

Hirschen, which forms part of the estate. 

91 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Landwein trocken 

Some dill on the expressive nose, smoke, flowers, stone and 

bright fruit, fine apricot, which also reappears on the palate. 

Powerful and with good substance, the acidity is well woven in, 

skilfully balanced, orange blossom and also vegetal notes present 

this wine with a special character. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 »Müller« Müller-Thurgau 


90 2016 Pinot Noir extra brut 

Orange-tinted pink. Red berry, quince, discreet yeast hints on 

the nose. On the palate there is a rather brisk mousse, with 

crunchy acidity and a pleasantly low dosage. Hearty and vinous, 

medium density, a rosé for easy summer drinking or 

with food . 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 »maximal« Spätburgunder 


Powerful, dark and spicy on the nose, black cherry, smoke 

and forest floor, also an ethereal tone and mineral hints. 

Dense on the palate with a lot of substance and spice, a lot of 

concentration, still closed, clear mineral hue, a lot of potential. 


90 2018 Spätburgunder Landwein trocken 

Smoky and herbaceous on the nose with delicate, silky 

scents of smoked bread and fine herbs. Strong structure on 

the palate, present and confident acidity, fine flowing juice, 

hard mineral grip, bright cherry, clear signature, clear profile. 


90 2018 »Gut&Edel« Gutedel Landwein tr. 

Clear spontaneous nose with lots of spice and herbs, some 

clove, hop flowers, also cider and yeast. Taut and lean on 

the palate, yet also substance, phenolic grip in the middle 

of the palate, the acidity is present and well-integrated, 

fine astringency in the finish. Beautiful! 

11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


GELDERMANN 

PRIVATSEKTKELLEREI 


Am Schlossberg 1, 79206 Breisach am Rhein 

T: +49 (7667) 8340, info@geldermann.de 

www.geldermann.de 



Winemaker: Marc Gauchey 

Contact: Marc Gauchey 

91 2016 »Geldermann Jahrgangssekt« brut 

A Champagne-like yeasty spiciness, plus grapey notes, medium-fine 

mousse on the palate. Also rather neutral fruit, ripeness, 

harmonious acidity, not too sweetly rounded, an appetising, 

slightly mineral-hued sparkling wine that will also 

work as a food wine. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

There is much talk about the new German 

Sekt miracle and the young generation 

of German sparkling winemakers. The 

great names of Germany’s Sekt history thus often 

lose out being in the spotlight. The Geldermann 

Privatsektkellerei in Breisach, for instance, 

can look on a sparkling wine history going 

back to 1838. Their ethos has not changed: 

“We leave nothing to chance when making our 

premium sparkling wines,” writes cellar master 

Marc Gauchey. He notes that it starts with selecting 

the grapes and continues all the way 

through to traditional method bottle fermentation 

– and you can truly taste that! 

88 NV »Carte Blanche« Sekt trocken 

89 NV »Les Premiers« brut 

Lemon yellow in appearance with an evolving mousse in the 

glass. On the nose, a scent of hay, brioche, honeydew melon 

and quince. On the palate, good acidity which balances the 

slightly sweet aroma, complemented by ripe pineapple, nectarine 

and lemon zest nuances. Good finish. 12 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 NV »Grand Rosé« Sekt trocken 

Medium orange in appearance. On the nose a fine scent of 

raspberry, ripe strawberry and a madarin tart note. On the 

palate also ripe apricot and dried apple notes, balanced by 

lively acidity. A medium-bodied sparkling wine with a good 

mousse. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2016 Rosé brut 

Light pink with orange reflections. Intense fruit on the nose: 

rosehip jam, wild strawberry, very sweet on the palate, extra 

dry rather than brut, lively acid backbone, medium-fine 

mousse, an accessible sparkling wine that finishes as fruity 

as it smells. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 NV »Geldermann Grand« brut 

Golden yellow hues with elegantly developing mousse in 

the glass. A rather cool aroma of lemon, apricot and brioche. 

This aroma is also evident on the palate, as well as 

orange zest and elderflower. The sparkling wine is finelybalanced 

and has a good drinking flow. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT GREINER 

Bürgler Strasse 48, 79418 Schliengen 

T: +49 (1763) 2776202, info@weingut-greiner.com 

www.weingut-greiner.com 


Winemaker: Maximilian Greiner 

Contact: Maximilian Greiner 

Hectars: 1 ha 

Farming: in transition to organic 

Maximilian Greiner worked both at 

home and abroad after graduating 

from Geisenheim. In 2017 he moved 

back to the subregion of the Markgräflerland, 

“out of conviction”, and founded his own 

winery. He farms his one hectare biodynamically, 

because to him this is “the origin of great 

wines.” Greiner says that “wine is not just a result 

of nature but an expression of our mental 

attitude and of terroir.” He affords his wines 

sufficient time and rest in wooden barrels so 

they “develop of their own accord.” Exciting 

wines, a real discovery! 

92 2018 Weissburgunder Badischer 


Berry, herbaceous, buttery, spring meadows, typical scents 

for the variety, with some wood influence. On the palate a 

great combination of substance and elegance, with juiciness 

and a very fine acidity. Very Burgundian with minerality. Gastronomic 

wine. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

way, artisanal tannins in medium-high quantity, slightly astringent, 

comparatively well-accompanied by fruit, a substantial 

wine. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2018 Spätburgunder Rosé Saignée 

Badischer Landwein trocken 

89 2018 Chardonnay Badischer Landwein tr. 

On the nose there are notes of apple, apple peel, nuts, sesame 

seeds, herbal accents from the spontaneous fermentation. 

On the palate there is some texture, silky phenolics, lots 

of juiciness and a hint of sweetness with medium substance 

and length. Balanced Chardonnay. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Vulkan« Feuerbach Steingässle 

Spätburgunder Badischer Landwein tr. 

Smells unsulphured, some dried fig, plum and cassis. On the 

palate there is very fine, yet grippy, grainy tannin, good density 

and also texture, creamy background and a mineral tinge, 

ripe spice in the finish. An exciting design with potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Steinkreuz« Obereggenen 

Sonnenstück Spätburgunder Landwein tr. 

A very traditional Spätburgunder scent, almonds, sweet 

cherries and some milk chocolate. On the palate hearty in its 

90 2018 »Chasselas« Badischer 


Spontaneous fermentation, herbs, apple peel and bread 

crust, grapey and mineral spiciness, some yeast. On the 

palate there is good tension, loosely-knit phenolics, dry but 

not harsh, quite linear in construction, but has texture and 

volume. Individual wine, also pairs well with food. 



WEINGUT DR. HEGER 


Bachenstrasse 19/21, 79241 Ihringen 

T: +49 (7668) 995110, info@heger-weine.de 

www.heger-weine.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays though Fridays 9–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Team Dr. Heger 

Contact: Joachim Heger 


While this winery in Ihringen charts a 

steady course, it is always open to 

lend a new perspective to received 

wisdom. The 2019 vintage of the Winklerberg Silvaner 

thus presents itself with so much bite and 

crunch that it no longer bears any resemblance to 

the ungainly Silvaner cliché of yesteryear. We believe 

in the renaissance of this often-reviled grape 

variety, which until not that long ago used to be 

the most important in Ihringen. Apart from that 

the estate continues at its customary, elevated 

standard, especially with the 2017 Spätburgunder 

Häusleboden at the top. A wine that impresses 

immensely by the very finest means. 

94 2018 Ihringen Winklerberg Hinter Winklen 

Gras im Ofen Grauburgunder GG 

A fragrance of flint, honeydew melon, but still rather closed. 

On the palate ripe and poised, delicate phenolics, mineral extract, 

rich and yet differentiated albeit round and balanced, 

slightly warming, but also with inner coolness. A refined 

wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

smoky wood notes. Taut and firm on the palate, dense, almost 

demanding tannins, embedded in suppleness and fullness. 

A powerful mineral underlay, still very compact and 

young. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Gras im Ofen Weissburgunder GG 


Gras im Ofen Chardonnay GG 

Jasmine tea on the nose, apricot, ripe yellow apple, herbs, 

flint and smoky elements. On the palate smoky, with substance 

but also with acidity that is poised but present. Lots 

of substance and also power, but balanced and minerally underpinned. 

Long life. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2017 Ihringen Winklerberg Wanne 

Häusleboden Spätburgunder GG 

Sour cherry, cherry stone, sweet almond and herbal spicy 

notes. On the palate, unbelievably substantial texture, and in 

an incredibly fine fashion. Intensive tactile mineral underlay. 

Structurally very long-lasting, fresh and juicy in the fruit, the 

focus is stone. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2017 Achkarren Schlossberg 


Fresh clear cherry fruit, cherry stone, plus some coconut and 

91 2019 Ihringen Winklerberg Silvaner 


Slightly citrusy on the nose, and clearly herbaceous. On the 

palate there is a lot of juiciness and firm acidity and quite a 

stately, smooth underpinned body. Intense tactile minerality. 

A structured, fresh Silvaner that will mature well. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT HEINEMANN 

Mengener Strasse 4, 79238 Scherzingen 

T: +49 (7664) 6351, weingut-heinemann@t-online.de 

www.weingut-heinemann.de 



Winemaker: Lothar Heinemann 

Contact: Lothar Heinemann 


Sometimes you just feel like repeating 

yourself: “Lothar Heinemann sticks to 

his philosophy and makes elegant, harmonious 

wines across the board. For him it is 

not about power but about layered elegance.” 

This is what we wrote about him last year and 

it is a great pleasure to say that it is as true now 

as it was then. This winemaker still makes a 

wonderfully light-footed Gutedel (aka Chasselas) 

at a mere 10.5% ABV. A wine that brings 

much joy. Amongst his top wines, his Weissburgunder 

“Selection SL Alte Reben” from the 

Ehrenstetter Ölberg site, shines with its mineral 

stringency. 

93 2019 »Selection SL Alte Reben« 

Ehrenstetter Oelberg Weissburgunder tr. 

Fine, herbaceous aroma, some smoke, delicate vanilla, 

quince, ripe pear, apple peel and a mineral underlay. Concentrated 

and firm on the palate, fine acidity, light fruits, mineral 

and stringent, good structure. An elegant Burgundian style 

wine. Lots of potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

with grip, cherry fruits, blackcurrants, blackberries, good 

structure and length, ends long and elegant, will mature 

well. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Selection SR Reserve« Scherzinger 

Batzenberg Chardonnay trocken 


Scherzinger Batzenberg Chardonnay tr. 

After aeration, fine mineral scents emerge, apple, some 

quince, lemon balm, almond, plus crushed rock and a hint of 

vanilla. On the palate fine acidity, elegant structure, light 

fruits, apple, a mineral pull, underlaid with lime, densely woven, 

needs time. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Scherzinger Batzenberg Spätburgunder 

Deep aroma of red fruits, sloe, cherry, herbal spice, fresh 

blackberry and a mineral underlay. Finely-chiselled tannins 

on the palate, red fruits, cherries, lots of spice and tension, 

elegance and power, densely woven. A Burgundian style wine 

with potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2017 »Selection SR Reserve« Scherzinger 

Batzenberg Spätburgunder trocken 

Aromas of cherry, sloe, blackberry, smoke, a spicy underlay 

and delicate redcurrants. Fine tannins on the palate, ripe and 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Scherzinger 

Batzenberg Gutedel Kabinett trocken 

Fragrance of fine white flowers, some pear and apple, hint 

of freshly-mown meadows. A distinct freshness. Fine acidity 

on the palate, balanced, apple and pear again, delicate, 

fine-boned, calm, classic dry Gutedel, versatile. 



WEINGUT HEITLINGER 


Am Mühlberg 3, 76684 Östringen-Tiefenbach 

T: +49 (7259) 9112 0, info@weingut-heitlinger.de 

www.weingut-heitlinger.de 


Winemaker: Daniel Rupp 

Contact: Claus Burmeister 



It is especially with its red wines that Weingut 

Heitlinger proves its consistent performance. 

Their tendency to hang on to 

their Grosse Gewächse for a little while longer 

and release them at a slightly more advanced 

stage turns out to be a real boon for wine lovers. 

Their Königsbecher Spätburgunder from 

the 2016 vintage shows just how much potential 

slumbers at this Champions League level. 

Not a trace of tiredness, but elegance and complexity 

reward patience instead. We also liked 

the white Pinot-varieties a lot; the Chardonnays 

stood out in particular. 

92 2018 Tiefenbach Heinberg Chardonnay GG 

Smoky notes on the nose, pear and melon, fine smoky bacon, 

also yellow fruit and herbs. With good substance on the palate, 

juicy, elegant, spicy and dry, exhibiting tannic and phenolic 

tartness, ripe acidity. Good potential that will develop. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Hilsbach Eichelberg 


Mirabelle plums, almonds and delicate orange blossoms on 

the nose, with slightly smoky notes. Full-bodied and with a 

lot of minerality on the palate, which is mixed with subtle 

fruit aromas. Gripping, sinewy-muscular body. Wonderful 

saltiness in the finish, medium length. 


91 2018 Tiefenbach Hassapfel Auxerrois tr. 

Relatively closed, nuances of peach and fresh pineapple. Soft 

and creamy on the palate, taut minerality trumps the fruit by 

far - not so usual with this grape variety. A sinewy finish completes 

the good impression. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2016 Odenheim Königsbecher 


Wide spectrum of aromas from blackberry to raspberry to 

slightly smoky woody notes. Gentle extraction, fine berry 

tannins and present but well-integrated acidity. A multi-layered 

Pinot that is just about to show its potential. 


91 2018 Tiefenbach Schellenbrunnen 

Riesling GG 

91 2018 Tiefenbach Spiegelberg 


90 2018 »Reserve« Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Reserve« Grauburgunder trocken 


89 2019 »Gemeinsam Seite an Seite im 

Weinberg« trocken CH/PG/AU/WB 

88 2018 »Reserve« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Reserve« Chardonnay trocken 

Typical varietal aroma with slight exoticism, wild on the 

palate, not fenced in. Present fruit and striking acidity, medium-long, 

harmonious finish with spice and power. A good 

accompaniment to crispy chicken. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT HISS 

Hauptstrasse 31, 79356 Eichstetten am Kaiserstuhl 

T: +49 (7663) 1236, info@weingut-hiss.de 

www.weingut-hiss.de 


Winemaker: Manuel Mössner 

Contact: Andreas Hiss 


Nothing at Weingut Hiss is done by the 

book. The modern architecture stands 

out, wine ranges have unusual names 

like “Unanständig” (=indecent) and the labels 

depict scientists and explorers like astronomer 

Johannes Kepler reaching for the stars. This 

year the ambitious “Unlimited” range was introduced 

and immediately pulled out all the 

stops. Apart from the individualistic and mineral 

Müller-Thurgau, all the wines show the 

heat of 2018 which they translate into substance 

and power. These are prototypes which 

could well take the winery to another level. 

92 2018 »Unlimited« Chardonnay trocken 

Discreet woody notes, pear, ripe apricot, caramelised walnuts, 

yeast, citrus fruit and juniper berries. Soft and spicy on 

the palate with a distinguished cool style, fine and yet a fine 

present acid vein, powerfully-proportioned, pervaded by minerality. 

Potential! 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

91 2018 »Unlimited« Müller-Thurgau trocken 

Fine woody notes on the nose, apple and herbs, nut aromas 

and some incense. Rather broad on the palate, juicy and supple, 

well-integrated wood, some apparent peach notes, finelychiselled 

acidity, mineral hue, ambitious Müller-Thurgau. 

13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

90 2018 »Unlimited« Grauer Burgunder tr. 

Pastel colours in the glass, Pinot berry scent, fine wood 

spice, some rosehip, green walnuts and liquorice. Spicy on 

the palate, some vanilla, noticeable residual sweetness with 

medium extract, the fine acidity provides balance. A special 

Pinot - sommelier wine. 15 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

91 2017 »Unlimited« Pinot Noir trocken 

On the nose, ripe fruit, plums, figs, plus wood spice. On the 

palate there is a broad horizon, ripe acidity corresponding 

with ripe fruit, very ripe and soft tannins, also dark chocolate, 

dry. Already relatively advanced in its development. 

14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

90 2018 »Unlimited« Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2018 »Unanständig« Eichstetten 

Herrenbuck Eigenacker Weissburgunder tr. 

89 2018 Eichstetten Herrenbuck Wannenberg 

Müller-Thurgau trocken (Magnum) 

88 2019 »Eigenständig« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

88 2019 »Eigenständig« Scheurebe trocken 


Herrenbuck Eichenlaub Spätburgunder tr. 

88 2018 »Bodenständig« Spätburgunder tr. 


Herrenbuck Hasen Grauburgunder tr. 

Gold with reddish tones in the glass. On the nose, pear, 

quince, roasted nuts, ripe apricot and smoke. On the palate 

there is juiciness, texture and spice, some caramel, sweetish 

extract in a powerful construction, soft, well-integrated 

acidity. A good perspective, also for food. 




 

WEINGUT 

HÖFFLIN SCHAMBACHHOF 

Schambachhof, 79268 Bötzingen 

T: +49 (7663) 1474, info@weingut-hoefflin.de 

www.weingut-hoefflin.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Wednesdays 8.30–12 hrs, 

Thursdays, Fridays 14–17, Saturdays 10–16 and by appointment 

Winemaker: Matthias Höfflin 

Contact: Matthias Höfflin 



Some of the wines made by Matthias 

Höfflin feel like they are about to launch 

the tastebuds into a bungee jump: they 

move along the palate in such a compelling 

and exciting fashion, coated in phenolics and 

minerally charged. Yet they radiate the meditative 

calm of a zen priest at the same time. 

The wines oscillate between these twin poles 

of energy. They are the expression of intelligent 

viticulture that puts nature centre stage. 

Matthias Höfflin also manages to produce really 

clean, skin-fermented natural wines. This 

is why we awarded him with a fourth star. 

Congratulations! 

93 2018 »Prestige« Grauburgunder trocken 

Quince compote, pickled pear, pepper, smoky notes, dense 

nose. Juicy and fruity on the palate, powerfully-built, rich in 

extract and with good density and tension; varietally recognisable, 

nevertheless individually interpreted, also a mineral 

hue. Potential. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Prestige Orange Wine« 

Souvignier Gris Landwein trocken 

Dried apricot, notes of black tea, herbs, a hint of pepper and apple 

peel. On the palate powerful, firm substance, also a little bold, 

but dynamic, good extract. The phenolics are nicely embedded in 

the texture. A clean, unique wine. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Prestige« Gewürztraminer 


On the nose recognisable as an aromatic variety, rose petals, 

tea, chamomile, apricot, also sage. Clear cut aromas on the 

palate, medium density, juice and depth, fine phenolics, ample 

tannin but not too impetuous. Very well vinified. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2017 »Schwarzkehlchen Prestige« 

Spätburgunder Landwein trocken 

Cherry fruit, spices, hints of blood orange and bay leaf. Good 

acidity on the palate, compact, tight and also dense, exhibiting 

adequate respects for the fruit, with tension and traction. 

Dry and undisguised with grippy tannins, a nice flow, enormous 

tactile minerality. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Weinschwärmer Prestige« 

Chardonnay Landwein trocken 

92 2019 »Prestige Maischevergoren« 

Müller-Thurgau Landwein trocken 

91 2018 »Bienenfresser Prestige« 

Sauvignon Blanc Landwein trocken 

90 2019 »Löss« Grauer Burgunder Landwein 

90 2017 »Löss/Lehm« Grauer Burgunder 


92 2017 »Rotkehlchen Prestige« 

Spätburgunder Landwein trocken 

90 2017 »Rufus Prestige« Landwein 

trocken ME/CS/CF 

90 2019 »Löss« Weissburgunder Landwein tr. 

Blossoms on the nose, apple and tangerine, also herbs. 

Dense on the palate, harmonious, spicy and juicy on the 

palate, clear in expression, phenolic layers, fine tannins, 

finely-interlaced acidity. Elegant Pinot Blanc, also with inner 

values. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


87

WEINGUT HONOLD 

Am Hummelberg 1, 76684 Östringen 

T: +49 (7253) 278627, info@weingut-honold.de 

www.weingut-honold.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays through Fridays 10–12 hrs 

and 15–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–13 hrs 

Winemaker: Ludwig Honold 

Contact: Ludwig Honold 


Ludwig Honold has run this 1938-founded 

winery in Östringen in the Kraichgau subregion 

with its eight hectares of vineyards 

since 1985. He started making wine from fungal-resistant 

varieties, or PiWis, as they are known, 

as early as 2003 and thus was ahead of his time. 

His experience with three varieties clearly shows 

in the white blend “Ludwig’s Leidenschaft” which 

is made from Cabernet Blanc and Sauvignac and 

can be very pleasant with its opulent aromatics. 

His Auxerrois, well-structured and creamy, has 

turned out very well and we like to imagine it 

alongside a mushroom or chestnut risotto. A 

wineshop and bistro are also part of the estate. 

89 2019 »Ludwig's Leidenschaft« tr. CB/CAL 

"Ludwig's Leidenschaft" from Cabernet Blanc and Sauvignac, 

scents of blackcurrant and ripe exotic fruit. Lively acidity 

meets a dash of sweetness and ripe fruit on the palate, 

generous in aromatics, candied orange peel in the finish. 


88 2018 «Pinot« trocken WB/CH/PG 

Blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, depicts 

wood ageing with scents of pear, roasted chestnut and 

quince. On the palate powerful and with a lot of spice, wood 

notes. Dry and firm in structure but still needs time to develop. 


89 2018 »Reserve« Östringen Rosenkranzweg 

Lemberger Spätlese trocken 

Blackberry and elderberry on the nose, also black cherry, 

strong woody aromas, spice and a slight ethereal tone, wet 

leather too. Shows great volume on the palate, rather restrained 

extract content, obvious acidity, red fruits. Pairs well 

with meat dishes. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 Östringen Ulrichsberg Merlot trocken 

Spicy and generous nose with blackberry and cherry 

notes, also black cherries, cooked fruit, woody notes, juniper 

berries and wet forest floor. Full on the palate, dry in 

expression, medium extract, ripe acidity, the tannins are a 

bit astringent, great wih meat. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Auxerrois trocken 

Spicy nose with herbs and ripe pear, also yellow fruit and 

some hop blossom. Powerful on the palate, good structure 

and pleasant juiciness with texture. The balanced acidity 

blends in well, slight phenolic hint. A pleasure to have in 

the glass, ideal with chestnut risotto. 




 

WEINGUT BERNHARD HUBER 

Heimbacher Weg 19, 79364 Malterdingen 

T: +49 (7644) 929722 0, info@weingut-huber.com 

www.weingut-huber.com 



Winemaker: Julian Huber 

Contact: Barbara and Julian Huber 


Within a few years, Julian Huber has 

honed his style into great conciseness 

and reliable recognisability: 

the red wines retain their full, but uncommonly 

fresh fruit throughout the spontaneous ferment, 

the white wines show a virtually spiky 

freshness and tension. He manages to pulverize 

every last bit of that prejudice of reputedly ungainly 

Baden wine. Huber’s work not only rests 

on having a trustworthy and cooperative team 

but on the fact that the vines root in the very 

best limestone islands of the loess-covered Breisgau 

subregion. Masterful handling of barrique 

barrels also plays a significant part. 

94 2018 »Alte Reben« Malterdingen 

Chardonnay trocken 

Discreet fragrance, lightly toasted wood, nutty notes, toasted 

sesame, a floral marigold nuance and orange blossom. On 

the palate there is taut acidity, strong tactile minerality and 

an arc of tension relegating the evident smoother elements 

to the second rank. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

distinctly Burgundian in style, a great intersection of spice, 

fruit and minerality. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Köndringen Alte Burg 


95 2018 »Alte Reben« Malterdingen 


Fragrant, red fruit jelly, sweet cherry, chalky undertones. On 

the palate punchy and deep, powerful tactile minerality, lively 

acidity, fine but also fresh tannins albeit grainy and firm 

acidity. A multi-layered Burgundy made for the long haul. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 Malterdingen Bienenberg 


Wild cherry, earthy notes and candied cherry. Silky to finegrained 

tannins on the palate, grippy, juicy, taut acidity, 

slightly denser than medium weight in extract, pointedly 

compacted finish with a good length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Malterdingen Spätburgunder trocken 

Animalistic spice and spontaneous fermentation notes, sour 

cherry. On the palate there is a delicate silky onset, fine acidity 

and tactile minerality present early on. Medium density, 

93 2018 »Malterdinger« trocken CH/WB 

Smoky wood, discreet varietal aromas, slight buttery nuances, 

citrus-fruit and savoury notes. A chalky mineral 

character on the palate, pithy, with a hint of green tones, 

but without aggression, extract binds the acidity. Lots of 

drive, excellent length. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


89

WEIN- UND SEKTGUT HUMMEL 

INHABER DANIEL RHEIN 

Oberer Mühlweg 5, 69254 Malsch 

T: +49 (7253) 27148, info@weingut-hummel.de 

www.weingut-hummel.de 


Saturdays 10–14 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Daniel Rhein 

Contact: Daniel Rhein 

Bottles/Hectares: 48,000 (45 % white, 55 % red)/ 8 ha 

Much has changed and evolved since 

Daniel Rhein joined Wein- und Sektgut 

Hummel in 2015. He started out 

as cellar master but soon took over the entire 

estate. New grape varieties were planted, Sekt 

production was increased, permanent green 

cover was introduced in the vineyards, alongside 

selective harvesting. Then there is the fact 

that the wines are given sufficient time to develop 

depth and longevity. A whole bunch of 

measures which are reflected in the rising quality 

of the wines. Alongside the substantial 

Chardonnay “Reserve”, the powerful and savoury 

red wines are most convincing. 

91 2017 »Reserve« Malsch Ölbaum 


Ripe apricot on the nose, also dried apricot and candied walnuts 

and honey wafer notes. Powerful and buttery on the palate 

with a nice fine spicy base, some cinnamon, candied orange 

peel, both power and alcohol are well-integrated. Can 

mature and pairs well with food. 15 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »RR« Malsch Rotsteig 

Spätburgunder Auslese trocken 

Ruby red with a slight rim brightening. Spicy and smoky nose, 

with scents of raspberry, wild strawberry, rosehip and some 

smoky bacon. Powerful and broad on the palate, good extract 

and ripe acidity that sets the tone, monumental Auslese with 

a lot of power. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

91 2017 »Reserve« Malsch Rotsteig 

Lemberger trocken 

Blackberry and mulberry in the intense nose, balsamic spice, 

fresh beetroot and ground ginger, smoke. Dry, spicy and powerful 

on the palate, notes of tobacco, ripe tannin, the acidity 

is there and stays, elderberry, tart freshness, ideal with 

braised meat. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 »Cuvée Rouge« Malsch Rotsteig 

Spätlese trocken PN/ME/SY/RE 

Blend of Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Regent, which smells 

spicy of ripe red fruit, black cherry and blackberry with spicy 

and smoky notes. On the palate there is good freshness and 

lively tannins, which supports the freshness, fine astringency, 

great wih meat. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 NV »Auguste« Riesling brut 

89 2019 Malsch Ölbaum Auxerrois 


89 2019 Malsch Ölbaum Grauburgunder 


88 2019 Malsch Ölbaum Sauvignon Blanc 


88 2019 Malsch Ölbaum Weissburgunder 


89 2017 Malsch Ölbaum Spätburgunder tr. 

88 2019 »Pineau de Muscat« 

Gelber Muskateller 

89 2019 »Saignée Rosé« Malsch Rotsteig 


Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and 

Syrah, light salmon pink in the glass. On the nose, berry-like - 

raspberry and redcurrants. Well-balanced on the palate, 

juicy, fruity and also fresh, discreet fruit sweetness and also 

texture with a fine tannin tang. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT KILIAN HUNN 


Rathausstrasse 2, 79288 Gottenheim 

T: +49 (7665) 6207, mail@weingut-hunn.de 

www.weingut-hunn.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9–12.30 hrs 

and 14.30–19 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Kilian Hunn 

Contact: Martina and Kilian Hunn 


Kilian and Martina Hunn present wines 

of substance, savouriness and proper 

mouthfeel. The “Reserve” range in particular 

demonstrates the couple’s skilful use of 

wood, like for instance the original Viognier 

and the layered Sauvignon Blanc Fumé. Those 

who have the patience to lay these wines down 

for a while will be richly rewarded. The Pinot 

Noir also comes across with power and body, 

lending itself perfectly to hearty food. The savoury 

and elegant Auxerrois “Junge Wilde” is 

our Falstaff-Tip. Sons Jonas and Patrick are 

also raring to go, succession is thus secured. 

91 2017 »Reserve« Viognier trocken 

Expressive aroma with ripe citrus fruits, passion fruit, papaya, 

apple compote and lots of toasted aromas. Juicy. On the 

palate there is lots of texture and spice, no lack of power and 

substance, the balanced acidity carries into a long finish. Not 

quite at the end of its possibilities. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Junge Wilde« Grauburgunder tr. 

91 2017 »Reserve« Fumé Blanc trocken 

Intense and spicy aroma of blackcurrant and ripe, exotic 

fruit, underpinned by strong toasted aromas and also a hint 

of vanilla. Full-bodied on the palate and rich in extract, lots of 

spice and a dash of sweetness, ripe acidity, concentrated and 

multi-layered. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Junge Wilde« Weissburgunder tr. 

Tangerine and yellow blossoms on the aromatic fragrance, also 

apple and passion fruit. Compactly-built on the palate, firm structure 

and good extract, the ripe fruit also enriches the palate, plus 

spiciness, balanced acidity, juice and texture. A multi-layered 

wine, pairs well with fish and vegetables. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2016 Pinot Noir trocken 

Berry nose, cherry, raspberry, smoky notes, bay leaf, some 

pepper. Great volume on the palate, broadly laid out with decent 

power and texture, juicy and with balsamic spice, underpinned 

by ripe acidity. Shows all the merits to accompany 

hearty food. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 »Junge Wilde« Auxerrois trocken 

Pear and Reine Claude plums on the nose, also toasty notes, 

fine wood spice and roasted nuts. Opens juicy and soft on the 

palate, along with a present spiciness, powerful structure 

and balanced acidity, fine fruit sweetness in the background. 

With substance and also elegance. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


91

WEINGUT 

GEBR. MATHIS KALKBÖDELE 

Enggasse 21, 79291 Merdingen 

T: +49 (7668) 33 40 10, weingut@kalkboedele.de 

www.kalkboedele.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays throughs Fridays 10–12 hrs and 

14–17 hrs, Saturdays 10–13 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Manfred Zimmermann 

Contact: Sonja Mathis 


Weingut Kalkbödele was founded in 

1978 by the Mathis brothers and 

is run by Sonja Mathis today. 

Manfred Zimmermann is both director and 

cellar master, continuing the long tradition of 

maturing wines in barrique with aplomb. This 

winery was, after all, amongst Baden’s pioneers 

of maturing wines in smaller oak barrels. 

Kalkbödele, the estate’s name, refers to the 

limestone reef of the Tuniberg subregion. 

Right from the start the estate specialised in 

red and white Pinot-varieties. Those looking 

for wines rich in substance and chalky minerality 

will not be disappointed. 


Strong lemon yellow, intense and spicy nose, toasted aromas 

mixed with ripe fruit, pear and stone fruit. Broad and deep on 

the palate, depicts the warm vintage with power and substance, 

the alcohol binds well, charming heavyweight. Pairs 

well with hearty food. 15 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


90 2018 Pinot Gris trocken 

Powerful aroma with oak spice, juniper berry, pear, quince, 

blueberry, ripe pineapple and a hint of curry powder. Broad. 

On the palate there is good substance and power, the ripe 

and present acidity provides balance. Dry and spicy, no lightweight. 


89 2017 »Mathis Cuvée Pinot Blanc« brut 

Brioche, yeast pastry, apricot and white flowers on the nose, 

also a hint of rose. On the palate, freshness, texture and 

sweetness combine to a harmonious formula, juicy, not too 

complex in its structure. A great aperitif that also goes well 

with starters. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2016 »Tradition« Spätburgunder trocken 

Smoky ambience, rosehip, strawberry and wood spice. 

Strong construction. On the palate there is substance and 

power, well-woven acidity, strawberry notes again, slightly 

jammy, the tannins are concise, distinctive, dry and unadorned. 

Ideal for Sunday roast. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Pinot Blanc trocken 

Ripe apricot is accompanied by fine herbs and wood spice 

in a full bouquet. Also on the palate there is ripe fruit and 

intensity, good substance, the lively acidity provides movement, 

mineral spice underpins the middle of the palate. A 

multi-layered wine. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT FRANZ KELLER 


Badbergstrasse 44, 79235 Vogtsburg-Oberbergen 

T: +49 (7662) 93300, keller@franz-keller.de 

www.franz-keller.de 



Winemaker: Uwe Barnickel 

Contact: Fritz Keller 


If any football analogies are to be permitted in 

this wine guide, then certainly in connection 

with Fritz Keller, owner of this winery. For 

years he was the president of football club SC Freiburg, 

until he became president of the Deutscher 

Fussballbund, Germany’s football association. 

Just as the wonderful Spätburgunder Steinriese 

from the 2018 vintage started performing in the 

glass, we were reminded of the sensational goal 

scored by Freiburg’s striker Nils Petersen on 27 

January 2018 – spirited from a proud distance of 

40 metres in the 68th minute of play against 

Borussia Dortmund. That particular stroke of genius 

was declared ‘goal of the year’ in 2018. 

94 2018 Oberrotweil Kirchberg 

Chardonnay GG 

Smoke and flint on the nose, pear and melon, some pumpkin 

chutney. Focused and straightforward on the palate, avoids 

opulence, density and also phenolics, vinified for longevity, 

but can be enjoyed and appreciated in the short run. Elegant 

and supple. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

96 2018 Oberbergen Steinriese 


Wow! A scent you can smell for hours. Rather unusual. Wild 

strawberry, nasturtium and a little iron, one could go on and 

on. Strong acidity and elegant tannins on the palate, intricately 

interwoven, pervaded by minerality. Very individual. 

We like it. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 



Smoky new wood, redcurrants, piquant fresh fruit. On the 

palate, plump, typical for the vineyard, but then slims down, 

lots of juiciness, fine acidity, very good tactile minerality. The 

finish is medium-weight in fruit. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2018 Jechtingen Enselberg 


Smoky wood, dried tomato, cherry, flinty - mineral spicy 

notes. On the palate there is classic proportions: firm tannins 

in medium-high quantity, well-integrated acidity, tactile-mineral 

interplay, still closed on the nose, concise single-site 

wine. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



92 2018 Oberbergen Bassgeige 


92 2018 Oberbergen Pulverbuck 




88 2019 »vom Löss« Grauburgunder trocken 

93 2018 Oberrotweil Eichberg 




93 2016 »Pinot Rosé« brut 

Beautifully fruity with initial whiffs of raspberry, red apple, 

fine yeast and smoke. On the palate, freshness, pure fruit, 

texture and elegance interweave in a pleasurable liaison. A 

dense and complex structure. Outstanding sparkling wine 

in its price class! 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


93

WEINGUT HARALD KEMPF 

Oberer Mühlweg 9C, 69254 Malsch 

T: +49 (7253) 278500, info@weingut-kempf.de 

www.weingut-kempf.de 


Winemaker: Harald Kempf 

Contact: Harald Kempf 


It was in 2001 that Harald Kempf founded 

his little “Bonsai” estate in Malsch with 

almost two hectares of vines in the 

Malscher Ölbaum site. The first variety he 

planted was Sankt Laurent, followed by Pinot 

Noir and Blaufränkisch. “Quality is made in 

the vineyard and less is more,” Kempf says. 

Manual work and artisanship are foremost in 

this endeavour. In his subregion of Kraichgau, 

Kempf is a known specialist for red wines, a 

fact he proves impressively with his blend 

“Grand Malheur” of Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch 

and St. Laurent. If only every mishap, or 

malheur, would provide so much pleasure. 

89 2017 Malsch Ölbaum St. Laurent trocken 

Smells of almond kernels, mulberries, cherries, redcurrants 

with a spicy wood note and a dash of pepper. Spicy and peppery 

on the palate, ripe acidity, compact structure, the tannins 

are ripe and carry well. Aromatically beautiful, fine 

astringency and a hint of cinnamon. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 2019 Malsch Ölbaum Chardonnay 


89 2017 Malsch Ölbaum Blaufränkisch tr. 

Powerful nose with black cherry, spices, smoke and toasted 

aromas, juniper berry and pepper. Compact and powerfullybuilt 

on the palate, the ripe dark fruit is accompanied by a lot 

of spice, balanced acidity with still slightly furry tannins. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Cherry on the nose, almond stones, marzipan, sloe, also a 

touch of rosehips and blood oranges. Spiciness on the palate, 

pleasant freshness, the ripe acidity is well-integrated, compact 

structure, present tannins with fine astringency, spicy 


89 2019 Malsch Ölbaum Weissburgunder 


Mirabelle plums, apple and herb scents. On the palate, the 

characteristics of a classic Spätlese with powerful structure, 

ripe fruit and acidity, sweet extract and some residual sweetness. 

Finely-rounded, ideal with with scallops and pasta with 

a mushroom cream sauce. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2017 »Cuveé Grand Malheur« Malsch 

Ölbaum trocken PN/BF/SL 

Blend of Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent, scents 

of cherry, blood orange and blueberry, wood spice and mocha. 

Juicy and spicy. On the palate there is present ripe 

acidity, smooth tannins and its well-balanced. Nice when a 

Grand Malheur tastes like this. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT AM KLOTZ 


Auf der Festung 2, 79588 Efringen-Kirchen 

info@weingut-am-klotz.de 

www.weingut-am-klotz.de 


Winemaker: Team Weingut am Klotz 

Contact: Friedrich Keller, Herbert Reinecker 


The Isteiner Klotz is one of Germany’s 

most impressive limestone formations, 

where the vines root directly on pure, 

white coral limestone – categorised geologically 

as a Jurassic limestone. Two families, the 

Kellers from Oberbergen and the Reineckers 

from Auggen, bought this Weingut am Klotz 

in 2019 and have run it together since. “Time 

and again this terroir astonishes and enthuses 

us,” says Friedrich Keller. New vineyards are 

to be planted and there are plans for Sekt as 

well as still wines. The very first vintage already 

shows that great things are in store. 

90 2018 »Kalk & Löss Weiss« Landwein 

trocken WB/PG/CH 

An intensely spicy smell rises from the glass. Roasted almond 

and dried fig with a dash of orange zest. Minerality and 

acidity on the palate are more or less on a par. The finish is 

quite long and characterised by a chalky minerality. 


However, a bit more density on the palate wouldn't hurt. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Istein Spätburgunder trocken 

Inviting nose with sour cherry, cardamom, peppery notes - reductive, 

fresh, and fun. On the palate, it could almost have a 

bit more extract. The tannin is discreet, the acidity a bit in the 

background. Cool wine, one looks forward to what is still to 

come. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Kalk & Löss« Spätburgunder 


A bouquet of ripe raspberries with intense sage aromas. On 

the palate, it has a slightly rustic bitterness and a rather medium 

acidity structure. A Spätburgunder with a strong character 

and yet quite slender with clear mineral definition. 


90 2018 Istein Cabernet Sauvignon trocken 

Smells like roasted red peppers in the oven with the continuity 

of making juice out of them. Sweet, spicy plus a hint of balsamic 

vinegar and blackcurrant. Fine tannins, lean. 

90 2019 »Kalk & Löss« Gutedel 


Reminiscent of acacia honey on the nose with a hint of vine 

peach, subtle also spicy scents with mineral undertones. 

On the palate, lean and tightly-built, emphatically dry and 

straightforward with a rather intense acidity and chalky 

taste. Strong. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


95

WEINGUT KLUMPP 

Heidelberger Strasse 100, 76646 Bruchsal 

T: +49 (7251) 16719, info@weingut-klumpp.com 

www.weingut-klumpp.com 



Winemaker: Markus Klumpp 

Contact: Andreas and Markus Klumpp 



Andreas and Markus Klumpp once 

again submitted their white single-site 

wines from the 2018 vintage and they 

duly benefited from the extra ageing: like the 

subtly savoury, mineral Chardonnay from the 

Kirchberg site. In 2019 they also added an 

Ortswein (i.e. village wine) range which is supposed 

to illustrate the typical souls of the region 

and vinified deliberately bone-dry. We 

immediately loved the Chardonnay “Muschelkalk” 

with its freshness and chalky mouthfeel. 

The two red Pinots from the 2017 vintage 

turned out really well with clear fruit and fine 

tannins. They make you want to drink more! 

92 2018 Unteröwisheim Kirchberg 


Fine spice, apple peel, flowers and a little smoke on the nose. 

Well-balanced. On the palate there is a calm flow and ripe 

acidity, yellow apple and tangerine as fruit, some lime juice, 

fine spiciness that lasts into the finish with a mineral polish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

some blackberry. Well-balanced on the palate with vivid 

fruit, finely-chiselled acidity and ripe, fine-grained tannins 

coated in juicy fruit, good structure. An elegant Pinot. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »Muschelkalk« Bruchsal 


91 2018 Bruchsal Rothenberg 


Spicy and berry nose, honeydew melon, pear peel and nutty 

notes. Shows texture and juice on the palate in combination 

with spice, the acidity is present and transports citric notes. 

Not a blockbuster but nicely crafted and with elegant facets, 

lively. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 Bruchsal Weiherberg 


Smoky nose accompanied by cherry, herbal, toasty aromas. 

On the palate there is good balance, vivid fruit and the precise 

acidity go well together, delicate spice, shows tension 

and grippy, ripe tannins, also edge and profile. Burgundian 

flair. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 Bruchsal Rothenberg 


Fine spicy nose with smoke and toasty aromas, cherry and 

91 2018 Unteröwisheim Kirchberg 


Clearly defined nose with fine spice, flowers, nutty aromas, 

mirabelle plums and spices - a whiff of allspice. Soft and 

juicy flow on the palate, apple emerges, fine spice, the 

wood is integrated, good substance. A clearly-structured 

and elegant balanced acidity, citric tones. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT KNAB 


Hennengärtle 1a, 79346 Endingen 

T: +49 (7642) 6155, info@knabweingut.de 

www.knabweingut.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 17–18.30 hrs, 


Winemaker: Johannes Rinker 

Contact: Johannes Rinker 


The wines of Weingut Knab have always 

been good. However, it is a real joy to 

witness how Johannes Rinker has continued 

to make an even stronger mark ever 

since he returned to Endingen in 2016 to take 

the reins in the cellar, after graduating and 

working abroad. Both white and red Burgundies 

have gained in tension, intensity and finesse. 

In the warm subregion of the Kaiserstuhl 

they show cool minerality, like the Weissburgunder 

Wihlbach and Grauburgunder 

Steinhalde. These are wines which, just like the 

exquisite Spätburgunder, can age for a long 

time. Things here are continuously on the up! 

92 2019 Endingen Wihlbach 

Weissburgunder *** trocken 

Medium lemon yellow. Very clear and fine scent of honeysuckle, 

white peach and lemon peel. These aromas, also tomato 

, are beautifully integrated by fine acidity. In the long 

finish, discreet woodiness and minerality blend in very well. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

acidity and again very clean further aromas of hibiscus and 

raspberry. Young fine tannins, good use of wood and a long 

finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Quintessenz« Endingen Engelsberg 

Spätburgunder Beerenauslese 

92 2019 Amoltern Steinhalde 

Grauburgunder *** trocken 

Defined scent of violets, elderflower, yellow peach and lemon. 

On the palate also flavours of walnut and redcurrants. All 

balanced by very fine acidity. A very long finish develops from 

light phenolic and mineral notes. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Endingen Wihlbach 

Spätburgunder *** trocken 

Dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry and clove on the nose. On 

the palate there is drive, good acidity and further flavours of 

juniper, rose petal and bacon. Ripe tannin, fine finish and 

structure give potential. Significant finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »R« Amoltern Steinhalde 

Spätburgunder *** trocken 

Medium ruby. Precise scent of black cherry, ripe red cherry, 

cedar and smoke. On the palate a medium weight body, lively 

89 2019 Endingen Engelsberg 


A pure fragrance of lemon zest, peach and wet stone. On 

the palate also flavours of blackcurrant leaf, walnut and 

lime. Balanced with fine acidity. The exciting finish adds a 

slightly salty note and some smoke. A versatile food wine. 



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WEINGUT KNAPP 

Gunzenbachstrasse 17b, 76530 Baden-Baden 

T: +49 (7221) 280 80, info@weingut-knapp.de 

www.weingut-knapp.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9.30–12.30 hrs, 

Thursdays and Fridays 14.30–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Urban Jung 

Contact: Heinz Knapp 


Things are happening in Baden-Baden: the 

town handed over some six hectares of its 

municipal vineyards in the Silberbuckel, 

Eckberg and Schafberg to the care of Weingut 

Knapp. The fruit of the labours that have already 

gone into this project demanding both renewal and 

preservation – one hectare of old Riesling vines 

could painstakingly be rehabilitated – already 

bring great joy. The Riesling from the Mauerberg 

site is a bundle of joy that carries Baden’s conviviality 

in its heart. With grape varieties like Merlot, 

Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner, both Heinz 

Knapp and his cellar master Urban Jung emphasise 

the fact that the future has already begun. 

90 2018 Neuweier Mauerberg Riesling trocken 

A spicy, already-fully-developed Riesling aroma, lemon balm, 

lime, peach and apricot. On the palate there is a mild, round 

impression, present pronounced fruitiness, firm acidity, 

strong body, discreet mineral tones, yellow fruit on the finish. 

You can taste the south. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap 

88 2019 Spätburgunder Rosé trocken 

89 2018 Veltliner trocken 

Powerful and spicy nose with apple, citrus fruit and pear, also 

some white pepper. Also on the palate good intensity, powerful, 

with texture, juice and spice, shows an opulent side, but 

keeps balance and structure. Some passion fruit, good 

length, consistent. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 


Flowers in the powerful nose, some lavender, apples and 

Reine Claude plums. On the palate there is a lot of spice and 

good substance, ripe fruit and ripe acidity reinforce the generous 

appearance, light phenolic astringency provides another 

facet, juicy finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 

89 2018 Merlot trocken 

Spicy and herbal nose with ripe dark fruit, blackcurrant and 

black cherry, allspice and ground ginger. On the palate grippy 

with present acidity and prominent tannins, good substance 

and the generosity of 2018. Mocha and elderberry nuances on 

the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork 


Passion fruit and green pepper on the powerful nose, 

flanked by blackcurrant. Powerful construction on the palate 

with good extract, pronounced spice and a confident 

acidity, the ripe fruit supports the full-bodied impression, 

good length. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap 


WEINGUT KOPP 


Ebenunger Strasse 21, 76547 Sinzheim 

T: +49 (7221) 803601, info@weingut-kopp.com 

www.weingut-kopp.com 



Winemaker: Johannes Kopp 

Contact: Johannes Kopp 

Bottles/Hectares: 150.000 (50 % white, 50 % red)/30 ha 

Johannes Kopp has set his goals single-mindedly: 

the estate with its 30 hectares 

of vineyards is in conversion to organic 

viticulture. In September 2020 Kopp 

started construction of a new winery building 

with a modern wine shop, restaurant and a 

barrique cellar open to visitors – all of that 

with an unobstructed view of the Upper Rhine 

plain. All these developments, however, should 

not make us neglect the wines: The Spätburgunders 

are striking and made to last, the Rieslings 

are subtle and full of character, the Chardonnay 

“Altenberg” is dense and phenolic. 

Compliments! 

92 2018 »Terrassenlage« Sinzheim Klostergut 

Fremersberg Feigenwäldchen Riesling tr. 

Individual nose with notes of apple peel, spicy wood and spices 

like caraway and anise. Lean and tightly-built. On the palate 

there is good extract, phenolic and mineral elements. Unconventional 

and with character, good potential for further 

development. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Sinzheim Altenberg Chardonnay tr. 

The nose still bears witness to the wood ageing, some woody 

perfume notes and toasted aromas, plus yellow fruit, quince 

and some pumpkin. Strong and compact structure on the 

palate, shows density and volume, but also phenolic and 

mineral notes. Can increase further, good substance. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 Varnhalt Sommerhalde 


Lots of Pinot Noir on the nose, cherry, fine toasted aromas, 

some blood orange and forest nuances. Very good balance 

on the palate, power and freshness gives harmony, finely-chiselled 

acidity, demanding tannins that will further develop. 

Mineral and youthful. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Sinzheim Klostergut Fremersberg 

Feigenwäldchen Spätburgunder trocken 

Cherry in the closed nose, smoke and mineral hints. Smooth 

on the palate, fine juiciness, slenderly-built with good freshness 

and finely-intergrated acidity, distinct minerality. Potential! 

Only available in magnum and double magnum bottles. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Varnhalt Röderswald 


90 2018 »Buntsandstein« Sinzheim 

Klostergut Fremersberg Feigenwäldchen 

Riesling feinherb 


89 2019 »Lösslehm« Weissburgunder trocken 


91 2017 Varnhalt Sonnenberg 


90 2017 »Roter Porphyr« Spätburgunder tr. 


Cherry and spices on the nose, herbs, raises expectations. 

With clear fruit on the palate, lean, tight and compact, 

seems natural and a little wild, also good density and distinctive, 

grippy tannins. A lot of Pinot for the money and a 

boon at the table! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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LÄMMLIN-SCHINDLER 

Müllheimer Strasse 4, 79418 Schliengen-Mauchen 

T: +49 (7635) 440, weingut@laemmlin-schindler.de 

www.laemmlin-schindler.de 


14–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–12 hrs and 14–16.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Gerd Schindler, Friedhelm Maier 

Contact: Gerd Schindler 

Bottles/Hectares: 19 ha 


This organic estate in Schliengen-Mauchen 

stands for excellent craftmanship and 

calm wines in the best sense of the word. 

They show both balance and structure and age 

very well, as demonstrated by some of the older 

vintages that were submitted for tasting. Of the 

wines from the warm 2018 vintage, it is the Chardonnay 

Grosses Gewächs from the Mauchener 

Frauenberg site that really convinces with tension, 

the heat had no negative influence on it. The 

Spätburgunder “Alte Reben” from 2016 shows 

fine minerality. Worth noting: when you are in 

the area you absolutely have to stop at the Gasthaus 

that also forms part of the estate! 

93 2018 Mauchen Frauenberg Chardonnay GG 

Clear, rich yellow. On the nose fresh pear, apple, some rose 

water, light flowers, delicate vanilla and a hint of brioche. On 

the palate nice texture, quince, fine phenolics, tension, fruit 

extract, invigorating acidity. Ageing potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

balanced acidity, rich, tension and power, juicy. Great with 

meat. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Mauchen Weissburgunder trocken 

91 2018 »Selektion« Mauchen Sonnenstück 


Rich, clear yellow. On the nose ripe pear, almond paste, apple 

peel, some quince and smoke; rich notes. On the palate a nice 

texture with brioche, pear again, pleasant tension, much extract, 

some melon, good structure and length. Ideal with veal 

in a mushroom sauce. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2016 »Alte Reben« Mauchen 


Rich, dark red. On the nose sloe, sour cherry, smoke, some 

redcurrants and blackberry hints, spicy notes with a nuanced 

mineral underlay. Finely-polished tannins on the palate, grippy, 

red fruits, redcurrants, cherry, good structure and pleasant 

length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 »FRAUenFELS« trocken CU/ME 

Rich dark red shimmers. Dark red fruit on the nose, blackberry, 

plum, ripe red fruits, and hints of smoke in the background. 

On the palate rich, ripe tannins, red fruit, blackberry, 

89 2019 Mauchen Rosé trocken 

Salmon colour. On the nose spicy, raspberry, strawberry, 

some redcurrants and slightly deeper notes of herbal 

spice. On the palate delicate red fruit, invigorating acidity, 

raspberry again, harmonious with nice tension, finishes on 

fresh fruit, good with food. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT LANDMANN 


Umkircher Strasse 29, 79112 Freiburg im Breisgau 

T: +49 (7665) 6756, info@weingut-landmann.de 

www.weingut-landmann.de 



Winemaker: Tino Scholz 

Contact: Jürgen Landmann 



This is the right place to stick up for the 

genre of quiet wines, wines that don’t 

wow with powerful and loud arguments 

but with fine nuance, sensitively harmonised 

balance, clear fruit expression and moderate 

alcohol levels. The wines of the organically-certified 

Weingut Landmann belong to 

this latter category – which makes them a little 

atypical for Baden. It is cellar master Tino 

Scholz who is responsible for this style who 

was responsible for making the wines in 2019, 

his first vintage here. All the wines have this in 

common. How wonderful that we can look 

forward to more. 


Spicy notes on the nose, citrus fruit, yellow apple and pear, 

also flowers and meadow herbs. Slenderly-built on the palate 

there is good extract, slightly salty and citric hints, balanced 

acidic structure. No loud stylistics, coherent and compact. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Pinot Noir Rosé« trocken 


Yellow flowers on the nose, mirabelle plums, apricot and 

nutty aromas and floral notes. Fruity and juicy on the palate, 

yellow fruit and also fine lemon juice. Mild acidity, fine structure, 

with pleasant spiciness in the middle of the palate, 

calm and coherent. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 2019 Riesling 

A grapey, fruity fragrance, pineapple and white currant. 

Lightweight on the palate, quite fresh acidity, restrained 

sweetness in a fine tart style, juicy finish, a very neat varietal 

expression, balanced and expressive with good length. 

11,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

89 2019 »Cuvée La Tuni« tr. WB/MT/CH/SB/PG 

Blend of five grape varieties that offers a fruity aroma of 

apple and citrus notes, flowers and apricots. Juicy and finely-crafted. 

On the palate there are apple notes and a balanced, 

mild acidity. Not a daredevil but quiet and spicy. 

11,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

89 2019 Pinot Gris trocken 

Pear and a dash of fresh pineapple juice on the nose, spicy 

notes, fresh bay leaf, apple sauce. On the palate juicy and 

underlaid with fine spice, slight tartness of apple peel, 

slenderly-built with mild acidity, slightly phenolic. A solid 

food wine. 13 Vol.-%, cork, € 


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MAIER BIO WEINGUT BADEN 

Karlsruher Strasse 8, 76532 Baden-Baden 

T: +49 (7221) 64197, info@weingutmaier.de 

www.weingutmaier.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Fridays 9–12 and 


Winemaker: Volker Maier 

Contact: Volker Maier 



This two-metre giant and former 

shot-putting athlete Volker Maier who 

cultivates eight hectares of vineyards between 

Baden-Baden and Bühlertal, has a fine 

sense of humour: his labels state “Bio-Weine 

(mit Wucht)” which translates into ‘organic 

wines with ooomph’ and the wines themselves 

also carry punchy names like the red “Re(d)volution” 

made from the varieties Prior, Monarch, 

Cabernet Cortis and Cabernet Carbon which 

would go well with a barbecue. But Maier is 

multi-talented: his Scheurebe brims with playful 

charm. A very coherent range of wines that 

convince with their unpretentious character. 

90 2018 »SI« Neuweier Mauerberg Riesling tr. 

Candied pineapple on the nose, followed by ripe stone fruit 

aromas. Supple and round on the palate, very poised, the 

acidity appears later on and remains discreet, intense yellow 

fruit, ripe peach and apricot. An accessible and charming 

wine with accentuated fruit. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


90 2018 »HF« Grauer Burgunder trocken 

Smoky notes at first on the nose, some liquorice and juniper 

berries, deeper scents of pear and quince. On the palate, juicy 

and smooth, ripe acidity, underpinned by powerful spice, compact 

and firmly composed. Substantially rich Pinot Gris, ideal 

with guinea fowl in cream sauce. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »Josefa« Gewürztraminer trocken 

Smoke and rose petals on the nose, also mango. On the palate 

dry with a lively acidity and some carbon dioxide, intense 

fruit aromas, texture, again ripe mango. It depicts the aroma 

spectrum of Gewürztraminer. Great with food! 


90 2018 »Re(d)volution« tr. CC/MON/CAC/PO 

Blend of Prior, Monarch, Cabernet Cortis and Cabernet Cabon. 

Quite dark in the glass, blackberry, elderberry and plum 

on the nose, also tea and ink. On the palate there is lots of 

fruit, which is in the foreground, also power, substance and 

spice. Ideal with braised dishes and beef. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Scheurebe 

Fruity and intense aromas of blackcurrant and passion 

fruit, lots of varietal typicity. Slenderly-built on the palate, 

independent acidity coated by fine sweetness, charming 

interplay to which the polished fruit contributes, fine spiciness. 




 

MARKGRAF VON BADEN - 

GUTSBETRIEB SCHLOSS STAUFENBERG 

77770 Durbach 

T: +49 (781) 42778 

weinverkauf@schloss-staufenberg.de 

www.schloss-staufenberg.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Sundays 11–19 hrs 

Winemaker: Martin Kölbe and Frédéric Kirch 

Contact: Volker Faust 

Bottles/Hectares: 140,000/21 ha 

The majestic Staufenberg mountain is a 

landmark from whence Baden wine 

history was written. It was right here 

that the Margraves of Baden had the first single-varietal 

Riesling vineyard planted in their 

realm, as early as 1782. With its rich savouriness 

and a southerly, generous, almost convivial 

nature, the “Klingelberger K” (Klingelberger 

being the local synonym for Riesling) grown 

on that historic parcel today is worthy of the 

ancient feat. Across the board a certain upward 

trajectory is clearly evident. The Spätburgunders 

have already joined Baden’s topranks. 

92 2018 »Klingelberger K« Durbach Schloss 

Staufenberg Riesling GG 

Grapey on the nose, Reine Claude plums, apple compote, but 

also discreet balsamic and peppery terroir notes. Supple in 

the attack, far reaching and poised, the volume is filled with 

texture, a delicate layer of phenolics and ripe acidity. Terpenic 

spicy finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Durbach Schloss Staufenberg 


Reductive aromas and smoky wood. Needs more air contact. 

Supple on the palate, poised by mineral extract, delicate phenolics, 

ripe acidity and creaminess go well hand in hand. Finishes 

round and with texture, but also with juiciness and fine 

minerality. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Sophienberg Spätburgunder GG 

Small red berries, almond, cranberry, some mint, thyme, discreet 

wood nuances and wormwood. Oily background, delicate 

fruity sweetness and a very fine extract, silky and with 

an additional dimension of grip, lots of juice and mineral elegance. 

A delicate fruity finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Fresh cherry fruit on the nose. On the palate, mellow tannins, 

texture, supple base, ripe but sufficiently-supporting acidity 

and lively fruit. The location and the pleasingly "cool" year 

predesigned this clear minerality in the finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



90 2019 Durbach Grauburgunder trocken 


Sauvignon Blanc Erste Lage trocken 

90 Riesling extra brut 

89 2019 »Klingelberger« Riesling trocken 

91 2017 Durbach Spätburgunder trocken 

A spicy cherry fruit, some yeast, herbs, cherry stones, marzipan. 

Tautly-built on the palate, good density, grainy tannins, 

lots of juiciness, lively acidic nerve, intense tactile-mineral 

background, a quite complete Ortswein with 

further prospects for maturity. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT MARKGRAF VON BADEN 

Schloss Salem, 88682 Salem 

T: +49 (7553) 81284, weingut@mbweinhaus.de 

www.markgraf-von-baden.de 


Winemaker: Martin Kölble and Frederic Kirch 

Contact: Volker Faust 


The vineyards on Lake Constance belonging 

to the Margrave of Baden are 

amongst the highest in all of Germany: 

formed by ice age glaciers, they reach altitudes 

of up to 460m/1509ft. This altitudinal provenance 

lends freshness and expressiveness to 

these wines, the lake itself boosts their fruit 

and elegance. These are wines that want to 

convince with their finesse, creaminess and 

spice, like for instance the Spätburgunder 

from the Bermatinger Leopoldsberg site. Likewise, 

the juicy Müller-Thurgau, clear as a bell, 

illustrates all the merits of a typical Seewein, or 

Lake Constance wine. 

89 2019 Birnau Weissburgunder trocken 

On the nose Reine Claude plums with herbs and ripe yellow 

apple, also citric notes. Juicy on the palate, texture which is 

complemented by spice, the acidity is lively and is again accompanied 

by citrus notes, lean and compactly-built. Ideal 

for the table. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Birnau Grauburgunder trocken 

Ripe pear and some quince on the nose, blossoms and almonds. 

On the palate there is a slender stature, dry and with 

fine spice and juice, some citrus fruit, the vivid acidity provides 

flow, shows profile and provenance. Pair well with pasta 

and chicken. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 




89 2018 Bermatingen Spätburgunder trocken 


91 2016 »B« Bermatingen Leopoldsberg 


Red fruit in the berry fragrance, cherry and raspberry, plus a 

little smoke and spices. A finely-extracted, elegant Pinot Noir 

with local colour, which convinces with subtlety and nuances. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Bermatingen Leopoldsberg 


Spicy bouquet with cherry, redcurrants and rosehip, spices and 

floral notes. Fruity and juicy on the palate, there is clear expression, 

power with substance, balanced acidity and a good tannic 

structure. Elegant, finely-crafted Pinot. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Birnau Müller-Thurgau trocken 

Herbal and spicy nose with apple and flowers, also mirabelle 

plums. Slim and filigree in texture, again with fruity 

and clear apple notes, precise acidity that strives forward, 

juicy, spicy and with texture. Müller-Thurgau that shows a 

lot of Lake Constance. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


MARKGRÄFLER WINZER 


Winzerstrasse 2, 79588 Efringen-Kirchen 

T: +49 (7628) 91140, h.ruedlin@markgraeflerwinzer.de 

www.markgraeflerwinzer.de 



Winemaker: Martin Leyh and Rainer Müller 

Contact: Hagen H. Rüdlin 


After we were only able to taste the matured 

wines of the Markgräfler Winzer 

co-op’s prestige range last year, we 

were now able see more of their broader range 

– and what a range it is: ever since the co-op left 

the notions of the former “Bezirkskellerei”, or 

regional winery, behind, they have looked 

ahead to the future. Under the direction of 

Hagen H. Rüdlin, this cooperative makes very 

fairly-priced wines from 940 hectares of vineyards 

that do not have to fear comparison with 

wines from private estates. An intelligent and 

ambitious business model for a co-op – not just 

for Baden. Big compliment! 

92 2018 »DER« Chardonnay trocken 

Still yeasty on the nose, discreet varietal aromas, grain and 

scents of limestone. On the palate very well-balanced, powerful, 

ripe acidity, slightly salty, slightly supple, has a bit of 

everything and maintains great balance. An extremely refined 

Chardonnay. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »DER« Chardonnay Landwein trocken 

Some citrus fruit, herbs, some wood, a little spontaneous fermentation, 

but not too demanding. Smooth setting, ripe 

acidity, a hint of phenolics, lots of juiciness, medium extract 

density, a rather good country wine, close to the conventional 

model. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2017 »Kunstwerk« Feuerbach Steingässle 


Clear new wood, dark berry, elderberry, juniper, conifer and 

pepper. Full on the palate, fine-grained tannins in a powerful 

amount albeit slightly stemmy, tactile mineral tones, acidity 

well-suited to the body. Aromatically still closed, built for 

bottle ageing. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »DER« Spätburgunder Landwein tr. 

Ripe fruit, sultana, very ripe raspberry and wild strawberry and a 

hint of malt. On the palate quite relaxed and silky to creamy tannin, 

ripe acidity, fruity accompaniment, the warmth of the year 

is noticeable, but is staged quite elegantly by mild flow. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2016 Pinot Blanc brut 

89 2019 »Kunstwerk« Istein Kirchberg 

Gutedel trocken 

89 2019 »Handwerk« Ötlingen Sonnhole 


89 2018 »Kunstwerk« Ehrenstetten Oelberg 


89 2019 »Kunstwerk« Ballrechten-Dottingen 

Castellberg Grauburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Handwerk Blansingen Wolfer 


88 2019 »Handwerk« Ehrenstetten Rosenberg 


91 2015 »Kunstwerk« Grenzach Hornfelsen 

Rotwein trocken PN/CC 

First development on the nose: chocolatey, latte with the 

clear use of wood followed by almond notes, redcurrants 

and herbs. Rather more "German" Spätburgunder than Pinot 

Noir, but complex. Finely-textured tannins on the palate, 

ripe acidity, smooth foundation. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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STAATSWEINGUT MEERSBURG 

Seminarstrasse 6, 88709 Meersburg 

T: +49 (7532) 446744, 

info@staatsweingut-meersburg.de 

www.staatsweingut-meersburg.de 



Winemaker: Johannes Brückner 

Contact: Marion Schäfer 


The former riding stables which now 

house the Meersburger Staatsweingut 

sit imposingly and majestically above 

vines and lake. The site portfolio of this federal-state-owned 

estate is just as exalted. Over 

the past few years these privileged conditions 

were reflected more and more in the glass – 

which had moved us to consider once again 

awarding a third star to this estate. Johannes 

Brückner, the young cellar master who took 

full responsibility with the 2019 vintage, has 

introduced himself with remarkably good 

Rieslings. Bravo! We shall keep this estate on 

our three-star watchlist. 

92 2019 Meersburg Rieschen Riesling trocken 

Peach, tangerine and grapey notes, followed by slightly muscaty 

aromas, ripe citrus fruit, plus a earthy tone - as if it derived 

from warm sandstone. On the palate juicy and salty, 

ripe, supporting acidity and a fruit-backed sweetness, clear 

tactile minerality, independent. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 Meersburg Bengel Riesling feinherb 

Citrusy, fresh citrus zest, lemon balm, also damp stone and 

warm brick. A juicy, tense palate with very good sweetness-acidity 

interplay, with great elegance and a crystalline 

lightness in everything, a wine from the lake at the highest 

level. 11 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2018 Meersburg Rieschen 

Traminer feinherb 

Rose and smoky notes, fresh fruity-grapey scents, candied 

fruits and a notion of cassata. On the palate creamy, viscous, 

comparatively strong sweetness, good acid backbone, high in 

intensity, medium in length, a slight mineral tinge. Elegant 

Gewürztraminer. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Meersburg 

Lerchenberg Spätburgunder 

Still reserved on the nose, dark berry, elderberry, tobacco, 

chocolatey and buttery tones. Silky and very round on the palate, 

powerful by fine means, strong but integrated alcohol, 

present tactile minerality, "warm" fruit, good length. 


91 2019 Meersburg Rieschen 


91 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Meersburg 

Chorherrnhalde Chardonnay 

89 2019 Hohentwiel Olgaberg 


89 2019 Meersburg Chorherrnhalde 

Chardonnay & Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Spätburgunder Weissherbst trocken 

89 2018 Hohentwiel Olgaberg 


90 2019 Meersburg Bengel Spätburgunder 

Weissherbst trocken 

Dark salmon colour with orange reflections. On the nose really 

old school Weissherbst in style, a touch of overripeness, 

some quince, beeswax and apple peel. On the palate there is 

arrow-straight acidity on a smooth background, a touch of 

phenolics and a good substance. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WINZERVEREIN MEERSBURG 

Kronenstrasse 19, 88709 Meersburg 

T: +49 (7532) 4316 0, info@meersburger.de 

www.meersburger.de 


Winemaker: Valentin Wagner 

Contact: Martin Frank 


This long-established cooperative on 

Lake Constance holds surprises. Their 

range “Winzerstolz”, i.e. winemaker’s 

pride, is a real feat for the team around Martin 

Frank and Valentin Wagner. With their clear 

fruit expression and accuracy, the wines are 

downright disarming. They show real substance 

like the Grauburgunder, supported by 

oak ageing, well-channelled power like the opulent 

Weissburgunder or smooth accessibility 

like the berry-tastic Spätburgunder. The lake is 

emblazoned in gold - and rightly so, on the label 

of the Muskateller, which shows this variety 

from its elegant, cabinet-like side. Delightful! 

91 2018 »Winzerstolz« Meersburg 

Sängerhalde Grauer Burgunder trocken 

A hint of wood, complex and clear fruit, berry and citrus 

tones with a hint of Charentais melon. On the palate there is 

power and substance, lively acidity, concentrated fruit, good 

substance, lots of suppleness. A very complete Pinot Gris full 

of potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 Meersburg Sängerhalde Riesling tr. 

A finely-nuanced Riesling fruit, peach, a hint of honey, lemon 

balm. On the palate there is good balance, delicate sweetness, 

cultivated acidity, slender in alcohol, with discreet 

tangy freshness, not too sweetly-tuned. A quite complete 

juicy Riesling. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2018 »Winzerstolz« Meersburg Sonnenufer 


Fragrant, spicy with scents of hay, spring meadows, aniseed 

pastry and some yeast. On the palate quite powerful, 

full-bodied, ripe and a delicate texture, lively acidity, a big 

bruiser, but definitely in balance. Ideal accompaniment to 

high-quality cuisine. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2018 »Winzerstolz« Meeersburg 

Fohrenberg Spätburgunder trocken 

Blackberry and elderberry, a hint of wood, discreet herbaceous 

notes. On the palate juicy and silky, clear, full fruit, combines 

texture and structure, has an elegant layout and is clearly 

mineral-coloured with a homogeneous length. A perfectly 

good wine. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

89 2019 Meersburg Sängerhalde 


88 2019 Meersburg Sonnenufer 




88 2019 »Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs« 

Meersburg Sonnenufer trocken 

87 2019 Müller-Thurgau feinfruchtig 

88 2019 Meersburg Sängerhalde 

Spätburgunder Weissherbst feinherb 



90 2019 Meersburg Fohrenberg 

Gelber Muskateller 

Exuberant spiciness on the nose, freshly-grated nutmeg, 

citric notes, some yeast. On the palate juicy, bundled, racy 

acidity, fine sweetness supporting the spiciness, good substance 

and yet light-footed and elegant. Beautiful Muskateller. 



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WEINGUT MOOSMANN 

Schwarzwaldstrasse 78, 79183 Waldkirch-Buchholz 

T: +49 (7681) 7574, genuss@weingut-moosmann.de 

www.weingut-moosmann.com 


Saturdays 8–18.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Georg Moosmann and Marco Hammer 

Contact: Mathias Hall 


It was in 1986 that Siegfried Moosmann 

started vinifying his own wines, in 1994 his 

son Georg Moosmann took over the reins 

in the cellar and took over the running of the estate 

in 2014. They now have 25 hectares of 

vineyards, in the villages of Buchholz, Mundingen 

and Herbolzheim at the foot of the Black 

Forest. While the focus clearly is on red and 

white Pinot-varieties, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc 

and Muskateller also get good attention. Strong 

investments over recent years into modern cellar 

equipment meant that grapes can now be 

treated even more gently. A most successful debut 

and new addition to this wine guide! 

92 2018 Buchholz Sonnhalde Riddele 

Grauer Burgunder Spätlese trocken 

"Gris" in colour, bright reflections, dried fruit on the nose, but 

also a sparkle of flint. On the palate supple, silky, broad with 

ripe acidity and powerful but integrated alcohol as well as 

lively, intense and long lasting tactile minerality. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 »Alte Reben« Buchholz Sonnhalde 


Elderberry and apple, subtle nutty wood notes, overtones of 

thyme and liquorice. On the palate there is enormous texture 

by the finest means, the silky phenolics are coupled with intense 

tactile minerality, the creamy background carries acidity, 

fruit and extract. Has depth! 14 Vol.-%. cork, € 

92 2017 Buchholz Sonnhalde Am Rebhäusle 


Bitter chocolate, toasty notes, mocha, herbal bitters. Very 

ripe vintage. Creamy and oily onset, taut, grainy tannins, vivid 

and slightly increasing acidity on the palate. A sturdy core for 

years of bottle ageing to come. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2018 Opal S »Aus eingetrockneten Trauben« 

Gelber Muskateller Deutscher Wein 

Golden in colour with golden yellow reflections. On the nose 

a delicate muscat fruit, candied peach, mango, nutmeg. Viscous 

onset, intensely substantial mid palate, concentrated 

acidity, generous sweetness and a salty finish. Great length. 


91 2019 Herbolzheim Kaiserberg 


90 2018 Buchholz Sonnhalde Reichenbächle 

Riesling Spätlese trocken 

90 2018 Buchholz Sonnhalde Reichenbächle 


90 2018 Buchholz Sonnhalde Riddele 


90 2019 Buchholz Sonnhalde 

Gewürztraminer Spätlese 

89 2019 Buchholz Sonnhalde Grauer 

Burgunder Kabinett trocken 

90 2018 Buchholz Sonnhalde Spätburgunder 


90 2017 »Pinot« brut 

The nose reveals ripe mirabelle plums and Pinot fruit, raspberry, 

citrus fruit, spicy and floral notes. Direct and lively 

acidity, which provides a lot of dynamism on the palate. 

Taut and spicy, but also juicy and with texture. Dry and animating. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT NÄGELSFÖRST 


Nägelsförst 1, 76534 Baden-Baden 

T: +49 (7223) 35550, info@naegelsfoerst.de 

www.naegelsfoerst.de 


Winemaker: Annette Bähr 

Contact: Steffen Röll 


The stylistic serenity at Weingut Nägelsförst 

is on a steady trajectory. In 2016 

the estate was taken over by a family of 

Franconian industrialists and ever since, director 

Steffen Röll and cellar master Annette Bähr 

have been honing their very own wine style. 

The estate owns parcels in prime, steep sites 

like Neuweierer Mauerberg and Varnhalter 

Klosterbergfelsen. The terroir of these sites 

finds particular expression in the minerally 

and defined Riesling and the Spätburgunders 

which are full of tension, benefiting from very 

skilful handling of wood. A really strong performance! 

93 2019 »Steilflug« Varnhalt 

Klosterbergfelsen Riesling trocken 

Peach on the nose, mint, basil and candied orange peel. Powerfully-composed. 

On the palate there is good volume and 

extract, the acidity is pointed and carries well, not too sweet, 

juicy, texture and with clear mineral definition. Shows style 

and character. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

is good texture and tension, good extract, dry and without 

kitsch, with mineral foundations, the vital acidity provides 

movement, full of character. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Umweg zum Glück« 


91 2018 »Luft & Liebe« Steinbach Stich den 

Buben Weissburgunder trocken 

Fine wood spice, smoky notes, honeydew melon, flowers, 

nuts and herbs. Shows a wide horizon on the palate, texture 

and juice, sensitively-integrated wood, the acidity is ripe and 

present, good substance, elegant and still not at the end of 

its possibilities. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 »Engelstaub« Bühlertal Engelsfelsen 


Mint on the nose with herbal spice, floral notes, blueberry, 

wood spice, some black tea. Powerful and taut on the palate, 

tension, well integrated nervy acidity, dry, the tannins are 

prominent and ripe. Clear mineral imprint. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Herzenslust« Varnhalt 

Klosterbergfelsen Spätburgunder trocken 

Herbal spicy notes on the nose, woody notes, ink, allspice, juniper 

berries, floral notes and blueberry. On the palate there 

91 2019 »Steinwurf« Riesling trocken 

Peach and apricot in the fruity nose, some leafy greens and 

also passion fruit, spicy hints too. Slender. On the palate 

there is a confident acidity, mineral underpinning, fine 

fruity notes, stone fruit again, also fine fruit sweetness, 

multi-layered. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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KAISERSTÜHLER WINZERVEREIN 

OBERROTWEIL 

Bahnhofstrasse 31, 79235 Oberrotweil 

T: +49 (7662) 93200, info@winzerverein-oberrotweil.de 

www.winzerverein-oberrotweil.de 

Cellar Door: Monadys through Fridays 8–12.30 hrs and 

13.30–17.30 hrs, Saturdays 8.30–12.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Leopold Laible 

Contact: Roland Leininger 


The cooperative of the Kaiserstühler Winzerverein 

Oberrotweil was founded in 

1935 in order to give the local growers a 

proper outlook for the future. Today there are 

around 220 members cultivating 420 hectares 

of vineyards in sites like Käsleberg, Henkenberg 

and Eichberg with much dedication. The 

different terroirs – there are loess and loam soils 

alongside the weathered volcanic soils – are the 

foundation of the diverse range of wines. However, 

this co-op does not only look back on a 

long history, it also relies on its young members 

who have really convinced us with their range 

called “557 m ü. NN.”. Do taste this! 

90 2019 Oberrrotweil Käsleberg Grauer 


Fruity nose of pears and apples, also ripe stone fruit like 

peach, dried herbs. On the palate juicy and with a good dose 

of sweetness, clear, charming fruit, harmonious and balanced, 

with good substance, spicy finish, good on its own but 

also with food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

powerful sweetness, honey, rather restrained acidity, fine 

phenolics, peach juice, roasted almonds, much power and 

length. Definite potential. 10 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2019 Oberrotweil Käsleberg 

Grauburgunder Kabinett trocken 

89 2019 »Junge Winzer Oberrotweil 557 m ü. 

NN.« Grauburgunder trocken 

Varietal bouquet with pear, apple, walnut and herbs. On the 

palate juicy and spicy with texture and juice, clear contours, 

not a Pinot Gris of the old Baden style, but precise and with 

ripe as well as balanced acidity, enjoyable with food. 




Some dried meat, sour cherry and herbal tones. Massive on 

the palate, fine-grained, ripe tannins, slight sweetness, but 

also a very present alcohol that dries the mouth a bit in the 

finish. Finally, a beautiful, accentuated berry fruit. 


92 2018 Oberrotweil Henkenberg 

Ruländer Trockenbeerenauslese 

Clear amber colour. On the nose fir tree honey, dried fruits, 

apricot, peach, quince and candied orange. On the palate 

90 2019 »Junge Winzer Oberrotweil 557 m ü. 

NN.« Weissburgunder trocken 

Ripe yellow fruit on the palate, apricot and yellow apple, herbaceous 

notes. Juicy and spicy on the palate with a fine-nerved 

acidity, slender structure and coherent substance. You can feel 

the freshness of the high altitude, not too sweetly tuned, good 

on its own but also with fish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT BURG RAVENSBURG 

Am Mühlberg 3, 75056 Sulzfeld 

T: +49 (7259) 91120, weingut@burg-ravensburg.de 

www.weingut-burg-ravensburg.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop in Tiefenbach 

Winemaker: Daniel Rupp 

Contact: Claus Burmeister 



Claus Burmeister demonstrates once 

again how many facets there are to his 

talent. Burmeister, who also vinifies the 

wines at sister-estate Heitlinger, has presented 

a really expressive, almost edgy range of wines 

for the sometimes more traditional style of 

Burg Ravensburg. We were particularly impressed 

by the really fresh, silky and elegant 

Grosses Gewächs of Lemberger (Blaufränkisch). 

While this wine is called “Dicker Franz”, 

i.e. fat Franz, there is absolutely nothing that is 

sluggish or staid about it. Likewise, the white 

wines also turned out well, the one from the 

Kapellenberg site was our favourite. 

92 2018 Eichelberg Kapellenberg Riesling GG 

Transparent pale yellow in colour, more open on the nose 

than its counterpart from the Husarenkappe. Interesting: 

The palate receives broad fruit, yet little pronounced fruitiness. 

The acidity is striking with further development of 

(herbal) spiciness. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Sulzfeld Husarenkappe Riesling GG 

91 Sulzfeld Löchle Weissburgunder GG 2018 

Complex on the nose: slightly buttery, citrus aromas and delicate 

hints of wood. Sparse on the palate, minerality and delicate 

fruit are in balance. Still very young, should open up further 

in the coming years. Decanting recommended. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Sulzfeld Löchle Grauburgunder GG 

Gorgeous, transparent copper in appearance. Light green 

tones on the palate. Despite the sheltered, somewhat warmer 

location, there is no trace of plumpness, very taut and almost 

pithy. Delightful how delicately the fruit is integrated. 

With potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2015 Sulzfeld Dicker Franz 

Blaufränkisch GG 

Finely spicy aroma with hints of black cherry, incense and vanilla. 

On the palate, power combines with animating acidity. 

This wine also draws elegance from its silky tannins and the 

remarkably long, harmonious finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2016 Sulzfeld Löchle Spätburgunder GG 

This wine has opened up with time: On the palate, a melange 

of black cherry, blackberry and redcurrants with a 

hint of vanilla. Well-integrated wood, restrained tannins. 

Juicy yet mineral, distinctive and a pleasant acidity. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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PRIVAT-SEKTKELLEREI REINECKER 

Kleinmattweg 1, 79424 Auggen 

T: +49 (7631) 3441, info@sektkellerei-reinecker.de 

www.sektkellerei-reinecker.de 



Winemaker: Herbert and Steffen Reinecker 

Contact: The Reinecker family 

Bottles/Hectares: 40,000 (100 % white)/5 ha 

Herbert and Steffen Reinecker know 

what they are doing: ever since 1987 

all grapes of this Privat-Sektkellerei 

have been turned into sparkling wines. While 

the family is deeply-rooted in Auggen, in the 

subregion of Markgräflerland, their horizon 

reaches far beyond. Right from the start, Champagne 

has been their stylistic point of reference. 

More recently, the wines have gained even more 

luminosity and precision: the “3-Lagen”, i.e. 

three sites, set is fabulous, pitching the terroirs 

of the Badenweiler Römerberg, the Auggener 

Schäf and the Feuerbacher Steingässle against 

each other: an exciting and magnificent contest. 

93 2016 Feuerbach Steingässle 

Pinot Noir extra brut 

Burgundy berry with some patina, iodine-spiciness and apple 

peel. Very fine mousse, full-bodied, firm acidity, profound 

mineral foundation, a Pinot sparkling wine with mineral 

depth. Very well-timed in the harvest and very well-matched 

with reserve wines. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2016 »3 Lagen« Badenweiler Römerberg 


Strongly yeasty, restrained fruit. Comparatively full-bodied 

on the palate, fine, persistent mousse, lively, but also ripe 

acidity. Exceptionally powerful tactile minerality, enigmatic, 

will mature very well. First notions of spice appear in the finish. 

12 Vol.-%. cork 

93 2016 »3 Lagen« Feuerbach Steingässle 


A touch of colour, even a very slight reddish shimmer and 

more berry on the nose. Very Pinot. Suppleness, but also 

freshness. Rather restrained acidity, fine, creamy fading 

mousse, plus some substance, structurally tart, but then finally 

also some sweetness. 12 Vol.-%. cork 

92 2016 »3 Lagen« Auggen Schäf 


Apple peel, redcurrants and delicate notes of yeast. Immediately 

chalky on the palate, fresh mousse, delicate sweetness, 

light impression, lively acidity, medium weight in extract and 

body, seems chiselled and polished; compact in the finish 

with juicy berry fruit. 12 Vol.-%. cork 

91 2015 »Cuvée Classic Réserve« brut 

90 2018 Crémant brut 

89 2016 »Blanc de Blancs« Chardonnay brut 


91 2016 »Pinot Blanc de Noirs« extra brut 

A berry scent, apple, very fine mousse, cultivated acidity, 

lean yet aromatic. A fine aperitif, just dosed enough to give 

the fruit some underpinning. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT RIEGER 


Noblingstrasse 13b, 79426 Buggingen 

T: +49 (7634) 2013, info@weingutrieger.de 

www.weingutrieger.de 


14–18 hrs, Sa 9–15 hrs 

Winemaker: Markus Brauchle and Philipp Rieger 

Contact: Philipp Rieger 



Last year we awarded the third star to the 

organic Rieger estate and the wines they 

presented this year confirmed that they 

really belong in this category. From 2010 onwards, 

19 hectares of vines have been farmed 

according to biodynamic principles. The winery 

is run by Philipp Rieger who took over 

from his parents in 2013. All the wines have a 

coherent style and show a natural balance and 

harmony. Our particular recommendation this 

time around is the fresh-faced and spicy “Chasselas 

Steinig”, that comes entirely without 

make-up. We are absolutely convinced that 

this upward trajectory will continue. 

92 2019 »Betberg« Gewürztraminer trocken 

Rose petals, mango and cumin on the nose. Juicy and soft on 

the palate, soon shows its substance, dense, good extract 

that unfolds smoothly, vivacious acidity and precise fruit, underpinned 

by fine mineral spice, multi-layered, nuanced. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »SR Alte Rebe« Grauer Burgunder tr. 

Pinot Gris from vines planted in 1966, salmon-coloured. Pear 

and redcurrants in the berry nose, iodine and fine wood 

notes. Full-bodied. On the palate there is good density, lots of 

tension, slightly creamy background, cool aura, almost demanding 

minerality. Impressive. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 »SR Alte Rebe« 

Weisser Burgunder brut 

91 2018 »SR« Chardonnay trocken 


91 2017 »Padaperc« trocken ME/CS 

91 2017 »SR Alte Rebe« Spätburgunder tr. 


im Holzfass gereift 

92 2018 »SR Alte Rebe« Weissburgunder tr. 

Planted in 1964, Pinot berry nose, redcurranst, fine wood 

spice and flowers. Creamy on the palate, lots of substance 

builds up, dense and with interwoven, ripe acidity, well-balanced, 

spice and Burgundian depth, with a structure designed 

for maturity. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Bettebura« Spätburgunder trocken 

Multi-layered bouquet with fine woody notes, cherry, juniper 

berry, blood orange and pine needles. Powerful with a 

broad body, dense with developed strength, spicy, intense in 

all areas and well-balanced. Fireside wine. 

15 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Chasselas Steinig« trocken 

Strong lemon yellow in the glass, ripe green apples and lime 

zest on the nose, fine smoke, ripe mirabelle plums. Juicy and 

spicy on the palate, slender and firm body, creamy chalky 

minerality forms in the background, good tension. Finishes 

with nice spiciness. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT SALWEY 

Hauptstraße 2, 79235 Oberrotweil 

T: +49 (7662) 384, weingut@salwey.de 

www.salwey.de 



Winemaker: Konrad Salwey 

Contact: Philipp Hettich 


The hot vintage of 2018 does not seem to 

have fazed Konrad Salwey. The red single-site 

wines have the kind of fruit that 

combines intensity with nuance, their nature 

remains fresh and cool. With his Grosses 

Gewächs from the Oberrotweiler Henkenberg 

site, Salwey has indeed presented Baden’s best 

Spätburgunder: compelling, with great tension 

and fulminating minerality! It is absolutely 

impressive how obsessively this winemaker 

hones the quality of his wines, all of which are 

made to mature and evolve. The white GGs 

from the 2017 vintage still come across pristinely 

fresh. Lay them down! 



Initially spice, then notes of anise, cumin and a whiff of delicate 

wood scents. On the palate smooth substance and finely-textured 

phenolics, with a punchy body and concise acidity, 

remaining smooth and aromatic in a homogeneous way 

for a very long time. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Sour cherry, discreet wood notes, dark raspberry, some forest 

floor and conifer. On the palate there is great tension, 

firm tannins, exciting tactile minerality, lively acidity and a 

gripping ripe extract, which is supported by fresh fruit and 

juiciness. Great! 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Mineral spiced sweet cherry, mint, violet pastilles. Supple onset, 

then a slowly rolling extract where grippy tannins and 

powerful tactile mineral notes vie for supremacy. Ultra pure 

fruit on the palate. Length. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Forest blueberry, blackberry, green tea, flint and warm gravel, 

floral nuances. Plump base, slight sweetness, strong alcohol, 

powerful but not a massive tannin texture, lots of juiciness 

in the background, pervaded by minerality. Still closed 

in the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 







92 2018 »RS« Oberrotweil 


93 2017 »RS« Oberrotweil Spätburgunder tr. 

Comparatively light but a vibrant colour. Raspberry and 

sweet cherry on the nose, also a tad of sweet almond. Taut 

and juicy on the palate, fine-grained to firm and very fresh 

tannins. Grippingly straight on the palate, has bite and juiciness 

as well as a delicate fruit accompaniment. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT KONRAD SCHLÖR 

Martin-Schlör-Strasse 22 

97877 Wertheim-Reicholzheim 

T: +49 (9342) 4976, info@weingut-schloer.de 

www.weingut-schloer.de 


Winemaker: Konrad Schlör 

Contact: Konrad and Monika Schlör 


Konrad and Monika Schlör started building 

their winery in the Tauber valley in 

1984 with just three hectares of vines. In 

the 1990s Konrad Schlör started to fine-tune the 

quality of his wines – every bottle, from simpler 

every day wines to the top growths had to meet 

his exacting standards. In 2010 the estate was 

admitted to the ranks of the VDP and by now 

they are cultivating almost seven hectares of 

vines in the cool climate of this subregion. There 

are few winemakers who know as much about 

Schwarzriesling, aka Pinot Meunier, as Konrad 

Schlör, but he also makes exquisite Spätburgunder. 

A really great debut to this wine guide! 

91 2019 Reicholzheim Oberer First 


Aromas of yellow kiwis and mirabelle plums scatter across 

the nose, accompanied by a hint of nutmeg spice. On the palate, 

the Pinot Blanc is slightly tart, has a strong acid structure 

and a full body. Complex Pinot. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

medium intensity and a fine acidity. On the palate, the wine is 

velvety and slightly tart, nice Pinot style. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Reicholzheim First 


93 2018 Reicholzheim Oberer First 


Slightly smoky, dark cherry fruit and a hint of lavender. On 

the palate, it is still a bit edgy. The strong acidity and fine tannins 

make the wine a good candidate for bottle ageing. 

Strong in character now, a pure pleasure in a few years. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »R« Reicholzheim First 

Schwarzriesling trocken 

Raspberry jelly and fresh blackcurrant on the nose. On the 

palate, a delicately bitter tannic structure. The acidity is the 

same and lingers long in the aftertaste. All in all, a multi-layered 

wine, you don't often have this level of Pinot Meunier in 

your glass. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »R« Reicholzheim First 


Red cherries and a slightly ethereal scent of thyme and an 

aroma of fresh conifer wood on the nose. The body shows a 

90 2019 Reicholzheim First Riesling trocken 

On the nose, the Riesling impresses with its pronounced 

lime note, which is complemented by a lemongrass scent. 

With good balance on the palate, the acidity makes a confident 

appearance and a chalky finish remains, making it a 

wine with a strong character. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


115

PRIVAT-WEINGUT 

SCHLUMBERGER-BERNHART 

Weinstrasse 19, 79295 Sulzburg-Laufen 

T: +49 (7634) 8992, info@schlumbergerwein.de 

www.schlumbergerwein.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9–12 and 


Winemaker: Ulrich Bernhart 

Contact: Ulrich Bernhart 


From his nine hectares of vineyards in the 

subregion of Markgräflerland, Ulrich 

Bernhart crafts profound and elegantly-balanced 

wines that really score with their 

subtle complexity. That is as true for the 

full-bodied white wines as it is for the well-structured 

red wines – all of which come across as 

eminently gastronomic. The Spätburgunder 

from the Laufener Wingerte is downright exemplary 

with its inherent coolness. But we also 

have to mention something quite outside viticulture: 

the family also runs the “Dormitorium” 

in Sulzburg, a small but utterly charming 

hotel which is absolutely worth staying in. 

91 2018 Laufen Wingerte Chardonnay GG 

Spicy, mineral notes rise from the glass. The smell is complemented 

by a light apple aroma. On the palate, an invigorating 

acidity, lots of power and body. Wine with good potential, but 

already a perfect accompaniment to food. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »vom Löss« Weissburgunder trocken 

91 2018 Laufen Wingerte Grauburgunder GG 

On the nose discreet vanilla and some pear scents. On the 

palate, fine acidity, an almost crunchy impression, straightforward 

with fine phenolics and nice minerality, pear notes 

again, plus some apple. A slender, sophisticated Pinot Gris. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Muggardt Berg Riesling 


On the nose fragrance of dried mango, plus some honeydew 

melon, ripe and rich. On the palate, well-integrated acidity, 

grippy, hints of exotic fruit. Harmoniously shaped throughout, 

finishes fresh and concentrated. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 Laufen Wingerte Spätburgunder GG 

Concise cherry fruit and black pepper on the nose, animating 

throughout. Fine tannins on the palate, elegant and precise 

with well-integrated acidity, cherry notes again, delicate 

minerality. With a rather cool style, this Pinot Noir is fun to 

drink. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »fumé« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

A bouquet that finely balances ripe fruit (nectarine, gooseberry) 

and piquant spice (elderflower). On the palate, too, 

the scales are in balance: texture and volume meet fine 

acidity and mineral character. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT CLAUS SCHNEIDER 

Lörracher Strasse 4, 79576 Weil am Rhein 

T: +49 (7621) 72817, info@schneiderweingut.de 

www.schneiderweingut.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Fridays 9–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Johannes Schneider 

Contact: Christoph Schneider 


Rather interesting things are happening in 

this three-nation corner where Germany, 

France and Switzerland meet. Just across 

from Basel, Johannes and Christoph Schneider 

know how to express a classical Pinot style – as 

they demonstrate in their elegant “Kapf”. Their 

quiet, filigree Gutedels (Chasselas) have also 

demonstrated the brothers’ talents for years. At the 

same time they have dared to try their hands at less 

conventional styles – thank heavens! The skin-fermented 

“El Fayoum” illustrates how exquisite 

wines can be that have hardly had any additions of 

sulphur dioxide. We look forward to more of their 

ideas and excitedly await further developments. 

91 2018 Haltingen Stiege Gutedel trocken 

Lively freshness and aromas of pears, green apples and almonds 

combine very harmoniously. The ageing in steel tanks 

makes the wine a versatile, unobtrusive food wine. Restrained 

acidity, light phenolic finish. 11 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Le Blanc vom Kalkstein« 

trocken WB/CH 

92 2019 »El Fayoum« Gutedel trocken 

The intense colour already indicates a long maceration time. 

The nose confirms the imminent palate assumption: a wild 

mix of aromas, malty and yeasty notes, some pepper and obvious 

spontaneous notes. At the same time, the wine is extremely 

clean. A great drinking pleasure. 

9,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »gres rose« trocken 

A highly interesting rosé that is far removed from the conventional 

Pinot Noir style. A natural wine with little use of 

sulphur, yet not animalistic, but pronounced and very clean 

in its unusual aromatics. Exciting! 11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Weil Schlipf Kapf Spätburgunder tr. 

Pure elegance on the palate: filigree berry fruit, silky tannins. 

Nevertheless, no tartness, the structure is precisely-defined. 

Clearly present minerality, which comes from limestone. 

Very fine extract, an excellent length with a perfectly shaped 


91 2017 Weil Spätburgunder trocken 

Blueberries and a little cranberry on the palate. Polished 

tannins, mild acidity. Well-structured body, reasonable 

length, good storage potential. Successful and very discreet 

use of wood. A testament to the class of German Pinot 

Noirs. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT SCHNEIDER-PFEFFERLE 

Kolpingstrasse 7, 79423 Heitersheim 

T: +49 (7634) 2836, info@weingut-schneider-pfefferle.de 

www.weingut-schneider -pfefferle.de 


Winemaker: Katharina Pfefferle 

Contact: Katharina Pfefferle 



Katharina Pfefferle runs Weingut Schneider-Pfefferle 

together with her husband 

Mathias. While she is responsible 

for winemaking, he is looking after the eight 

hectares of vines which are farmed organically. 

The vineyards are in the Heitersheim sites of 

Maltesergarten and Sonnhohle. We particularly 

liked the mineral “Steiwii”, fermented in 

a concrete egg, and the savoury, smooth Wissburgunder 

“Pur”. The estate also runs a 

“Straussi”, a seasonal, rustic pop-up where 

you can taste these unpretentious wines. A 

good address to know in the Markgräflerland! 

92 2018 »Pur« Weissburgunder trocken 

Lots of yeast on the nose, apple peel and cider with caraway 

notes and dried apricot. Gripping. On the palate there is good 

tension and density, but this is also supple with juice and 

some richness, phenolic layering, spicy and peppery. Still 

youthful but with potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 »Rosa Markgräfler« Rosé vom 


91 2016 »Selektion« Grauer Burgunder tr. 

Honeydew melon on the intense aroma, candied walnuts and 

ripe pear, pine needles. Relaxed, spicy and juicy on the palate, 

where an immanent and calm tension develops, good extract 

that unfolds smoothly. Honest. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Fumé« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

No loud and international Sauvignon nose, ripe gooseberry, 

apricot, also redcurrants and spicy aromas. Dry. On the palate 

there is crisp acidity, not overloaded with fruit, tightly interwoven 

structure, fine spice, slightly astringent tannins. 

Local identity. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2017 »Red!Red!Red!« trocken ME/PI/CS/CI 

Blend of Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, berry 

and smoky nose followed by blackcurrant, redcurrants, black 

cherry and cherry chocolate with hints of marzipan. Strong, 

dry and honest on the palate, powerful structure with substance, 

tart freshness. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

91 2017 »Steiwii« Gutedel trocken 

Mirabelle plums, apple in the attractive nose with a 

citric accompaniment scent, wet stone, iodine. Lean and 

tightly-built on the palate, tightly woven, with good density 

and tension, concise mineral underpinning and with that 

certain something that does not need to be explained. 




 

WEINGUT LOTHAR SCHWÖRER 

Waldstrasse 6, 77971 Kippenheim 

T: +49 (7825) 7411, mail@weingut-lothar-schwoerer.de 

www.weingut-lothar-schwoerer.de 



Winemaker: Lothar Schwörer 

Contact: Lothar Schwörer 


Lothar Schwörer is one of the winemakers 

who focus on the essentials, namely 

the work in vineyard and cellar. You 

will not find any marketing gimmicks or elaborate 

designs here. He pursues a calm and serene 

wine style which aims to depict the limestone 

soils of Schmieheim. Every single wine is 

clearly structured and comes with harmonious 

balance. The chalky, mineral savouriness 

sits just as well with his white wines, like the 

creamy Chardonnay “Kalksteinfels”, as with 

the red wines, of which the Spätburgunder 

“Vulcano” with its power and spice impressed 

us especially. 

91 2018 »Kalksteinfels« Chardonnay trocken 

On the nose aromas of citrus fruit, woody notes and chalky 

mineral spice, sunflowers, chamomile. Opens with juice and 

spice on the palate, powerful construction, dense, again 

chalky mineral spice and creaminess, present and wellintegrated 

acidity, good potential for further maturity. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

dark chocolate. On the palate there is traction and good 

freshness, powerfully-built without becoming broad, dense 

and also complex. Maturity potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Schmieheim Kirchberg 


91 2016 »Vulcano« Mahlberg Schlossberg 


Spicy nose with balsamic notes, cherry and herbs, also wood 

spice, bay leaf and juniper berry. With fine maturity on the 

palate, multi-layered, spicy in a powerful structure, well balanced 

with a ripe, distinct acidity, ripe tannins, mineral. Pairs 

well game. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 »Alte Reben« Schmieheim Kirchberg 


Cherry on the nose, blackcurrant, some sage and chamomile 

and notes of balsamic spice. Shows Baden virtues with a 

powerful composition and lots of spice, sweet extract, powerful 

tannins and a ripe acidity. Well-balanced. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2017 »Salome« trocken ME/CI 

Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Mitos, black cherry and cassis 

on the nose, additional notes of ink, roasted coffee beans and 

90 2019 Schmieheim Kirchberg 


Nutty aromas on the nose, hazelnut, pear and also light wood 

spice nuances. Powerful and compact on the palate, medium 

volume, good extract, good varietal typicity with pear, some 

quince and nice spiciness, ripe acidic structure, texture and 

juiciness, solid at the table. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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SHELTER WINERY 

Salzmatten 1, 79341 Kenzingen 

T: +49 (7644) 927663, espe@shelterwinery.de 

www.shelterwinery.de 


Winemaker: Hans-Bert Espe and Silke Wolf 

Contact: Hans-Bert Espe and Silke Wolf 

Bottles/Hectares: 20,000 (5 % white, 95 % red)/ 5 ha 

The fact that Shelter Winery, run by Silke 

Wolf and Hans-Bert Espe, produces exquisite 

Pinot Noirs is by now known 

well beyond Baden’s confines. With their Pinots 

from the 2018 vintage, however, they 

have accomplished a real feat. The fabulous 

Pinot Noir “N114” demonstrates tension and 

finest tannins of great quality. It counts 

amongst the best Spätburgunders in Baden! 

And there is absolutely nothing to find fault 

with, in the rest of their range, even their entry-level 

Spätburgunder shows class and style. 

The “Sparkling” from the 2013 vintage comes 

with superb creaminess. Huge compliment! 


The nose is characterised by slightly buttery aromas, apricot 

and pomelo. But it also has iodine tones. On the palate, one 

senses some pronounced fruitiness and a fresh acidity. There 

also remains a stony minerality. An exciting and at the same 

time light-footed Chardonnay. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Rosé de Noir« trocken 

92 2013 »Sparkling« brut 

Ripe smoky Pinot nose with raspberry, smoke and yeast. On 

the palate there is very fine mousse and ripe acidity softly 

starting, aristocratic and with fine spice, shows mildness and 

less tension with its ripe age, but wise relaxation. Superb 

creaminess. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

96 2018 »N114« Pinot Noir trocken 

Fruity notes and cool minerality in the precise aroma, blueberry 

and cherry, also herbs and some fine ink. Gripping and 

with good tension on the palate, good extract and excellent 

balance of the elements, tannins of high quality, powerful 

and very elegant. Exquisite. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 


Cherry on the nose with some ginger, rose petals and a hint 

of fine smoke. It does not hide the warm year 2018 on the palate, 

ripe fruit, juice and spice. A good extract that unfolds in a 

powerful and also charming way, lots of spice and a felicitous 

tannin framework. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Cherry and blueberry show in the fine and slightly smoky 

nose, fresh bay leaf and a pinch of allspice. Juicy and soft 

on the palate, soon after additional spice, the ripe acidity 

takes over, full-bodied and with ripe tannins. 



WEINGUT TRAUTWEIN 


Riegeler Strasse 2, 79353 Bahlingen 

T: +49 (7663) 2650, info@trautweingut.com 

www.trautweingut.com 



Winemaker: Anne-Christin Trautwein 

Contact: The Trautwein family 



The family-run Weingut Trautwein in 

Bahlingen started farming their vineyards 

organically in 1980. In 2019 

Anne-Christin Trautwein, who is also responsible 

for winemaking, took over the estate 

which she now runs with her husband Christoph 

Trautwein. The focus is on Pinot-varieties 

which find ideal conditions here in the Kaiserstuhl. 

The wines are fermented spontaneously 

and have extended time on their lees. 

They are living, precise, natural and digestible 

wines that leave you with a sense of contentment 

and harmony. 

92 2018 »Gemischter Satz« Bahlingen 

Urkäsenthal trocken 

Eight grape varieties make up the Gemischter Satz from the 

Bahlinger Urkäsenthal, yellow-fruits on the nose, with apricot 

and pear. The powerful construction on the palate is 

filled with lots of fruit and spice, confident acidity, phenolic 

grip and minerality. Uniquely special. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

good balance and natural character, dry and unaffected, fine 

acidity vein, smooth tannins of high quality, mineral. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2016 Bahlingen Käsenthal 


91 2018 Bahlingen Fohberg 


In the fragrance - honeydew melon, pear, walnut, also hints 

of ripe yellow fruit. Combination of power and juicy texture. 

On the palate there is intense fruit and spice, ripe acidity and 

a mineral foundation, dry and also with traction. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Bahlingen Fohberg Chardonnay tr. 

Spicy and also a smoky nose with pear and pear peel, quince 

and also peppery hints. Sets out softly and juicy on the palate, 

the sweet extract supports this round impression, but 

also density, spiciness and minerality, which provide complexity. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2015 »Grand« Bahlingen Käsenthal 


Smells of cassis and wild berries, also dark spicy notes, juniper 

berry and wood spice. Strongly-composed Pinot Noir with 


Stone fruit in the juicy and spicy nose, apricot and tangerine 

peel. On the palate there is substance, good freshness 

and a lively acidity accompanied by texture. Juicy and fine 

spice, again some apricot, fine grip, natural character. 



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DEMETER WEINGUT 

KLAUS VORGRIMMLER 

St. Erentrusisstrasse 63, 79112 Freiburg im Breisgau 

T: +49 (7664) 2489, weingut@vorgrimmler.de 

www.vorgrimmler.de 


Winemaker: Klaus Vorgrimmler 

Contact: Maj Britt Vorgrimmler 



Klaus and Maj Britt Vorgrimmler run their 

Demeter-certified winery just outside the 

town of Freiburg. Their three hectares of 

vines lie at the southern tip of the Tuniberg subregion 

and are farmed according to biodynamic 

principles. The fertile, warming loess soils lend 

minerality, power and finesse to the wines. “For 

more than 30 years now we have concerned ourselves 

with the interplay of elements in the vineyard, 

well beyond the beaten path, and with the 

interaction between humans, nature and spirit,” 

the couple reports. Their experience clearly shines 

through, above all in the fabulous and expressive 

Spätburgunders. A really special range of wines! 

91 2019 Chardonnay Landwein trocken 

On the nose, the scent of yuzu and white pepper, also apple 

and notes of yellow fruit. A style with character and fine 

spice, but not overloaded. The acidity on the palate is fine 

and well-integrated. Very pure and honest in its character. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 »Dachsberg« Spätburgunder 


Slightly animalistc with a wild note, dark fruit, wild berries, 

leather and smoky notes; powerfully built on the palate, with 

good substance and present acidity, which also sets the stylistic 

line. The tannins are grippy, impetuous, somewhat wild 

but just right. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


93 2016 »Petite Chapelle« Spätburgunder 


Pure blackcurrants in the multi-layered aroma, plus a sweet 

scent of black cherry and a somewhat ethereal scent of eucalyptus. 

On the palate, the barrique ageing is noticeable. 

Soft, not obtrusive, well-balanced and with depth. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2017 »SR« Spätburgunder Landwein tr. 

Peppery notes and redcurrants jelly: The nose is very fresh 

and yet with a certain complexity. Compact and firmly-built 

on the palate, dry and puristic, has some edge, slight bitterness, 

shows character - an interesting Pinot. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Grauburgunder Landwein trocken 

A very slender Pinot Gris, avoids any opulence, shows 

freshness and presence. On the nose, white peach and a 

hint of chamomile. On the palate, very intricate with hints 

of spice and very finely-balanced. Quiet and natural, but simultaneoulsy 

exciting. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT PETER WAGNER 

Hauptstrasse 32, 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl 

T: +49 (176) 64013967, info@wagner-weingut.de 

www.wagner-weingut.de 


Winemaker: Peter Wagner 

Contact: Peter Wagner 


The wines Peter Wagner makes in this 

family estate in Oberrotweil from just 

four hectares of vines are decidedly slender 

and elegant. They do not have an ounce of 

superfluous fat but a clear expression of terroir, 

as well as elegance and freshness. Wagner farms 

biodynamically and focuses on Spätburgunder 

and Chardonnay, plus Grauburgunder and a 

little Müller-Thurgau which in his hands turns 

out wonderfully fresh. Wagner’s Grauburgunder 

from the Henkenberg site offers magnificent 

tension and depth, just as the finely-woven 

Spätburgunder from the same site. An estate 

that should definitely be on your radar. 



Clear, medium yellow. On the nose brioche, quince, smoke, 

some jasmine, apple peel. On the palate nice texture, flowing 

acidity, grippy fine phenolics, apple, quince, almond nuances 

underlaid with minerality, lots of tension, nice length. Great 

with food, potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Clear, medium yellow. On the nose ripe light fruits, some 

smoke, almond, hot stone, herbal spice. On the palate a fine 

texture, grip, fine phenolics, lemon balm, nuts, ripe citrus 

fruit. An elegant Schlossberg with depth, calm and long. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Rich cherry red, clear. On the nose fine red fruits, smoke, 

cherry, spice, crushed rock, elderberry. Depth. On the palate 

much spice and tension, fine tannins, differentiated, red 

fruits, balancing acidity, good structure, long, potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Alte Reben« Oberrotweil 


Clear, rich red. On the nose smoke, wood barrel clearly noticeable, 

sloe, cherry, blackberry, some tobacco and dark 

chocolate. On the palate, grippy tannins, balanced acidity, 

power, dark fruit, cherry, smoke, tension, still needs time. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Oberrotweil Chardonnay trocken 

90 2018 Oberrotweil Grauburgunder trocken 


91 2018 Oberrotweil Spätburgunder trocken 



Bright, clear yellow. In the fresh nose scent of lime zest 

with a blade of mace, in addition light floral hints. Invigorating 

acidity on the palate, citrus, apricot kernel, nutmeg. 

Overall light, completely dry Müller-Thurgau, absolutely 

harmonious. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT FRITZ WASSMER 

Lazariterstrasse 2, 79189 Bad Krozingen-Schlatt 

T: +49 (7633) 3965, mail@weingutfritzwassmer.de 

www.weingutfritzwassmer.de 



Winemaker: Fritz Wassmer 

Contact: Fritz Wassmer 


It is well-known that brothers Fritz and 

Martin Wassmer are engaged in a constant 

but healthy duel – performed in a spirit of 

friendship: As soon as one brother was able to 

get his hands on a prestigious site, it is only a 

question of time before the other makes his 

own move to present a new coup. In the very 

same fashion, the quality of the wines has thus 

also been on a steadily upward trajectory in 

both estates, which started out as strawberry 

and asparagus farms. And who is the real winner 

in this eternal contest in the Pinot stronghold 

of Schlatt? That remains to be seen! A 

great performance from the Wassmer family! 



Very fine aroma of yellow apple, star fruit, lemon and pineapple. 

On the palate, these aromas as well as apricot and bourbon 

vanilla are balanced by very lively acidity. A wine with a 

significant finish and an ideally-integrated ageing component. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 Kenzingen Roter Berg 


Medium golden yellow. Bourbon vanilla, lemon zest, ripe apple 

and pear on the nose as well as on the palate. Very good 

texture supported by fine acidity. A wine with good complexity 

and concentration on the nose with a long finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Bombach Sommerhalde 


Complex aroma on the nose - vanilla, melon, ripe white peach 

and also lemon peel. On the palate, these precise aromas are 

joined by a very good texture. All supported by lively acidity 

and in good balance of the elements. Very long finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



The complex aroma of ripe cherry, clove, smoked bacon and 

some pepper is poised by very lively acidity. Concentrated 

and complex with good structure. The ripe tannins and light 

minerality lead to a long finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

90 2018 Staufen Schlossberg 




92 2018 »CCL« Spätburgunder trocken 

92 2018 »XXL« Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2018 Bombach Sommerhalde 





Medium ruby in the glass. A classic varietal aroma profile 

of raspberry, smoke, strawberry and hibiscus. These aromas 

are also found on the palate, a medium body, recognisable 

structure, ripe tannins, balancing acidity and a 

good finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT MARTIN WASSMER 

Am Sportplatz 3, 79189 Bad Krozingen-Schlatt 

T: +49 (7633) 15292, info@weingut-wassmer.com 

www.weingut-wassmer.de 


April to June also Sundays 10–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Martin Wassmer, Stefan Beck 

Contact: Martin Wassmer 


A 

Burgundian blueprint with Markgräfler 

values,” noted one of our tasters 

about the incredibly concentrated 

Chardonnay “GC” with its super-chalky minerality 

from the Dottinger Castellberg – this is 

an observation that can be extended to Martin 

Wassmer’s entire exquisite range. This winemaker 

does not even try to imitate that French 

idol over the border, instead he creates an autonomous 

interpretation of the local conditions 

and his various terroirs and soils of limestone 

and volcanic formations. He has Burgundy in 

his sights, but his feet are firmly on Markgräfler 

ground: a wonderful way of flourishing! 

93 2018 »GC« Dottingen Castellberg 


Spicy wood notes, discreet yellow fruit and sesame. On the palate 

there is a powerful dose of fine phenolics, with stringent accompanying 

acidity and an interplay of these elements despite the 

high density. Chalky mineral finish. A Burgundian blueprint with 

Markgräfler content. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 »GC« Achkarren Schlossberg 


Golden in colour. Lush scents, Turkish delight, ripe yellow fruit 

and chestnut puree. On the palate, generous volume, opulent 

and poised, plump and smooth, but also with an almost raisin-like, 

condensed, yet fine acidity. A bold wine! 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Some new wood, leather, blueberry, fresh fruit, mineral cherry. 

On the palate there is a soft base and a firm, clearly chalky 

mineral core. Well-integrated, but also long-lasting acidity. A 

lot of juice and elegance, spicy, mineral Pinot. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 Dottingen Castellberg Syrah trocken 

Starts with aromas of dark chocolate, then herbal notes followed 

by Amarena cherry and sultana. On the palate there 

are massive, ripe, slightly drying tannins, a powerful palate, 

but also great extraction fullness, ripe acidity. Smooth texture, 

impressive. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, 





92 2018 »GC« Schlatt Maltesergarten 


91 2016 »Chapelle« Ehrenstetten Ölberg 

trocken CF/ME/CS 

91 2018 »GC« Glottertal Roter Bur 


91 2018 »GC« Ehrenstetten Ölberg 


91 2017 »GC« Schlatt Maltesergarten 


93 2018 »GC« Dottinger Castellberg 


Savoury wood, white flowers scent. On the palate a wonderful 

integration of fullness and texture, ripeness, firm 

acidity and tactile minerality give body, tension and freshness. 

The finish is aromatic and smooth in a non-kitschy 

way. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT WÖHRLE 

Weinbergstrasse 3, 77933 Lahr 

T: +49 (7821) 25332, info@woehrle-wein.de 

www.woehrle-wein.de 


Saturadays 10–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Markus Wöhrle 

Contact: Tanja and Markus Wöhrle 



Loud notes are not something you encounter 

at Weingut Wöhrle in Lahr. Just as well 

that Markus and Tanja Wöhrle have no 

need of them. For years now, they have presented 

wines that play in the top ranks, also well beyond 

Baden, and which speak for themselves. Markus 

Wöhrle manages masterfully to meet the very varying 

conditions of each vintage. While he translated 

the 2018 heat into balanced substance, the 

2019 wines again show more edge, poise and 

drive. The Spätburgunders from 2018, of course, 

are in a class of their own. Even if the white Grosse 

Gewächse were not presented we can safely say 

that this is a maginficent range of wines! 

91 2019 Lahr Kronenbühl Weissburgunder 


Fine fragrance of redcurrants leaf, violets, yellow peach and 

lime zest. On the palate, the very lively acidity carries the yellow 

fruit as well as a slight almond note. A smoky note also 

develops into a good finish on the medium-weight body . 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Lahr Kronenbühl Spätburgunder 


Spicy new wood, citrus notes, sweet cherry, floral notes. On 

the palate a dense combination of suppleness, grippy tannins 

and fine acidity. Lots of juice, wonderful proportions, 

rich fruit, a real mouthful of Pinot. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Lahr Auxerrois trocken 

91 2019 Lahr Kronenbühl Grauburgunder 


Medium intensity on the nose with a scent of clove, peach, 

lemon zest and a slight almond note. On the palate, the lively 

acidity balances these aromatics. This is followed by a pleasant 

aroma of redcurrants leaf and smoky minerality. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2018 Lahr Kirchgasse Spätburgunder GG 

Almond and bay leaf on the nose, subtle wood spice. 

Full-bodied palate, densely filled with sandy, impeccably ripe 

tannins, integrated acidity, mineral base, all components 

naturally proportioned - currently slightly closed but with excellent 

potential. Long finish! 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Lahr Gelber Muskateller trocken 

Some yeast and an intense spiciness of freshly grated nutmeg. 

Also slightly peppery. On the palate there is juicy, fine 

acidity which counterbalances a lean but still intense impression. 

A long lasting, grapey finish. 



WEINGUT ZÄHRINGER 


Johanniterstrasse 61, 79423 Heitersheim 

T: +49 (7634) 504890, info@weingut-zaehringer.de 

www.weingut-zaehringer.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Wednesdays 9–12 hrs 

and 14–17 hrs, Thursdays and Fridays 9–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Burkhard Schopferer 

Contact: Fabian Zähringer 


In the 1980s, Wolfgang Zähringer was 

amongst Baden’s pioneers of organic viticulture. 

His son Fabian Zähringer has 

farmed the vineyards biodynamically since 

2010, certified by Demeter. At Weingut 

Zähringer even the entry-level wines are of 

high caliber. The entire range is alive and coherent, 

and the further up the list you go, the 

more substance, balance and mineral notes 

there are. The exquisite Weissburgunder “Orange” 

combines tension and smoothness, the 

Grauburgunder “Vierlig” does the same with 

body and precision. The red wines have equal 

character. An exciting range! 

93 2018 »Orange« Weissburgunder Landwein tr. 

Orange peel, quince jelly, caraway and malt in the expressive 

nose. On the palate there are tart, present phenolics, which 

provide freshness, citric notes, beautiful, powerful fruit. 

Strong and compact construction with traction and tension, 

never losing its suppleness. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Vierlig« Grauburgunder trocken 

Fine spicy varietal fruit with pear and apple, toasted hazelnut, 

sesame hints and fine smoke. Opens with juicy and tart 

fruit on the palate, dry and with fine phenolics, combines 

fullness and extract in a charming and animating way. Refined 

and precise, natural. 13,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

92 2018 Heitersheim Sonnhohle 


Strongly-built Pinot Blanc that smells of meadow herbs and 

mirabelle plums, some mint, orange zest and vanilla. With a 

firm structure and good density, well supported by wood, integrated 

acidity with a salty undertone. Development of suppleness 

and texture. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »SZ« Chardonnay trocken 

Some yellow fruit in the finely-interlaced nose, apple and 

apricot, a delicate whiff of smoke, fresh bay leaf. Supple onset 

with broadness of spice, ripe fruit and mineral tones in a 

powerful body. Young and talented. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Dottingen Castellberg Viognier tr. 

90 2016 Crémant extra brut 

89 2019 Gutedel trocken 

89 2019 Cabernet Blanc trocken 



89 2018 Cabernet Franc trocken 


Morello cherry and red cherry, wild berries and some wood 

spice. Well-structured. On the palate there is ripe and 

floury tannins, fine acidity leads the way, light spices, ripe 

cherry, also blackberry and tobacco, generous and lively, 

finishes spicy. 14 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


127

WEINGUT HANSPETER ZIEREISEN 

Markgrafenstrasse 17, 79588 Efringen-Kirchen 

T: +49 (7628) 2848, kontakt@ziereisen.de 

www.ziereisen.de 

Cellar Door: Thursdays through Fridays 8–12.30 and 

14–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 8–12.30 and 14–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Hanspeter Ziereisen 

Contact: Edeltraud Ziereisen 


Hanspeter Ziereisen is one of the most 

original characters of German viticulture 

– this is no longer a secret. But 

there is far more than originality: Ziereisen’s 

style in vineyard and cellar shows traces of 

pure genius. He can actually afford to pack a 

Grauburgunder with extract to bursting point 

– even with colour! – without even a hint of 

plumpness. He manages to make his Gutedel 

resemble a spicy, concentrated Meursault. 

And apart from all these virtuosic feats he still 

has a fine talent for very affordable and wonderfully 

down-to-earth entry-level wines. 

95 2018 »Jaspis« Grauer Burgunder 

unfiltriert trocken 

Salmon pink with orange reflections. Scents of wood notes, 

green walnut, apple peel tea, limestone and also citrus notes 

followed by Pinot berries. Quite a mouthful, but made from 

the finest elements, immensely young, deep and complex, 

concentrated with dense acidity. Enormous potential! 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2018 »Jaspis 10hoch4« Gutedel 


Scent of limestone- savouriness, apple and some wood nuances. 

Highly condensed on the palate, very mineral and phenolic, firm 

acidity, immensely young with depth and substance for 20 years 

of maturity. Enormous extract and that with the utmost finesse. 

In the finish almost only tactile minerality. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

95 2016 »Jaspis« Spätburgunder 


A still youthful cherry fruit aroma followed by some wood, coconut, 

cinnamon notes, but also peppery, tree resin, candied orange 

peel, herbal spice and a dash of ink. On the palate there is a lively 

acidic nerve, wide-ranging, fine-grained tannins in medium-high 

quantity. A dense, long, chalky finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2017 »Gestad« Syrah unfiltriert trocken 

Plum core, toasty, tarry notes, blackberry, elderberry pulp, 

very fresh and some wood. Dense on the palate, taut, astringent 

tannins and a vital acidity accompanied by peppery 

notes, disciplined alcohol, taut and exciting. Future! 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Musbrugger« Grauburgunder 


91 2018 »Steingrügle« Gutedel unfiltriert tr. 

90 2018 »Lügle« Weissburgunder unfiltriert tr. 

93 2017 »Rhini« Spätburgunder unfiltriert tr. 

92 2017 »Schulen« Spätburgunder 


92 2017 »Talrain« Spätburgunder unfiltriert tr. 

89 2017 »Tschuppen« Spätburgunder 


90 2018 »Heugumber« Gutedel trocken 

Relatively strong in colour. Ripe stone fruit, raisin, apricot 

and malt. On the palate quite rich, as one can expect from 

the year, a layer of phenolics, lively acidity, dry and substantial 

with edginess and generosity. Extremely high level 

for an entry-level wine. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT ZIMMERMANN 


Bürgelnblick 1, 79418 Schliengen 

T: +49 (7635) 665, info@zimmermann-wein.de 

www.zimmermann-wein.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Karl-Ernst Zimmermann 

Contact: Karl-Ernst Zimmermann 


You can always rely on Karl-Ernst Zimmermann’s 

accessible wine style. Clear 

fruit and freshness are central to his 

white wines, like the eminently gluggable Gutedel, 

aka Chasselas, the local hero of the 

Markgräflerland, which often also comes with 

a dollop of sweetness. Zimmerman also 

knows how to handle wines matured in small 

barrels: his Grauburgunder “Reserve Rhine 

Hill” is spicy and comes with a firm structure. 

The red wines show both substance and varietal 

character, like the generous Merlot “Angel 

Hill”. You can also enjoy these wines in the 

wine inn that forms part of the estate. 

89 2017 »Reserve Rhine Hill« 


Medium gold in colour, caramel on the nose, honeydew melon, 

candied walnuts and ripe pear. Juicy and soft on the palate, 

the ripe acidity supports the balanced character, fine 

spice and texture, not too sweet, good volume, medium extract. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

fruit, quite a powerful Merlot with a hint of sweetness in the 

fruit. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 »BB« Bad Bellingen Sonnenstück 

Gutedel trocken 

On the nose red apple and meadow herbs, also pear peel. On 

the palate there is luscious fruit, slender and filigree structured, 

freshness and liveliness, animating acidity, juicy and 

with a charming portion of sweetness. A cheerful and carefree 

nature. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2017 »Angel Hill« Syrah trocken 

Dark chocolate, camphor and black pepper, plus buttery 

notes with a whiff of oak. Soft and supple onset, poised with 

sandy tannins in a rather medium amount, sweet fruit, 

creamy background, caramel-like wood flavours which last. 


89 2017 »Angel Hill« Merlot trocken 

Wild raspberry on the nose, semi-bitter chocolate, some 

herbs. On the palate "warm" and full, mellow tannins in medium 

doses, ripe acidity, integrated alcohol, some cherry as 

89 2019 »Happy Hill« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

The expressive nose shows typical characteristics of the 

grape variety such as blackcurrant, mango and passion 

fruit, also green pepper and spice. On the palate, sweet, 

pure fruit flanked by lively acidity, mango again. Wellbalanced, 

elegant. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


129

WEINGUT JULIUS ZOTZ 

Staufener Strasse 3, 79423 Heitersheim 

T: +49 (7634) 508220, info@weingut-zotz.de 

www.weingut-zotz.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 8–12.30 and 

13.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Dennis Meindl 

Contact: Martin, Michael and Julian Zotz 


This Heitersheim Wiengut is amongst 

Baden’s largest. Its 95 hectares are a 

rather extended area to cultivate. Notwithstanding 

that, the Zotz family actually 

concern themselves with (apparently) minor 

detail to make wines with a closely defined 

provenance. Like the Pinot Noir “Hohlgässle’’, 

which received many plaudits from the Falstaff 

tasting team by virtue of its thoroughly 

sophisticated density. It will age marvellously! 

Amongst their white wines we were completely 

taken with their flight of three Chardonnays 

– there is something for everyone as well as 

pairing well with a variety of culinary treats. 

92 2018 »500« Heitersheim Maltesergarten 


Wood and yeast, but also hops, sesame and vegetal notes. On 

the palate there is some force, but fullness and core harmonise 

well with each other, the substantial mid-palate is followed 

by a stringent juicy finish. Overall, embracing minerality. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Terrassen« Badenweiler Römerberg 


Light vanilla notes from wood, linden blossom and a ripe citrus 

note, more orange than lemon. Supple onset, textural 

and woody sweetness lead into a taut, substantial structure 

with firm, stable acidity. Chalky, salty and a dash of lime on 

the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Hohlgässle« Pinot Noir trocken 

Concentrated dark berry aromas, elderberry jam and blueberries, 

discreet wood and earthy notes. On the palate there 

is high compression, firm, ripe, artisan-like tannins, fleshy, respectful 

and full of potential, firm acidity. Fresh and refined. 

Powerful minerality. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Terrassen« Badenweiler Römerberg 


Spicy on the nose, restrained wood accents, in addition a 

"German" Spätburgunder scent, a touch of rubber tyres, 

mountain bay leaf, elderberry. On the palate there is taut and 

dense tannins backed by a solid structure, lively acidity. Juicy 

with minerality. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Alte Reben« Grauburgunder trocken 


89 2019 »Uff de Hefe« Gutedel trocken 

89 Pinot & Chardonnay Brut 

88 2019 Heitersheim Maltesergarten 

Chasselas trocken 

90 2018 Heitersheim Maltesergarten 



90 2019 »Alte Reben« Weissburgunder tr. 

Straw flowers, chaff, some hops. Immediate onset of saltiness 

on the palate, medium-weight in body and extract, 

firm acidic backbone, quite an elegant, gastronomic construction. 

Supple and mineral-adorned elegant wine. 



Heidelberg xxx 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





heimat 

im Malerhaus 

77855 Achern 

Chef Marcel Göpper and restaurant manager Luisa 

Ioannidis offer French-inspired dishes with 

charm and pizzazz in their brasserie. The atmosphere 

in the historic building is enchanting. In 

summer, guests enjoy the beautiful garden complete 

with outdoor kitchen. 

Storchen 

79189 Bad Krozingen - 

Schmidhofen 

The family-run country inn convinces with regional 

specialities, made from the best local produce, 

guaranteeing pure, authentic flavours. All this is 

paired with exquisite wines from across the region 

and beyond. In summer there is open air seating 

in a lovely garden with a pond. 

Hauptstrasse 104 

+49 (7841) 6668870 

www.heimat-malerhaus.de 

 

BADEN 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

Felix-und-Nabor-Strasse 2 

+49 (7633) 5329 

www.storchen-schmidhofen.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Fritz Wassmer 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Die 

Klosterschänke 

76530 Baden-Baden 

Situated between vineyards and forest, the Klosterschänke 

restaurant offers a magnificent view of 

the Rhine plain. The Racciatti family will take 

good care of you with their mix of Italian and Baden 

cuisine. The wine list focuses on Baden and 

Italian wines. 

Klosterschänke 1 

+49 (7221) 25854 

www.restaurant-klosterschaenke.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

Heiligenstein 


The wine selection of more than 400 bins holds 

both rarities and surprises and is constantly being 

expanded by the thoughtful hosts, the Beck family. 

In the restaurant, the tradition of fine home 

cooking is upheld and cultivated. 

Strausswirtschaft 

im Weingut Maier 


A good atmosphere is guaranteed, at least where 

juicy wines from the restaurant's own vineyards 

are concerned. The kitchen also serves hearty 

snacks, fresh Flammkuchen from the wood-fired 

oven, pork ribs and, of course, classic Maultaschen 

with potato salad in a rustic setting. 

Heiligensteinstrasse 19a 

+49 (7223) 96140 

www.hotel-heiligenstein.de 

Karlsruher Strasse 8 

+49 (7221) 64197 

www.weingutmaier.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Holger Dütsch 

Restaurant 

im Golf Club 


The atmosphere gets even more cosy when flames 

roar in the open fireplace. The kitchen team led by 

Uli Krause and Sascha Zeiger also contributes to 

these good vibes, offering a colourful selection of 

international classics and regional specialities. 

Recommended by: Falstaff-Redaktion 

Traube 

79588 Blansingen 

Brian Wawryk in the kitchen and Daniela Hasse 

front-of-house are a great team. Both bring a lot 

of experience from international top restaurants. 

Here in the "Traube" in the small wine village of 

Blansingen, they are embarking on their own promising 

trajectory. 

Fremersbergstrasse 127 

+49 (7221) 23527 

www.restaurant-im-golfclub.de 

Alemannenstrasse 19 

+49 (7628) 9423780 

www.traube-blansingen.de 


Recommended by: Max Geitlinger Wein, 

Weingut Brenneisen 

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Wine Guide Germany 2021

Rebstock-Stube 

79211 Denzlingen 

Terrine of foie gras, frog legs ‘provencale’ or Alsatian 

partridge ‘vintner's style’ - each and every 

dish of this Baden- and French-inspired cooking 

comes with its own wine match. This country inn 

is run by the seventh generation of the Frey family, 

so they know what they are doing. 

BADEN 

| INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

Merkles 

Restaurant 

79346 Endingen 

This elegant, modern restaurant in a former rectory 

is known for its cosmopolitan cuisine. Thomas 

Merkle skilfully combines Asian spices and 

techniques with regional produce and local traditions. 

A seductive liaison. 


+49 (7666) 900990 

www.rebstock-stube.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Moosmann, 

Otto und Martin Frey 

Zum Löwen 

79591 Eimeldingen 

Open all year round, the hotel is the ideal starting 

point for excursions to nearby Alsace or Switzerland. 

The hotel's own restaurant is no less attractive, 

serving down-to-earth food for every taste in 

a homely atmosphere. 


+49 (7642) 7900 

www.merkles-restaurant.de 

 

Wolfshöhle 

Food: 46 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


91 

Total: | 1 00 

79098 Freiburg 

A varied set menu is available even at lunchtime in 

this stylish restaurant, but diners can also choose 

à la carte. Everything is prepared with great care 

and skill. The kitchen also has imaginative creations 

for vegetarians. 


+49 (7621) 62588 

www.loewen-eimeldingen.de 

Recommended by: Privat-Sektkellerei Reinecker 

Konviktstrasse 8 

+49 (761) 30303 

www.wolfshoehle-freiburg.de 

 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


90 

Total: | 1 00 

Schäcks Adler 

79215 Elzach 

This is a country inn straight from a picture book. 

Its cosy interiors reflect a deep connection to regional 

culture and local tradition, something that is 

also evident in the cooking. The food is predominantly 

made with regional produce: finely executed 

Black Forest classics with a creative twist. 

Chez Eric 

79104 Freiburg im 

Breisgau 

Wine regions such as Kaiserstuhl and Markgräferland 

are in the immediate vicinity and thus the 

treasures of these great vineyards can be found in 

the wine cellar. The Champagne selection is also 

downright sparkling. Mediterranean lightness of 

touch features on the menu. 

Waldkircher Strasse 2 

+49 (7682) 1291 

www.schaecks-adler.de 

Wintererstrasse 89 

+49 (761) 51030 

www.chez-eric.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Kilian Hunn 

Recommended by: Staatsweingut Freiburg 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Ponyhof 

Stammhaus 

77723 Gengenbach 

For the Wussler family, tradition does not mean 

standing still, quite the opposite. Continuously, 

but carefully, they refine Baden cuisine, honing 

Black Forest classics and giving the regional cooking 

a creative and contemporary touch here and 

there. 

Zur Sonne 

79241 Ihringen 

The eye-catching sunflower-yellow façade encourages 

a cheerful visit to this traditional inn and 

wine hotel. The cuisine is wonderfully unfussy 

and offers international classics, as well as Baden 

specialities and game dishes from the local hunt. 

Mattenhofweg 6 

+49 (7803) 1469 

www.ponyhof.co 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 



+49 (7668) 229 

www.sonne-wasenweiler.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


 

85 

Total: | 1 00 

 

87 

Total: | 1 00 

Rührberger Hof 

79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen 

We start with a Winzersekt from the Rhine and 

marvel at the lightness of the menu, which features 

international delicacies alongside regional 

classics. And it's exactly the same with the wines: 

great selection of big names and new discoveries. 

Inzlinger Strasse 1 

+49 (7624) 9161 

www.ruehrbergerhof.com 

Recommended by: Weingut Claus Schneider 

Holzöfele 


There was a time when bread was baked where 

hearty local cuisine is now served up, with Thassilo 

Eyrainer in charge. The cosy restaurant in the 

former bakery offers predominantly Baden classics 

skilfully enhanced with Mediterranean accents. 

Rebstock 

77876 Kappelrodeck- 

Waldulm 

Karl Hodapp has a soft spot for Alsace and Baden 

and draws culinary inspiration from these regions. 

A great combination that finds its most beautiful 

expression in the quail stuffed with goose 

liver, apple and black pudding on creamy sauerkraut. 

Great wine selection with 400 bins. 

Bachenstrasse 46 

+49 (7668) 207 

www.holzoefele.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Kutzendorf 1 

+49 (7842) 9480 

www.rebstock-waldulm.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

Photo: Felix Groteloh 

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Cantina Majolika 

76131 Karlsruhe 

Simple and contemporary elegance dominates in 

this restaurant which extends over two levels. You 

can watch the crew cooking In the open kitchen, 

and the freshly prepared menu is a successful 

cross-section of international and German cooking 

styles. 

BADEN 


Adler Restaurant 

77933 Lahr 

The fourth generation is already at work in this 

family business. Daniel Fehrenbacher succeeds in 

creating a cosmopolitan cuisine with classic 

French roots. His wife Kerstin, a competent sommelier, 

has great intuition for what her guests may 

like and a sure hand when recommending wines. 

Ahaweg 6-8 

+49 (721) 1611492 

www.cantinamajolika.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Schweder 

Reichenbacher Hauptstrasse 18 

+49 (7821) 906390 

www.adler-lahr.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

79341 Kenzingen 

Scheidels 

Restaurant zum Kranz 

The award-winning Baden restaurant is known 

for its excellent, no-frills cuisine. The cooking is 

classic with French-Mediterranean accents, and 

the specialities are local game, fillet of pike-perch 

and halibut in Riesling sauce. 

79379 Müllheim 

Alte Post – Hebelstube 

In this family-run country hotel amongst vineyards 

close to the river Rhine, sustainability, organic 

production and regionality are combined 

with creative and ambitious cooking. Food of the 

highest organic order is accompanied by a large 

selection of excellent wines. 

Photo: Felix Groteloh 

Offenburger Strasse 18 

+49 (7644) 6855 

www.scheidels-kranz.de 


Posthalterweg/An der B 3 

+49 (7631) 17870 

www.alte-post.net 

Recommended by: Weingut Fritz Wassmer 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Spielweg 

79244 Münstertal 

Seasonal Baden cuisine is the focus of Viki Fuchs, 

who has followed in her father's gastronomic 

footsteps. The young chef brings has made real 

impact with her fresh ideas, her dim sum of wild 

boar already is one of the specialities of the friendly 

family business. 

Oxalis 

79859 Schluchsee 

This historic country house not only promises peace 

and relaxation: apart from the boutique hotel, 

the restaurant also comes highly recommended. 

The ambitious cuisine uses mainly regional and 

seasonal produce, and the well thought-out wine 

list leaves little to be desired. 

Spielweg 61 

+49 (7636) 709 

www.spielweg.com 

Unterer Mühlenweg 13 

+49 (7656) 209 

www.muehle-schluchsee.de 

Recommended by: Max Geitlinger Wein 

Zur Krone 

76777 Neupotz 

With his tasting menu, Faycal Bettioui sends his 

guests on an exciting gastronomic journey through 

the diverse and multifaceted world of aromas. 

The friendly staff offer matching wines, always 

accompanied by little stories on the topic of 

pleasure. 

Recommended by: Weingut Hanspeter Ziereisen 

Grüner Baum 

79263 Simonswald 

The best introduction to the regional cuisine of 

this beautiful restaurant is the selection of Black 

Forest starters. The ambitious kitchen uses local 

produce, which here and there are skilfully enhanced 

by Mediterranean overtones. 


+49 (7272) 9337845 

www.zurkroneneupotz.de 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


Neuenweg 1 

+49 (7683) 264 

www.gruenerbaum-simonswald.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


 

89 

Total: | 1 00 

 

86 

Total: | 1 00 

Zehner's Stube 

79292 Pfaffenweiler 

Foie gras, turbot, pigeon breast – Fritz Zehner is a 

master of timeless cuisine, which he constantly revives 

with new impulses. His sauces have beguiled 

palates for decades. And best of all: the wine list 

can easily keep up. Relaxed atmosphere. 

Rebstock 

79295 Sulzburg 

In his restaurant Christoph Keller combines Baden 

home cooking with the finer classics of Baden 

cuisine. This is accompanied by wines from the 

Markgräflerland region. As a representative of the 

Slow Food Association, Keller emphasises the 

pleasures of regional produce. 

Weinstrasse 39 

+49 (7664) 6225 

www.zehnersstube.de 


+49 (7634) 503140 

www.rebstock-in-sulzburg.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Brenneisen 

Recommended by: Weingut Zähringer 

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BADEN 

Löwen 


79183 Waldkirch 

Although the family-run inn has dedicated itself 

to Baden cuisine, it also manages to look further 

afield. The traditional dishes are based on regional 

and seasonal produce, and even the juicy 

steaks come from German cattle. 

Köpfers 

Steinbuck 

79235 Vogtsburg 

Stylish ambience, unfussy cuisine and friendly 

hosts: the concept of this dedicated family business 

is commendable and good times are guaranteed 

here. As a fitting accompaniment to Stephan 

Köpfer's cuisine, there are around 250 different 

wines in the cellar. 

Schwarzwaldstrasse 34 

+49 (7681) 9868 

www.loewen-buchholz.com 

 

Zur Krone 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


83 

Total: | 1 00 

79576 Weil am Rhein 

In this family-run business, tradition and a modern 

way of life are combined sympathetically. 

The stylish restaurant, which is open for lunch 

and dinner, also succeeds in this balancing act and 

the regionally inspired dishes always have a noticeable 

modern touch. 

Steinbuckstrasse 20 

+49 (7662) 9494650 

www.koepfers-steinbuck.de 

 

Rebstock 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

79235 Vogtsburg 

If, like here, the landlord is one of Germany's largest 

wine merchants, delving into the wine list is 

an exciting prospect. The Winzerhaus kitchen serves 

down-to-earth and traditional dishes from the 

region. The wood-panelled parlour has a wonderfully 

rustic feel. 


+49 (7621) 71164 

www.kroneweil.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Claus Schneider 

Badbergstrasse 22 

+49 (7662) 933011 

www.franz-keller.de 

 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 19 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

Kaiserstuhl 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Photo: WSNA 

FRANKEN 

A RAINBOW OF 

WINEMAKING DIVERSITY

Fortress Marienberg: an impressive 

historic monument, adorned with vines 

FRANKEN 

IS ACTUALLY COOL 

Is wine from Franken for old men wearing old hats? Of course not, 

says our 1998-born writer in her love letter to this wine region 

and its stubborn winemakers. 

WORDS ELENA SCHEER 

Istarted studying psychology in 

Würzburg. Thus I bid farewell to my 

wonderful hometown in the Free Federal 

State of Bavaria. Courageous. Not that 

readers elsewhere misunderstand me; 

while Franken (Franconia) belongs to the 

Federal state of Bavaria, Franken most 

definitely is not Bavaria. I left Würzburg 

as a student of wine economics and trainee 

sommelier. 

Well, all that is possible in Franken, 

especially in the wine region of Franken. 

And this is exactly what I want to write 

about. Because it is glorious. As you can 

tell from these initial words, I think that 

Franken is rather cool. Alright, the 

winemakers are not exactly easy-going, 

sometimes they are even a little stubborn. 

But hey, a Silvaner without a certain 

seriousness makes no sense either. 

Which is how we get to wine. Where wine 

is concerned, Franken probably is the most 

underrated region you can imagine. Let me 

tell you: things are happening! From 

long-established super-producers to many 

lunatics creating pretty crazy stuff, anything 

goes here. There is a rainbow of winemaking 

diversity and numerous names spring to 

mind. In the former camp you will certainly 

find the Sauers, the Schmitts, Fürst, Castell, 

Wirsching. The list is long. And you can 

always rely on our Spitäler (ancient charitable 

foundations with wine production) 

when you are on the lookout for a salty, 

bone-dry Silvaner or a racy, fresh Riesling. 

Those looking for the “lunatic” category 


FRANKEN | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

will strike gold with a madman like Andi 

Weigand, an anarchist like Laura Seufert 

or experimentalists like the Krämers. And 

by the way, for me all these attributes are 

positive. 

But no matter into which camps you want 

to assign these people, the former, the 

latter or anywhere in between, there is no 

shortage of stubbornness and that’s 

precisely why the wines are so good! 

VINEYARD CHAT 

These vineyards are stony! That’s just 

great when you stand there at a perceived 

heat of 50°C/122°F. Then there’s the killer 

steepness, better still, when you lose your 

footing, like I did when I worked for the 

“Trockene Schmitts” in the Randersackerer 

Pfülben. But despite my whinging; it was 

fun to be in the vineyard with these 

winemakers. It is wonderful to experience 

with how much passion the vines are 

tended. Like children. Like tiny 

Silvaner- babies, or something like that. In 

any case, stubbornness defines the 

Franconian vineyard. Nothing is left to 

chance. One leaf too many during deleafing 

is a gross mistake on the part of 

the trainee and prompts a renewed lecture 

The masterminds behind Weingut Trockene 

Schmitts: brothers Bruno and Paul Schmitt 

and Paul’s son Lothar 

on the art of canopy management. Things 

just have to be done properly. But exactly 

that attention to detail results in great 

wine in the end. The vine and its fruit: 

that’s what everything hinges on in the 

end. 

But this also is true: “You have to trust 

your vines,” one of the winemakers told 

me. And yet I do not know a greater 

mechanic and machine-freak than 


Weingut Juliusspital – the biggest grower 

of Silvaner in the world 

141

The May family have made wine for 300 years, 

in 1998 they founded their own estate 

Benni May. You could say he is the 

MacGyver of winemakers. 

STRAIGHT TALK 

Let’s return to the weather which, sadly, I 

do have to mention, despite all the fun 

and games. “A total catastrophe.” “A year 

of extremes.” These are quotes by Nina 

Bunzelt from Nordheim, evoking the 

vintages 2011, 2020 and partially also 

2019. All these years had one thing in 

common: late spring frost. This miserable 

beast that makes life difficult for the wine 

growers in Franken. My heart bleeds 

when I hear of the significant loss of fruit: 

in some places 30%, in others 90%. And 

this happens to people who do 

backbreaking work in their vineyards 

year on year – and a single night of frost 

kills an entire vintage! 

FRANKEN WINE REGION 

Growing area 

Approx. 6100 hectares 




Soils 

Triassic limestone, Keuper (marl), Triassic 

sandstone 


Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, 

Spätburgunder 

Vineyard Chapel 


Frankenland GmbH, Hertzstrasse 12 

97076 Würzburg 

www.frankenwein-aktuell.de 


FRANKEN | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

It is not a beautiful subject but not one 

we can skate over. In 2019, for instance, 

Rudi May in Retzstadt had the lowest 

yields in the entire history of his wine 

estate. There was, however, some small 

comfort in the fact that the few grapes he 

could harvest were of superb quality and 

the resulting wines, beautifully complex. 

An extreme version of yield reduction, 

one could say. Where 2020 is concerned, 

Nina Bunzelt said: “Whatever fruit survived 

the frost will have great quality.” 

Apart from the spring frost, 2019 was a 

very warm, dry year. The fruit was super 

healthy throughout, comes with fine aromatics 

and has more of an acidic spine 

than 2018. 

And note, I am returning to the fun bits. I 

also assume that my former schoolteacher 

is belatedly awarding me poor marks for 

the sheer number of times I am using the 

term “dry” in this text. In any case, it is of 

no importance. Dry, dry, dry! That is 

Franken. 

But hang on. What’s going on here? Schloss 

Sommerhausen is making mischief again. 

Martin Steinmann completes his portfolio 

of grandiose, bone-dry Sekts with some 

At Weingut Rainer Sauer father Rainer makes 

classically vinified wines while son Daniel offers 

contemporary creations 

that have gentle residual sweetness. But 

let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a Kabinett 

style. And imagine it with fizz. Really cool. 

And now imagine slightly hot cuisine. Just 

another string to Franken’s bow. 

INFO 




Martin Steinmann – Jack of all trades and 

master of everything at Schloss Sommerhausen 

143

One of Franken’s most famous sites: 

Escherndorfer Lump 

GRANDS CRUS – FRANKEN 


CASTELL | SCHLOSSBERG 

This 4.5ha/11.12 acre monopole belonging 

to the Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt 

rises from 300-390m/984-1279ft. The 

heat-retaining soils of grey-blue clay and 

gypsum keuper (a heavy marl) help to 

create a mild mesoclimate. There also are 

veins of alabaster. The Schlossberg has 

inclines from 40-60%. 

95 2015 Silvaner GG 


Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt, page 151 

ESCHERNDORF | LUMP 

The name of this steep, sickle-shaped site, 

clinging snugly to a bend of the river Main, 

is derived from the countless small parcels 

that were created by the ongoing divisions 

of inherited land. Despite its 37ha/91 acre 

size, the Lump vineyard is fairly 

homogenous, the soils are of Triassic 

limestone, inclines of 60-70% are at 

altitudes from 190-270m/623-885ft. 

95 2019 »Am Lumpen 1655« Silvaner GG 

Weingut Rainer Sauer, further info on page 175 

94 2019 »Am Lumpen 1655« Riesling GG 



Weingut Egon Schäffer, www.weingut-schaeffer.de 



Weingut Horst Sauer, further info on page 174 

92 2018 Riesling Erste Lage trocken 


92 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« 

Silvaner trocken 

Weingut Meier-Schmidt, further info on page 165 




Michael Fröhlich, www.weingut-michael-froehlich.de 





FRANKEN | GRANDS CRUS 

91 2018 Sylvaner trocken 

Weingut Römmert, further info on page 171 

91 2019 Riesling Erste Lage trocken »S«, 

Weingut Horst Sauer, further info on page 174 

91 2018 »Stairway to Heaven« Silvaner tr. 

91 2018 Silvaner erste Lage trocken 




Weingut Zur Schwane, www.schwane.de 

90 2019 Silvaner Erste Lage trocken 



Weingut Römmert, further info on page 171 



89 2019 Silvaner Erste Lage trocken »S« 

Weingut Horst Sauer, 


IPHOFEN | JULIUS-ECHTER-BERG 

This site, rising from 270-370m/885- 

1213ft on the southern flank of the 

Schwanberg mountain is of grey-blue 

keuper soils with fossil inclusions. This 

almost 47ha/116 acre site is made up of a 

flatter, convex foothill and stony, steep 

slopes with inclines of up to 65%. 


Weingut Hans Wirsching, further info on page 187 

94 1990 Silvaner Auslese feinherb 

Weingut Johann Arnold, www.weingut-arnold.de 





Weingut Johann Ruck, www.ruckwein.de 

93 2019 Silvaner »I« Spätlese trocken 

Weingut Popp, www.weingut-popp.de 


Weingut Juliusspital, further info on page 161 

92 2019 Silvaner Kabinett trocken 

Weingut Popp, www.weingut-popp.de 

92 2018 Silvaner »No.5« trocken 

92 2016 Silvaner »Martins Meisterstück 

No.3« trocken 

Weingut Emmerich, 

www.weingut-emmerich.de 

91 2019 Silvaner Erste Lage trocken, 


91 2019 Silvaner Spätlese trocken 

Weingut Dorsch, www.weingut-dorsch.de 

Frank-Saale 

Alzenau 


Main 

Main Aschaffenburg 

LUMP 

STEIN/ 

STEIN- 

KALLMUTH 

HARFE 

Eschendorf 

SCHLOSSBERG 

Homburg Würzburg 

Castell 

Klingenberg 

Randersacker SCHLOSSBERG 

PFÜLBEN 

JULIUS-ECHTER-BERG 

Iphofen 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

145

This 27ha/67 acre site of Triassic red 

sandstone, almost completely terraced, is 

emblematic for the Churfranken subregion. 

Its relatively low altitude (120-230m /393- 

754ft), its south-south-western to southwestern 

aspect and extreme steepness, with 

inclines of up to 85%, make it one of the 

warmest in all of Franken. 

95 2018 Spätburgunder GG, 

Weingut Rudolf Fürst, further info on page 155 


Weingut Steintal, further info on page 182 

93 2018 Spätburgunder Auslese trocken 

Anja Stritzinger, www.weinbau-stritzinger.de 

RANDERSACKER | PFÜLBEN 

Randersacker, Pfülben 

WÜRZBURG STEIN / WÜRZBURG 

STEIN-HARFE 

Today the Stein is 71ha/175 acres large, the 

Stein Harfe 7.7ha/19 acres. The good, classic 

part of the vineyard has an incline of up to 

75% whereas Harfe, a monopole owned by 

the Bürgerspital, reaches inclines between 

50-60%. The stony soils are of weathered 

Triassic limestone. 

95 2019 Stein-Harfe Silvaner GG 

Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist, further info on page 150 


Weingut Juliusspital, further info on page 161 

94 2019 Silvaner Spätlese trocken R 

Weingut Reiss, www.weingut-reiss.com 


Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist, further info on page 150 



Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg, further info on p. 158 

KLINGENBERG | SCHLOSSBERG 

“Pfülben” is a term for pillow and this one 

clings to the undercut bank of the river Main. 

Its south-west-facing parcels benefit from 

the light reflection and heat retention of the 

water. The slope turns south and south-southeast 

into a lateral valley but not much further 

than 400m from the river. Its 19ha/47 acres 

have inclines between 30-70% and rise from 

185-270m/610-885ft. 


92 2018 Riesling GG 

Weingut Schmitt’s Kinder, further info on page 176 


Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg, further info on p. 158 

HOMBURG | KALLMUTH 

This site measures 43ha/106 acres and has 

inclines of up to 75%. This slope, with its 

countless terraces held in place by 

12km/7.4 miles of dry stone walls, is a 

geological curiosity: the transition between 

the Triassic layers of red sandstone and 

cream-coloured limestone runs right 

through the vineyard. 

93 2018 »Asphodill« Fürstlicher Kallmuth 

Silvaner GG 

91 2015 Silvaner »S« trocken 


90 2019 Silvaner »S« trocken 

Weingut Fürst Löwenstein, further info on page 163 

90 2019 Silvaner »Luna« trocken 

89 2019 Silvaner Alte Reben Spätlese tr. 

Weingut Huller, Further info on page 160 


Franken | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT STEFAN BARDORF 

BACCHUSSTUBE 

Ochsenfurter Strasse 4, 97236 Randersacker 

T: +49 (170) 4020159 

info@weingut-bardorf.com, www.weingut-bardorf.com 

Cellar Door: daily from 9–20 hrs by appointment 

Winemaker: Stefan Bardorf 

Contact: Stefan Bardorf 



It is remarkable what Stefan Bardorf manages 

to get out of his three hectares of 

vines every year. He has farmed them organically 

and with much dedication since 

2015. But Bardorf is no one-trick-pony. Not 

only does he make bone-dry, so called ‘fränkisch 

trocken’ white wines, like Silvaner and 

Weissburgunder that go wonderfully with 

food – a fact that can be put to the test at his 

Gasthaus Löwen in Randersacker, he also 

makes exquisite sweet wines like his Riesling 

TBA from the Randersacker Marsberg site. If 

he manages to keep this up, he is a contender 

for a third star! 

91 2018 »Alte Reben RR« Randersacker 

Ewig Leben Silvaner trocken 

Fragrant spiciness overwhelms on the nose - delightful. But 

at the same time rather chiselled and interwoven. Complex 

on the palate, creamy and vital, perfectly balanced acidity 

with nuances of exotic fruits, some tannins and pleasant 

edges. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 Randesacker Marsberg Riesling Auslese 

Very fresh aromas of ripe fruit peach and exotic fruit, pineapple. 

But also here, as with the dry wines, not too loud. Multifaceted 

and cool. Great acidity accompanies the extraordinary 

sweetness, very good balance of the elements. 


88 2019 »Blanc de Noir« Randersacker 

Ewig Leben Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »RR« Randersacker Ewig Leben 


Present aromas of white blossom, pear, peach and herbs, but 

also some ripe notes. All very restrained and complex. On the 

palate there is a lot of texture and light tannins in balance 

with acidity and fruit. Good length, an animating Pinot to 

drink. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 

93 2019 Randesacker Marsberg 

Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 

Blackcurrants and redcurrants , elderberry and bergamot on 

the fragrant nose. Concentrated on the palate with clear viscosity. 

Lots of power, but also dancing fruit. Harmonious and 

with tension.Combines both aspects skilfully and in a delicious 

way. 6 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

90 2019 »Fumé« Randersacker Ewig Leben 


Aromas typical of the grape variety which dwindle a little 

with air contact then notes of gooseberry, cassis, tomato 

leaf and fine smoke. Excellent balance of fruit and acidity 

as well as texture and minerality. Lots of grip and animating 

tension, Sauvignon Blanc with ambition. 



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WEINHAUS BOESSNECK 

Lange Gasse 26/28, 97346 Iphofen 

T: +49 (175) 8225394, Weinhaus@boessneck.com 

www.boessneck.com 


Winemaker: Mathias Meimberg 

Contact: Mathias Meimberg and Johannes Arnold 

Bottles/Hectares: 3,000/1 ha 

Mathias Meimberg and Johannes Arnold 

are the two men behind Weinhaus 

Boessneck – it is their aim to 

make premium Sekt and wine from just 

0.89ha of vineyards. The wine range that this 

duo presented may be small but it is exquisite 

and full of surprises. Their Sekt “resolut” 

shows stature and complexity after seven 

years on lees while the bone-dry “black” Sekt 

does not have to hide, either. The uncompromising 

Sylvaner does not give a fig for convention, 

the powerfully smooth Spätburgunder 

makes the mark where red wine is concerned. 

A surprising discovery in Franken! 

92 »black« brut nature 

Deep yellow appearance with scents of ripe yellow apple, 

wild raspberry, aniseed biscuits, brioche and a dash of saffron 

with a somewhat malty, slight oxidative note. Full-bodied 

and complex on the palate, distinctly dry and also demanding 

with fine spiciness and subtle fruit nuances depicting 

individual uniqueness. Long finish! 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2013 »resolut« brut nature 

Cardamom and allspice on the nose, apple peel, aniseed 

rolls, brioche, floral notes and fir honey. On the palate there 

is very fine mousse, relatively mild acidity and also good 

freshness and tension, emphatically dry, somewhat salty. 

Uncomplicated. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Ripe cherry and cassis in the full aroma, followed by smoke, 

some seaweed, hint of tar, black tea, blood orange and sultanas. 

At first soft on the palate, some beetroot, then tension 

and texture build up, distinctive tannins, power and suppleness. 

Good potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Sylvaner trocken 

Smoky, spicy nose with woody aromas, pear and quince 

with hints of pepper, no obvious primary fruit. Tautly built 

on the palate, emphatically dry, phenolic, good density and 

also concentration. Uncompromising, unconventional. 

Ageing potential! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 



 

WEINGUT BRÖNNER & HEILMANN 

Am Sportplatz 9, 63791 Karlstein am Main 

T: +49 (6188) 9595231 

tr@weingut-broenner-heilmann.de 

www.weingut-broenner-heilmann.de 


Winemaker: Simon Quass 

Contact: Tatiana Römischer 


This relatively new estate – it was only in 

January 2018 that Weingut Heilmann 

and Weinanbau Brönner merged into 

Weingut Heilmann & Brönner – excellently 

manages to do the splits between accessible 

every-day wines and demanding single-site 

wines. Thus the hale and hearty entry-level 

Riesling “Heilmännchen” has as its counterpart 

a veritable terroir Riesling from the Wasserloser 

Schlossberg site, and the cleverly balanced 

“summertime”-blends sahre the stage 

with the carefully extracted Sankt Laurent. 

At this level, the ascent to the two-star-category 

no longer too distant. 

91 2019 Wasserlos Schlossberg 


In the fragrance tangerine, yeast, with a flinty, mineral, spicy 

undertone. Juicy and discreet on the palate, mealy phenolics, 

ripe acidity, good density, strong tactile mineral notes at 

the end. A quite complete, well-developed single-vineyard 

wine. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Heilmännchen« Riesling trocken 

Passion fruit and vine peach, finely nuanced on the nose. Firm 

onset of Riesling acidity, full-bodied on the midpalate, compact 

and closed on the finish. Medium weight in density and length. 

A natural and genuine Riesling. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

92 2017 Michelbach Steinberg St. Laurent tr. 

Bitter chocolate, rum raisin, discreet wood on the nose. On 

the palate, a fine grain of tannin on a supple but not excessively 

soft base, medium density, good proportions, well-integrated 

and ripe acidity. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 Michelbach Steinberg 

Spätburgunder Spätlese trocken 

Some herbs, sweet cherry and milk chocolate. Fine-grained 

tannins, already relatively mellow, ripe acidity, good body 

and density, the alcohol is well integrated. A powerful Pinot 

Noir that shows the warmth of the year in a charming way. 

15 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Bacchus halbtrocken 

89 2019 »Summertime Weiss« 

trocken MT/KR/SB/BC/TR/RR 

88 2019 Wasserlos Pinot Grigio feinherb 


88 2019 Wasserlos Gewürztraminer feinherb 

87 2019 Müller-Thurgau halbtrocken 

88 2019 »Summertime Ice« feinherb 

90 2018 Wasserlos Schlossberg Domina tr. 

Fruity aromas of black cherry and milk chocolate, plus 

some wild herbs and slightly yeasty notes. On the palate 

there is a supple base and rich tannins, mild in acidity, with 

a slight sweetness in the fruit. Franken's answer to Primitivo. 

14 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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BÜRGERSPITAL ZUM HL. GEIST 

Theaterstrasse 19, 97070 Würzburg 

T: +49 (931) 3503441, weingut@buergerspital.de 

www.buergerspital.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop Mondays 9–18 hrs, Tuesdays 

through Saturdays 9–24 hrs, Sundays 11–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Robert Haller, Karl Brand, Elmar Nun 

Contact: Robert Haller 

Bottles/Hectares: 820,000 (85 % white, 10 % red, 

5 % sweet)/120 ha 

With its Grosses Gewächs “Stein- 

Harfe’’, the Bürgerspital once again 

presents one of Germany’s best Silvaners 

– an icon and symbol of this grape variety 

– to which one of our tasters attested a 

“calm, mineral spirituality which allows the 

stone to shine through.” The team surrounding 

estate director Robert Haller yet again presented 

an exquisite range of wines where the Rieslings 

step further into the limelight along the Silvaners: 

the “Hagemann” Riesling from the 

Würzburger Stein site shows concentration and 

site expression in a very smooth fashion. This is 

Franken presented in the very best light! 

95 2019 Würzburg Stein-Harfe Silvaner GG 

Beeswax, herbs and apricot kernels on the nose, also darker 

aromas of rosehip, tea and miso. Good density and bundling 

on the palate, relaxed and silky, yet powerful and precise. A 

calm, mineral spirituality that lets the stone shine through. 


93 2019 Würzburg Stein Hagemann Riesling GG 

Still closed on the nose, opens with aromas of apricot, amalfi 

lemons, leafy greens and crushed rock, terpenes and a tad of 

malt. Concentrated in a supple and almost velvety way, a 

power that is softly coated and pervaded by minerality, deep 

and long. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2019 Würzburg Stein Silvaner Erste Lage tr. 

Apple and pear on the nose and also yellow fruit, fine smoky 

and mineral hints, warm stone, nutmeg. Juicy and spicy on 

the palate alongside present and cultivated acidity, well-perceived 

power, dense and mineral. Good balance and potential. 


92 2019 Würzburg Innere Leiste Silvaner 


Tropical fruit on the nose, papaya and ripe mango which determine 

the character, hints of pineapple too. Powerful 

structure with ripe acidity and ample texture, creaminess 

with Triassic limestone notes. Mineral, supple with good 

depth combined with length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 Würzburg Stein-Harfe Riesling GG 

91 2019 Randersacker Teufelskeller 

Riesling Erste Lage trocken 

91 2019 Würzburg Stein Riesling Erste Lage tr. 

90 2019 Würzburg Stein 


90 2019 Würzburg Silvaner trocken 

89 2019 Würzburg Riesling trocken 

91 2018 »R« Würzburg Stein 

Blaufränkisch Erste Lage trocken 

91 2019 Würzburg Pfaffenberg 

Silvaner Erste Lage trocken 

Mirabelle plums and ripe apple on the nose and in a herbaceous 

ambience. Texture and ripe acidity on the palate, 

plus herbal notes and spice, juicy with mouthfeel and also 

marked by the terroir, plus phenolic accents. Multi-layered 

and consistent, good length. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

FÜRSTLICH CASTELL’SCHES 

DOMÄNENAMT 

Schlossplatz 5, 97355 Castell 

T: +49 (9325) 60160, weingut@castell.de 

www.castell.de 



Winemaker: Christian Friess 

Contact: Peter Geil 


95 2015 Castell Schlossberg Silvaner GG 

Linden blossom and meadow herbs on the nose - nuanced, 

but not yet fully developed. On the palate there is great volume, 

dense mineral extract, a layer of phenolics. The strong 

alcohol is completely countered by substance and acidity. 

An iron fist with velvety tendencies. 


93 2016 »6. Apriles Anno 1659« Silvaner tr. 

Discreet woody spice. Supple onset of emphatically textured 

evolution, firm acid backbone and peppery terroir notes embrace 

drive and tension. The use of wood remains unobtrusive, 

the full-bodied and distinctly tart wine gains by its composure. 


92 2012 Schloss Castell Silvaner Brut 

Light greenish yellow with elegant brioche aromas. Mineral-salty 

onset with smoky aromas and fine mousse. Yellow-fruited 

notes with added creaminess. Very balanced and 

delicate. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2008 Castell Schlossberg Silvaner GG 

Ripe spice on the nose, roasted sesame and meadow herbs. 

On the palate there is some volume, firm acidity, dense extract 

and a mineral background. The palate structure still 

seems almost indestructibly robust and firm - and has more 

years of potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

Ferdinand Fürst Castell knows that you 

start sweeping a staircase from the top 

and, leading by example, forges ahead 

with the utmost consistency: from now on the estate 

will present one single Grosses Gewächs only, 

its Schlossberg-Silvaner. In future, this wine will 

be allowed to mature for a full five years before release. 

The brilliant 2015 vintage of the wine is a 

principal witness when it comes to demonstrating 

what a few extra years of maturity can do. We already 

look forward to future vintages and acknowledge 

both the intellectual foresight and the 

flawlessness of the wine range that was presented 

across all price points with a fourth star. 

91 2019 Schloss Castell Weissburgunder tr. 

91 2017 »Granit« trocken 

90 2019 Castell Kugelspiel Silvaner 


90 2019 Castell Hohnart Silvaner 


90 2019 Schloss Castell Scheurebe trocken 

89 2019 Schloss Castell Silvaner trocken 

90 2015 »Cuvée C« trocken ME/CO/PN/CS 

90 2019 »Fürstin Marie-Louise« 

Weiss- und Grauburgunder trocken 

Hay and yeast, discreet flint, but also berryish Pinot notes. 

Supple on the palate, lots of juice, well-integrated acidity, 

a wine that is very clear in its aromas and structure, stylish, 

unaffected, and especially versatile in gastronomic 

terms. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT DAHMS 

August-Borsig-Strasse 8, 97526 Sennfeld 

T: +49 (9721) 69123, info@weingut-dahms.de 

www.weingut-dahms.de 

Cellar Door: ‘Weinladen – der Winzer Dahms‘, 

Brückenstrasse 23, 97421 Schweinfurt: Tuesdays 

though Fridays 10–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Jürgen Dahms 

Contact: Alexander and Jürgen Dahms 


A 

stylistic change is afoot at Weingut 

Dahms, run by third-generation winemakers 

Jürgen and Alexander Dahms 

in the Schweinfurt suburb of Sennfeld: some of 

the white wines are fermented on skins and 

matured in Halbstück barrels made from local 

Spessart oak. The wines are not as smoothed 

over as in the past but show profile and character, 

like their Silvaner “Fass No. 1”, or the 

well-integrated Weissburgunder “Fass No. 2”. 

Likewise, the impressive and elegant Spätburgunder 

presents itself at a high level. The 

“Domina”, meanwhile, brings plenty of joy 

with its direct and juicy nature. More please! 

91 2018 »Fass N°1« Silvaner trocken 

Nutty notes on the nose, apricot tart, toasted aromas, juniper 

berry and a slight ethereal tone. Firm in its structure, 

tightly built and also with good density from the wood ageing. 

The acidity is ripe and glides across the palate in a refined 

fashion with hints of pleasant saltiness. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

the fine acidity is well integrated. More Pinot Noir than Spätburgunder. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2019 Silvaner trocken 

90 2018 »Fass N°2« Weissburgunder trocken 

Bright flowers on the nose, lily of the valley, apple, malt and 

smoky notes. Clearly defined and a firm structure due to the 

wood ageing, fine fruit and some sweet extract, well woven in 

its elements, well integrated acidity. Consistent and simultaneously 

elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Mainberg Schlossberg Silvaner 


Apple on the nose, apple peel, yeast, spice, herbs, some hops, 

malt and a hint of liquorice. On the palate there is juice, texture 

and pronounced fruitiness, powerful in structure and 

substance, also density, nice spice, consistent and with 

length. Good potential. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Cherry, blackcurrant and bay leaf merge with the fine woody 

spice. This is juicy and shows good tension on the palate, density 

and texture, the tannins are concise and of good quality, 

89 2018 Domina trocken 

Dark colour, elderberry in the fruity nose, blackberry and 

also dark chocolate. Juicy and with clear fruit on the palate, 

elderberry notes again, also spicy and peppery notes, 

lean, firm construction, medium complexity and good traction. 

Straightforward character. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT FISCHER 


Erweinstrasse 6, 97353 Wiesentheid 

T: +49 (9383) 377, post@fischer-wein.de 

www.fischer-wein.de 


13.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–12 hrs and 13.30–16 hrs, 

Sundays 10–12.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Thomas Fischer 

Contact: The Fischer family 


For Thomas Fischer the wines he makes 

do not necessarily have to conform to 

the bone-dry ‘fränkisch trocken’ paradigm. 

In his skilled hands both Bacchus and 

Silvaner turn out well in medium-dry to noble 

sweet styles. The medium-sweet Bacchus Kabinett, 

for instance, is a great example of using 

residual sweetness to tease out the typically 

spicy varietal aromas. Yet the typical finesse of 

the Kabinett style is preserved. Nonetheless, 

our Falstaff Tip is a bone-dry wine: Fischer’s 

Rödelsee Schlossberg Silvaner shows its Keuper 

soil typicity with herbal savour and muscle 

– a truly versatile and gastronomic wine. 

90 2019 Kammerforst Teufel Bacchus 

Kabinett halbtrocken 

Water melon and honeydew melon on the nose. On the palate, 

the fine sweetness is noticeable at first, followed by 

notes of ripe gooseberry and melon. A pleasant density with 

good acidity and fine structure. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 Handthal Stollberg Bacchus Spätlese 

A beautiful first impression of melon, yellow apple and white 

flowers. On the palate then fine-tuned into a semi-dry manner, 

good sweetness-acidity interplay, with the sweetness 

lingering more. A juicy, fruity example of Bacchus with a nice 

flow and fine bouquet. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 Kammerforst Teufel 

Gewürztraminer Spätlese trocken 

Surprisingly fine nose with tones of pink pepper and lychee. 

Then more rose on the palate with a medium body and wellintegrated, 

positively perceptible acidity. The flavours remain 

on the palate for a long time. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Rödelsee Schlossberg 

Silvaner Auslese 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose beeswax and candied fruits, 

passion fruit and dried apricots. On the palate restrained 

acidity, noticeable sweetness, pear juice, mango, medium 

structure. Orange zest finish, great with sweet pastries. 


88 2019 Oberschwarzach Herrenberg 

Silvaner Spätlese trocken 

88 2019 Rödelsee Schlossberg 


88 2019 Oberschwarzach Herrenberg 

Sauvignon Blanc Kabinett trocken 


86 2019 »Blanc de Noir« Spätburgunder 


86 2019 Scheurebe Kabinett trocken 

89 2018 Wiesenbronn Wachhügel Pinot Noir 


89 2019 Rödelsee Schlossberg Silvaner 


A clearly pronounced aroma - pear, herbs and delicate nutty 

aromas. Compact on the palate with a pleasant texture. 

Tones of brioche. Power and density make this Silvaner a 

pleasant food wine. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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SCHLOSS FRANKENBERG 

Schloss Frankenberg 1, 97215 Weigenheim 

T: +49 (9339) 97140, info@schloss-frankenberg.com 

www.schloss-frankenberg.de 


Winemaker: Maximilian Czeppel 

Contact: Remo Letrari, Maximilian Czeppel 


Schloss Frankenberg is a rare treasure, 

not roused from its deep slumber until 

2014. Apparently an eight-figure sum 

was required to knock both the building and 

farmsteads back into shape. Vineyards and 

cellar, however, are already in working order 

and the most attractive debut wine range presented 

indeed proves the potential of the sites 

surrounding the Schloss. These wines were not 

made to look pretty in the short term but show 

a stylistically well-thought-out philosophy: 

bone-dry ‘fränkisch trocken’ with the accent 

on terroir. 

92 2019 »Selection Florian Löw« Riesling tr. 

Yeasty notes, bitter almond, dried flowers superseded by citrus 

fruits with air contact, bergamot and some flint. Discreetly 

phenolic on the palate, firm acidity, finely fruity without 

becoming unpleasantly overpowering. Persistent aromas 

and structure harmonise on the palate. 


88 2019 »Secco Selection Amalie Löw« 

feinherb 

91 2019 »Sylvaner Alte Reben« trocken 

Ripe, deep varietal aromas of earthy notes, sesame and valerian. 

Almost chalky in texture on the palate, with a fine, 

length-giving acid structure. A layer of mild phenolics and a 

compact, closed finish. Solid construction with excellent potential. 



White flowers, spring meadows and smoky terroir notes. 

Quite powerful on the palate, good volume, firm acidic backbone, 

quite dry but still pronounced in fruit. A gastronomic 

style of Pinot Blanc that will go well with poultry and fish. 


89 2019 Roter Traminer trocken 

A very clear Gewürztraminer balancing fruit and spice. 

Scents of rose, pear and candied fruits. Full-bodied and supple 

on the palate, lively acidity, medium-weight extract, dry 

finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Ample limestone on the nose. Restrained varietal spiciness 

with slight balsamic notes in the background. Supple 

and full on the palate with a firm acidic backbone and an 

appropriate dry balance. A hearty wine full of character. 




 

WEINGUT RUDOLF FÜRST 

Hohenlindenweg 46, 63927 Bürgstadt 

T: +49 (9371) 8642, info@weingut-rudolf-fuerst.de 

www.weingut-rudolf-fuerst.de 



Winemaker: Sebastian Fürst 

Contact: Paul and Sebastian Fürst 


Our expectations were surpassed: with 

the Spätburgunders of the 2018 vintage 

Sebastian and Paul Fürst have accomplished 

a true feat. Their Grosses Gewächs from 

the Bürgstadter Hundsrück site is a wine that 

emblematically represents the high art of Pinot 

making in this subregion of Churfranken. We 

are certain that this Spätburgunder with its immense 

ageing potential will be talked about for 

a long time yet. It also demonstrates what we 

barely thought possible: that the Fürsts can 

raise their game even further. The other Pinots, 

likewise, are excellent and the white wines are 

as convincing in every respect. Magnificent! 

97 2018 Bürgstadt Hundsrück 


In addition to fruit and spice, the dense nose already shows a 

lot of mineral momentum. On the palate, a lot of tension, texture 

and also elegance in an calm way with high mineral penetration, 

delicate and well-integrated acidic vein. Magnificent, 

also in terms of ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

96 2018 Bürgstadt Centgrafenberg 


A floral bouquet on the nose especially violets and croci, also 

hints of almonds, fine herbs and a whiff of smoke. Soft on the 

palate, with juicy acidity and delicate spice, but also increasing 

texture, density and tension with subsequent mineral underpinnings. 

A wine showing complexity, length and youth. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

95 2018 Klingenberg Schlossberg 


Rosehip, cherry and raspberry interlaced in a stony, mineral 

ambience with hints of herbs and smoke. Dense and tightly 

integrated on the palate, power, spice and intensity merge 

into an elegant base. Showing dynamism in an calm way with 

mineral nuances. Very skillful. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2018 Bürgstadt Berg Spätburgunder 


Intense nose of ripe cherry, raspberry, honeysuckle and fine 

toasted aromas. Ripe and intense tannins on the palate, perfect 

structure, medium body, lively acidity and again intense 

aromatics. Great finish. Approaches Grosses Gewächs status. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Bürgstadt Centgrafenberg Riesling GG 

93 2018 »R« Chardonnay trocken 

92 2018 Astheim Chardonnay trocken 

92 2018 »R« Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2019 »pur mineral« Riesling trocken 

94 2018 Klingenberg Spätburgunder trocken 

93 2018 »R« Frühburgunder trocken 


Medium ruby. Defined nose of dark fruit, blackberry and 

blackcurrant. Intense red cherry and tomato leaf flavours 

on the palate, balanced by expressive acidity in a medium-bodied, 

mineral finish. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT DR. HEIGEL 

Hassfurter Strasse 30, 97475 Zeil am Main 

T: +49 (9524) 3110, info@weingutdrheigel.de 

www.weingutdrheigel.de 


Winemaker: Philipp Wagner 

Contact: Christoph Hinderfeld 


Weingut Dr. Heigel presented a small 

but exquisite mix of its wines, encompassing 

the 2015 and 2018 

vintages, the 2019 vintage was not presented. 

All the wines are made in a sturdy fashion and 

show real substance. They provide food for 

culinary thoughts and inspire gastronomic 

flights of fancy. The powerful Merlot shows 

beautiful evolution that is yet to culminate; the 

Weissburgunder from the Hofstück site unites 

power and spice. The intense Gelber Muskateller 

is a powerful plea for the variety. We are 

more than curious and look forward to tasting 

the 2019 vintage. 

91 2015 Mainstockheim Hofstück 


Flowers on the nose, floral notes, yellow flowers, chestnuts, 

flour and delicately grilled leek. On the palate, power and 

spice unfold on a soft base, ripe and confident acidity, salty 

notes, seems vivid. Good potential for further maturity. 



Merlot trocken 

Sweet cherry and damp leaves, sage; a ripe varietal style 

with discreet woodiness. On the palate powerful with 

smooth foundations, but with a high tannins in the foreground, 

ripe acidity. A Merlot with a traditional artisan feel 

and further potential. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 



Apple and apple peel on the nose, herbs and spices like coriander 

seeds and floral scents. Powerful and compact Silvaner 

with spice and juice, the acidity is ripe and supportive, fine 

phenolics, shows provenance and profile. A Silvaner ideal for 

the table. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Intense nose of ripe yellow fruit, peach and also pineapple 

with spicy notes. The warm year also shows in the structure, 

powerfully and compactly built, shows juice, texture and fine 

spiciness with ripe acidity. Good length, pairs well with food. 




Powerful and varietal nose of yellow fruit and blade of 

mace, papaya, lychee and ripe gooseberry. Full-bodied and 

juicy with lots of spice and intensity on the palate, powerful 

structure, ripe acidity. Sommelier wine that awakens 

gastronomic fantasies. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT HILLABRAND 


Hüttenheim 96, 97348 Hüttenheim 

T: +49 (9326) 1765, info@weingut-hillabrand.de 

www.weingut-hillabrand.de 


Winemaker: Markus Hillabrand 

Contact: Markus Hillabrand 


You can rely on Markus Hillabrand: his 

wines are testament to skilful viticulture 

and solid winemaking. These 

wines are not showy and Hillabrand does not 

feel compelled to smooth out every last wrinkle. 

This predestines the wines for the table – 

and for the advanced wine drinker. Our favourite 

amongst the wines he presented this 

year is his Scheurebe from the Bullenheimer 

Paradies site – a wine that is more about site 

than about variety and that comes with real 

depth. For eight weeks each in spring and summer 

Hillebrand also pops up with his Heckenwirtschaft 

at the estate. 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Bullenheim Paradies 

Scheurebe trocken 

Smoky, grapefruit, a very intense yet fresh varietal spiciness. 

Ripe acidity on the palate, noble extract and concentrated 

tactile minerality. A Scheurebe with considerable depth, 

length and great natural balance. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

with acidity well integrated into the body, and with a "cool", 

still closed finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Hüttenheim Tannenberg 

Bacchus trocken 

91 2019 »Steiler Südhang« Hüttenheim 

Tannenberg Silvaner trocken 

Some beeswax, apple and herbal notes. Full-bodied, dry and 

rounded on the palate; straightforward, firm but ripe acidity. 

A powerful Silvaner where the balance comes from extract 

and minerality. Excellent ageing potential. 



Tannenberg Riesling trocken 

A Riesling fruit that starts out closed and gains more and 

more breadth and radiance in the glass, peach, pineapple, 

white redcurrant, yeasty notes and spicy aromas with a hint 

of beeswax. Full, almost bold on the palate, lots of substance, 

pithy acidity, mineral tones. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Tannenberg Scheurebe trocken 

A very clear fruit, candied pineapple, vine peach and medlar 

fruit. On the palate there is a fine flow, round and smooth, 

90 2019 Hüttenheim Tannenberg 

Goldmuskateller trocken 

Spicy aroma of nutmeg with some herbs in the background, 

flint, yeast, complex and quite intense, but not 

overbearing. On the palate a smooth onset, disciplined alcohol 

and quite dry, firm in acidity and rich in body. 



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STAATLICHER HOFKELLER 

WÜRZBURG 

Residenzplatz 3, 97070 Würzburg 

T: +49 (931) 3050923, hofkeller@hofkeller.bayern.de 

www.hofkeller.de 



Winemaker: Stefan Schäfer, Klaus Kuhn, Norbert Winkler 

Contact: Thilo Heuft 


Very gradually, showing off with the 

Staatlicher Hofkeller wines becomes a 

distinct possibility again. After several 

changes at the helm, this giant tanker is once 

again on a clearly defined course: aiming for the 

most direct route towards the kind of site expression 

that does justice to Franken’s diversity. Of 

course, with a harvest of 120 hectares you cannot 

perform as light-footedly as a fleet of tugboats in 

the harbour – but the wines from the cellar underneath 

the Würzburger Residenz certainly 

have enough mettle for a proper cruise on the river 

Main. New discoveries, like the Riesling from 

the Hörsteiner Abtsberg site, prove as much. 

92 2019 Würzburg Stein Riesling GG 

Closed in fragrance, slightly smoky, citrusy and herbaceous 

hints. On the palate powerful, dense, present but ripe acidity, 

rests well within itself, with nuanced extract, good composition 

and pleasant aromatic length. A fine spicy finish. 


92 2019 Würzburg Stein Silvaner GG 

Tannic apple on the nose, also pear and dried apricot, plus 

meadow herbs. Powerfully built. On the palate there is good 

substance and also extract, mild and restrained acidity, again 

ripe fruit and good spice. Consistent and coherent and could 

probably mature. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 Würzburg Stein Weissburgunder GG 

Ripe mirabelle plums on the nose, floral notes, almonds, 

some mango and smoky notes. On the palate there is good 

substance, ripe acidity, medium complexity, somewhat vegetal, 

dry and coherently structured. Medium density and 

length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2018 Grossheubach Bischofsberg 


Herbs, morello and Amarena cherry, smoke and coffee notes. 

Substantial on the palate with good substance, also juice 

and texture, but also a dry with a purist focus; the tannins are 

strong and currently somewhat astringent. Still seems 

young, can mature. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Würzburg Stein Riesling Erste Lage tr. 

91 2019 Würzburg Innere Leiste 


90 2019 Würzburg Innere Leiste 


90 2019 Randersacker Pfülben Riesling GG 


89 2019 Würzburg Stein Weissburgunder 


89 2019 Würzburg Stein Silvaner Erste Lage tr. 

90 2019 Hörstein Abtsberg Riesling 


Closed fragrance albeit slight scents of lemon balm, peach 

stone and some mineral and fiery undertones. Firm onset 

with good density, pithy acidity. A hearty very dry Riesling 

that shows the minerality of the Hörsteiner vineyards. 



WEINBAU HOFMANN 


Schulgasse 2, 97355 Wiesenbronn 

T: +49 (9325) 6871, info@weinbau-hofmann.de 

www.weinbau-hofmann.de 


Sundays 9–12 and 13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Mario Hofmann 

Contact: The Hofmann family 


Who would have thought that the 

beautiful village of Wiesenbrunn 

can bring forth such great Grauburgunder? 

Mario Hofmann crafted it in vineyard 

and cellar into a berry-ish varietal type, 

showing its Pinot-genes while nonetheless carring 

quite a bit of its Steigerwald subregion 

typicity. We also loved the Silvaner “1712” 

whose name recalls the founding year of this estate 

while presenting itself in a vivid and contemporary 

style. We doubt that previous generations 

were able to make Spätburgunder quite 

like this full-bodied example from 2015 – but at 

least there is one upside to global warming. 

90 2019 Wiesenbronn Geisberg Grauer 


Light golden in colour. Quite clear on the nose, berry aromas, 

quince, blueberry and butterscotch. Corpulent palate, lively 

acidity, quite dry; the strong alcohol is seamlessly covered by 

extract. A sturdy varietal style. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2016 Wiesenbronn Wachhügel 

Blauburger trocken 

90 2019 »anno 1712« Silvaner trocken 

Ripe banana, hazelnut, Turkish delight and with a little more 

air increasingly herbaceous. Powerful on the palate, firm 

acidity, full-bodied, still closed, but with a clear mineral 

background and good substance. A sturdy construction. 


89 2015 »Weinart« Pinot Noir trocken 

A scent of milk chocolate, cranberry and fig compote. On the 

palate there are grainy tannins thatare only just beginning to 

mellow, with powerful alcohol and well-integrated acidity. 

Good tactile mineral components, underlying juiciness. 


90 2019 Silvaner Auslese 

Fresh and herbaceous on the nose, with mirabelle plums, 

ripe yellow fruit without too much botrytis. On the palate 

there is good sweetness-acidity interplay, vintage-typical 

nerve meets lovely creaminess. All is accompanied by good 

substance, not an overloaded Auslese. 


89 2019 »Sommerfrischler« Riesling 


Fragrant, notes of peach stones and fresh citrus zest with a 

balsamic herbal spiciness. On the palate, light-bodied, 

juicy, fine-nerved acidity and quite obvious sweetness. A 

sophisticated summer wine that will also refresh in winter. 



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WEINGUT HULLER 

Maintalstrasse 11, 97855 Homburg am Main 

T: +49 (9395) 780 95 20, info@weingut-huller.de 

www.weingut-huller.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 13–18 hrs 


Winemaker: Michael Huller 

Contact: Isabella and Michael Huller 


It was in 2010 that Michael Huller fulfilled 

his dream of running his own wine estate 

in his home village of Homburg. Together 

with his wife Isabella and a whole lot of enthusiasm 

and elbow grease, Huller converted an 

old farmstead with a barn into a winery. He 

also managed to extend his vineyard holdings 

to eight hectares. In these wines you can taste 

a love for detail, for Franken’s traditions as 

well as the international experience which 

both he and his wife acquired in a most diverse 

manner. Apart from tastings, the couple also 

offer wine experiences of various kinds on 

their cultural stage, a performance space. 

89 2018 »Alte Reben« Homburg Kallmuth 


Light citrus green in the glass, cool on the nose, almost iodine 

and reminiscent of sea breezes. Fresh on the palate but 

also supple, creamy too with a juiciness that resonates. 

Cheerful with a delicate finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


89 2018 »Alma Blanc de Noir« 


Beautiful straw-yellow colour, cool fragrant nose, white berries. 

On the palate the harmony between acidity and fruit initially 

impresses with a slight residual sweetness. Ideal with 

food. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 Homburg Kallmuth 


Delicately pale wine, fresh herbal nose, also notes of quince. 

Soft and harmonious on the palate, juicy, a fine sweetness on 

the finish, uncomplicated and well balanced. 



Flows into the glass with a dark garnet red hue. Berry and 

spicy nose with notes of allspice, pepper and hay. On the 

palate red fruits, some leather, delicate tannins, winning 

freshness plus a long, juicy finish. 


90 2017 »Luna« Homburg Kallmuth 


Flows golden yellow and almost viscous into the glass with 

smoky nuances and ripe stone fruit on the nose; deliciously 

fresh. On the palate there is a plump depth, while juicy 

acidity increases the flow and lets the wine linger for a 

long time. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT JULIUSSPITAL 

Klinikstrasse 1, 97070 Würzburg 

T: +49 (931) 3931400, weingut@juliusspital.de 

www.juliusspital-weingut.de 



Winemaker: Nicolas Frauer 

Contact: Kordula Geier 


The wine estate of this ancient charitable 

foundation counts amongst the best and 

largest in Franken. For years, the vineyards 

have been subject to soft pruning, a practice 

that paid off particularly in dry years – as 

has the careful yield management that includes 

bunch-halving and green harvesting. Spontaneous 

ferments play an increasing role in the cellar, 

especially for Erste Lagen and Grosse Gewächse. 

But things are also happening outside wine: a 

new website, for instance. Once again these 

wines were outstanding: the top Silvaners are 

complex and show great potential – the Rieslings 

are more than snapping at their heels. 

94 2018 Würzburg Stein Silvaner GG 

Alluring, delicate light green colour in the glass. Initial scents 

are beautifully herbal, almost Mediterranean with hints of 

bread crust and lilacs; immensely complex on the nose, which 

continues wonderfully on the palate! A beautifully wine that 

will continue to mature. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

94 2018 Würzburg Stein Riesling GG 

Pale straw yellow colour. Cool nose, delicate floral scents 

paired with stone fruit and delicate spicy notes of anise and 

butcher's broom, also fresh hay. On the palate texture and 

fine creaminess, simultaneously balanced with fresh acidity 

and immense juciness. Very long finish, skilful! 


92 2018 Iphofen Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG 

Pale straw yellow with delicate green reflections in the 

glass. Very mineral nose, also hints of flint, smoke and iodine, 

powerful. On the palate there is positive drive, smoky and 

long-lasting acidity, extraordinarily animating and still immensely 

youthful. Pairs well with food and has ageing potential. 


96 2018 Randersacker Pfülben Rieslaner 

Trockenbeerenauslese 

Golden with greenish reflections. Incense, limestone spice, 

lilac, flax with complex floral and exotic notes. On the palate 

there is enormous tension, tangy acidity, buffered with fruitborne 

sweetness. Clarity in all components. 

7 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

92 2019 Würzburg Stein Riesling 


90 2018 Volkacher Karthäuser 


90 2019 Würzburg Stein Weissburgunder 






90 2019 Iphofen Kronsberg Silvaner 


Striking green-golden reflections in the glass. Delicate, almost 

herbal nose, mirabelle plums and mimosa. Pleasant 

juicy flow on the palate, well embedded acidity, fine 

creamy mouthfeel and a refreshingly long finish. 



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BIO-WEINGUT LAUDENS BACH 

Segnitzerstrasse 35, 97252 Frickenhausen am Main 

T: +49 (9331) 3286, wein@laudensbach.de 

www.laudensbach.de 


Winemaker: Stefanie Fröhlich 

Contact: Reiner and Rolf Laudenbach 



Brothers Reiner and Rolf Laudenbach 

are behind this organic-estate in Frickenhausen. 

One of them is an entrepreneur 

in Hessen, the other is mayor, architect 

and a manufacturer of cooling systems. “After 

we shared pretty much everything when we 

were kids,” they report, “we are once again in 

the sandpit together, it’s slightly bigger this 

time: it’s in the vineyard.” Stefanie Fröhlich, estate 

manager and winemaker, knows her stuff: 

all the wines taste fresh-faced and are not at all 

contrived – the calmness of her Weissburgunder 

and the juiciness of her Silvaner speak for 

themselves. Absolutely convincing! 

91 2019 »Flurstück« Weissburgunder trocken 

Spicy and floral notes on the nose, some leafy greens, greenhouse 

aromas, mirabelle plums, yellow apple and spices. 

Natural and calm on the palate, juicy and a soft acidity flows 

into the compact texture; finely intergrated. Citrus fruit and 

mineral finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 »Flurstück Alte Rebe« 


Needs some air contact to open up, subsequent aromas of 

herbal spice, flowers, apple and some yeast emerge. On the 

palate concentrated in an elegant and juicy way, ripe apple, 

soft and also juicy acidity, clear fruit expression. Spicy and 

unembellished, yet elegant and profound. 


90 2019 »Flurstück« Riesling trocken 

Dense and spicy nose with yellow stone fruit, ripe apricot, 

also floral notes of elderflower. Powerful and taut on the palate, 

juicy and spicy with ripe citrus fruit; ripe acidity, salty, 

mineral grip, with style and character. 


90 2019 »Flurstück« Blauer Silvaner trocken 

Ripe mirabelle plums, apple and pear on the nose, herbal 

notes, apple peel and fine caraway. Blue Silvaner that 

shows off its components; lots of juice, creamy acidity, 

herbal spiciness and a sense of style. Powerful structure 

that immediately evokes gastronomic tendencies. 




 

WEINGUT FÜRST LÖWENSTEIN 

Schlosspark 3, 63924 Kleinheubach 

T: +49 (9371) 9486600, weingut@loewenstein.de 

www.loewenstein.de 


Winemaker: Peter Arnold 

Contact: Andrea Paul 


Even if the Grosse Gewächse were not 

submitted for tasting, the current releases 

of this princely estate leave a very 

good impression. The majestic vineyard site of 

the Homburger Kallmuth with its steep terraces, 

dropping sharply to the bank of the river 

Main, are diverse enough to allow for at least 

two stylistic directions: one taut, focussed on 

minerality as expressed in the “Erste Lagen” 

wines, the other opulent, full-fruited in the 

late-harvest-like “S”-series. These wines are 

object lessons in natural history and not at all 

boring. 

91 2019 Homburg Kallmuth Silvaner 


Finely spicy, clearly terroir-influenced on the nose with balsamic 

undertones and notes of crushed rock. Straightforward 

on the palate, good extract, a delicate layer of phenolics, 

a hint of pronounced fruitiness, overall rather reductive. 

Ideal for a medium ageing period. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Genuss« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

91 2015 »S« Homburg Kallmuth Silvaner tr. 

Rich yellow colour. Candied peach, ginger and valerian on the 

nose, some evolution. On the palate luscious texture and 

suppleness, quite seamlessly round, ripe acidity, concentrated 

palate flavours. A full-throttle Silvaner that can take on 

spicy sauces. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »S« Homburg Kallmuth Silvaner tr. 

Candied pineapple, highly ripe yellow fruit, also still somewhat 

primary. Plump and full on the palate, almost a little viscous, 

strong alcohol, ripe acidity, almost an Auslese style. Powerful 

and fruity, will need some time. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »R« Homburg Kallmuth Riesling tr. 

Closed on the nose with some yellow fruit and smoky-chalky 

undertones. On the palate silky and poised, a dry Spätlese 

style with emphasis on the fruit, lively acidity and a hint of 

sweetness interplay around each other. Will be very accessible 

with bottle age. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 Homburg Kallmuth Riesling 


Closed in the fragrance, a little grapey and bergamot 

notes. On the palate, a smooth start, then becomes densely 

rich, still very compact and completely introverted, harbours 

loads of extract under its seemingly unapproachable 

shell - but the depth is recognisable! 



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WEINGUT RUDOLF MAY 

Im Eberstal 1, 97282 Retzstadt 

T: +49 (9364) 5760, info@weingut-may.de 

www.weingut-may.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 10–15 hrs 

Winemaker: Rudolf May 

Contact: Petra May 



Rudolf May presented a whole phalanx 

of unique Silvaners which only cement 

his status as one of Franken’s best and 

foremost winemakers. What he manages to 

pack into his Erste Lage wine from the 

Retzstadter Langenberg in terms of density 

and mineral verve, others do not even deliver 

in their Grosse Gewächse. Both of his 

“Schäfer” wines are still characterised by their 

maturation in wood, both have model character 

in this genre. Both Grosse Gewächse meet 

the highest of standards in terms of site expression, 

extract and minerality. The top wine in 

every respect is “Himmelspfad.” Masterful. 

95 2019 Retzstadt Himmelspfad Silvaner GG 

Smoky aromas, pear and quince, toasty notes and herbs on the 

nose. Powerful and firmly structured on the palate, good volume 

enriched with extract, dense and consistent, phenolic and 

with notes of limestone. Showing complexity, a multi-layered, 

long-lasting and genuine wine 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

builds up on the palate, juicy, compact and with tension, traction 

and minerality; still seems a bit austere and young. Good 

qualities, performs well. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2019 Stetten Rossthalberg Silvaner 


94 2019 Thüngersheim Rothlauf Silvaner GG 

Chestnut and bread crust on the nose, followed by floral notes - 

lavender and hints of apple and pear. On the palate there is precisely 

assessed power and good density, shows substance, manages 

the balance between power and texture, juice and extract, 

wich sets a long perspective. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2018 »Reserve« Retzstadt Der Schäfer 


Fine smoke and vanilla on the nose, a harmonious duet of 

pear and quince and dark spices followed by hints of black 

tea. On the palate there is substance and a powerful construction, 

dense and substantial; generous with juice and 

texture, with pronounced minerality mid-palate. At the start 

of its development. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2019 Retzstadt Der Schäfer Silvaner 


A floral bouquet followed by apple, yellow fruit especially 

yellow apple, smoke and a hint of vanilla. Firm structure 

92 2019 Retzstadt Langenberg Silvaner 


Multi-layered nose showing ripe pear, sunflowers, rapeseed 

blossoms, quince and also dark aromas. Initially 

shows striking saltiness on the palate, ripe acidity and citrus 

fruit juice, dry and almost provocative minerality. It will 

evolve. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT MEIER SCHMIDT 

Ulsenheim 114, 91478 Ulsenheim 

T: +49 (9842) 2479, weingut@meier-schmidt.de 

www.meier-schmidt.de 



Winemaker: Markus Meier, Lukas Schmidt, Oliver Six 

Contact: Markus Meier and Lukas Schmidt 


Weingut Meier Schmidt, which was 

not created until March 2019 by 

the merging of the estates Meier in 

Ulsenheim and Schmidt in Bullenheim, is going 

full throttle: we tasted through their range and 

could not find fault, each wine shows character 

and profile. The textured and mineral Silvaner 

Grosses Gewächs from the Escherndorfer 

Lump site stands like an illustration of their development. 

When it comes to noble sweet 

wines, it is the exquisitely balanced Rieslaner-Beerenauslese 

that shines. The winery also is 

a member estate of the Ethos Association, 

promulgating winemaking with attitude. 

92 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Escherndorf 

Lump Silvaner trocken 

Deep yellow in the glass, yellow fruit and vegetal notes, hints of 

pea shoots, fresh bay leaves and fine spice. On the palate taut 

with traction, ripe apricot, orange, passion fruit enhancing the 

juicy acidity. Powerful and firmly structured with a mineral base. 

Powerful spiciness, good length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Sommerhausen 

Steinbach Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit on the nose, peach, some mango and papaya, 

also a slight hint of petrol. Well and coherently built on the 

palate, good substance, density and charm, fine smoke, 

spice, minerality and ripe acidity. Long finish and with potential 

for further maturation. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Steinbach Chardonnay trocken 

Powerful nose with strong woody aromas, supported by vanilla, 

ripe melon and pear and also a dash of incense. Smooth and soft 

onset to the palate with added spice and also sharpness. Power 

and alcohol are well integrated; has international flair not necessarily 

Franconian, good potential. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 Sommerhausen Steinbach 

Rieslaner Beerenauslese 

Rich, clear yellow hue. Piquant spiciness and ripe citrus fruit 

on the nose, in addition to nuances of dried stone fruit. On the 

palate blossom honey, candied orange and lemon, nutty, fine 

acidity and enormous pull, yet balanced. Long, spicy finish 

with lots of potential. 6,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Reifenstein Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2019 »Aus dem Paradies« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

90 2019 Sommerhausen Steinbach Riesling tr. 

89 2019 Sommerhausen Reifenstein 


89 2019 Bullenheim Paradies Scheurebe tr. 

91 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Frankenberg 

Schlossstück Cabernet Dorsa trocken 

90 2019 Sommerhausen Reifenstein 

Traminer Spätlese 

90 2019 Marktbreit Sonnenberg Silvaner tr. 

Apple and pear on the nose, also pear peel, meadow herbs 

and banana skin. Full-bodied and spicy on the palate, the 

acidity is ripe and well integrated, dry in expression and unembellished 

with fine mineral underpinnings. Good substance, 

shows character. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


165

MATHIAS MEIMBERG 

Ahlintel 51, 48282 Emsdetten 

T: +49 (175) 8225394, info@weinkellerei-meimberg.de 

www.weinkellerei-meimberg.de 


Winemaker: Mathias Meimberg 

Contact: Mathias Meimberg 


Mathias Meimberg runs two winemaking 

projects in Franken: Weinhaus 

Boessneck in Iphofen and the 

2013-founded Weinkellerei Meimberg. The 

young winemaker farms three hectares altogether, 

stretching from Escherndorf via 

Wiesenbronn all the way to Iphofen. The 

wines do sometimes show a hearty character 

and are thus perfect for more rustic dishes. 

Since Meimberg hails from a Westphalian 

family, he decided to live in Emsdetten in the 

Münsterland – this is where he runs a wine bistro 

called “Das Meimbergs” where his wines 

are served. 

89 2018 »aus der Perle« Wiesenbronn 

Wachhügel Silvaner trocken 

Smoky nose with notes of chestnut, walnut, roasted coffee 

beans, pear and quince. Powerfully structured and demanding 

on the palate, suitably dry, no residual sweetness, firm in 

structure, good use of wood, ripe acidity and salty notes. Still 

slightly astringent. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Escherndorf Fürstenberg Silvaner tr. 

Pear, pear skin and quince on the nose, herb garden notes 

and spice, ethereal. Juicy on the palate with soft acidity, 

some sweetness, also a mineral tone; good substance, spice, 

also rustic notes. Shows provenance in a tangible way, ideal 

with food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 Müller-Thurgau Auslese 

Rich, clear yellow in appearance. On the nose sultana, nutmeg, 

apricot jam, candied orange. Dense on the palate, lush 

sweetness, full body and texture, rather restrained acidity. 

Apricot notes reappear with dried fruit. Well structured, medium 


89 2019 Riesling Auslese 

Rich yellow appearance. On the nose concentrated citrus fruit, 

lemon balm, mint, hot stone, some smoke. Tight acidity on the 

palate, lots of citrus fruit, some smoke, spice, demanding on the 

palate. Well-structured and unique. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



86 2019 »Secco Somi« halbtrocken 

88 2019 Rotling Rosé trocken 

86 2019 »Secco Somi Pink« halbtrocken 

88 2018 »Hektor MMXVII« Wiesenbronn 

Wachhügel Portugieser trocken 


Intense aroma of ripe apple and meadow herbs, also mirabelle 

plums, floral notes and spices. Self-confident, powerfully 

built Müller-Thurgau that is not ungenerous: juicy, 

with lots of spice and fine sweetness; has enough substance 

to accompany hearty Franconian dishes. 

13,5 Vol.-%, glass, € 



 

WEINGUT MEINTZINGER 

Babenbergplatz 4, 97252 Frickenhausen 

T: +49 (9331) 87110, info@weingut-meintzinger.de 

www.weingut-meintzinger.de 



Winemaker: Jochen Meintzinger 

Contact: Jochen Meintzinger 


The Meintzinger family not only runs a 

winery but also a hotel, housed in a historic 

country house dating back to 

1475. The country house once served as episcopal 

summer residence – they always knew 

the particularly choice spots. Winemaker 

Jochen Meintzinger clearly commits himself 

to Silvaner and dedicates much attention to it 

– including different ways of vinification. He 

also has talent for Riesling: his “Süd-Süd” 

Riesling from the Kapellenberg shines with 

fine acidity and beautiful balance. We were 

also intrigued by the aromatic red made from 

the robust Domina-variety. 

90 2018 »Süd-Süd« Frickenhausen 

Kapellenberg Riesling trocken 

Pale golden yellow. Intense scents of ripe peach, apricot, 

lemon zest and jasmine. On the palate, a well-balanced medium 

body and animating acidity, which balances the clear 

extract so very well. Good length. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 »Noch Fragen« Silvaner trocken 

Medium lemon yellow in appearance. Fine fragrance of ripe 

peach, mandarine blossom, passion fruit and a whiff of wet 

stone. On the palate a very racy acidity, precise fruit aromas, 

again of peach. Robust body with fine texture and a good 


90 2017 »Novemberlese I« Frickenhausen 

Kapellenberg Silvaner trocken 

Golden yellow in appearance. Scents of vanilla, honey, very 

ripe peach and blackcurrant leaf on palate and nose, respectively. 

These intense flavours are accompanied by a full body, 

good phenolics, texture. Well balanced acidity with tension 

delivering a long velvety finish. For power fans. 


90 2018 »Süd-Süd« Frickenhausen 

Kapellenberg Domina trocken 

Medium purple in the glass. On the nose scents of ripe plum, 

cooked blackberry and a hint of smoke. On the palate medium 

acidity, moderate tannins, medium body, invigorating 

acidity with nuances of cherry and dark chocolate. Good 

length. Well done. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Süd-Süd« Würzburg Stein Silvaner tr. 

90 2019 Frickenhausen Grauburgunder tr. 

89 2019 Frickenhausen Silvaner trocken 

89 2019 Frickenhausen Weissburgunder tr. 

89 2019 Frickenhausen Blauer Silvaner tr. 

88 2019 »Weiss« Weissburgunder trocken 

88 2019 »Mein'z« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Frickenhausen Riesling feinherb 

Medium golden yellow hues. On the nose a scent of green 

apple with citrus notes of lime, lemon and grapefruit. On 

the palate there is lively acidity with flavours of apple, 

grapefruit as well as mango, melon and passion fruit - all 

integrated and well balanced. Elegant, ideal for immediate 

enjoyment. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


167

WEINGUT EWALD NEDER 

Urbanusweg 5-9, 97729 Ramsthal 

T: +49 (9704) 5692, wein@weingut-neder.de 

www.weingut-neder.de 



Winemaker: Lorenz Neder 

Contact: Ewald Neder 


It is in Ramsthal, in Franken’s far north, that 

the Neder family cultivates eleven hectares 

of vineyards, almost all of them on steep 

sites. “Wine has to be alive and should be allowed 

to show a little profile, a little bite,” says 

cellar master Lorenz Neder and admirably puts 

his words into practice accordingly. His wines 

are without affectation, are artisanal and have a 

purist character. Just like his Silvaner “Ethos- 

Klassik”, all the wines are convincing. Neder 

also is a member of the Ethos Association, a 

group of young winemakers that advocate an 

environmentally more conscious viticulture. 

Note that there also is a wine shop at the estate. 

90 2018 Ramsthal St. Klausen Am Urban 


Opulent, powerful nose with ripe apples, apple peel, cider, 

smoke, herbs and a dash of rosehip. On the palate, soft and 

supple with ample texture and also some sweetness, shows 

power and force enhanced by well integrated alcohol. A savoury 

wine in a rather baroque style. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 Ramsthal St. Klausen 


Ripe citrus fruit and acacia blossom on the nose subsequent 

aromas of mirabelle plum and ripe apple. Powerfully composed 

and with ripe acidity on the palate, tones of fine spice 

as well as slight piquancy that sets fresh accents. Good substance, 

medium complexity, enticing with food. 


89 2019 Westheim Längberg Bacchus feinherb 

90 2016 Ramsthal St. Klausen 

Weissburgunder Barrique trocken 

Fragrant toasty aromas of barrique followed swiftly through 

to ripe yellow fruit. On the palate there is power and also 

force unfolding against a smooth background with some 

spicy and stringent tones and dashes of greenish notes. 

Youthful. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 Wirmsthal Scheinberg Silvaner tr. 

On the nose, herbal notes followed by apple peel, malt, some 

caraway and yeast. Lean and taut on the palate, befittingly 

dry with good substance, juicy and texture with vital acidity 

and a decent mineral vein. Unpretentious, with inner values. 


91 2019 »Ethos Klassik« Silvaner trocken 

Herbal nose supported by scents of apple, blossoms, flower 

meadows, fine malt and mineral hints. Lean and 

straightforward on the palate, dense and with substance, 

emphatically dry and subsequently natural flanked by 

herbal notes and apple tones. Fine phenolics. Unembellished 

- pure Silvaner. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT NEUBERGER 


Freudenbergerstrasse 7, 63927 Bürgstadt 

T: +49 (9371) 2562, info@weingut-neuberger.de 

www.weingut-neuberger.de 



Winemaker: Burkhard and Lukas Neuberger 

Contact: Burkhard Neuberger 


Weingut Neuberger is located in 

Bürgstadt in the subregion of Churfranken 

and cultivates approximately 

ten hectares of vineyards in the Centgrafenberg 

und Hundsrück sites. About half are 

planted to red varieties with Spätburgunder in 

the leading role. Burkhard Neuberger and his 

son Lukas vinify their estate and village wines 

in stainless steel while single site wines are matured 

in barrique and Halbstück barrels fashioned 

from local Spessart oak. Their Spät- and 

Frühburgunders show complexity and terroir, 

their Silvaner is juicy and herbal. You get a lot of 

bang for your buck here. 

89 2017 »Halbstück« Bürgstadt 

Centgrafenberg Weissburgunder trocken 

Melon on the nose followed by juicy apple, smoky aromas, floral 

scents and hazelnut. Powerfully built on the palate, firm structure 

from the wood ageing, creamy and with substance; the discreet 

sweetness is well integrated flanked by a ripe and supporting 

acid structure. Gastronomic Pinot. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



Full aromatic nose, Amarena cherry, pleasant Pinot spice, 

some cinnamon and also a hint of smoke. Powerfully structured 

against a soft background, spicy and smoky, strong tannins, 

still a bit drying but with lots of substance and power. A 

Pinot Noir that can mature, ideal with food. 


88 2019 Bürgstadt Centgrafenberg Muscaris 

91 2015 Bürgstadt Hundsrück Spätburgunder tr. 

Woody notes and also hints from the Bürgstadter Hundsrück 

site on the nose followed by cassis, blood orange, rosehip and 

cranberry. Mineral foundations and power on a soft base, medium 

density and substance with great intensity on the midpalate. 

Long finish with good ageing potential. 




Delightful fruity nose, sour cherry, redcurrant , blackberry, 

spice, some pepper and a whiff of smoke. Soft and spicy on 

the palate, ripe, yet concise tannins, elegant, with fine acidity 

and also minerality. Coherent structure, will continue to mature. 


89 2019 Bürgstadt Silvaner trocken 

Ripe apple on the nose with subsequent scents of pear, yellow 

fruit, hay flowers and meadow herbs. On the palate 

juicy, with clear fruit and texture, slender construction, befittingly 

dry and honest, good flow. Herbaceous on the finish. 

Drink by itself or as a food accompaniment. 



169

WEINGUT AM ÖLSPIEL 

Schleifweg 13, 97286 Sommerhausen 

T: +49 (9333) 221, info@weingut-am-oelspiel.de 

www.weingut-am-ölspiel.de 


Winemaker: Christian Schwarz 

Contact: Reinhold Schwarz 


The Weingut am Ölspiel, where three 

generations live and work together, has 

cultivated the best steep sites of Sommerhausen 

for centuries. The estate lies at the 

foot of the Ölspiel site whose Triassic limestone 

soils characterise the wines. “We only 

use grapes that were cultivated with the greatest 

artisanal care and the utmost respect for 

nature,” the Schwarz family tells us. All the 

wines convince with their balanced, freshfaced 

nature and they are happy for any visitors 

to pop by unannounced: “Someone is always 

at home,” – that’s just the way of life for 

this winemaking family. 

90 2018 Sommerhausen Ölspiel 


Powerful and properly dry Spätlese that smells of apple and yellow 

flowers. The warm 2018 shows itself with good substance 

and also force on the palate where juice and texture meet, accompanied 

by spicy herbal notes. Harmonious in its opulence. 


spice and alcohol which is well integrated. Combines softness, 

opulence, power and spice; good substance that will 

evolve. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 





Yellow blossom on the nose, ripe apricot, orange zest and 

smoky notes. On the palate there is power and texture, broadly 

laid out with firm structure, substance and a soft base, fine 

spice too. Shows consistency, length and also charm, good potential 

for further maturation. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Scheurebe Spätlese feinherb 

Grapefruit, white currants, yeast and dried orange peel on the 

nose. Lots of volume on the palate, taut acidity, not too generously 

dimensioned in the sweetness, strong tactile mineral 

notes, fruit-borne, citrus finish. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Frühburgunder Auslese trocken 

Intense and spicy nose, toasted aromas, coffee, black cherry, 

also plum and herb garden; the palate, likewise, is intense in 


Scheurebe Kabinett trocken 

Beautiful varietal aroma of ripe gooseberry, mirabelle 

plum, yellow apple and yellow flowers with some herbal 

hints. On the palate there is clear, pure fruit, juicy and emphatically 

dry, slender structure with fresh, lively acidity. 

Animating and playful. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT RÖMMERT 


Erlachhof 1, 97332 Volkach 

T: +49 (9381) 2366, info@weingut-roemmert.de 

www.weingut-roemmert.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop Mondays through Fridays 10–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Team Weingut Römmert 

Contact: Christoph Ruck 


What is fashioned ‘‘Römmerts Wein- 

Welt” lies in Volkach in the loop of 

the river Main, just a few kilometres 

from Würzburg. A “WeinHotel”, 24 

hectares of vineyards and a wine estate of 

more than 100 years’ standing form part of 

this wine world. You should not miss a visit to 

the “WeinSensorikum”, where wine can be encountered 

with all the senses. Where wine is 

concerned, both the defined Silvaner and the 

refined Riesling from the Escherndorfer Lump 

site are most convincing. We wonder how the 

new estate manager Christoph Ruck will further 

exploit and interpret this site potential. 

91 2019 Escherndorf Lump Silvaner trocken 

Powerful and spicy aroma, ripe apples, pears, also herbs, 

quince and nuances of crushed rock. With good consistency on 

the palate and density flanked by a powerful structure, fine 

phenolic layer and skilfully integrated acidic structure. Clear 

mineral definition, good potential. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 Scheurebe halbtrocken 

91 2018 Escherndorf Lump Silvaner trocken 

Ripe apple with herbs in the powerful nose, also mineral 

hints from a hot vineyard site of limestone. Powerful structure 

with a lot of substance and a lot of spice, also with power, 

a lot of extract and density and with intense minerality. 

Impressive composition. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 Escherndorf Lump Riesling trocken 

Fine aroma of stone fruit, peach and apricot, papaya with 

some leafy green notes and hints of fine spice. A Riesling full 

of finesse with a slender structure and ripe, delicate acidity, 

clear, juicy fruit, good extract. Subsequently, citric notes with 

minerality. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Junge Edition« Müller-Thurgau tr. 

Scents of apple, citrus fruit, spring meadows and mirabelle 

plums. Slender and straightforward on the palate, with a 

nice spiciness and juiciness. A typical representative of the 

variety and clear in expression, a Müller-Thurgau that can be 

enjoyed by itself or as a good accompaniment to food. 


89 2019 »Junge Edition« Silvaner trocken 

Apple and pear in the defined and fruity nose, blossom and 

fine spice and hints of Reine Claude plums. Juicy and with 

fine sweetness on the palate accompanied by ripe acidity, 

accessible style that spreads Franconian ambience with 

its spiciness. Mineral finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


171

WEINGUT ROTH 

Büttnergasse 11, 97355 Wiesenbronn 

T: +49 (9325) 902004, info@weingut-roth.de 

www.weingut-roth.de 



Winemaker: Andreas Hopfengart, Nicole Roth 

Contact: Nicole Roth 



This family-run estate is amongst the pioneers 

of organic viticulture in Franken. 

Gerhard Roth senior started growing 

organically as early as 1974. In the meantime 

he handed the reins of the estate to his 

daughter Nicole – but with his invaluable experience 

he still is active in the vineyards. It is 

obvious that the interaction between the old 

and new generation works really well here, the 

wines express as much: each and every one of 

them rests in itself and comes with great balance. 

We particularly liked the juicy Silvaner 

“Alte Reben” with its power and spice – an 

ideal wine for the table. 

91 2018 »Alte Reben« Silvaner trocken 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose a bit restrained at the beginning, 

then notes of almond, pear and hints of hay appear. On the palate 

a lot of texture, a little phenolic, extract and power, light 

fruits are underlaid with spice, a lot of juice, dense structure and 

length. Pairs well with white meat. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »All Nature« trocken AU/TR 

Cloudy orange in appearance. On the nose quince and apple peel 

with hints of rose and nutmeg and a dash of star anise; very aromatic. 

Fine tannins on the palate, gripping, medium acidity, quince 

reappears again, plus some a notion of almond. Good structure 

and length, interesting orange wine. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2016 »G« Wiesenbronn Heller Berg 


Medium red with garnet reflections. On the nose sloe, dark 

cherry, tobacco, forest floor, spice and a whiff of smoke. On 

the palate ripe tannins, dark fruits, sour cherry, smoke and 

texture. Finely balanced, good structure and length, ideal 

with saddle of venison. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 »G« Wiesenbronner Heller Berg 

Blaufränkisch 

Clear cherry red hues. Spicy scents of clove, cherry and 

blackberry. On the palate ripe tannins, coherent acidity 

which coats the palate with spice and cherry, plus sloe berry 

and forest floor nuances. Medium structure and length. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Wiesenbronn Geissberg 


89 2019 Wiesenbronn Geissberg Silvaner tr. 

89 2019 Rödelseer Küchenmeister 

Weissburgunder trocken 2019 

88 2019 Wiesenbronn Silvaner trocken 

90 2017 »G« Rotweincuvée trocken CI/CD 



89 2017 »Purpur« trocken PN/BF/CO 

90 2015 Burgunder brut 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose toast, some smoke, brioche, 

ripe apple - a nobly evolved fragrance. Fine mousse, rich, 

harmonious acidity, almond, apple and pear nuances, medium 

structure, but a nice length. Calm nature, also suitable 

as a food wine. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT ROTHE 


Heerweg 6, 97334 Nordheim 

T: +49 (9381) 8479530, info@weingut-rothe.de 

www.weingut-rothe.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 9–12 and 

13–18 hrs, Sundays 9–12 hrs 

Winemaker: Manfred Rothe 

Contact: Manfred Rothe 



Even if he is no longer in the first flush of 

youth, Manfred Rothe has kept his inquisitive 

spirit and innate curiosity. 

His skin-fermented white wines made in 

qvevri and barrel are an arresting flavour experience. 

Even his estate wines already show 

minerality which he knows how to tease from 

the Triassic limestone. He makes wines that 

are just predestined for the table. Thus it follows 

that a bistro and wine garden have been 

added to the estate. A place of pleasure, as 

Rothe puts it: “Nature in its finest guise with 

organic quality.” 

93 2018 »Indigenius« Silvaner trocken 

Scents of wood, spices, menthol, apple and allspice. On the 

palate there is great volume, lively, high-quality phenolics 

and ripe supporting acidity. Seems very calm and balanced, 

young, well-judged maceration. Great potential. 


92 2014 »Indigenius« Silvaner trocken 

Strong colour. On the nose wood, intense yellow-fruited aromas, 

mirabelle plums and balsamic spice. A supple, almost 

creamy onset is followed by a dry phenolic framework, mealy 

tannic structure which tames the alcohol very well. Still 

young! 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


90 2018 »Grande« Scheurebe trocken 


89 2019 »Grande« Müller-Thurgau trocken 

89 2017 Muscaris brut nature 


89 2018 »Grande« Schwarzriesling trocken 

91 2018 »Grande« Silvaner trocken 

Yeasty aroma, which is still very closed. On the palate, broad 

and poised with a very fine phenolic texture, ripe acidity with 

fullness and at the same time with delicacy and freshness. A 

beautiful tactile-mineral interplay on the finish. 


91 2018 »Grande« Spätburgunder trocken 

A berryish Pinot scent with spicy depth, truly Burgundian in 

style, with integrated, discreet use of wood. Juicy palate, fine 

tannin grain, round and smooth in the background, ripe acidity, 

still compact on the palate but with juiciness and minerality. 



Fresh on the nose, herbal, a little yeast and flint. Supple on 

the palate with fine acidity and slightly salty perceptions. 

A juicy Silvaner, accurate in all components, with a distinct 

mineral hue. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


173

WEINGUT HORST SAUER 

Bocksbeutelstrasse 14, 97332 Escherndorf 

T: +49 (9381) 4364, mail@weingut-horst-sauer.de 

www.weingut-horst-sauer.de 



Winemaker: Sandra Sauer 

Contact: Sandra Sauer 


The dry wines made by Sandra and 

Horst Sauer may have been a tad more 

balanced and convincing in the past, especially 

the village wines. The noble sweet 

wines, however, demand every respect: the Silvaner 

TBA unites complexity, intensity and 

feather-light sensuality in a compelling fashion. 

Both Beerenauslesen of Silvaner and Riesling 

are similarly brilliant, carried by the mineral 

verve of the des Escherndorfer Lump site: 

they pay homage to this great terroir. A round 

of applause! 

93 2019 Escherndorf am Lumpen 1655 

Riesling GG 

Some wood, slightly herbaceous with some estery fruit 

notes, candied pineapple and banana. On the palate, powerful 

extract, a hint of green tones, taut acidity, strong tactile 

mineral notes, fruity sweetness. A rather muscular Riesling 

that still needs time. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

98 2019 Escherndorf Lump Silvaner 


Candied fruits are underlaid with fine botrytis spice, guava, 

passion fruit and sultanas which are all defined and very 

complex. On the palate, syrupy in consistency, penetrating 

acidity but coherent in sweetness. Great composition for an 

eternal life. 6,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

95 2019 Escherndorf Lump 

Riesling Beerenauslese 

Strong, very slightly borderline botrytis, citrus notes, some 

asparagus, smoky notes and limestone. Showing immense 

tension on the palate, a penetrating acidity, good sweetness, 

very long lasting, with almost astringent extract on the finish. 



Silvaner Beerenauslese 

Ripe peach on the clear nose and also green fruit, green apple, 

apple peel, herbal spice and warm stone. On the palate there is 

good balance, clear volume, good density and all components 

are well-integrated. Sensitively balanced, fine, straight, acidic 

wine with minerality. 7 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Silvaner GG 

90 2019 »S.« Escherndorf Fürstenberg 



Scheurebe Spätlese 

89 2019 »S.« Escherndorf Lump Silvaner tr. 

89 2019 Escherndorf Silvaner trocken 

88 2019 Escherndorf Riesling trocken 

91 2016 »S.« Escherndorf Fürstenberg 


91 2019 »S.« Escherndorf Lump Riesling tr. 

Intensely fruity on the nose, peach and apricot notes. 

Smooth on the palate, then fresh, a little carbon dioxide, 

nervy, discreetly sturdy and mineral, somewhat sweet in 

the transition to the finish. Juicy, elegant Riesling with 

style. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT RAINER SAUER 

Bocksbeutelstrasse 15, 97332 Escherndorf 

T: +49 (9381) 2527, info@weingut-rainer-sauer.de 

www.weingut-rainer-sauer.de 


13– 18 hrs, Saturdays 10–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Rainer and Daniel Sauer 

Contact: Rainer, Helga and Daniel Sauer 


Hats off to Rainer and Daniel Sauer: 

Their wines are full of substance and 

density without appearing forced or 

ungainly in the least. In their in-house competition 

between the “official” Silvaner GG and 

the “L”- wine, for us it is the GG which takes 

this year’s lead. We know, of course, that “L” is 

a long-distance runner, hitting its stride later 

on in the race. The 2019 Rieslings, likewise, 

are total winners: the “Erste Lage” is so animating 

that we had to take it quickly off the table 

– just in order not to endanger our sober 

tasting discipline. 


Silvaner GG 

Ripe pear on the nose, apple peel, bread crust, nutty aromas 

and also a dash of elderflower. Dense and with rich extract on 

the palate, properly dry and pervaded by minerality, monumental, 

yet power and substance are in good balance. Serene 

and impressive! 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 Escherndorf Lump Silvaner 


Herbal in the defined nose, followed by pear and apple, also 

yellow fruit and spice. Lively and mineral on the palate, powerful 

and well-structured yet with clear contours; good extract, 

fresh and lively acidity. Unembellished and natural. 


89 2019 »Muschelkalk« Escherndorf 



Riesling GG 

A hint of yeast, closed citrus fruit notes and flint. Dense and 

compact on the palate, rich in extract and bundled, tight acidity, 

more pronounced fruitiness than sugar. Very good length, 

excellent ageing potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 »Rainer Sauer L« Silvaner trocken 

Closed, hindered nose scents of apples and herbs, also a 

dash of hot stone. Concentrated and with inner tension on 

the palate, good extract and also juiciness, tightly woven, yet 

nuanced in its layering with a grippy minerality and a salty 

note. Nuances of fine bitter herbs on the finish. 


92 2019 Escherndorf Lump Riesling 


Mineral-toned, floral Riesling notes and hints of jasmine, 

peach and orange blossom. Mineral nuances on the palate, 

tense and fresh, juicy with a a dash of carbon dioxide. A racy 

Riesling, perfectly proportioned and very animating to 

drink. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


175

WEINGUT SCHMITT’S KINDER 

Am Sonnenstuhl 45, 97236 Randersacker 

T: +49 (931) 7059197, info@schmitts-kinder.de 

www.schmitts-kinder.de 



Winemaker: Martin Schmitt 

Contact: Martin, Karl and Renate Schmitt 


Sometimes it is most impressive to simply 

let the scores do the talking: 95; twice 

94; twice 93 and 92 points – this is a respectable 

evaluation which Weingut Schmitt’s 

Kinder has roundly deserved with its outstanding 

range of wines. We already knew that 

Martin Schmitt can make amazing dry Silvaners 

and Rieslings. Now, however, he also presented 

a Pinot Noir with lots of tension and 

hinterland which happens to be among Franken’s 

best. The formidable Beerenauslese of 

Rieslaner absolutely merits mention as well. 

Schmitt’s Kinder is on brilliant form! 

95 2018 »Grosse Reserve« Randersacker 

Spielberg Riesling trocken 

Peach and yellow plum, discreet yeast with slightly flinty 

mineral spicy undertones. With air contact also floral notes 

appear - a true bouquet of aromas. Firm and immensely mineral 

on the palate, almost salty and also with brilliant acidity. 

Very long finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

concentrated sweetness, nice interplay with the clear acidity, 

a little saline, clear and precise. Still seems young and 

needs time for the components to integrate. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Randersacker Pfülben Riesling GG 

94 2018 »Grosse Reserve« Randersacker 


Some wood spice on the nose, plus an unravelling varietal 

spice with some sesame, hay and linden blossom. Immediately 

animating on the palate with intense, tactile minerality, 

finely accompanied by phenolics, lots of juiciness in the 

background. Very balanced. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

94 2018 Randersacker Hohenroth 


Discreetly nutty boisée, sweet cherry, mineral and herbaceous 

undertones. Taut on the palate, firm, slightly greenish 

tannins albeit tense, accompanied by ripe acidity. A lot of extract, 

a Pinot with a great future. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Randersacker Sonnenstuhl 


Apple, stone dust, dried fruit, apricot, peach and tangerine 

aromas. These aromas also reassemble on the palate with 

93 2019 Randersacker Pfülben Silvaner GG 

Spring meadows, sesame, sorrel, fresh and spicy, multi-layered 

aromas. On the palate there is juice and silkiness, 

almost Burgundy-like texture, a hint of wooden barrel, 

finely chiselled acidity, plus a firm mineral base. Overall 

combining Silvaner charm with tension. 

14 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 



 

WEINGUT TROCKENE SCHMITTS 

Maingasse 14a/Flecken 1, 97236 Randersacker 

T: +49 (931) 700490, info@naturreine-weine.de 

www.durchgegorene-weine.de 


Saturdays 9.30–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Bruno and Lothar Schmitt 

Contact: Bruno Schmitt 


The fact that the highest scoring wine of 

the Trockene (i.e. dry) Schmitts is a 

sweet wine, namely their Rieslaner 

Beerenauslese, may be strange, but certainly 

does not warrant a name change for the estate: 

for one thing, the dry wines are exquisite, for 

another, they really are properly dry, something 

the Schmitt family manages to deliver 

year in, year out. We especially liked the Riesling 

and Silvaner “Grosse Gewächse’’, full of 

character. The savoury Silvaner Spätlese is our 

Falstaff-Tip and the emphatically dry Spätlese 

of Gewürztraminer is a wine you have to try! 

92 2018 »R Grosses Gewächs« Randersacker 

Sonnenstuhl Riesling trocken 

Herbal spice on the nose, also walnut, ripe apricot and some 

smoke and liquorice. Dense and concentrated on the palate with a 

firm structure and lots of substance, soft, supple acidity, juice and 

salty notes with essence of citrus fruits. Good balance of all the elements, 

lots of wine, real potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 



Grapefruit on the nose. Highly concentrated on the palate, a 

penetrating acidity, downright biting with a powerful sweetness. 

Immensely young and closed, not yet complex at present, 

but with the very best potential. 8,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

88 2019 Randersacker Ewig Leben 

Sauvignon Blanc Kabinett trocken 

91 2018 »R Grosses Gewächs« Randersacker 

Sonnenstuhl Silvaner trocken 

Intensive herbal spice on the nose, dark, toasty aromas, juniper 

berry, ripe pear and flowers. Juicy on the palate, texture, 

subsequently showing substance and also power, dense core 

and well trained vigour. A Silvaner that is great with hearty 

food. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 Randersacker Lämmerberg 


Varietal aromas of rose petals and ripe yellow fruit, lychee 

and mango. On the palate there is power and good substance 

and density, spicy, juicy and a long finish. Shows the advantages 

of Gewürztraminer in a markedly dry form. Pairs well 

with a spicy curry. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



On the powerful nose there are aromas of ripe pear and 

also yellow fruit, flowers, spice and floral notes. On the palate, 

it is full-bodied and juicy, powerful with well-judged 

strength, well-integrated acidity, spiciness and also mineral 

grip. Solid and genuine. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


177

WEINGUT NICO SCHOLTENS 

Rieneckstrasse 6, 97514 Oberaurach 

T: +49 (9529) 326, info@weingut-scholtens.com 

weingut-scholtens.com 


Winemaker: Nico Scholtens 

Contact: Nico Scholtens 


Jazz musician and grape variety archivist 

– Nico Scholtens has numerous talents. 

Far in the east of the Franken winelands, 

almost in Bamberg, this passionate winemaker 

guards great treasure: a vineyard planted to 

a field blend in 1910. Various grape varieties, 

apparently more than a dozen, are co-planted 

in a colourful mix. The wines Scholtens makes 

from them are liquid cultural monuments – 

that somehow styled slightly against the zeitgeist, 

but delicious and worth exploring in 

their unadulterated artisanal style. All the other 

wines show just as much character. 

90 2017 »['drai]« Zell Schlossberg 

Alter Fränkischer Satz trocken 

Fragrant honey notes and fine shimmering hues in the glass. 

On the palate, fresh hay and white berries contribute to a 

juicy flow, the wine is soft and tart, simultaneously, in any 

case incredibly idiosyncratic and absolute. Appears young 

and positively special. 10,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

granted, it deserves special attention. 

10,5 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, € 


Perle trocken 

89 2017 »['drai]« Riesling brut nature 

Scents of fragrant blossoms with floral notes, apricot and a 

dash of mint. On the palate, gripping with fresh acidity, slender 

and straightforward, also with a dollop of charm. An unembellished 

Sekt, showing qualities as an aperitif and as a 

food wine. 12 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, €€ 

89 2018 »['drai]« Zell Schlossberg Kerner tr. 

A distinct sparkle in the glass, cautiously fragrant, herbaceous 

with varietal spiciness. Harmoniously fine, tart acidity 

with a little residual sweetness and nuances of grapefruit 

peel on the finish. A juicy aftertaste. 

14 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, € 


Spätburgunder Weissherbst trocken 

Very beautiful light copper colour shimmers in appearance. 

Scents of white honey, nasturtium and rapeseed blossom. On 

the palate light and juicy, a bit tart and not to be taken for 

91 2018 »[’drai]« Zell Schlossberg Alter 

Fränkischer Satz Landwein tr. 

A typical field blend, and not an aromatic grenade, with a fairly 

arduous chore identifying the aroma from these varieties. One 

can detect scents of caraway and emerging notes of something 

ripe and something green. Then on the palate a burst of 

pithy acidity and at the same time immense juiciness. Very exciting 

and polarising, extraordinary! 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT SCHWAB 


Bühlstrasse 17, 97291 Thüngersheim 

T: +49 (9364) 89183, info@weingut-schwab-franken.de 

www.weingut-schwab-franken.de 


13–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–12 Uhr 

Winemaker: Thomas Schwab 

Contact: Andrea Schwab 


Weingut Schwab is above all dependable: 

vintage upon vintage 

can be relied upon: the entry-level 

wines are classic varietal representations that 

come with freshness, fruit, juiciness and balance. 

In the upper reaches of the range the 

wines show complexity, style and provenance, 

like the powerful “Grosses Gewächs” Rothlauf, 

for instance, or the substantial Riesling 

from the Scharlachberg site. The sweet wines 

also turn out exquisitely well, like the elegant 

Riesling Auslese. The reds, like the savoury 

and mineral Spätburgunder from the Johannisberg 

site show real presence! 

92 2018 Thüngersheim Johannisberg 

Rothlauf Silvaner GG 

Pear and apple show up next to toasted aromas on the nose, 

also notes of quince and nut. On the palate there is power and 

density, a firm structure, also from the wood ageing; ripe acidity 

and discreet sweetness come together. Still youthful, good 

potential for further development. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 Thüngersheim Scharlachberg 


Apple and apple peel on the nose, ripe stone fruit, grapefruit, 

herbaceous and stony notes. Juicy on the palate, with ripe 

acidity and fine spice in a powerful and firm texture; lots of 

wine and substance. Not a lightweight, perfectly coherent. 




Apple, melon and pear in the powerful aroma followed by 

white flowers, hops, fine smoke and also a hint of butterscotch. 

Powerfully structured with muscle on the palate, 

good volume and medium density, insistent fruit accompanied 

by spice. Consistent and with good length. 


91 2018 Thüngersheim Riesling Auslese 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose some sort of matchstick aroma, 

lime, hot stones, pear jam, herbal spices and a hint of 

honey. On the palate lots of texture, well-integrated acidity, 

citrus again, papaya. Good structure with potential. Nice 

length, ideal with pear tart. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Thüngersheim Silvaner trocken 

89 2019 Thüngersheim Riesling trocken 

88 2019 Thüngersheim Scheurebe trocken 

88 2019 Thüngersheim Müller-Thurgau tr. 

88 2019 Thüngersheim Weissburgunder tr. 

87 2019 »enjoy white« trocken GS/BC/SÄ/MT 

89 2018 Thüngersheim Spätburgunder tr. 



Smoke and cherry on the nose with wild strawberry and 

also raspberry. A well-balanced Pinot Noir with a powerful 

yet elegant structure, cherry again on the palate, ripe tannins, 

fine spice and also mineral hues. Classically beautiful, 

good length. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


179

WEINGUT SCHLOSS 

SOMMERHAUSEN 

Hauptstrasse 25, 97286 Sommerhausen 

T: +49 (9333) 260, info@sommerhausen.com 

www.sommerhausen.com 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Fridays 10–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Martin Steinmann 

Contact: Martin Steinmann 



Martin Steinmann of Weingut Schloss 

Sommerhausen presented not one 

but three mature vintage sparkling 

wines – from 2008, 2012 and 2013, showing 

that he has mastered all wine genres: Riesling, 

Silvaner and Pinot-varieties turn out just as 

well as aromatic varieties. The Gelber Muskateller 

manages without a trace of kitsch, the 

smooth ‘‘Mukatsilvaner’’ is our special Falstaff-Tip. 

The “Grosse Gewächse” of Silvaner 

and Riesling from 2018 show the power of the 

warm vintage – but also a cleverly styled idea 

of provenance. 

93 2008 »avec pläsier Le Grand Blanc 

dégorgement tardif« brut nature 

Light gold with greenish hues. The bouquet is rich in aromas 

ranging from slight tertiary notes to redcurrant and apple. 

There is softness and poise on the palate with a very fine 

chiseled mousse and ripe acidity. A full-bodied sparkling 

wine that has matured to great suppleness. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

93 2013 »avec pläsier Le Grand Blanc« 

brut nature 

A fine, spicy fragrance with hints of tertiary notes followed 

by marmelade and bitter orange. Taut acidity on the palate 

with ripe and an almost creamy roundness in the mousse, 

flanked by delicate pronounced fruitiness. A hint of minerality 

with lots of juiciness on the finish. Well composed, mature 

with a lovely nuance. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2012 »avec pläsier Le Grand Riesling« brut 

Subtle patina of evolving aromas of apple, leather, dried 

lemon peel and garden herbs. A firm acidity with a restrained 

dosage, very fine and yet voluminous mousse. A completely 

self-contained varietal style with beautiful freshness in maturity. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Sommerhausen 

Steinbach-Alttenberg 1172 Silvaner GG 

Some linden blossom, slightly nutty tones, but still rather restrained 

on the nose. On the palate full-bodied and poised, 

rather mild acidity, suppleness and power show the vintage, 

but the wine also has playfulness and a fine mineral structure. 

Substance and length. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 Sommerhausen 

Steinbach-Alttenberg 1172 Riesling GG 

90 2019 Sommerhausen Steinbach Silvaner 


90 2019 Sommerhausen Steinbach Riesling 



89 2018 Sommerhausen Steinbach 


90 2015 »avec pläsier Le Grand Rosé« 

extra brut 

90 2019 »Rosé de Provinz« trocken 

91 2019 Muskatsilvaner trocken 

Restrained fragrance of gooseberry, nettle and a dash of 

pepper. Soft and supple on the palate, good weight on the 

midpalate with a lively acidic accompaniment, substance 

on the finish. A serious wine, solidly built, rich in content, 

unobtrusive. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WINZERHOF STAHL 


Lange Dorfstrasse 21, 97215 Auernhofen 

T: +49 (9848) 96896, mail@winzerhof-stahl.de 

www.winzerhof-stahl.de 


Winemaker: Christian Stahl 

Contact: Christian Stahl 


Both in Franken and beyond, Christian 

Stahl is seen as a scintillating multi-talented, 

constantly on the go, constantly 

coming up with new ideas and projects. Next 

to Grüner Veltliner, he now has also planted 

Chenin Blanc. This winemaker turned a farm 

which also engaged in a little viticulture into a 

well-known winery that now farms 30 hectares 

of vineyards that go beyond the vines of 

Taubertal. His wines, expertly matured in 

wood, also have a gastronomic bearing – 

which is not surprising when you realise that 

Stahl is an excellent chef, presenting ambitious 

dinners at his estate. A really strong collection. 

92 2018 »Fass 500« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Vanilla and caramel, plus intense and delicate fruit: nectarine, 

vine peach and orange peel. Massive on the palate, very 

fine phenolics, stable acid backbone, almost monumental in 

its fullness and richness of extract. Very good length. 


90 2018 Sulzfeld Cyriakusberg 

Scheurebe trocken 

91 2019 »Best of« Silvaner trocken 

Medium lemon yellow. On the nose: peach, lemon and violet. 

On the palate clean peach fruit as well as new citrus aromas 

like lime and lemon peel. Thus, a very fine and fresh drinking 

experience despite a rather moderate acidity. 


91 2019 Randersacker Marsberg Riesling tr. 

Medium lemon yellow. Initially almost discreet aromas of apple, 

mango and lime. On the palate there is concentrated fine 

fruit of apple and mango as well as lemon zest, mirabelle 

plums and grapefruit. Well integrated flanked by lively acidity 

in a medium-weight body. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 »Fass 500« Chardonnay trocken 

On the nose, a scent of yellow apple, lemon zest, pineapple 

and butter notes. On the palate, a very clean aroma of apple 

and pineapple as well as clove, vanilla and pear. All finely balanced 

with lively acidity and a long finish. 


90 2019 Veltliner trocken 

Lemon yellow and almost clear in the glass. On the nose, a 

scent of green apple, lemon and redcurrant leaf. On the 

palate there is a slightly sweet fruit aroma poised by lively 

acidity. The finish is accompanied by white pepper and star 

fruit. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


181

WEINGUT STEINTAL 

Wilhelmstrasse 107, 63911 Klingenberg 

T: +49 (9372) 2438, info@weingut-steintal.de 

www.weingut-steintal.de 



Winemaker: Benedikt Baltes 

Contact: Carl-Julius Cromme 



Even if Benedikt Baltes returned to the 

Ahr after a decade at the helm, and the 

former Weingut der Stadt Klingenberg 

was renamed Steintal, continuity is a given. 

Baltes is still responsible for winemaking – but 

of course there are changes as well: the current 

name Steintal refers to the red sandstone soils 

in the listed vineyard terraces of Klingenberg. 

The kingfisher as an emblem stands for ecological 

farming in tune with nature. The 

Hundsrück Spätburgunder is one of Franken’s 

and Germany’s best. 

96 2018 Bürgstadt Hundsrück 


Complex and spicy aromas of cherry, gingerbread, lovage, 

fine spice and hints of smoke. Good balance on the palate 

with fine-nerved acidity, does not score with force and power, 

but with well-packaged intensity. A long and mineral essenced 

finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2018 »Alte Reben« Klingenberg 


Some yeast on the nose, dark berry fruit, elderberry jam, ripe 

fruits and toasty tones. impressive on the palate, fleshy tannins, 

strong tactile mineral components, ripe acidity, ample 

fullness and an intensely juicy finish. Excellent Ortswein. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Alte Reben« Grossheubach 


94 2018 Grossheubach Bischofsberg 


Ample smoke, wood spice and yeast on the nose with herbs 

like lovage and notes of dark cherry and mulberry. Impressive 

on the palate with density and tension, a clearly defined powerhouse, 

uncompromising in its youth, pervaded by minerality, 

great potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2018 Klingenberg Schlossberg 


Smoky aroma followed by herbs, toasted aromas, cherry and 

rosehip. Straightforward on the palate with good freshness 

and confident acidity, purist and dry, with grippy tannins, 

slight astringency, sour cherry essence. Good substance and 

minerality. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

91 2018 »Buntsandstein« Spätburgunder tr. 

Wild cherry and milk chocolate, fragrant, perfectly ripe 

fruit. On the palate there is verve in medium weight, mellow-grainy 

tannins, ripe acidity, mineral notes. This wine 

portrays the label perfectly - Pinot Noir from Buntsandstein. 




 

WEINGUT STÖRRLEIN KRENIG 

Schulstrasse 14, 97236 Randersacker 

T: +49 (931) 708281, info@stoerrlein.de 

www.stoerrlein.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 9–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Armin Störrlein, Martin Krenig 

Contact: Armin Störrlein 


Presented with this wine range, one really 

is spoilt for choice: it holds all of 

Franken’s wine diversity, connecting 

innovation with tradition. The “Grosse 

Gewächse’’ presented here rest in themselves 

and show good concentration. The “Frentsch” 

convincingly translates the idea of a field 

blend, while “Pure Grapes”, where whole, uncrushed 

berries were fermented, underscores 

the experimental character of the cellar masters 

Armin Störrlein and Martin Krenig. The 

superb Silvaner TBA from the Sonnenstuhl 

site is the culmination of this impressive ensemble. 


Hohenroth Silvaner GG 

Aromas of mirabelle plums and delicate white flowers and 

stone fruit. On the palate stimulating grapefruit peel, fine 

and present acid structure, also with juice and power, good 

concentration. A positive texture, long finish that persists for 

some time. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Hohenroth Riesling GG 

Delicious cool nose of white blossoms and burnt sugar, plus 

apricot and hints of pannacotta. On the palate crunchy acidity 

and animating sweetness-acidity interplay, juicy and elegant, 

with fine spice and minerality. Finely crafted, long finish. 


92 2018 »Pure Grapes FR« Frühburgunder tr. 

Beautiful garnet red. Berry-like and slightly smoky nose, 

cherry, also spices like cinnamon and clove. On the palate elegant 

and smooth, lots of juice and freshness with harmonious 

acidity, the elements are finely balanced with immense 

flow. An elegant wine! 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Silvaner Trockenbeerenauslese 

A clearly defined floral varietal spiciness, bread crust, smoky 

limestone, stone fruit and herbal notes. On the palate vibrant 

minerality, poised by penetrating acidity, subsequently very 

sweet and also very viscous, caramelised almond on the finish. 

Great Trockenbeerenauslese. 7,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

92 2018 »Pure Grapes WB« Weissburgunder tr. 

90 2018 »Frentsch« Randersacker trocken 

GS/WB/GM/TR/RR 



90 2017 Randersacker Sauvignon Blanc 

trocken unfiltriert 

89 2019 »Alte Reben« Randersacker Marsberg 


89 2019 »vom Muschelkalk« Silvaner trocken 

91 2017 »Casparus« trocken unfiltiriert PN/CS 



Very delicate nose of freshly cut green apples and fine 

meadow herbs. On the palate there is good balance and 

texture, slender structure, dry in impression with the light 

mineral notes providing accents, cool, fragrant and herbaceous. 

Pure character! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


183

WEINGUT VON DER TANN 

Birklinger Strasse 1, 97346 Iphofen 

T: +49 (9323) 89970, info@weingut-vondertann.de 

www.weingut-vondertann.de 

Cellar Door: Thursdays and Fridays 8–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Steffen von der Tann 

Contact: Maggie Schauner and Steffen von der Tann 


Steffen von der Tann and Margarete 

Schauner, third generation winemakers 

at this family-run estate, have dedicated 

themselves whole-heartedly to Müller-Thurgau, 

a grape variety that is often underestimated. 

Steffen von der Tann makes a juicy “OMG” 

Müller-Thurgau, with longs skin contact. Its 

six months on lees were evidently beneficial, 

too. This is a wine that meets both winemakers’ 

ambitions to turn out wines with a bit of 

edge and character – and a twinkle in the eye. 

A most appealing attitude. 

91 2019 »Black Silvaner« trocken 

Striking light green hues in the glass, fragrant nose of white 

flowers and candied lemon peel. A crunchy acidity on the palate 

with freshness but also suppleness, slightly salty on the 

palate, good length, exciting wine. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 Bacchus Kabinett trocken 

90 2018 »OMG« Müller-Thurgau 


The nose is cool and fresh. On the palate the wine is juicy 

with a little hint of quince, slightly smoky, good acidity, delicately 

and animatingly bitter. The long maceration time and 

the six-month lees ageing result in a very individual 

Müller-Thurgau. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2016 Iphofen Kronsberg 

Müller-Thurgau Spätlese 

A very delicate nose, fragrant and soft with hints of apple. On 

the palate a fine and also fresh sweetness with a lot of juice 

and flow, firm core, plus a powerful finish. Very good food 

wine, still youthful. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2018 »Rotbart« Domina Landwein trocken 

Deep blackberry red, opaque in the glass with a juicy nose of 

blueberries and hay flowers. Very dense and juicy on the palate, 

fine, soft, ripe tannins, embraced by black cherry and almonds. 

Good structure and nice length. Enjoyable! 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »efach Müller« Müller-Thurgau tr. 

Delicate light green in appearance. A fine fresh fragrance 

of white berries and some nutmeg notes. On the palate, 

delicate creaminess, harmonious fine acidity with a certain 

minerality and a refreshing finish. A perfect picnic 

wine! 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT THEN 


Hauptstrasse 1, 97334 Sommerach 

T: +49 (9381) 9268, info@weingut-then.de 

www.weingut-then.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 8–18 hrs, Saturdays 

9–15 hrs, Sundays 10–12 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Daniel Then 

Contact: Daniel Then 


For five years now Daniel Then has been 

future-proofing this estate in Sommerach. 

The vineyards are in conversion to 

organic farming. “For us, this represents the 

future. Out Triassic limestone soils are the basis 

of our wines. We want to preserve them and 

be able to hand them to the next generation in 

a vital and healthy state,” the winemaker says. 

He presented a thoroughly accomplished 

range of wines: all wines show juicy power at 

just the right juncture, the Silvaner “Ovum”, 

fermented in a concrete egg, also shows density 

and minerality. The playful Scheurebe is 

most animating. Compliments. 

92 2018 »Ovum« Volkach Ratsherr Silvaner tr. 

Silvaner matured in a concrete egg; fine yeasty spice, apples, 

caraway, yellow fruit and herbs on the nose. The palate is 

clearly composed with measured power, juice and fine minerality, 

some phenolic astringency on the finish. Calm and 

unique. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Silvaner Spätlese tr. 

Ripe red apple on the nose, herbs, pear skin, spice and notes 

of yeast. Well-built on the palate with decent extract, powerful 

and yet with clearly defined strength, dry, also some phenolic 

bitterness; juicy with spice and mineral undertones. 


89 2019 Sommerach Katzenkopf 

Silvaner Kabinett trocken 

Apple and apple peel on the nose, meadow herbs and a little 

hint of chocolate maltesers. Full-bodied and spicy on the palate, 

clear and slender, showing good density for a Kabinett, 

juicy, texture and a clear mineral base from the limestone. 

Convincing. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2016 »R« Spätburgunder trocken 

Juniper berry on the nose, toasted aromas and smoke, dark 

fruit, mulberry and cherry, spices with hints of curry powder. 

On the palate there is good substance and structure, it unravels 

into a wide body, soft and spicy, the tannins are present 

and smooth. It has potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Sommerach Katzenkopf Am Tiefental 



88 2019 »Oskar 4.0« Kabinett trocken FR/SB 


88 2019 Rosé trocken 





Scheurebe Kabinett trocken 

Smells of ripe gooseberries and mirabelle plums, notes of 

fine herbs. Juicy on the palate with a clear expression and 

good freshness, animating acidity, nice spiciness especially 

that of white pepper. A pleasurable Scheurebe, good as 

an aperitif. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


185

WEINMANUFAKTUR 3 ZEILEN 

Heinrich-Wiegand-Strasse 2, 97348 Rödelsee 

T: +49 (9323) 876454, 3zeilen@web.de 

www.3-zeilen.de 


Winemaker: Christian Ehrlich 

Contact: Alexandra and Christian Ehrlich 



Twelve years ago Alexandra and Christian 

Ehrlich founded their “Bioweinmanufaktur” 

with just three rows of vines, while 

converting an old house into a winery. Their Riesling 

is called “Dachschaden” (which in German 

stands both for a literally damaged roof and 

brain damage), because each bottle sold finances 

one square meter of a new roof. We tastes a range 

of artisanally made wines with subtle liveliness 

and fine balance – which stand out from the majority 

of often somewhat rustic natural wines. 

The Falstaff jury was enthused and nominated 

this winemaking couple as one of our three newcomers 

of the year (see page 22). Congratulations! 

93 2018 »Onkel Heiner Seiner« Rödelsee 

Küchenmeister Silvaner Landwein trocken 

Ripe apricot in the complex nose, also in dried form, apple 

peel, herbs, spices, coriander seed, caraway and brioche. 

Powerfully structured on the palate with good extract and 

density, grip, phenolically charged. Still youthful, clear profile. 

13 Vol.-%. crowncap, €€€ 

dark aromas of juniper berries, dried fruit, dried apricot and 

green banana. Powerfully structured on the palate with good 

extract and a layer of fine phenolics and buttery notes reappear. 

Finely extracted, elegant. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2018 »Platin« Rödelsee Küchenmeister 


91 2018 »Dachschaden« Rödelsee 

Küchenmeister Riesling 

Butter and smoke on the nose, herbs, apricot and also caraway. 

Thre is a soft foundation on the palate, juicy and creamy, 

but also spicy and peppery, the fine acidity is well integrated, 

well balanced, has power, but is elegantly staged. Good 

length, potential. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

90 2017 »Reserve Platin« Rödelsee 

Küchenmeister Landwein tr. GS/WB/SB 

Ripe gooseberry and pepper on the nose, also some mango 

and pear, as well as herbs. Shows suppleness and power as 

well as tension on the palate, good volume and well-integrated 

acidity and herbal and peppery tomes. Nicely balanced, 

medium complexity. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2018 »Platin« Rödelsee 

Küchenmeister Silvaner trocken 

Buttery and peppery on the nose, white pepper, smoky notes, 

91 2018 »Blanc Platin« Rödelsee 

Küchenmeister Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Juicy Reine Claude plums on the nose, almost overripe, 

herbal, spice and some mint. On the palate phenolic and 

with a firm structure, the acidity is well integrated, also 

the fruit shows itself clearly, juicy and good extract.Good 

length, still young. 13,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 



 

WEINGUT HANS WIRSCHING 

Ludwigstrasse 16, 97346 Iphofen 

T: +49 (9323) 87330, info@wirsching.de 

www.wirsching.de 


Saturdays 9–18 hrs, Sundays 10–12.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Dr. Klaus-Peter Heigel 

Contact: Andrea Wirsching 


This longstanding Iphofen estate maintains 

its cruising altitude – and, to 

maintain this metaphor – the provisions 

on board are simply excellent. We just 

could not agree on what we liked best: the 

classic single-site wines in Bocksbeutel or the 

cheekier “Sister.Act” wines, made by Andrea 

and Lena Wirsching with spontaneous ferments. 

Their “Erste Lagen” also come with a 

particularly emphatic recommendation this 

year: they offer great terroir at a mid-level 

price and can be drunk earlier than their great 

brothers and sisters. 

93 2018 Iphofen Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG 

Pear and apple on the nose in a herbal ambience, also some 

black tea and apricot. On the palate there is a powerful and 

clearly defined texture, stable acid structure. Enough substance 

and density to age well, mineral underpinning, also 

texture. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Sister.Act« Silvaner trocken 

Fine fragrance of acacia, cedar, lime and madarine peel, complemented 

by a slightly smoky note on the palate. Soft texture, 

dense medium body, recognisable phenolics, lively acidity and 

a long finish. A wine with potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Iphofen Julius-Echter-Berg Riesling GG 

Floral and almost perfumed undertones, lavender, musk, 

yeast, passion fruit. Juicy onset, loosely-knit phenolics, acidity 

gaining intensity on the palate, strong chalky mineral 

background. Has quite some power, but also a future. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

96 2019 Iphofen Julius-Echter-Berg 


Medium golden yellow. Elegant nose of fermented apricot, 

fig and very ripe apple. Full-bodied on the palate with very 

fine flavours of lemon balm, mirabelle plum and honey. Precise 

sweetness-acidity interplay and a very significant finish. 

6,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 »Sister.Act« Riesling trocken 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Iphofen Kronsberg 







Scheurebe Erste Lage trocken 



88 2019 Iphofen Müller-Thurgau trocken 



Elegant nose with scents of lemon, lime, orange peel and 

chamomile. On the palate there is a slight spritzy attack, 

lively acidity that balances the alcohol well, with salty 

notes and trenchant minerality on the finish. 



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WEINGUT ZEHNTHOF 

FAMILIE WEICKERT 

Hauptstrasse 17, 97334 Sommerach 

T: +49 (9381) 2830, info@zehnthof-weickert.de 

www.zehnthof-weickert.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Sundays 8–20 hrs 

Winemaker: Tobias Weickert 

Contact: Gertrud Weickert 


When it comes to aromatic grape varieties, 

Tobias Weickert is a rare 

talent: there are now five different 

dry Scheureben which he presented. Each and 

every one is a separate character with its own 

mind and own talents. The culmination of this 

year’s range, however, is the Katzenkopf 

Traminer: a wine that combines expressiveness 

with noble restraint and which makes the 

Triassic limestone sing through its varietal 

spice. The new packaging also suits the style of 

the wines: it remains subtle and emphasises 

the essential information – just like the wines. 

92 2019 Astheim Karthäuser 

Scheurebe Spätlese trocken 

Smoky reduction on the nose, with citrus zest, tangerine, 

light herbal notes. On the palate supple, full, slightly viscous, 

very cultivated acidity, silky finish with underlying tactile 

mineral notes. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 »Stettenburg« Obervolkach 

Landsknecht Scheurebe Spätlese trocken 

Grapefruit, ripe grape and flint on the nose; very clear and nuanced. 

On the palate smoothly flowing, still very closed, elegant 

acidity, with unforced extract. Mineral background, delicate 

sweetness. Will mature excellently! 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



A fragrance of damp sand, with citrus fruit in the background 

- candied lemon peel. Straightforward on the palate, definitely 

with body and slight suppleness, but aromas are primarily 

marked by the soil with smoky notes. A delicate 

sweetness on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 Obervolkach Landsknecht 


Floral and grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass. Poised and supple 

on the palate, also finely phenolic textured, ripe acidity, 

delicate sweetness, fresh with viscous extract layers on the 

finish. The most expressive of all the estate's dry Scheureben. 


90 2019 Volkach Kirchberg 


90 2019 »Alte Rebe« Volkach Kirchberg 


89 2019 »Alte Rebe« Sommerach Katzenkopf 


89 2019 »Alte Rebe« Volkach Kirchberg 

Kerner Spätlese trocken 


Traminer Spätlese feinherb 

89 2019 Volkach Kirchberg 

Scheurebe Spätlese feinherb 

89 2019 Volkach Kirchberg Kerner 

Spätlese feinherb 

93 2019 Sommerach Katzenkopf Traminer 


On the nose there is as much limestone as there is Traminer 

(rose, smoke and blood orange). Very clear aromas. 

Smooth base, a very delicate layer of ultra-fine phenolics, 

firm acid backbone, mineral notes. A completely unembellished 

terroir-driven Traminer! 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


FRANKEN | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

Escherndorf 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Stahl Winzerhof 

97215 Auernhofen 

The choice of excellent wines is great, there even 

is Grüner Veltliner in Christian Stahl's portfolio. 

The award-winning wines go rather well with his 

kind of Franconian haute cuisine that is based on 

exquisite interpretation of classics. A feel-good 

concept in stylish surroundings. 

Stern 

63927 Bürgstadt 

The restaurant, working predominantly with 

local produce, is part of a family-run hotel. Everything 

is freshly prepared and hearty. Specialities 

are the braised leg of hare, Tafelspitz and roast 

duck. 

Lange Dorfstrasse 21 

+49 (9848) 96896 

www.winzerhof-stahl.de 

 

FRANKEN 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


88 

Total: | 1 00 

Hauptstrasse 23/25 

+49 (9371) 40350 

www.hotel-weinhaus-stern.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Neuberger 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


189

Weinstall Castell 

97355 Castell 

These former stables have been transformed into 

an atmospheric, charming wine-led restaurant. 

The friendly hosts Martin and Anuschka Schulze 

focus on finely crafted, contemporary versions of 

Franconian regional cuisine, all homemade and of 

the best quality. 

Schlossplatz 3 

+49 (9325) 9809949 

www.weinstall-castell.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

Adler 

63927 Bürgstadt 

Warm hospitality is the secret behind this solid 

Franconian country hotel which also includes a 

beautiful restaurant. Here, the ambitious kitchen 

works according to Slow Food philosophies. The 

attractive menu is correspondingly seasonal and 

regional. 


+49 (9371) 97880 

www.adler-buergstadt.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Neuberger 

Zum 

Weissen Rössl 

97705 Burkardroth 

The fourth-generation family-owned country inn 

is one of the oldest continuously run hostelries in 

Germany. The menu offers regional Rhön cuisine 

with an international twist, complemented by wines 

from the region and fruit brandies from the inhouse 

distillery. 

Brauner Bär & 

Weisse Taube 

97332 Fahr am Main 

A family business with hotel, winery and an inn 

offering hearty Franconian specialities. Homemade, 

of course, hearty and served in solid portions. 

You should try the roast venison with savoy cabbage 

‘grandma's style’. 

Von-Henneberg-Strasse 15 

+49 (9734) 9734201 

www.weisses-roessl-rhoen.de 

 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Blütenstrasse 22 

+49 (9381) 80730 

www.weingut-braun.de 


Photo: Philip Eichler 

190 falstaff 


Grünes Stüble 

97999 Igersheim 

The name is the concept here: sustainability is a 

priority, and special attention is paid to people 

with food intolerances. Organic produce is the 

preferred choice. Katharina Weiss is a wonderful 

hostess and the right person when it comes to 

wine advice. 


Michels Stern 

97340 Marktbreit 

Fine regional cuisine with a Franconian touch is 

served in hearty portions at this cosy inn run by 

Stefan and Wolfgang Michel. ‘Sauerbraten’ and 

‘Schwabentopf’ are among the house specialities, 

and the well-stocked wine list includes around 

150 bins. 

Bergstrasse 18 

+49 (7931) 477882 

www.gruenes-stueble.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Ehrmann 

Bahnhofstrasse 9 

+49 (9332) 1316 

www.michelsstern.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Zur Traube 

91477 Markt Bibart 

The cosy inn also includes a small farm, and much 

of the produce used in the kitchen hails from there. 

Pork chops and the spicy Bratwurst with potato 

salad are menu favourites. 

Entenstuben 

90489 Nürnberg 

Fabian Denninger has established himself at the 

very top of Bavarian gastronomy with his visually 

elaborate and reliable cooking. His creations cleverly 

combine modern style and tradition without 

losing either precision or class. 

Ziegenbach 8 

+49 (9167) 783 

www.gasthaus-zur-traube-ziegenbach.de 

Schranke 9 

+49 (911) 5209128 

www.entenstuben.de 

Recommended by: Weingut von der Tann 

Alter Esel 

97340 Marktbreit 

In the cosily-furnished restaurant, the Söder family 

serves food prepared according to Slow Food 

guidelines. Everything served here is made from 

regional and seasonal produce and the menu changes 

accordingly. 

Recommended by: Weingut Meier Schmidt 

Würzhaus 

90419 Nürnberg 

The ambience is cosy, the atmosphere hospitable 

and the mood always good. This is mainly due to 

the first-rate traditional Franconian cuisine that 

Diana Burkel serves for lunch and dinner. The 

wine list is varied and has just the right sort of wines. 

Photo: Philip Eichler 

Marktstrasse 10 

+49 (9332) 5949477 

www.alteresel-marktbreit.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Meintzinger 

Kirchenweg 3a 

+49 (911) 9373455 

www.wuerzhaus.info 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


191

Weinstube Körner 

97236 

Randersacker 

Game from the surrounding forests, vegetables 

from the Demeter-certified farm, trout from local 

waters: host Benedikt Schmidt loves to cook with 

local ingredients. This is also true for the wine cellar: 

only wines from Randersacker estates can be 

found here. 

Waldhaus 

97228 Rottendorf 

Located at the gates of Würzburg, the Waldhaus 

has been a popular destination for decades. The 

home-style cooking largely reflects the seasons; in 

addition to classics, there are daily specials and set 

menus. Tip: the venison steak. 

Würzburgerstrasse 12 

+49 (931) 708393 

www.weinstube-koerner.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


84 

Total: | 1 00 

Waldhaus 1 

+49 (9302) 92290 

www.waldhaus-leonhardt.de 

 

Philipp 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


82 

Total: | 1 00 

97286 Sommerhausen 

Michael and Heike Philipp have turned their restaurant 

into a haven of refined hospitality. The cuisine 

offers modern versions of the classics, with a 

complete focus on quality produce and craftsmanship. 

The wine list includes a good selection of 

regional wines. 


+49 (9333) 1406 

www.restaurant-philipp.de 

 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


90 

Total: | 1 00 

97348 Rödelsee 

Gasthaus Winzerstube 

The Winzerstube is located in the centre of Rödelsee, 

in the heart of the Franconian wine region. 

Here, people love what is authentic – a promise 

that Franconian cuisine is happy to keep. Regional 

beers and, of course, Franconian wines are 

also served. 

Weinstock 

97332 Volkach 

This traditional inn has a 600-year history, but the 

cuisine of star chef Steffen Szabo is refreshingly 

modern and up-to-date. His creations are convincing, 

down to the last detail, and achieved a score 

of 91 points in Falstaff Magazine 07/2020. 

Wiesenbronner Strasse 2–4 

+49 (9323) 5222 

www.gasthaus-winzerstube.de 

Recommended by: Weinmanufaktur 3 Zeilen 


+49 (9381) 80660 

www.schwane.de 


Photo: Unspecified 

192 falstaff 



97877 Wertheim 

Orangerie Kloster Bronnbach 

The hotel and restaurant in this former abbey 

continue the Cistercian monks' hospitality. The 

down-to-earth country house cooking offers hearty 

dishes such as venison meat loaf, roast beef, 

Wiener Schnitzel and a range of Flammkuchen 

variations. 

Ratskeller 


The Ratskeller is located in the heart of the cathedral 

city. You are warmly welcomed by the landlords 

Monika and Kurt Schubert, who have been 

running this traditional inn for more than a quarter 

of a century. Rarities from Franken and numerous 

international wines are stored in the cellar. 

Bronnbach 10 

+49 (()) 9 342 935210 

www.hotel-kloster-bronnbach.de 

Langgasse 1 

+49 (931) 13021 

www.wuerzburger-ratskeller.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Konrad Schlör 

Recommended by: Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg 

Alte Mainmühle 


Situated directly on the old bridge over the Main, 

Franconian food is served in an atmospheric setting. 

Regional specialities such as cured shoulder 

of pork, Tafelspitz of veal and Sauerbraten are at 

the heart of the menu, accompanied by Franconian 

wines and beers. 

Reisers 

am Stein 


For many years, Bernhard Reiser has been offering 

creative feel-good cuisine with a difference in 

his tastefully decorated restaurant at the Weingut 

Knoll. His well-balanced, aromatic dishes are in a 

class of their own, accompanied by wines from 

the best Würzburg vineyards. 

Photo: Poby, USA 

Mainkai 1 

+49 (931) 16777 

www.alte-mainmuehle.de 

Recommended by: Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg 

Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5 

+49 (931) 286901 

www.der-reiser.de 

 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


90 

Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Photo: WSNA 

MITTELRHEIN 

CONTENTMENT AND CONFIDENCE

Burg Gutenfels – a single site named after the eponymous 

castle with inclines between 45-60% 

AN ELDORADO 

FOR WINE FREAKS 

A new, ambitious optimism is in the Mittelrhein air. Newcomers are enthused by 

the adventure of wine while established estates have set an uncompromising 

course for quality – even if it is getting a little hot for Riesling in some sites. 


Jörg Lanius clambers around in the 

steep vineyard. His team is right in the 

middle of the Riesling harvest. Down 

in the valley, the river Rhine winds its way 

through a picture-book landscape. Lanius 

exudes contentment and confidence, and 

that is not solely down to the flawless grapes 

in the crates. What is happening right now 

in the Mittelrhein region is gratifying, notes 

the 53-year-old winemaker. He runs Weingut 

Lanius-Knab in Oberwesel, knows the 

changing fortunes of the wine business and 

also remembers the lows. “In my parents’ 

and grandparents’ time the wine business 

just ticked along wearily,” he says, “you 

didn’t really want to drink these wines.” He 

remembers how the co-ops always harvested 

in the rain, just to get a few more litres of 

yield. “This damaged the image of the entire 

region,” he says. “I did not like that at all.” It 

is for that reason that he already tried to 

improve the quality of his wines at the tender 

age of 13. Jörg Lanius has thus lived through 

real structural change of the Mittelrhein: the 

number of people growing grapes while 

holding down other jobs has decreased 

drastically and the remaining wine estates 

“are on a more solid footing now.” 

Names like Cecilia Jost of Weingut Toni Jost 

or Jochen Ratzenberger are known far 

beyond the region and in many other estates 

succession is secured: a new, young generation 

is attracted to the work in the steep slopes 

and can see a future. “Right now, only those 


MITTELRHEIN | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

Photos: Deutsches Weininstitut, provided 

who really want to work here are left,” 

Lanius notes. People who have a passion 

for viticulture. This has created a veritable 

boom between Königswinter and Bacharach. 

The last few years have seen the arrival 

of newcomers and career-changers, like 

Kay Thiele in Königswinter or Sarah Hulten 

who crowdsourced the financing for her 

first vineyard in Leutesdorf, while young 

winemakers like Felix Pieper and Christos 

Christian Theodoropoulos of Weingut 

Líthos were able to establish themselves. 

Who could have imagined that the 

Mittelrhein would turn into an Eldorado 

for wine freaks? 

Lanius also notes that the landscape looks 

much greener now as more of the fallow 

parcels are being recultivated. “We have 

vineyards of immense potential and barely 

anyone knows them,” he says and thinks of 

sites like Engehöller Bernstein am Lauerbaum. 

For the longest time people looked 

down on the Mittelrhein, thinking of it as a 

backwater. When people spoke of German 

Riesling, they raved about the famous sites 

of Mosel and Rheingau. “The Mittelrhein is 

still misunderstood,” Lanius believes, even 

though the proportion of Riesling is higher 

Self-taught organic grower and 

winemaker Kay Thiele 

Jörg and Anja Lanius, Weingut Lanius-Knab 

here than in Mosel and Rheingau. “We have 

great potential for mineral and long-lived 

Riesling,” he says, even though the news has 

not quite got around everywhere. “We no 

longer have to hide,” he says. “And we 

certainly don’t have to feel inferior.” 

Christiane Lambrich-Henrich of Weingut 

Goswin Lambrich in Oberwesel-Dellhofen is 

another voice of Mittelrhein confidence and 

contentment. She notes how the youngsters 

in particular stick together; if anyone 

encounters a problem, help is immediately at 

hand via digital media. This is a new kind of 

collaboration and cooperation, something 

that did not exist in the same way for 

previous generations. However, she is also 

wary of too much euphoria, not everything 

is rosy. Drought stress and lack of water are 

just two things the Mittelrhein struggles 

with. “In some sites it is almost getting too 

hot for Riesling,” the 44-year-old says. For 

this reason, she planted Roter Riesling some 

years ago. In her opinion it is better at 

handling these altered growing conditions. 

She runs the estate together with her brother 

Matthias Lambrich and spends a lot of time 

thinking about the future. “We wonder 

what we can plant in the hot sites in the 

long term,” she says, noting that Merlot or 

Cabernet-Sauvignon might be appealing, 

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Christiane Lambrich-Henrich and her brother Matthias 

are the third generation running the family estate 

however, for the time being they are trying to 

create the best possible conditions for 

Riesling. Its future, she says, “lies in the 

lateral valleys where the grapes are not 

exposed to the intense midday sun.” She 

adds that the Mittelrhein has learned from 

the mistakes of the past: It was not even that 

long ago that “Riesling was pushed aside in 

favour of lesser varieties.” Quantity instead 

of quality: this is a mistake nobody can afford 

to repeat. In this respect there is 

consensus in the Mittelrhein: “Riesling will 

remain our great strength.” 

INFO 



MITTELRHEIN WINE REGION 

Growing area 





Soils 

Slate, greywacke 

Important Grape Variety 

Riesling 


Mittelrhein-Wein e. V. 

Am Hafen 2, 56329 Sankt Goar 

www.mittelrhein-wein.com 


MITTELRHEIN | GRANDS CRUS 

Bopparder Hamm – vines have taken advantage of the natural 

properties of this majestic slope ever since the 7th century 

GRANDS CRUS – MITTELRHEIN 


Photos: Katharina Bach, DWI, provided 

BACHARACH | HAHN 

This site of Devonian slate of almost 

6ha/15 acres is a monopole of Weingut 

Toni Jost. Its knoll stretches from the river 

Rhine into a smaller, lateral valley. The 

Rhine-facing parcels have an east-southeastern 

aspect but most of the site faces 

south and southeast. It rises from 


55-70%. Due to its stoniness and shallow 

topsoils, drip irrigation systems have been 

installed. 

94 2019 » Im Hahn« Riesling GG 


92 2019 Riesling Erste Lage trocken 

90 2019 Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

Weingut Toni Jost, further info on page 201 

BOPPARD | HAMM 

Hamm is not only a vineyard but also a 

district of Boppard. This majestic site is 

divided into the parcels of Feuerlay, 

Ohlenberg, Engelstein, Mandelstein and 

Fässerlay.The subsoil is Devonian slate 

throughout, it is only the topsoil that varies 

from weathered shale of grey, green and 

red colour to deep, calcareous loam. 

Pumice and quartzite also occur. 

92 2019 Ohlenberg Riesling Spätlese* tr. 

92 2019 Feuerlay Riesling 

Spätlese* trocken 

Weingut Weingart, 

www.weingut-weingart.de 

92 2019 Feuerlay Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Weinhaus Heilig Grab, www.heiliggrab.de 

91 2019 Fässerlay Riesling Kabinett 

halbtrocken 

Weingut August Perll, 


199

KOBLENZ 

Mosel 

Rhine 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

HAMM 

Boppard 

ÖLSBERG 

HAHN 

St. Goar 

Oberwesel 

Bacharach 

91 2019 Ohlenberg 


Weingut Weingart, www.weingut-weingart.de 

91 2019 Fässerlay Riesling Spätlese 

Weinhaus Heilig Grab, www.heiliggrab.de 

OBERWESEL | OELSBERG 

The Oelsberg lies to the north of Oberwesel 

in a bend of the river Rhine. This 5.8ha/14.3 

acre site has rich soil: a geological fault 

caused Triassic red sandstone to reach the 

surface which is mixed with weathered slate 

and loess. The south-facing slope has a 

homogenous incline between 60-70% and 

benefits climatically from the river which is 

particularly wide here. 



Weingut Lanius-Knab, further info on page 204 

Vineyards on the Oelsberg near Oberwesel 


Mittelrhein | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT TONI JOST – 

HAHNENHOF 

Oberstrasse 14, 55422 Bacharach 

T: +49 (6743) 1216, weingut@tonijost.de 

www.tonijost.de 


Winemaker: Cecilia Jost 

Contact: Cecilia and Peter Jost 


92 2019 Bacharach Hahn Riesling trocken 

Present fruit on the nose. Some tangerine, also tropical fruit 

hints, red-green fruit and a hint of spice. Dense on the palate, 

but fresh and lively. Juicy, concentrated, then grippy and 

mineral, becoming more focused with a lively acidic structure 

and citric pull. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

The father-daughter team formed by Cecilia 

and Peter Jost – the sixth and fifth 

generation at this estate, respectively – 

runs like clockwork. Crystalline in expression, 

intense in extract but also fine-boned in style – 

that is what the wines are like and what we 

have learned to expect from this cellar. And indeed, 

the wines presented this year do not disappoint. 

Even without the Grosses Gewächs 

and the Spatburgunder, all the wines we tasted 

scored top marks. Where else would you get 

that much Riesling for your money in this midprice 

segment? Just think of “Jodokus” or 

“Devon S”! 


91 2019 »Devon S« Riesling trocken 

Mineral, clear, yet also deep. Citrus notes, a hint of light 

peach, a notion of delicate blossoms followed by stone and 

some herbaceous scents. Clear on the palate, then delicatelyconcentrated 

sweet citrus fruit, stony minerality and fresh 

juiciness. Becomes increasingly salty and finely-juicy towards 

the finish. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Bacharach Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

Ripe red apple on the nose, lean and fresh on the palate, given 

the juicy vintage acidity, the sweetness interplay remains 

restrained. However, its texture gives the wine excellent potential. 

Good, substantial length. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

93 2019 Bacharach Riesling Auslese 

Yellow fruit, fine honey notes and hints of light blossoms. 

Stone fruit on the palate, creamy and intergrated, with delicate 

but firm, citric acidity. A wine with a lively, animating ray 

of acidity in the middle. An immensely stylish Auslese. 


90 2019 »Jodocus« Riesling trocken 

A rich, juicy nose, yellow-green fruit and a hint of spice. 

Full-bodied on the palate without heaviness. Animating 

with a lot of freshness and lively, finely-salty acidity. Berry 

notes, fresh pome fruit, some tart herbs and ripe citrus 

fruit. Great drinking pleasure! 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


201

KAY WEINE 

Bergstrasse 45, 53639 Königswinter 

T: +49 (170) 4173317, hallo@kay-weine.de 

www.kay-weine.de 


Winemaker: Kay Thiel 

Contact: Kay Thiel 



Kay Thiel reports that his winery “grew 

from tiny to small”: Indeed, this winemaker 

in Königswinter doubled his, by 

now, organically-certified vineyards to almost 

two hectares. His steep sites of various soil 

types like clay, greywacke and slate are dispersed 

across 35km along the river Rhine in 

the villages of Niederdollendorf, Dattenberg 

and Leutesdorf. After his successful debut in 

the guide last year, his wines have gained even 

more in stylistic confidence and individual expression. 

What Thiel delivers really is an asset 

to the Mittelrhein wine scene! 


Notes of spontaneous fermentation in the multi-layered 

nose, herbs, yellow fruit, apricot and apple followed by some 

malt and yellow floral hints. On the palate there is an energetic 

acidity flanked by salty notes in a slender structure. 

Lots of content, taut and young. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Sweet cherry and raspberry on the nose, floral notes of violet 

followed by wet leather and also a dash of rosehip. On the 

palate there is a supple onset and a soft foundation, finelychiselled 

ripe acidity, clear and undisguised with finely-extracted 

tannin. An elegant style. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Elbling Landwein feinherb 

89 2018 »Cuvee Henry« brut 

Sparkling wine with the curious partners of Elbling, Riesling 

and Gelber Malinger. Ripe yellow fruit is accompanied by apple 

notes and fine yeasty nuances. Juicy on the palate with 

fresh acidity and good spice. Texture and sweet fruit nuances 

blend into a generously good balance. 

11,5 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, €€ 


Cherry and wild strawberry on the nose, herbs, floral hints of 

violets and lavender with nuances of toasty aromas. Powerful 

and emphatically dry on the palate, almost demanding in 

expression, the ripe acidity provides balance, spiciness and 

also fine savouriness. Precise tannins, elegant and long. 


89 2019 Gelber Malinger trocken 

Apricot, apple, yeast-based pastry and some vanilla aromas 

on the nose. On the palate juicy and poised by fine 

spice with apple notes reappearing. Clear, almost crystalline 

with a well-integrated vein of acidity in a slender body. 

Fine phenolics. Natural character. 



WEIN- UND SEKTGUT 

GOSWIN LAMBRICH 


Auf der Kripp 3, 55430 Oberwesel-Dellhofen 

T: +49 (6744) 8066, info@weingut-lambrich.de 

www.weingut-lambrich.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 8.30–12.30 hrs 

and 14–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–12.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Christiane Lambrich-Henrich 

Contact: Matthias Lambrich and Christiane 

Lambrich-Henrich 


Attention please! This winery, owned by 

siblings Christiane Lambrich-Henrich 

and Matthias Lambrich, really scores 

with its dry village Riesling which – despite 14% 

ABV – does not show the least trace of heat, with 

its juicy and mineral Auslese and even with a 

full-bodied and spicy red blend. Surprisingly, a 

few years ago, such diversity would have seemed 

impossible and you would certainly not have 

suspected it in the Mittelrhein. All the better 

then, despite all of the variation, that the core 

identity of Riesling is maintained, especially 

when it comes to the lighter weight classes. We 

cannot wait to taste the next vintage. 

89 2019 Oberwesel Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Reductive fragrance but aerates positively. On the palate 

juicy, taut, crunchy acidity, good density, scratchy-vegetal 

finish. A fresh, slightly greenish, but, at the same time, substantial 

varietal style. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2015 »Cuvee Gowin« trocken 

Dark berry on the nose, semi-bitter chocolate and a note of 

plum. On the palate dense, full and smooth, well-integrated 

wood, juiciness with well-controlled power. The wine keeps a 

Mittelrhein coolness despite its density. Great length. Can 

mature further. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

93 2019 Oberwesel St. Martinsberg 


Subtle slate-spicy scents, delicate botrytis with notes of sultana 

and candied fruit, pear and a hint of cassata. Smooth on 

the palate, slightly viscous, then poised by juicy acidity and 

comparatively-restrained sweetness. Mineral-juicy finish of 

medium intensity. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 Dellhofen St. Wernerberg 

Riesling Spätlese 

A late-harvest fragrance with lots of fragrant tropical fruit, 

pineapple, banana and mango. On the palate a little more 

slender than the bouquet would lead one to expect, intense 

in acidity, intense in sweetness, a little carbon dioxide, minerality 

with a hint of sulphur. Needs time and will eventually 

emerge as brilliant. 7,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Hochgewächs« Oberwesel 

Riesling halbtrocken 

90 2019 »Vollsteil« Oberwesel Riesling feinherb 

90 2019 Oberwesel St. Martinsberg 

Roter Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Hochgewächs« Oberwesel Riesling tr. 

89 2018 »Im Barrique gereift« Oberwesel 


87 2019 »Cuvee Gowin« feinherb 

88 2018 Oberwesel Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2019 »Blauschiefer« Oberwesel Riesling tr. 

Balsamic aroma, followed by apricot kernel and tangerine 

scents. On the palate there is some texture, full-bodied, 

rich in extract, slight sweetness and clear mineral undertones. 

A bold construction, but holds together well. Fruit 

and spice in balance. Good length. 14 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT LANIUS-KNAB 

Mainzer Strasse 38, 55430 Oberwesel 

T: +49 (6744) 8104, weingut@lanius-knab.de 

www.lanius-knab.de 

Cellar Door: daily from 9–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Jörg Lanius 

Contact: Jörg Lanius 

Bottles/Hectares: 55,000 (90 % white, 10 % red)/11ha 

Jörg Lanius is 53 years old but already has 

40 years of winery work under his belt. 

“In the Mittelrhein region, I am the 

youngest of the older winemakers,” he says. 

The fact that he started lending a hand at his parental 

estate from age 13 onwards was down to 

the then rather poor wine quality of the region. 

Ever since, he has “tried to improve.” This striving 

for quality is expressed in his wines. His 

Grosses Gewächs from the Lauerbaum site 

convinces with freshness, volume and minerality. 

The Auslese from the Bernstein site is focused 

and silkily-integrated. A really strong performance 

from this youthful old master. 

93 2018 Engehöll Bernstein Am Lauerbaum 

Riesling GG 

Fine spicy nose, bright yellow fruit nuances and some herbaceous 

notes. Delicate fruit sweetness on the palate, lively 

with clear volume and juiciness. Fresh, concentrated stone 

fruit, and stony minerality. Tart hints, fine spiciness, complemented 

by a citrus-fresh acidic structure. 


93 2018 Oberwesel Oelsberg Riesling GG 

Deep, spicy, clear with mineral nuances on the nose. 

Mouth-filling on the palate, juicy and concentrated, then flowing. 

In the middle, fruity-sweet apple, some tart herbs. The 

acidity is integrated, but subtle in its pull. Fine spiciness and 

more dark minerality on the finish. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

94 2019 Engehöll Bernstein Riesling Auslese 

Intergrated, creamy, light fruit scents and stony nuances on 

the nose followed by cherry blossom and peach. Concentrated 

and focused on the palate. Fresh, fine sweetness, silky interwoven, 

yet lively, mineral, fresh with taut, finely salty, juicy 

acidity. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2019 Oberwesel In der Rheinhell 


Notes of pear and stone on the nose. Focused on the palate 

with imminent tension and fine spiciness. Finely-integrated 

mouthfeel, followed by fine grip and citrusy, juicy acidity. 

Fresh pear, nice flow. Fine minerality and nuances. 


91 2019 Engehöll Bernstein Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Engehöll Bernstein Riesling feinherb 


89 2019 Riesling feinherb 

89 2019 »Rheingold« Oberwesel 


87 2019 Oberwesel Spätburgunder Rosé tr. 

92 2019 Engehöll Bernstein Riesling Spätlese 

91 2019 »Rheinschiefer« Oberwesel 


Round and clear on the nose. Full fruit without too much 

warmth, rather complemented by fine, spicy-slate minerality, 

a hint of blossoms, fresh, juicy apple, some stone 

fruit and fine citric acidity. Releasing subtle spiciness and 

tart nuances towards the finish. 14 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT LITHOS 


Am Weinberg 78, 55430 Oberwesel-Weilerboppard 

T: +49 (6744) 9491031, info@weingutlithos.de 

www.weingutlithos.de 


Winemaker: Christos Christian Theodoropoulos 

Contact: Christos Christian Theodoropoulos 


Each year, there are small but distinct advances 

in the wines made by Christos C. 

Theodoropoulos. The wines’ focus becomes 

ever clearer, the courage to be artisanal 

ever more apparent. We wine lovers are the beneficiaries 

of this evolution: there is a crystal clear 

rosé, a juicy but very fine “red” (from Spätburgunder 

and Schwarzriesling) as well as a medium-dry 

Riesling which hits that elusive nail of 

maximum elegance on the head. You can get all 

of this for less than EUR 10.00 per bottle: in a region 

where the vines are on steep slopes and 

everything has to be done by hand. You’ll only 

have yourself to blame if you don’t stock up here. 

89 2019 »Der Weisse« trocken 

Freshly-sliced Williams pear on the nose. On the palate there 

is a hint of slate-peppery hints, but overall not too complicated, 

good density, firm acidic composition. A content-rich 

structure for an entry-level wine, real "drinkability". 


90 2019 »Der Rote« trocken 

Sweet cherry, cherry stones and some slight spontaneous 

fermentation notes. On the palate there is an elegant structure: 

lots of juice, fine-grained tannins in a rather restrained 

extracted amount, beautiful Pinot fruit. A simple Pinot without 

much fuss and exactly for that reason - really noble. 




Pastel coloured hues. Scents of apple peel, rosehip and 

plum. Juicy and fresh on the palate, sweet fruit, good density, 

light almond tones on the finish. A very clear rosé, quite 

accurate in its fruit, with beautiful, unaffected freshness. 


92 2018 Engehöll Bernstein 

Spätburgunder Barrique trocken 

Gingerbread spice, Amarena cherry, blackberry and spicyslate 

scents. Low sulphur. On the palate substance, grainy, 

fleshy, very dense, almost massive, with sweet fruit and a 

powerful body but with smooth foundations and a juicy fruit 

finish. Awesome! 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 Riesling halbtrocken 

Closed on the nose, lemon peel, smoky-mineral nuances, 

seems very clear, but also still very young. On the palate 

there is good extract and good tension, fresh acidity, restrained 

sweetness, clear tactile minerality. Semi-dry in a 

purist style.! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT AUGUST PERLL 

Oberstrasse 77–81, 56154 Boppard 

T: +49 (6742) 3906, post@perll.de 

www.perll.de 


Winemaker: Thomas August Perll 

Contact: Thomas August Perll 


In this super-talented region, it is family-run 

wine estates like that of Thomas 

August Perll who ensure that viticulture 

will continue in these steep slopes where cultivation 

is difficult and cumbersome. Each little 

grape is earned by the sweat of the brow in 

these unforgiving vineyards. Notwithstanding 

this, the wines always have a generosity that 

encourages you to take a big sip: like the animating 

medium-dry Kabinett from the Fässerlay 

site. The 2019 vintage thus delivered both 

dry and medium-dry Auslese styles: a new image 

of this region amidst global warming. 

91 2019 Boppard Hamm Fässerlay 

Riesling Kabinett halbtrocken 

Pale golden yellow. On the nose a medium intensity of ripe 

apple, grapefruit and lemon zest. On the palate quite intense 

flavours of honeysuckle, lemon and delicate herbal spices 

embraced by a very lively acidity with medium body and a 

good finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , € 

of rose blossoms followed by lemon zest and green apple. On 

the palate powerful, spicy with fresh primary fruit and lively 

acidity. Sufficient structure and good finish. 

8 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , €€ 

88 2019 Boppard Hamm Mandelstein 

Riesling Auslese trocken 

89 2019 Boppard Hamm Fässerlay 


Yellow-fruited scents followed by notes of Auslese. Powerful 

on the palate, underlying acidity, gaining intensity on the finish, 

not least due to stronger composed phenolics. A sturdy, 

substantial and almost atypical powerful Mittelrhein Riesling. 

13 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , € 

89 2019 Boppard Hamm Feuerlay 

Riesling Spätlese halbtrocken 

Some hints of botrytis on the nose, honey notes like clover 

honey, slate nuances, yellow-fruits and a dash of bergamot. 

Very sweet on the palate, elegant, but compared to the intense 

sweetness a rather restrained acidity. Needs time to 

evolve. 12,5 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , € 

91 2019 Boppard Hamm Mandelstein 


Medium lemon yellow. On the nose subtle and a breezy whiff 

89 2019 Boppard Hamm Feuerlay 

Riesling Kabinett 

Medium lemon yellow reflections. Very ripe nose with aromas 

of yellow apple, mango, pineapple and some fruitflavoured 

sweets. On the palate there is medium body, 

a recognisable structure and lots of primary, sweet fruit 

sufficiently -balanced by vintage-typical juicy acidity. 

9,5 Vol.-%, synthetic closure, € 


WEINGUT PIEPER 


Hauptstrasse 458, 53639 Königswinter 

T: +49 (22 23) 22 650, info@weingut-pieper.de 

www.weingut-pieper.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays and Satur days 

16.30–23 hrs, Sundays 12–22 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Felix Pieper 

Contact: Adolf Wilhelm Pieper 


When Rieslings of so much substance, 

minerality and precision are sold at 

prices sometimes well below the 

ten-Euro-mark, you can bet your bottom dollar 

that the winemaker is driven by an extra bit 

of passion and lifeblood. How else could you 

explain the fact that these wines from the 

northernmost part of the Mittelrhein region, 

already in the federal state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, 

are so ripe and rich and sometimes almost 

have a taste of the south about them? 

The work in the steep slopes is a grind – and 

together with his family, Felix Pieper cultivates 

almost nine hectares of them. Chapeau! 

93 2019 »Domkaule« Rhöndorf Riesling tr. 

Grated apple with hints of balsamic and spontaneous fermentation 

aromas. Salty on the palate, good density, subtle 

phenolics, taut acidity. A zesty Riesling with considerable extract 

and depth, with striking tactile minerality and excellent 

potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

92 2019 »Fumé« Leutesdorf Gartenlay 


Balsamic, chalky tones alongside zesty varietal fruit, red 

gooseberry, kiwi, black pepper and herbal aromas. Sweet fruit, 

lively but cultivated acidity, a full-bodied and, at the same 

time fresh, elegant Sauvignon Blanc. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 »Septimontium« Königswinter 

Drachenfels Riesling trocken 

Tangerine and freshly-grated lemon peel, blood orange and 

lemon balm notes. Smooth onset, very round and poised by 

sweet fruit, very good density, seamlessly-integrated acidity. 

A Riesling as a bundle of joy, long and complex on the finish. 


92 2019 Königswinter Drachenfels 


A slight hint of petrol, apricot and notes of yoghurt. Quite 

corpulent on the palate, silky phenolics, striking sweetness 

and an acidity that slowly concentrates on the palate. Powerful 

and compact, good potential for complexity, needs 

time. 8,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 Königswinter 

Drachenfels Chardonnay trocken 

91 2019 »Drachenlay« Königswinter 

Drachenfels Riesling Kabinett 

91 2019 »Rüdenet« Königswinter 


90 2019 Königswinter Drachenfels GV tr. 

90 2019 »Trachyt« Riesling trocken 

90 2017 »Mönchenberg« Rhöndorf 

Drachenfels Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2019 Rhöndorf Drachenfels 

Ehrenfelser Spätlese 

92 2019 Königswinter Drachenfels 

Gewürztraminer & Riesling 

A nuanced, unobtrusive spiciness followed by rose, anise, 

but also Riesling fruit – very clear in all components. 

Finely-balanced on the palate: Riesling acidity and 

Gewürztraminer body, good substantial density, aromatically 

intense, but also minerally well-defined. 



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WEINGUT RATZENBERGER 

Blücherstrasse 167, 55422 Bacharach 

T: +49 (6743) 1337, weingut-ratzenberger@t-online.de 

www.weingut-ratzenberger.de 


Winemaker: Jochen Ratzenberger 

Contact: Jochen Ratzenberger 


In 2019, as in previous years, Jochen 

Ratzenberger proved himself to be a master 

across all classes and categories of 

Riesling: his spectrum encompasses everything 

from an elated, off-dry Kabinett via expressive, 

dry Rieslings all the way to nobly sweet 

rarities – while his enlivening Sekt “Pinot” 

from 2015 absolutely deserves mention. The 

magnificently dry Riesling “St. Jost” shows 

wonderful density and yet remains slender. It is 

only surpassed by the exquisite Beerenauslese 

from the same site which enthuses with its 

concentrated yet subtle and refined style. 

Wonderful! 

93 2019 Steeg St. Jost Riesling trocken 

Some damp stone and ripe yellow apple on the nose. On the 

palate there follows a nice, mineral tension. Aromatic density 

with tones of mirabelle plum and dried apricot. The acidity 

contributes to a wonderful, dense overall impression. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Bacharach Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

91 2015 Bacharach »Pinot« brut 

Smoky notes on the nose with stone fruit and apple. Taut and 

compact on the palate with creamy substance, full-bodied 

and juicy with a slender body supported by ripe acidity with a 

fine mousse. The wine depicts the terroir of Bacharach and 

the fine slate notes. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

95 2019 Steeg St. Jost Riesling Beerenauslese 

Concentrated citrus fruit, candied lemon peel, quince, some 

slate, white pepper and hints of clear but distinct botrytis. On 

the palate slender and juicy, built entirely on elegance, nuances 

of pear and white currant too. A very subtle and refined 

wine. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Bacharach Wolfshöhle Riesling Auslese 

Medium ruby. Exciting nose of cool smoke, nobly-ripe cherries 

and ripe raspberries. On the palate, the perfectly-integrated 

acidity cushions the afore mentioned flavours, complemented 

by a light herbal note. The medium body ends in a 

long finish, finely crafted. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Bacharach Riesling trocken 

Very delicate tones of green apple on the nose. Wonderfully 

fresh, animating acidity that goes very well with the subtle 

aromatics. The typical local minerality blends in wonderfully. 

An Ortswein with a wonderful flow that is simply a 

pleasure to drink. 12 Vol.-%, cork, € 


MITTELRHEIN MITTELRHEIN | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

| GASTGEBER 

Oberwesel 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Purs 

56626 Andernach 

In the restaurant, decorated with a real sense of 

style, Christian Eckhardt and his team offer superior 

gourmet cooking at the highest level. Every 

dish on the well-thought-out menu is an aromatic 

highlight, and the extensive wine list leaves nothing 

to be desired. 

Yoso 

56626 Andernach 

A modern bistro with a Far Eastern flair. Multifaceted 

Asian dishes come from Sarah Henke's open 

kitchen, each one a small aromatic masterpiece. 

You shouldn't limit yourself to sushi, but follow 

the staff recommendations. 

Steinweg 30-32 

+49 (2632) 9586750 

www.purs.com 

Schafbachstrasse 14 

+49 (2632) 4998643 

www.yoso-restaurant.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Josten & Klein 

MITTELRHEIN 

Recommended by: Weingut Josten & Klein 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


209

Altkölnischer Hof 

55422 Bacharach 

In this imposing half-timbered house you can not 

only stay in comfortable rooms, but also enjoy 

excellent food. Game dishes, Sauerbraten, beef 

roulade and grilled salmon are the house specialities 

in this worthwhile historic atmosphere. 

Waidblick 

56154 Boppard 

The restaurant, a successful symbiosis of traditional 

ambience and modern furnishings, offers international 

classics and regional dishes, as well as 

hearty game specialities hunted locally. These are 

accompanied by wines from the restaurant's own 

vineyard. 

Blücherstrasse 2 

+49 (6743) 94778 

www.altkoelnischer-hof.de 

Im Tal der Loreley 

+49 (6742) 8080 

www.jakobsberg.de 


Le Chopin 

56154 Boppard 

Le Chopin is the hotel's gourmet restaurant. The 

art nouveau ambience blends perfectly with the 

impressive architecture of the building. The wine 

list shines with its focus on the Mittelrhein region, 

as well as wines from domestic and international 

wine regions. 

Rheinallee 41 

+49 (6742) 1020 

www.bellevue-boppard.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Ratzenberger 


Altes Brauhaus 

56068 Koblenz 

The unfussy cooking, served in an atmospheric 

ambience, goes well with the freshly-tapped beer. 

The ‘Schnitzel Parade’ is just as popular as ‘mother's 

potato stew with black pudding’, the crispy 

pork knuckle or the huge Bratwurst. 

Braugasse 4 

+49 (261) 1330377 

www.altesbrauhaus-koblenz.de 


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Augusta 

56068 Koblenz 

The beautiful and cosy atmosphere is just one plus 

point of the restaurant, which is not far from the 

Deutsches Eck headland. The many regulars 

appreciate the reliable and seasonally-fresh cooking 

which is prepared according to Slow Food guidelines. 

MITTELRHEIN | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

55413 Oberheimbach 

Weinberg-Schlösschen 

Brothers Marc and Florian Lambrich offer regional, 

fresh cuisine with a twist alongside great Mittelrhein 

wines at this family hotel in a picturesque 

setting in the Rhine Valley. Locally hunted game is 

a house speciality. Pure country pleasure. 

Rheinstrasse 2a 

+49 (261) 91446822 

www.augusta-koblenz.de 

 

Im Süden 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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56068 Koblenz 

Off to the south? In this small bar, you can get a 

taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle! In addition to 

a good selection of delicatessen, the young team 

offers delicious salads, pizzas with imaginative 

toppings and fresh homemade pasta of the finest 

quality in a relaxed atmosphere. 


+49 (6743) 9471840 

www.weinberg-schloesschen.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Weber 

Markenbildchenweg 30 

+49 (261) 29670990 

www.imsüden-feinkost-kochbar.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


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Jesuiter Hof 

53639 Königswinter 

Delicious wines from Drachenfels are the flagship 

of this family-run estate at the Jesuiter Hof which 

also includes a cosy Weinstube. Down-to-earth 

homecooking is the attraction here, served in hearty 

portions. 

Auf Schönburg 

55430 Oberwesel 

If you are looking for Rheinromantik at its best, 

you will find it at this homely castle. Guests enjoy 

country cooking in the unique ambience of the 

lovingly-decorated dining room. Of course this 

works best with a local Mittelrhein wine. 

Photo: www.antoniosaba.com 


+49 (2223) 22650 

Recommended by: Weingut Pieper 

Auf Schönburg 

+49 (6744) 93930 

www.hotel-schoenburg.com 


80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Zum Kronprinzen 

55430 Oberwesel 

The romantic Mittelrhein Valley is the ideal backdrop 

for this beautiful country hotel, nestled in 

idyllic nature. In the hotel's own restaurant, 

guests enjoy hearty and down-to-earth cooking 

that also includes international classics. 

Rheinhöhenstrasse 45 

+49 (6744) 94319 

www.hotel-kronprinzen.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


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Puricelli 

55413 Trechtingshausen 

In addition to modern hotel rooms, the exquisitely-restored 

castle also houses a stylish restaurant 

with ambitious cuisine serving both refined 

classics and down-to-earth dishes with a twist. 

The wine list features the best wines from the Mittelrhein. 

Burgweg 24 

+49 (6721) 6117 

www.burg-reichenstein.com 

Interieur No. 253 

53424 Remagen 

An unusual mix of wine bar, bistro and restaurant, 

as well as one of the most beautiful cafés in 

the country with colourful and cheerful elements. 

Lots of wines by the glass, sparkling wines and 

Champagnes, all working well with the oysters, 

lobster soup and monkfish that feature. 


Klein's Fronhof 

56333 Winningen 

This tastefully decorated restaurant is a haven of 

good German cooking. Of course, the Kraftbrühe 

with Markklösschen is a must, as are the classic 

schnitzel variations and braised ox cheeks. Everything 

is of the best quality and perfectly prepared. 

Hans-Arp-Allee 1 

+49 (2228) 911111 

www.interieur-no253.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Nikolaus Köwerich 

Fronstrasse 2 

+49 (2606) 435 

www.fronhof-stuben.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


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MOSEL 

QUALITY-FOCUSED 

INDIVIDUALISTS

The Mosel loop with Marienburg Castle at Pündericher 

(today it houses an education centre of the bishopric of Trier) 

MUCH MORE THAN SLATE, 

STEEPNESS AND SWEETNESS 

For consumers across the world, wines from Mosel, Saar and Ruwer are 

still synonymous with German Riesling. For buyers, sommeliers and some 

consumers, however, the image of the region has changed in recent years – 

even if we are speaking about evolution rather than revolution. 

WORDS THOMAS CURTIUS MW 

What do top Rieslings from Mosel, 

Saar and Ruwer have in common 

with top Pinots from 

Burgundy’s Côte d’Or? Both are something 

like the gold standard for their respective 

grape varieties. Where Riesling and Pinot 

Noir are concerned, their style and expression 

are unique, inimitable and a point of reference 

for many winemakers, sommeliers and wine 

writers across the globe. No matter whether 

I am in Australia’s Clare Valley, in Washington 

State, in London or in Hong Kong: 

when colleagues and I exchange our most 

memorable Riesling encounters, names like 

Nies’chen, Scharzhofberg, Prälat, Sonnenuhr 

or Uhlen always crop up. “The magic of 

freshness, tenderness and this perfect 

interplay of acid and sweetness makes the 

wines from Mosel, Saar and Ruwer incredibly 

exciting,” says Corinne Mui, chief operating 

officer of the Asian Wine Service and 

Education Centre in Hong Kong. She 

emphasizes that top Rieslings from the Mosel 

are a long way yet from tapping their full 

potential there. By virtue of their excellent 

ageing potential, she notes, many of these 

wines make first-rate collectors’ items. 

This, however, has to be communicated 

much better to potential buyers. Seen from a 

global perspective, most consumers, 


MOSEL | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

especially in China, still prefer residually 

sweet and nobly sweet Mosel wines. 

Especially the 2019 Kabinett wines with 

their crystalline acidity, minerality and fine 

fruit will thus score well in export markets. 

In recent years, however, the image of the 

region has started to change. The old formula 

of “Mosel = sweet, steep, slate” has now 

been extended to include terms like “dry”, 

“innovative” and “unconventional” – at 

least in the top segment. 

Speaking to sommeliers, buyers and merchants 

in London, New York or Tokyo, 

many emphasize the increasing importance 

of dry Riesling. “Ten years ago, our clients 

primarily bought the Prädikate of the Mosel,” 

says Zigmars Grinbergs, sales manager of the 

on-trade Riesling specialist Howard Ripley in 

London. “The young generation of sommeliers 

now demands dry Riesling.” 

Winemaker Ernie Loosen confirms this trend. 

He notes that it is especially in the Grosse 

Gewächs category that much has happened – 

even if a great international breakthrough 

has not happened yet. However, he notes the 

distinct potential “when consumers 

experience the freshness of a 15-year-old 

Grosses Gewächs, for instance.” Alongside a 

more accessible “hedonistic style” of the drier 

wines, Gernot Kollmann, who runs the 

Immrich-Batterieberg estate, notes another 

One of Germany’s top winemakers: Ernst 

Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen 

important factor in the changing way the 

region is perceived; the winemakers 

themselves. Next to names like Haag, 

Grünhaus, Löwenstein, Müller, Molitor, 

Zilliken and others, the young, unconventional 

producers increasingly change the image of 

the Mosel for buyers and consumers alike. 

Julian Haart, for instance, does not only 

cause a stir on the London wine scene with 

his focused, mineral Rieslings. Here are 

further examples of quality-focused 

Photos: Shutterstock, provided, Hans Georg Merkel Landau 

Winemaker Gernot Kollmann on the steep slopes 

of his Weingut Immich- Batterieberg 

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The new team at Karthäuserhof: 

Richard Grosche (li.) and Mathieu Kauffmann 

i ndividualists who forge their path with passion 

and idiosyncratic wines: Thorsten 

Melsheimer from Reil, farming his steep 

slopes biodynamically and Florian Lauer 

from Ayl – he farms his vineyards entirely 

without copper. There also is much organic 

farming promise in Mosel-newcomer 

Richard Grosche who just took over the 

running of Weingut Karthäuserhof in the 

Ruwer alongside Mathieu Kauffmann. They 

plan to start conversion next year. However, 

it is not just with Riesling that the Mosel 

scores highly. Spätburgunder also offers 

i nteresting possibilities, spurred on by 

climate change. “Elegant Mosel Pinots from 

the warmer sites are an exciting addition to 

wine menus,” says Zigmars Grinbergs. 

Nobody can tell what the future holds. 

Especially not in these turbulent, pandemic 

times. One thing, however, is clear: there is 

so much more potential in Mosel, Saar and 

Ruwer, even if the wines will not fetch the 

prices they did 120 years ago. The wine 

scene here is more diverse than ever before 

and the 2019 vintage – from the top 

producers – is incredibly exciting. 

Internationals markets have only just begun 

to (re-) discover the region. These 

opportunities need to be seized. I cannot wait. 

INFO 

Thomas Curtius‘ day job is in communication, he is 

the director of projects and digital communication 

for Daimler AG. In 2019, he passed his Master of Wine 

exams and received the Outstanding Achievement 

Award of the Institute of Masters of Wine. 

MOSEL WINE REGION 

The village of Zell an der Mosel 

Growing area 



6 districts (Bereich), 18 collective sites 

(Grosslage), 524 single sites (Einzellagen) 

Soils 

Triassic limestone, slate 


Riesling, Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder 

Winegrowers’ Associations 

Mosel-Wein e. V., Gartenfeldstrasse 12a 

54295 Trier 

www.weinland-mosel.de 

Bernkasteler Ring e. V., Auf der Trift 29 

54470 Bernkastel-Kues 

www.bernkasteler-ring.de 


MOSEL | GRANDS CRUS 

Front left: Würzgarten, 

Middle: Goldwingert, further right 

at the back: Prälat 

Der Prälat in Erden eignet sich dank seines 

warmen Mikroklimas ideal für besonders 

opulente Moselweine. 

GRANDS CRUS – MOSEL 


ÜRZIG | WÜRZGARTEN 

The site name could refer to the spiciness 

of the Rieslings grown here, to the ancient 

practice of seasoning wine with herbs or to 

a former herb garden on this spot. The site 

itself has 53ha/131 acres and an incline of 

up to 65%, ascending 180m/590ft from 

the riverbank. The slope is characterised by 

its many cliffs and ledges and its great 

number of old vines, still trained on single 

stakes. The red volcanic rhyolite soils 

(often called Rotliegendes) make this site 

unique in the Mosel. 

93 2019 Riesling Alte Reben GG 

Weingut Dr. Loosen, further info on page 252 

91 2019 »furztrocken« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Reis, further info on page 264 

90 2019 Riesling »von wurzelechten Reben« 


Riesling-Manufaktur Rebenhof, further info on p. 262 

94 2019 Riesling Spätlese 

Joh.Jos. Christoffel Erben, www.moenchhof.de 



93 2019 »Grand Ley« Riesling Spätlese 

92 2019 »Urglück« Riesling Spätlese 

Riesling-Manufaktur Rebenhof, further info on p. 262 


Mönchhof Eymael, www.moenchhof.de 

90 2017 Riesling Spätlese »Alte Reben« 

90 2009 Riesling Spätlese »Alte Reben« 

Weingut Benedict Loosen, 

benedict-loosen-erben.de 

ERDEN | PRÄLAT 

Weathered red shale characterises this steep 

site with up to 65% incline and full southern 

aspect. The warm meso climate of this 

particularly warm stretch of river brings 

forth some of the Mosel’s most opulent 

wines. The 1.5ha/3.7 acre Prälat parcel is, in 

a sense, the core of this larger site in Erden. 

98 2019 Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 


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Mönchhof Eymael, www.moenchhof.de 

WEHLEN | SONNENUHR 

The first mention in an official site map of the 

name Wehlener Sonnenuhr was in 1868. It 

was in 1842, however, that Jodocus Prüm had 

the famous sundial installed in the steep slopes 

of the best Wehlen vineyards. This up to 70% 

steep, south-facing site extends across 

44ha/109 acres with subsoils of Devonian 

slate whose weathered debris forms both thin 

and deep topsoils. The vineyard rises to about 

100m/328ft from the riverbank and is prized 

for its fruity and nobly-sweet Prädikat wines 

of multi-faceted typicity. 

94 2019 Riesling Spätlese Goldene Kapsel 

Weingut Markus Molitor, further info on page 255 


Weingüter Wegeler, further info on page 275 

94 2019 Riesling Spätlese* 

Weingut Selbach-Oster, www.selbach-oster.de 




Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm, www.jjpruem.com 


S. A. Prüm, further info on page 261 


Weingut Pauly-Bergweiler, further info on page 260 


Sankt Nikolaus Hospital, www.drk-sozialwerk.de 


Weingut Max. Ferd. Richter, www.maxferdrichter.de 


Weingut Studert-Prüm, www.studert-pruem.de 


Weingut Selbach-Oster, www.selbach-oster.de 

95 2019 Riesling Auslese »Fass 8« 

S. A. Prüm, further info on page 261 

95 2019 Riesling Auslese*** No. 42 



Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm, www.jjpruem.com 

94 2019 Riesling Auslese*** 


Mosel 

Rhein 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

Ürzig 

JUFFER SONNENUHR 

Wehlen Erden SONNENUHR 

GOLDTRÖPFCHEN 

Bernkastel 

Piesport 

MAXIMIN 

Brauneberg 

GRÜNHAUS 

ABTSBERG 

DOCTOR 

Mertesdorf 

WÜRZGARTEN 

Eitelsbach 

PRÄLAT 

KARTHÄUSERHOFBERG 

Saar 

ALTENBERG 

Wiltingen 

Kanzem 

Ockfen SCHARZHOFBERG 

BOCKSTEIN 






Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef 

Further info on page 270 


Weingut Pauly-Bergweiler, further info on page 260 

93 2019 Riesling Auslese* 

93 2018 Riesling Auslese*** 


93 2019 Riesling Auslese** 

Weingut Kerpen, www.weingut-kerpen.de 

BERNKASTEL | DOCTOR 

The Bernkasteler Doctor has been a famous 

Riesling site for centuries. Apparently, its 

wines have cured ailing kings and wrought 

political miracles. The site covers 3.2ha/7.9 

acres, benefits from the mesoclimate of the 

nearby town, from its stony soils of 

weathered slate but also from its constant 

and balanced water availability. Ascribing 

healing powers to its luminous, aromatic 

and long-lived wines is thus entirely 

plausible. 

95 2016 Riesling Kabinett (Auktion) 

92 2019 Riesling Kabinett 




Weingut Schloss Lieser, further info on page 250 


Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Thanisch, 

www.thanisch-vdp.de 




Weingut Dr. Thanisch Erben Müller-Burggraef 



Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Thanisch, 

www. thanisch-vdp.de 




Weingut Lauerburg, 

www.weingut-lauerburg.de 

The steep Erdener Prälat site 

is dominated by slate soils 

BRAUNEBERG | 

JUFFER-SONNENUHR 

The best and up to 70% steep, south to southwest-facing 

parcel of the Brauneberger Juffer 

site comes with the addition of Sonnenuhr – 

or sundial. With its 10.5ha/26acres it 

measures just a quarter of the 42ha/104 acre 

slope. The soils are of particularly stony, 

weathered slate. Standing in the Sonnenuhr 

parcel offers the most splendid views across 

these incredibly steep vineyards. 


Sankt Nikolaus Hospital, www.drk-sozialwerk.de 









Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, further info on p. 248 


Weingut Karp-Schreiber, www.karp-schreiber.de 


Weingut Bauer, Further info on page 225 





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Weingut Martin Conrad, 






Weingut Karp-Schreiber, 

www.karp-schreiber.de 

PIESPORT | GOLDTRÖPFCHEN 

This site of almost 70ha/173 acres clings like 

an amphitheatre to the Mosel rivers, taking in 

aspects from south via southwest to west. A 

few extremely steep parcels have inclines of 

up to 90%, but 40-60% are more common. 

The partially deep soils are of weathered 

Devonian slate – a combination that lends a 

mineral component to the wines. 




Weingut Grans-Fassian, further info on page 240 


Weingut Haart, www.haart.de 


Sankt Urbans-Hof, further info on page 256 




Harvest is cumbersome on the steep slopes 

of Weingut Dr. Loosen’s vineyard 


Weingut Hain, further info on page 241 





Sankt Urbans-Hof, further info on page 256 

93 2019 Riesling Auslese No. 5 



Weingut Hain, further info on page 241 


Weingut Haart, www.haart.de 

The Piesporter Goldtröpfchen site was 

first mentioned by name in 1868 



The Kanzemer Altenberg: 

the warmest site on the Saar 

MAXIMIN GRÜNHÄUSER | 

ABTSBERG 

The von Schubert family tends this 13.9ha/ 

34 acre site (as well as the 20ha/49 acres of 

contiguous vineyards on either side of a slope 

where vines have been grown presumably as 

early as the fourth century. The conditions on 

this knoll-shaped, up to 70% steep, site are 

excellent. The weathered slate soils are not 

too thin, so that the vines have sufficient 

water availability even in dry summers. The 

south-to-south east-facing slope ensures 

plentiful sunshine. 





Maximin Grünhaus, Familie von Schubert, page 254 

EITELSBACH | 

KARTHÄUSERHOFBERG 

This monopole has been in the hands of the 

same family since 1811. The site covers 

17.2ha/42 acres and has inclines between 

40-50%. The site forms a knoll which 

extends westwards from a prevailing 

southern and south-eastern aspect. It rises 

from 170-270m/557-885ft. The soils of 

weathered Devonian slate have numerous 

veins of iron. Karthäuserhof wines with 

their iconic neck label are Ruwer classics 

with racy acidity. 




Weingut Karthäuserhof, www.karthaeuserhof.com 

KANZEM | ALTENBERG 

The breathtakingly-steep Altenberg 

(inclines of up to 80%) has soils of greenish 

slate, mixed with weathered rhyolite. Its 

south-south-east aspect directly on the 

river Saar ensures sufficient light and 

warmth to bring forth powerful and 

long-lived wines which often find their 

most memorable expressions within the 

Spätlese Prädikat. Fortunately, many 

parcels of old, ungrafted vines could be 

preserved here. The Kanzem site Hörecker 

is an enclave within this vineyard. 

94 2019 Riesling Alte Reben GG 

Weingut Van Volxem, further info on page 273 

94 2019 Hörecker Riesling Spätlese 

93 2019 Hörecker Riesling (feinherb) 

Weingut von Hövel, further info on page 244 

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By now, Karthäuserhofberg has been the monopole site 

of Weingut Karthäuserhof for seven generations 



93 2019 Riesling Alte Reben Spätlese 

Weingut von Othegraven, 


89 2018 Riesling »Grosses Gewächs« 


Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier, 

www.bischoeflicheweingueter.de 

WILTINGEN | SCHARZHOFBERG 

The origins of the Scharzhofberg can be 

traced to an endowment made to the St. 

Marien monastery in the year 700. The 

speciality of this mesoclimate are the 

enormous diurnal temperature swings. 

This 28ha/69 acre site is legendary. Situated 

in a windy lateral valley, rising from 

190-310m/623-1017ft, it is not particularly 

warm, however, this up to 60% steep, 

south-to-southeast-facing slope creates 

ideal conditions for slow ripening of the 

grapes. The heavily-weathered grey slate 

creates wines of striking mineral aromas. 


Weingut von Hövel, Further info on page 244 


Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, 



95 2019 »Pergentsknopp« Riesling GG 

Weingut Van Volxem, 



Weingut von Hövel, further info on page 244 


92 2019 »Pergentsknopp« Riesling GG 

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, 


OCKFEN | BOCKSTEIN 

This almost 60ha/148 acre large site 

produces the most powerful wines of the 

Saar valley. Its stony but also loamy soils of 

greywacke and slate provide heat retention 

and regulate water availability while the 

topography provides a warm mesoclimate. 

The steepest parcels have inclines of up to 

80% while the central slope takes the shape 

of a heat-retaining amphitheatre. The site 

frames the village of Ockfen in a south-east 

to south-west-facing semi-circle. 


Weingut Nik Weis – St. Urbans-Hof, 



Weingut Van Volxem, further info on page 273 


WEINGUT BAUER 

Mosel | WINERIES 

Moselstrasse 3, 54486 Mülheim an der Mosel 

T: +49 (6534) 571, info@weingut-bauer.de 

www.weingut-bauer.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 8–12 hrs and 

13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Thomas Bauer 

Contact: Jörg and Thomas Bauer 


With his Beerenauslese Riesling from 

the Mülheimer Elisenberg site, 

Thomas Bauer accomplished a real 

feat which promptly compelled us to award a 

score of 94 points. The wine was the culmination 

of a really convincing wine range in which the 

well-balanced Riesling “GG” from the Elisenberg 

site also stood out. Together with his father 

Jörg, Thomas Bauer cultivates eight hectares of 

vines in outstanding sites like the Mülheimer 

Elisenberg. Showing the potential of these sites is 

something this father-son team do with reliable 

regularity. We already look forward to more 

magnificent wine from Mülheim on the Mosel. 

91 2017 »GG« Mülheim Elisenberg Riesling tr. 

Rose petals and lemon balm in the appealing fragrance followed 

by ripe apples, stone fruit and the juice of ripe pineapples. 

Compactly built on the palate with good density and extract, 

the acidity is ripe, as are the fruit notes, underpinned by 

spicy slate nuances. Well balanced, with potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

there is deep sweetness and a restrained acidity structure, 

thus smooth and creamy juiciness; a hint of mint on the finish, 

also dried apricots. 9 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling Auslese 


White and yellow flowers on the nose, very ripe apricot and 

also mango with spicy notes. Pinot Blanc with fullness and 

power and broadness, again very ripe fruit on the palate, lots 

of juice and texture. Perfectly ripe grapes at harvest. A good 

choice with food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

94 2018 Mülheim Elisenberg 


Caramel on the nose, dates, sultanas, smoky and stony 

notes, apple and a whiff of tobacco. Great concentration, lots 

of substance, great juiciness, mineral tones, crunchy and 

perhaps not immensely complex, but downright animating in 

an exciting way. Impressive. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork 

89 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr 


Deep yellow in colour. On the nose ripe apples, stone fruit, 

porcini mushrooms, leaves and fir tree honey. On the palate 

90 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling 


Ripe apricot appears on the nose, soon joined by herbs and 

spicy slate nuances with hints of crushed rock. Sweet and 

juicy fruit on the palate (apricot again), the ripe acidity gallantly 

leads through the clearly defined body, which is 

tinged with slate spice nuances. Well balanced. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


225

WEINGUT BEFORT 

Schulstrasse 17, 54453 Nittel 

T: +49 (6584) 422, weingut@befort.de 

www.befort.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 10–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Hans-Jörg Befort 

Contact: Ruth and Marcel Befort 


It is a kind of harmonious accessibility that 

Ruth, Marcel and Hans-Jörg Befort bring 

to their wines in Nittel in the Upper Mosel. 

As is traditional for this part of the region, the 

Pinot-varieties, just as Riesling, are despatched 

with a touch of residual sweetness. The fact that 

this rounding out does not have a tiring effect 

on the palate is, on the one hand, down to the 

Triassic limestone soils that lend inner coolness 

and firmness to the wines. On the other hand, 

the wines possess an admirable aromatic clarity. 

This year we want to draw your attention to 

the Spätburgunder “S” which combines ripe 

tannins with a rather grown-up savouriness. 

90 2019 Nittel Rochusfels 


Intense limestone-spiciness on the nose, a little wood influence, 

in addition a berryish, ripe varietal fruit with a slight hint of ester. 

On the palate there is concentrated acidity, but also with dense 

substance and a strong lime-mineral perception followed by a 

fitting sweetness at the finish. Very long. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

notes. Lively acidity on the palate, spicy and with ripe, vivid 

tannins, powerful structure, elegant and also distinctive. 

Successful liaison, great with meat. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Nittel Blümchen Chardonnay trocken 

90 2019 Nittel Leiterchen 


A multi-layered, fine spicy nose with notes of cumin, elderflower 

and red gooseberry. On the palate quite round and textured, 

slightly viscous, fine acidity, quite animating sweetness 

and good aromatics. Emphatically mild palate, completely 

self-contained. 12 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

91 2018 »S« Nittel Leiterchen 


Concentrated and spicy nose with ripe cherry, cassis, juniper 

berry and hints of oak. A dense Burgundy-like wine with a lot 

of spice, fruit and also liveliness, the powerful body is infused 

with a ripe acid vein and concise tannins. Still young. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Nittel Leiterchen Pinot Noir & 

Cabernet Sauvignon trocken 

Depicts the character of both grape varieties on the nose: 

cassis and cherry, also fine Pinot perfume and woody spice 

89 2018 Crémant brut 

A complex and intense Pinot fruit, small red berries, peppery 

lime aromas and also some tropical fruit, pineapple. 

Vivid sweetness, texture and substance in good harmony, 

ripe acidity, medium-fine mousse, a full-bodied and harmonious 

sparkling wine. 12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


ERBEN VON BEULWITZ 


Eitelsbacher Weg 4, 54318 Mertesdorf 

T: +49 (651) 95610, info@von-beulwitz.de 

www.von-beulwitz.de 


Winemaker: Herbert Weis 

Contact: Herbert Weis 


Since we always encourage our wine estates 

to also submit more mature wines, 

Herbert Weis sent us an Auslese from the 

Kaseler Nies’chen site to taste this year: a wine 

that delivers the true and beautiful glory of 

mature Ruwer in the glass and exhorts us not 

to open the bottles in our cellars too early. 

However, his younger wines were just as convincing, 

with his Nies’chen Im Taubenberg 

from the 2019 vintage taking the top spot: a 

dry “Grosses Gewächs” entirely focused on 

slate. Also noteworthy is that Hotel Weis and 

Restaurant “Vinum” belong to this estate. 

93 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Kasel Nies'chen 

Im Taubenberg Riesling trocken 

On the nose strongly focused on minerality, lots of slate, only a 

little (but still some) yellow fruit. Poised and full on the palate, 

fine substance. The acidity is seamlessly connected to the body, 

even the sweetness is completely merged with the silky extract. 

Superb! 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Kasel Nies'chen 

Auf den Mauern Riesling trocken 

A little overripe on the nose, apricot, sultana and hints of panettone. 

Very animating on the palate, delicate phenolics, smooth 

base, salty notes, round with depth, sweetness and acidity harmonise 

with each other. Good body, but also concentration. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2005 »Alte Reben« Kasel Nies'chen 


Buttercup-yellow colour, deliciously evolved nose of white berries 

and also burnt sugar. On the palate almost like smoked tea 

with fresh acidity and elegant sweetness, like that of pickled 

pumpkin. Immensely complex, exciting, mature but not old. 

7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Alte Reben Fass Nr. 4« Kasel 

Nies'chen Riesling Auslese *** 

Beautiful light golden yellow reflections in the glass, delicate 

nose like that of a cool morning breeze with hints of delicate 

herbs. On the palate an elegant sweetness with fine crème 

brûlée notes and a juicy, long-lasting, fresh acidity on the finish. 

Very animating! 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Kasel Nies'chen Riesling 


89 2019 Kasel Nies'chen Im Steingarten 


88 2019 Kasel Nies'chen Riesling 

Kabinett feinherb 



90 2019 »Alte Reben Fass Nr. 6« Kasel 

Nies'chen Riesling Spätlese 

88 2019 »Fass Nr. 8« Kasel Nies'chen 


91 2019 Kasel Kehrnagel Riesling Spätlese 

trocken Fass Nr. 14 

Fruity and fragrant, peach and apricot scents, followed by 

mineral-spicy notes with iodine undertones. Silky and finely 

chiselled on the palate, the sweetness is wonderfully integrated 

into the structure, the ripe acidity carries the fruit. A harmonious 

single-site wine rich in content. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT BLESIUS 

Hauptstrasse 75, 54470 Graach 

T: +49 (6531) 2227, weingut@blesius.com 

www.weingut.blesius.com 


by appointment 

Winemaker: Florian Blesius 

Contact: Florian Blesius 


This Winery can trace its history back to 

1750. Yet, the Blesius family have set 

their sights ahead. “Provenance has a 

future,” they state as their motto. Indeed, who 

could argue with that when the provenance is 

as privileged as the steep sites of Graach and 

Bernkastel. It’s from four and a half hectares 

that Florian Blesius makes Rieslings with juiciness 

and freshness, wines which are not overwrought 

and just make you want to take the 

next sip. The village wine from Graach called 

“Tacheles”, for instance, is our Falstaff-Tip. 

91 2019 »BB« Graach Himmelreich Riesling 

Beautifully animating colour in the glass, a fine fresh spring 

fragranced nose with delicate white flowers. On the palate 

refreshing and at the same time also oily, opulent and long 

lasting without being filling. Long mineral finish with delicious 

sweetness. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Graach Himmelreich 


90 2019 »BB« Graach Domprobst Riesling tr. 

Very beautiful, striking golden yellow colour. Fragrant and 

plump on the nose, already starting to develop with notes of 

autumn flowers. Mineral and juicy on the palate, discreet 

sweetness, a fine astringency makes this powerful wine a 

good food wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Graach Domprobst Riesling trocken 

Beautiful golden yellow colour. On the nose a fine floral 

scent, lightly roasted almonds, spicy slate nuances and 

fresh. On the palate a powerful and striking acidity buffered 

by a delicate texture and fitting sweetness. Juicy finish of 

good length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, € 

92 2019 Graach Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 

At first a little closed in the glass, then slowly citrus notes 

are expressed, also lemon balm. On the palate, a delicious 

freshness and almost sparkling acidity, which pairs perfectly 

with the sweetness, the wine is incredibly juicy with depth 

and offers wonderful playfulness. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

90 2019 »Tacheles« Graach 


This wine is not as rebellious as the caricatured label suggests, 

but it is a successful and immensely pleasurable 

wine. Fresh and juicy, the fine, delicate sweetness supports 

the body and makes you just want more! 




 

WEINGUT RICHARD BÖCKING 

Schottstrasse 12-14, 56841 Traben-Trarbach 

T: +49 (6541) 9385, riesling@weingut-boecking.de 

www.weingut-boecking.de 


Winemaker: Philipp Buchkremer 

Contact: Sandra Weber-Westphal 


Riesling is the reason why so many generations 

have lived and worked at the Mosel,” 

reports cellar master Philipp Buchkremer 

of Weingut Böcking. The estate’s seven 

hectares of vines are scattered mainly around the 

top steep sites of Trarbach, Ungsberg, Burgberg, 

Schlossberg and Taubenhaus where grapes can 

only be harvested by hand. It is especially the 

Riesling from Ungsberg that proves the great potential 

of this particular site with its elegance, 

mineral depth and almost Burgundian grace. The 

off-dry Riesling Taubenhaus shows the typical 

filigree interplay of sweetness and acidity. With 

wines like these you just want to refill your glass! 

92 2018 Trarbach Ungsberg Riesling trocken 

Apple, mint and stone fruit on the slowly opening nose, with 

a hint of lemon balm. Softly opening on the palate with finely 

chiselled acidity and velvety elegance, also substance and 

phenolic layers. Depicting almost light Burgundian impressions 

and mineral depth. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


91 2018 Trarbach Burgberg Riesling trocken 

Apricot, fine smoke, liquorice and caramel on the nose. Powerfully 

built on the palate with good density and good extract, 

structurally marked and with mineral flair. Appears 

firm and still closed due to barrique ageing, needs time to unravel 

its great potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Trarbach Schlossberg 

Riesling halbtrocken 

Ripe and spicy nose, ripe peach, apple, flowers, also hints of 

pineapple and wood and a dash of bay leaf. Lean and firmly 

built on the palate with fine phenolic layering, juicy, spicy and 

rounded. The slatey mineral tinge provides highlights. 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Scents of wild berries, strawberries and raspberries, also a 

blade of mace and vanilla. Juicy and soft on the palate, the 

mild acidity blends in well, firm in its structure, not too sweet 

with a fine saltiness and spiciness. To drink al fresco, gastronomically 

versatile. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 Trarbach Taubenhaus 


Apple on the nose followed by mirabelle plum and lime 

peel, also some herbal notes. A cheerfully flowing Riesling 

with lively acidity and good freshness, finely rounded off by 

the fruity sweetness. Herbs, citrus notes and tart mineral 

nuances conclude the finish. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT BOLLIG 

Am Triesch 4, 54487 Wintrich 

T: +49 (152) 33897472, post@bollig-weingut.de 

www.bollig-weingut.de 


Winemaker: Lukas Bollig 

Contact: Lukas Bollig 

Bottles/Hectares: 30,000 (90 % white, 10 % red) /4 ha 

Weingut Bollig cultivates three and a 

half hectares of wines in and 

around the village of Wintrich. 

The best wines hail from the steep Ohligsberg 

site. Apart from Riesling, there is also Weissand 

Spätburgunder but Chardonnay, we are 

told, is also going to play a future role. Lukas 

Bollig took the estate over from his uncle in 

2018. The young winemaker says: “For me the 

prime focus is on expressing the provenance of 

the wines.” We can already taste this in his 

honest and subtly savoury Rieslings which 

speak of slate minerality and large Fuder barrels. 

With wines like these, we like to listen. 

89 2019 »Urgestein« Riesling trocken 

Woody aromas mingle with ripe apricot, also kumquats. At 

first, sweet then juicy fruit appears on the palate, which 

takes up space and harmonises with the ripe acid structure. 

In the background, multi-layered content builds up in a lean, 

firm structure. Potential. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Wintrich Ohligsberg Riesling Kabinett 

89 2018 »Kreuz« Weissburgunder trocken 

Ripe apple on the nose, also stone fruit, mandarine and herbaceous 

notes with light toasty aromas. Firm and compact 

on the palate with well-judged power, has density and tension, 

also juice and fruity elegance. A joy to drink, on its own 

and with food. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

89 2019 »Urgestein« Riesling feinherb 

Typical scent of ripe yellow stone fruit, vine peach and warm 

slate, also summer vineyard herbs. On the palate a nice interplay 

of fruit, sweetness and acidity, also fine spiciness and 

minerality, slenderly built and yet of good intensity. Young. 


90 2019 Wintrich Ohligsberg Riesling Auslese 

Tangerine and ripe apples on the nose, apricot, also some papaya 

and guava. The powerful acidity provides dynamism in a 

relaxed and full-bodied texture, medium tension, soft flow of 

sweet juice and acidity. Charming and with fine mineral spiciness. 

8 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2019 »Tradition« Riesling trocken 

Smells of yellow apple, tangerine, lemon grass and herbs. 

On the palate it lives up to its name: fruity, vivid acidity, 

beautiful interplay of the two elements, spicy and lively, 

slenderly built and with a fine phenolic astringency. An enjoyable 

traditional wine! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT CLEMENS BUSCH 

Kirchstrasse 37, 56862 Pünderich 

weingut@clemens-busch.de 

www.clemens-busch.de 


Winemaker: Johannes and Clemens Busch 

Contact: Clemens Busch 


There is hardly any need at all to talk 

about the dry wines that Clemens 

Busch and his son Johannes make: you 

can blindly take your pick across the range 

and will be confronted with a wine of extraordinary 

depth, precisely defined site character 

and the kind of ageing potential that will document 

delicacy for years and decades. This 

year, however, we really want to draw your attention 

to the residual and noble sweet wines 

which effortlessly play in the same league as 

the dry wines. We must also note that – considering 

their category – they are unbelievable 

bargains. 

97 2018 Pündericher Marienburg Fahrlay 

Terrassen GG Riesling 

Warm slate and flint on the nose, ripe apricot, herbs, some black 

tea and a hint of seaweed. At first accessible with fine sweetness, 

layered complexity, typicity and character build up. Fine phenolics, 

which rise sublimely, great format. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

97 2018 Pünderich Marienburg Raffes Riesling 

Obvious balsamic scents on the nose and filigree spicy slate notes 

followed by red apple and blossom honey. On the palate there is 

great volume, a lot of texture but at the same time incredibly gentle. 

The finest phenolics, delicately sweet substance, raisin-like 

aromas, long, deep, round. A sheer delight. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

96 2017 »Reserve« Pünderich Marienburg 

Rothenpfad Riesling trocken 

A whiff into a spice box, Annapurna curry powder and then 

some incense, followed by a fresh fruity scent of pineapple. 

Taut and vertical on the palate, firm acid backbone, subtle 

texture, no isolated sweetness. Intensely mineral and very 

enigmatic, and immensely young. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

96 2019 »Goldkapsel« Pünderich Marienburg 


Fine spices, delicate botrytis, almost dusty slate notes and 

damp asphalt scents. Great density on the palate, electrifying 

acidity, defensive sweetness, very intense minerality - almost 

painfully insistent on the midpalate. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

96 2018 Pünderich Marienburg 

Felsterrasse Riesling 


Falkenlay Riesling GG 


Fahrlay Riesling GG 


Rothenpfad Riesling GG 

94 2017 »Reserve« Pündericher Marienburg 

Fahrlay Riesling trocken 

93 2018 Pünderich Marienburg GG Riesling 



95 2019 »Goldkapsel« Pünderich 

Marienburg Riesling Spätlese 

Balsamic notes on the nose with restrained yellow fruit 

and some dried fig, but also herbal hints. On the palate 

there is a plump, sweet and supple wrapping around an 

iron-hard core of tactile minerality and concentrated acidity. 

Potential for 20 years and more. 7,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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C.A. HAUSSMANN 

Bernkasteler-Weg 15, 56841 Traben-Trarbach 

T: +43 (6541) 1543, weingut@ca-haussmann.de 

www.ca-haussmann.de 


Winemaker: Karsten Schwaab 

Contact: Stefan Stassen 


It does not happen very often that a former 

apprentice takes over a wine estate. Stefan 

Stassen bought the C.A. Haussmann estate 

in 2014, which can trace its history back 

to 1559. He had completed his Winzer apprenticeship 

there in 1982. His five hectares of 

vines are in and around Traben-Trarbach, in 

sites like Taubenhaus, Königsberg, Kräuterhaus 

and Würzgarten as well as in the Ürziger 

Würzgarten. The dry Auslese “Schieferjuwel” 

left a particular impression with its mineral savouriness, 

while the noble sweet “Schieferjuwel” 

came with generous expression. A great 

debut! 

90 2019 »Schieferjuwel« Traben-Trarbach 

Kräuterhaus Riesling Auslese trocken 

Herbal and spicy notes in the somewhat closed nose, hints of 

yeast, apple peel and rosehip, also ripe stone fruit scents. Juicy 

and with well-judged fruit sweetness on the palate, ripe acidic 

structure and some pineapple juice notes. Lots of content in a 

lean and mineral-spicy format. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

and slightly plump with good flow. Beautiful, almost distinctive 

finish with notes of cool pebbles. Generous and stylish. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 »Club Rosé« trocken 

89 2019 Traben-Trarbach Taubenhaus 


Very delicate nose of apricot and vine peach, hay and cereals, 

candy cane and white floral scents. On the palate there is 

lots of juice, a clear sweetness with delicate acidity and positive 

'feinherb' hints that have an animating effect and encourage 

the next sip. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Kayser Wingert Alte Rebe« Traben- 

Trarbach Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett tr. 

Ripe apple and citrus fruit on the nose, herbs and stony 

notes. Slenderly built Riesling, which with its filigree structure 

deserves the Prädikat Kabinett category. Juicy and with 

fruit sweetness, which corresponds well with the fresh acidity. 

Fine spiciness on the finish. 11 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

91 2019 »Schieferjuwel« Traben-Trabach 

Kräuterhaus Riesling Auslese 

Fine nose of mild pipe tobacco, stone fruit, clover and hops. 

On the palate a delicate sweetness with juicy acidity, fresh 

89 2019 »Schieferjuwel« Riesling trocken 

Herbaceous on the nose, showing apple and stone fruit as 

well as spicy-slate notes. Slenderly built on the palate, with 

ripe and juicy freshness, fine interplay of sweetness and 

acidity, a recurrence of stony notes and also good phenolics. 

Shows its origin in a calm way. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT CASPARI-KAPPEL 

Am Steffenberg 29, 56850 Enkirch 

T: +49 (6541) 6348, info@caspariwein.de 

www.caspariwein.de 


Winemaker: Uwe Jostock 

Contact: Nico Caspari and Uwe Jostock 



Nico Caspari and Uwe Jostock are the 

faces behind Weingut Caspari-Kappel 

in Enkirch. Jostock is responsible for 

both viticulture and winemaking. He cultivates 

mainly Riesling on twelve hectares of top 

slate sites like Enkircher Ellergrub, Enkircher 

Monteneubel or Trabener Gaispfad but also 

makes Weissburgunder and rosé wines. “Our 

estate stands for animating, organic wines 

from the Mosel’s steepest sites. The idea of terroir 

is central to our philosophy,” they report. 

Their ambitious range of wines demonstrates 

this impressively! 

91 2019 Enkirch Ellergrub Riesling Spätlese tr. 

Ripe apricot and nectarine on the nose, also red apple and 

lemon zest. On the palate juicy and with fine fruit, good complexity. 

In the powerful body ripe acidity meets good extract 

with a deep character and spicy slate nuances too. Lots of 

substance and charm. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

acidity, finely harmonised with a good balance and slightly 

mineral. 7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »100« Traben Gaispfad Riesling 


90 2019 Enkirch Monteneubel Riesling 


Light pale green reflections in the glass, initially closed, then 

developing smoky notes with graphite and floral meadow 

scents - cool on the nose. Initially delicate and almost soft on 

the palate, then dense and plump, a multi-faceted wine with 

well-integrated sweetness. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »von alten Reben« Traben Gaispfad 


Sparkling wine with notes of white honey and mirabelle 

plums on the nose. On the palate a delicious pairing of sweetness 

with fresh acidity, the mirabelle plum scents also continue 

in the taste, the crunchy impression lingers for a long 

time. Simultaneously fresh and elegant. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Enkirch Steffensberg Riesling Auslese 

Crystal-clear with light green reflections into the glass, delicate 

smoky notes and white flowers on the nose. Then a 

round juiciness on the palate, embedded in fresh animating 


Fine nose with aromas of apple, citrus fruit and nectarine, 

also meadow herbs. On the palate there is a slender structure 

and a balance that is shaped by the sweetness-acidity 

interplay, the lively acidity is precise. Apple and yellow fruit 

re-emerge again with a fine minerality from the slate soil. 



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WEINGUT ANSGAR CLÜSSERATH 

Spielesstrasse 4, 54349 Trittenheim 

T: +49 (6507) 2290, weingut@ansgar-cluesserath.de 

www.ansgar-cluesserath.de 


Winemaker: Eva Clüsserath-Wittmann 

Contact: Eva Clüsserath-Wittmann 


Even those in our tasting team who usually 

are pictures of professional restraint 

were moved by these wines. The estate 

Riesling “Vom Schiefer” already prompted enthusiastic 

statements: this laser-like, slender 

Riesling is thrilling – for less than ten Euros! It 

simply is an exquisite range that Eva Clüsserath-Wittmann 

presented from her five hectares 

of steep sites around Trittenheim – knowingly 

playing to the various strengths of Riesling: 

from animating, slate-spicy and profound 

to the tension-laden and delicious nobility of 

the Auslese from the Trittenheimer Apotheke 

site. This is world-class! 

93 2019 Trittenheim Apotheke Riesling tr. 

Closed nose with some yeasty aromas, citrus fruit, herbs and 

hot stone. On the palate there is ripe, sweet stone fruit, tight 

traction, good density and concentration in a lean format 

with a defined minerality. Will develop well and for a long 

time. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2019 Trittenheim Apotheke 


Clear, medium yellow. On the nose blossom honey, candied 

orange, herbal spice and hot stone nuances. On the palate 

tension and raciness, sweet lime juice, mineral tension, density; 

powerful but full of elegance. Great length, great potential, 

delicious! 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



92 2019 »Steinreich« Riesling trocken 

Primary fruit not very obvious, but scents of fine wood savouriness 

and lots of spicy slate nuances, with hints of peach 

and apple and citrus notes. At first juicy, soft and with preserved 

lemon on the palate, then good density with phenolic 

layering and mineral penetration. 11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Clear, pale yellow with light greenish reflections. On the 

nose herbaceous spice, lime zest and crushed rock. On the 

palate tension, spice and balance, ripe citrus fruits, poised by 

fine minerality, good structure and length. Excellent. 


91 2019 »Vom Schiefer« Riesling trocken 

Apple, linden blossom, mirabelle plums and fine wood 

notes. On the palate, slenderly composed, with excellent 

clarity and straightness, juicy, super-slender laser concentration 

and yet intense and fresh with preserved lemon astringency 

and a slate mineral finish. Very drinkable! Wow! 




 

WEINGUT MARTIN CONRAD 

Moselweinstrasse 133, 54472 Brauneberg 

T: +49 (6534) 9398 0, info@martinconrad.de 

www.martinconrad.de 


Winemaker: Martin Conrad 

Contact: Martin Conrad 


A 

very strong performance! Martin 

Conrad sent us dry and off-dry wines 

that convinced us with their silky extract 

and calm sense of balance. Conrad 

knows how to express the Grand Cru status of 

these Brauneberg sites in a delicious fashion. 

“Slate,” the winemaker reports, “is the stuff 

that gives character to our wines.” The estate 

started the conversion to organic farming in 

2019 and the wines will be certified organic 

from the 2022 vintage onwards. We look forward 

to seeing how this estate will evolve. 

At this level, a fourth star is rather within 

reach. 

94 2019 »Goldkapsel« Brauneberg Juffer 


Some wood and ripe, clear yellow fruit, herbs and pungent 

mineral undertones. On the palate dense and powerful, 

slightly viscous, but also with a firm acidic nerve and very 

fine phenolics. Overall very mineral, still immensely young. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2018 »GG« Brauneberg Juffer Riesling tr. 

Tangerine, apple and spicy slate nuances. On the palate silky 

and supple, quite plump foundations, viscous, finest phenolics, 

ripe acidity fused quite seamlessly with the body, intense 

and long-lasting tactile minerality. Subtle fullness. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 »GG« Brauneberg Juffer-Sonnenuhr 


Intense yellow-fruits, herbaceous with slate notes. On the 

palate there is great tension, crunchy, dense, firm acidity, 

completely dry and unpretentious. Dense and chewy, almost 

astringent, gripping extract. Intense minerality. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 

Clear, rich yellow. On the nose piquant spiciness, ripe citrus 

fruit, papaya, mango, mineral spiciness. On the palate grippy 

acidity, rich fruit extract, orange notes, some light honey, 

densely woven, nice length. Elegant and clear, contemplative 

pleasure. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 »GG« Brauneberg Juffer Riesling tr. 



92 2018 »Alte Reben« Veldenz Kirchberg 


91 2019 »Alte Reben« Veldenz Kirchberg 




91 2018 »GG« Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr 


90 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »Conradus« Riesling Kabinett 

Slate spice, flinty, smoky, completely focused on rock aromatics. 

On the palate there is archetypal Kabinett raciness, 

crunchy acidity, well-integrated sweetness, piquant 

impression and very good density. Finally tactile minerality, 

animating to drink. 9 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT 

FORSTMEISTER GELTZ-ZILLIKEN 

Heckingstrasse 20, 54439 Saarburg 

T: +49 (6581) 2456, info@zilliken-vdp.de 

www.zilliken-vdp.de 


Winemaker: Hans-Joachim and Philipp Zilliken 

Contact: Dorothee Zilliken 


We take our hats off to Dorothee Zilliken 

who maintains the cruising altitude 

of this family-run estate in Saarburg 

with warmth and charm – while carefully 

evolving and extending the wine range as well. 

Last year, we were allowed to taste a Trockenbeerenauslese 

which left us no choice but to award a 

100-point score. This year we were astounded by 

the estate Riesling: a wine of such raciness and 

class, whichwould easily pass as a village or single-site 

wine elsewhere. The GG from the parcel 

“Auf der Rausch”, presented for the first time in a 

reserve style with 18 months maturation on lees, 

convinced us with flying colours: truly subtle! 

94 2019 Saarburg Rausch Riesling GG 

Clearly defined nose with apricot, peach and mirabelle 

plums, also subtle spice. On the palate there is juice and 

sweet fruit, very clear in expression, good balance, the acidity 

is ripe and delicate. Minerality and format in harmony. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 Saarburg Auf der Rausch Riesling GG 

Clear, light yellow. On the nose racy minerality, crushed rock, 

peach blossom and lime, multi-layered and fresh. On the palate 

juicy citrus fruit, fine phenolics, balanced and dense, mineral 

traction, balanced acidity. Elegance and power, potential! 

11 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Saarburg Riesling tr. 

91 2019 Saarburg Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Butterfly« Riesling feinherb 

89 2019 Saarburg Riesling feinherb 

91 2019 Saarburg Riesling Kabinett 

91 2019 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling Kabinett 

90 2019 Saarburg Rausch Riesling Kabinett 

93 2019 Saarburg Rausch Riesling Auslese 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose blossom honey, sultanas, 

dates, herb garden savouriness, ripe citrus fruits; rich. Balanced 

and powerful on the palate, ripe acidity, peach nectar 

nuances, mineral traction, very dense structure with a great 

length. Potential for decades. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 Saarburg Rausch Riesling Spätlese 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose very ripe, bright fruit, 

some blossom honey and dried apricots. On the palate powerful 

tension, texture, peach and madarine notes, mineral 

underlay and very finely integrated. Great length, lots of potential. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Very clear and tidy on the nose, citrusy, subtle slate notes 

and marigold. On the palate juicy, fresh acidity, quite delicate 

and subtle, but also with a firm Saar Riesling style. 

Immensely balanced and nuanced, fresh and delicate. 




 

WEINGUT REINHOLD FRANZEN 

Gartenstrasse 14, 56814 Bremm 

T: +49 (2675) 412, info@weingut-franzen.de 

www.weingut-franzen.de 


Winemaker: Kilian Franzen 

Contact: Kilian and Angelina Franzen 


The Bremmer Calmont, Europe’s steepest 

vineyard, is the habitat of Angelina 

and Kilian Franzen. The fact that they 

can handle this monumental mountain was already 

evident when the Falstaff Jury voted 

them “Newcomers of the Year” in 2018. Since 

then, they have not forfeited its youthful energy 

but their wines have gained more sobriety 

and polish. The parcel selection “Fachkaul” is 

exemplary in its subtlety – it manages to dissolve 

that absolutely typical Calmont richness 

into the ethereal. In order to remain entirely in 

the estate’s diction: the enthusiasm was really 

great. 

94 2018 Bremmer Calmont Fachkaul Riesling 

Ripe spicy tones, but also still reductive echoes of youthfulness. 

Poised and plump on the palate with a soft base and a 

quite expansive, generous structure. Elegant, long-lasting 

acidity, mineral extract and a very serious construction. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

yeasty spice, bringing together physical strength and minerality. 


89 2018 »Zeit« Riesling 

93 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Bremm Calmont 


Some new wood, but also a nuanced Riesling spiciness, curry, 

cumin, dried chilli, apple and ripe nectarine. Seamlessly 

round and plump on the palate, sweetness and acidity are at 

one with the body, the minerality supports but does not dominate. 

Has fire! 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Neef Frauenberg Riesling trocken 

Slate spice on the nose and crushed rock nuances. On the 

palate there is great volume but also a lot of substance and 

texture, still compactly clenched, ripe acidity and fruity accompanied 

sweetness. A very characterful wine that translates 

the warmth of the site into density. 


89 2019 »Der Sommer war sehr gross« 


Peach on the nose, peppery and balsamic notes with a hint of 

over-ripeness. On the palate there are fine-grained phenolics 

on a markedly soft background, a round flow accompanied by 

90 2019 »Quarzit Schiefer« Riesling trocken 

Flint and yeast on the nose, some bergamot. On the palate 

medium-bodied with a lively sweetness-acidity interplay, a 

slight reductive tinge, lots of juiciness and a good balance 

with mineral perceptions that remain present for a long 

time. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT LEO FUCHS 

Hauptstrasse 3, 56829 Pommern 

T: +49 (2672) 1326, wein@leo-fuchs.de 

www.leo-fuchs.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 17–19 hrs, 

Fridays 13–19 hrs, Saturdays 10–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Ulrich and Bruno Fuchs 

Contact: Ulrich and Bruno Fuchs 


Weingut Leo Fuchs is one of the oldest 

and most long-standing estates 

in Pommern on the Terrassenmosel. 

It has been owned by the same family since 

1624 and is currently run by oenologist Ulrich 

Fuchs. His eleven hectares in the strikingly 

steep sites of this subregion bring forth powerful, 

fruit-forward Mosel Rieslings which tend 

towards the slightly sweeter side of the stylistic 

spectrum. We like that the inherent saltiness of 

the wines always appears behind that sweetness 

– we can taste the Mosel slate. The estate’s 

Vinothek, or wine shop “Pomaria” is a local 

hotspot for vinophiles. 

91 2019 Pommern Zeisel Riesling 


Scents of pear, some yellow fruit with pronounced aromas 

and fine spicy notes. On the palate there is clear, fine-grained 

volume, concentrated fruit, dried wild apricot, citrus peel 

and lots of juice. A good citrusy-salty acidic finish. 


Amalfi lemons and a fine acidity. Concentrated, fresh with a 

fine interplay of sun-sweet southern fruit and citric acidity. 


89 2019 Pommern Rosenberg 

Gewürztraminer Auslese feinherb 

90 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Pommern 

Rosenberg Riesling trocken 

Complex on the nose, with ripe and sumptuous (yellow) fruit 

also sweet apple and yellow pear. Warmth and crisp hints, a 

powerful structure with well-integrated acidity and vivid 

even accentuated sweetness. Concluded with a herbal spice 

on the finish. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 »Von Alten Reben« Klotten 

Brauneberg Riesling Auslese feinherb 

Mineral spiciness on the nose, slate followed by distinct floral 

nuances, orange blossom and zest. Round and ripe on the 

palate, distinct sweetness, also sweet and yellow-fruited in 

flavour with subtle acidity. On the finish notes of bitter orange, 

kumquat and tart herbs. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 Pommern Zeisel Riesling Auslese 

Bright yet deep on the nose with aromas of peach and dried 

apricot. Juicy on the palate with sun-ripened stone fruit, 

91 2019 Pommern Rosenberg Riesling 


Fine spiciness on the nose, followed by mirabelle plums, 

yellow fruit and a hint of candied orange peel and meadow 

herbs. Round and flowing on the palate, balanced sweetness, 

juicy with grip and balance. Stony-minerality on the 

finish with a well-concentrated tensity and preserved lemon 

scent. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT GEIERSLAY 


Moselweinstrasse 1, 54487 Wintrich 

T: +49 (6534) 18211, weingut-geierslay@t-online.de 

www.geierslay.de 


Winemaker: Max Kilburg 

Contact: Max Kilburg 


Max Kilburg, who cultivates the fifteen 

hectares of the family-run Weingut 

Geierslay in Wintrich, is giving it quite 

some bottle. The white wines from the 2019 vintage 

and the reds from 2018 together are the best 

range of wines this young cellar master has yet 

presented. In comparison to previous years, these 

wines come across as a tad more grown-up, more 

sober, they are altogether more convincing. Max 

Kilburg understands the handling of fruit-sweet 

and noble sweet wines and has real talent for 

Spätburgunder – while his dry Riesling from the 

Ohligsberg site is a real statement and a glimpse 

of what might yet lie in store. 

94 2019 Wintrich Ohligsberg Riesling trocken 

Cool minerality on the nose, crushed rock and wet stone, 

stone fruit, white peach, apple and hints of slate. Taut and 

leanly built with good density, has tension and pull, phenolic 

layers, dry and with fine tartness. Good balance, young and 

talented. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Wintrich 


Scents of stone fruit, vine peach and mirabelle plums, ripe 

apples, slate spice nuances and meadow flowers. Lovely 

depth in a slender body, wet slate, spicy apple, phenolic layers, 

mineral and elegant. A calm wine showing real provenance. 

12 Vol.-%. cork/screwcap, € 

92 2017 Wintrich Ohligsberg 


Complex Pinot nose with cassis, cherry, fine wood spice, 

sage, orange blossom and violets. Dense and tense on the 

palate, with good extract and balance of the elements, 

compact structure, vivid tannins with the slate forming the 

spicy foundation. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Piesport Goldtröpfchen 


Medium, clear yellow. On the nose invigorating citrus fruit, 

mineral underlay, tangerine, herbal spice and some blossom 

honey notes. Vibrant fruit on the palate, citrus, lively acidity, 

good balance, lots of tension, densely integrated. Long and 

fresh finish. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


89 2019 »Alte Reben« Wintrich 



89 2018 »Sax« Spätburgunder trocken 




90 2019 Wintrich Ohligsberg Riesling Kabinett 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Piesport Riesling tr. 

Yellow-fruity ambience on the nose, vine peach, passion 

fruit, tea, clear slate notes. Also clearly marked by origin 

on the palate, you think you are standing in a warm slate 

vineyard with pronounced minerality, apple notes and phenolic 

astringency. A wine with depth and length. 

12 Vol.-%, cork/screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT GRANS-FASSIAN 

Römerstrasse 28, 54340 Leiwen 

T: +49 (6507) 3170, weingut@grans-fassian.de 

www.grans-fassian.de 


Winemaker: Catherina Grans, Kilian Klein 

Contact: Catherina Grans 


With its lively acidity and verve, the 

2019 vintage was a downright invitation 

to play – and Catharina 

Grans accepted it promptly. Sweetness and 

acidity already have a proper arc of tension in 

the GGs – emphatically salty in the Dhron 

Hofberg, floral and buffered in the Piesporter 

Goldtröpfchen, spicy and dense in the Trittenheim 

Apotheke, rich and yellow-fruited in the 

Leiwen Laurentiuslay. We also found an absolutely 

targeted balance in the fruit-sweet and 

nobly sweet wines – with a most satisfactory 

outcome: a great vintage plus a great winemaker 

results in great wines. 

93 2019 Dhron Hofberg Riesling GG 

Concentrated fruit, apricot, also yellow flowers, spice, floral 

notes and warm greenhouse scents. Starts with a lively and 

cultivated acidity, slight saltiness, good substance, ripe yellow 

fruit, plus phenolic hints. Soft and dense. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Piesport Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG 

Bluebell on the nose followed by stone fruit like peach and mirabelle 

plums, floral and spicy notes emerge too. On the palate 

there is pointed and taut acidity, the finely pronounced fruitiness 

is well integrated with phenolic tartness. Substance with 

a good length and potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Leiwen Laurentiuslay Riesling GG 

90 2019 Trittenheim Riesling Kabinett 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Leiwen Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Mineralschiefer« Riesling trocken 





93 2019 Trittenheim Apotheke Riesling GG 

Classic Mosel nose, but spicier and more condensed, with 

emerging scents. Shows the opulence and generosity of the 

apothecary, has enough style to avoid exuberance. Well balanced 

and a mix of classic and modern that succeeds well. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 »Goldkapsel« Trittenheim Apotheke 


Yellow and white gold in colour. On the nose summer pear, in 

addition honeydew melon, spices and subtle fine herbs. On 

the palate ripe medlars, candied lime peel and a fine, dense 

sweetness. Attractive balance in the flow. Very expressive 

and long with potential. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Flussterrassen« Riesling 

Apricot and white peach on the nose, with a fine sweetness-acidity 

interplay on the palate, on the drier side of the 

spectrum "halbtrocken". Polished and juicy with good 

length and distinct mineral perception on the finish. 



WEINGUT HAIN 


Am Domhof 5, 54498 Piesport 

T: +49 (6507) 2442, info@weingut-hain.de 

www.weingut-hain.de 


Winemaker: Gernot Hain 

Contact: Gernot and Susanne Hain 


Sometimes it is simply best to concentrate 

on one thing only – just like Gernot Hain 

concentrates on the top Mosel site 

Goldtröpfchen in Piesport. On the heavily 

slate-influenced soils, he succeeds in bringing 

forth savoury, tension-laden wines with beautiful 

site expression – continuing a family tradition 

that reaches back into the 17th century 

with great ability and passion. He demonstrates 

this talent just as well for the residually 

sweet wines – they impressed us in particular 

this year. The showpiece amongst them is the 

full-bodied and balanced Auslese which has a 

long term ageing potential. 

91 2019 Piesport Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG 

Clear, medium yellow. Flint, lime zest, lemon balm and herbal 

spice on the nose. On the palate, mineral traction, fine phenolics, 

citrus fruits and red grapefruit. Overall good tension, medium 

body and length. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



90 2019 »Alte Reben« Piesport Goldtröpfchen 


Clear, beautiful yellow. Fine citrus fruit, orange blossom, 

peach and lime. Fine acidity on the palate, discreet sweetness, 

balanced, somewhat phenolic, again ripe citrus fruit, 

lemon balm and elderberry. Pleasant structure and length, 

perfect with Asian dishes. 11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Clear, medium yellow. On the nose rich, ripe citrus fruits, 

mango, peach, candied orange peel and hints of blossom 

honey. On the palate lots of texture, ripe citrus fruit, honeydew 

melon, some honey with a fine balance. Good structure 

and length. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Felsterrassen« Piesport 

Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose flint, pink grapefruit, ripe 

apricot and hints of pineapple. Texture and fine sweetness on 

the palate, peach juice, dried fruits, good structure, medium 

length. A ripe fruity finish. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Piesport Falkenberg 


Lots of cassis and wood spice on the nose, also blackberry, 

black cherry and black pepper. Good concentration on the 

palate with straightforward power, compelling grip and 

high quality tannins, dark fruit and a slight astringency. 

Good ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT HEINRICHSHOF 

Chur-Kölner-Strasse 23, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig 

T: +49 (6532) 3151, Mosel@Weingut-Heinrichshof.de 

www.weingut-heinrichshof.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays through Saturdays 14–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Peter and Ulrich Griebeler 

Contact: Peter Griebeler 


The evolution of the Griebeler brothers continues 

apace. It was in 2014 that Peter and 

Ulrich Griebeler took over the Heinrichshof, 

since then, they have almost tripled their 

vineyard area to eight hectares. The brothers make 

quiet, understated wines that come with excellent 

balance; they are experimenting with maturation in 

wood – and their 2018 “Zulast” Riesling which matured 

in a 500-litre barrel demonstrates how well 

they pull this off. Apart from its Riesling freshness, 

the wine possesses an almost Burgundian mouthfeel. 

But clearly the brothers are also masters of the 

classic Mosel style – whether that is the dry Zeltinger 

Sonnenuhr Rotlay or a creamy Beerenauslese. 

91 2018 »Zulast« Zeltingen Sonnenuhr 


Clear, medium yellow. On the nose smoke, hints of vanilla, 

apricot, peach,and mango notes, aged in 500 litre barrels. 

Powerful on the palate, fine acidity, citrus fruit, minerality, 

texture, again influenced by the barrel. Good structure, 

unique. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Fass #73« Weissburgunder trocken 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose vanilla and toast, some 

smoke, apple peel, pear and delicate floral scents. On the 

palate balanced acidity, juicy, with texture, again apple and 

pear, some hazelnut as well. A good integrated structure, 

medium to good length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2019 Zeltingen Sonnenuhr 


On the nose passion fruit, green apple and toffee with density 

and intensity. Starts very creamily on the palate, followed 

by nice concentration, good extract and precise acidity. Overall 

good balance as well as a pleasant astringency in the 

powerful sweetness. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Zeltingen Sonnenuhr 


Clear, medium yellow. Still restrained nose with ripe orange, 

mango, candied lime and after aeration hints of blossom 

honey. On the palate nice texture, honey, apricot, ripe citrus 

fruits, grippy acidity and a rather elegant structure. Finishes 

with a hint of spice. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Zeltingen Sonnenuhr Rotlay 


89 2019 Zeltingen Schlossberg Riesling tr. 

89 2019 Zeltingen Sonnenuhr Riesling 


88 2019 »Römische Kapelle« Riesling trocken 





Cherry and fine wood scents on the nose, the wood is not 

dominant but is well integrated. On the palate there is 

sweet extract and fine acidic flow. Powerfully built, yet never 

losing elegance, juicy and with sensitively integrated 

wood. Pinot feeling. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


CLASSISCHES WEINGUT 

HOFFRANZEN 

Schulstrasse 22, 54346 Mehring 


T: +49 (6502) 8441, www.weingut-hoffranzen.com 

www.weingut-hoffranzen.com 


Winemaker: Hans Hoffranzen and Carolin Hoffranzen 

Contact: Carolin Hoffranzen 


We already attested to Carolin Hoffranzen’s 

strong performance in 

last year’s guide. This year, we can 

attest to further improvement. The wines show 

both profile and character, like the layered and 

stylish “Layterrassen” Riesling or the off-dry, 

tightly woven “Contur” Riesling which combines 

charm with depth – oh, and we also need 

to mention the slate-spice of the “Alte Reben” 

Riesling. It was only in 2019 that Carolin Hoffranzen 

took over at the »Classisches Weingut 

Hoffranzen« in Mehring from her parents Gertrud 

and Hans Hoffranzen – evidentally a great 

evolution seems underway! 

91 2019 »Layterrassen« Mehring Blattenberg 

Layet Riesling trocken 

Smoky notes on the nose, toasty aromas, charcoal, plus ripe 

yellow fruit and hints of thyme. Clear and slender, firm structure, 

also due to the wood ageing, fine lemon juice, sweet 

apricot and fine phenolics. A multi-layered wine with style 

and character. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Caro« Mehring Blattenberg 


Delicate nose of almonds, verbena and white peach. Fresh 

and juicy on the palate with crunchy acidity and a fine, balanced 

sweetness like that of white crystal sugar, good balance 

and mineral undertones. Pleasant aromatic finish. Elegant 

and full of finesse. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Mehring Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »Contur« Mehring 

Blattenberg Riesling 

Stone fruit on the nose, fresh bay leaf, apricot and tangerine, 

also notes of ripe grapefruit. On the palate juicy and with 

charmingly integrated sweetness, animating, well woven 

acidity, fine mineral spiciness; lean and clear. Finely crafted, 

elegant, long finish. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Reserve« Mehring Goldkupp 

Weisser Burgunder trocken 

Lily of the valley on the nose, fresh corn, toasted and smoky 

aromas, ripe melon and also hints of quince. Full-bodied and 

voluminous on the palate with ripe acidity and sweet extract, 

soft base; shows the warmth and generosity of the warm 

year. Young, still needs time. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Alte Reben« Mehring Blattenberg 


Apple and apple peel on the nose, herbs, the summery 

scent of a vineyard, warm slate, some rosemary and caraway. 

Multi-layered on the palate, fruitiness, spicy-slate nuances, 

supported by acidity and citric tartness which combine 

to form a coherent ensemble. Multi-faceted. 



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WEINGUT VON HÖVEL 

Agritiusstrasse 5–6, 54329 Konz-Oberemmel 

T: +49 (6501) 15384, info@weingut-vonhoevel.de 

www.weingut-vonhoevel.de 


Winemaker: Maximilian von Kunow 

Contact: Maximilian von Kunow 


Once again, the lively Max von Kunow 

has a great vintage in his cellar. He 

used the 2019 vintage to hone his idea 

of light yet concentrated Saar Riesling further. 

This year, it appears, that the slightly warmer 

sites seem to come out ever so slightly on top: 

the Kanzemer Hörecker – an enclave within 

the Altenberg site – shines with its demanding, 

beautiful extract in this “Grosse Lage” wine (it 

has just a touch too much residual sugar to 

pass as a dry GG) similarly to the profound 

Spätlese. His Scharzhofberger Kabinett registers 

at a comparably exalted level. 

93 2019 Wiltingen Scharzhofberg Riesling GG 

In the closed nose, aromas of flowers, apple, lemon peel, fine 

smoke and a hint of warm stone emerge. Taut and compact 

on the palate, tension and traction, clearly defined muscle, 

also texture and juiciness. The fine minerality shows the 

greatness of the site. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Oberemmel Hütte Riesling GG 

In the powerful nose, scents of stone fruit, grapefruit, apricot, 

peach, yellow apple, flowers and herbs. Well built on the palate 

with athletic power, juice and texture supported by good substance 

and density with grapefruit notes. Good concentration 

on the midpalate, mineral finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Oberemmel Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Saar« Riesling feinherb 

92 2019 Wiltingen Scharzhofberg 


91 2019 Oberemmel Hütte Riesling Spätlese 

89 2019 »Saar S« Riesling Kabinett 

93 2019 Kanzem Hörecker 

Riesling Grosse Lage 

Integrated wild silky texture of lively smoky notes, herbal nuances, 

stone dust, light fruit and herbs. Still slightly astringent 

and phenolic on the palate with tart hints and bitter notes. Finely 

sweet fruit, deep minerality. Needs time. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

94 2019 Kanzem Hörecker Riesling Spätlese 

On the nose delicate fruit, sweet pear, blossoms and fine 

spiciness. Tightly woven on the palate, a calm balance, has 

depth without heaviness. Creaminess and subtle power combined 

with smoky minerality. Delicately chiselled acidic 

structure that weaves itself into delicate sweetness. 

7,5 Vol.-%. cork 

92 2019 Niedermennig Riesling trocken 

Some herbs and light yellow fruit, fine spices and a smoky 

minerality. Clear and tightly woven on the palate, lots of 

juice and fine phenolics, a finish with stone dust, notes of 

apple, stone fruit and herbal nuances with a tender delicate 

bitter note. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

BIOWEINGUT HUBERTUSHOF 

Paulsstrasse 88, 54470 Lieser 

T: +49 (6531) 6356, info@weingut-hubertushof.de 

www.weingut-hubertushof.de 


Winemaker: Hubert Botzet 

Contact: Hubert Botzet 



For generations our organic wine estate 

has stood for one hundred per cent passion 

and respect for nature. This is how 

we create a basis for high-quality wines,” reports 

the Botzet family. They cultivate ten hectares 

of vines in sites like Lieser Niederberg 

and Lieser Schlossberg. The Devonian slate 

soils of the steep sites lend minerality and spice 

to the wines. With the takeover by Hubert 

Botzet, a new generation is now at the helm. 

He presented ambitious and honest wines. All 

of them are vegan – only “pure grapes” are allowed 

into the glass. 

90 2018 »X-treme« Maring-Noviand 

Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese trocken 

Ripe apricot on the nose, apple and also freshly grated lemon 

peel. On the palate lean and tightly built with good extract 

and tension, the acidity is ripe and lively with salty undertones 

and hints of the afore mentioned ripe, juicy stone fruit with a 

mineral underpinning. Classic style. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2017 »Prestige« Lieser Niederberg Helden 


Mineral hints on the nose, a notion of sparkle, ripe stone fruit 

scents of papaya and passion fruit. Juicy and sweetness from 

the fruit on the palate, the ripe acidity is well integrated with a 

slender construction. Charming Auslese, which gets its tension 

from the mineral spiciness. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2016 »Premium« Bernkastel Kurfürstlay 


Woody spice and ripe stone fruit on the nose, with a tendacy 

to have more smoky and spicy nuances. Traditional, artisanal 

Mosel style, which shows in the lean, taut shape, with fruit, 

sweetness, woody spice and slate minerality of the sites. 

Beautiful classic, potential. 11 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »Engelstropfen« Lieser Niederberg 

Helden Riesling Auslese 

Caramelised apricot and peach, honeycomb, rose petals, fine 

slate spice and herbs on the nose. On the palate, pronounced 

acidity provides balance, the sweetness is accompanied by 

mineral spice with nuances of honeyed stone fruit. Finely 

crafted. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »Elite« Riesling halbtrocken 

89 2016 »Urgestein« Lieser Schlossberg 


88 2019 »Leichtsinn« Maring-Noviand 

Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

87 2019 Rivaner trocken 

87 2019 Pinot Noir Rosé trocken 

89 2018 »Prestige« Lieser Niederberg Helden 


89 2018 »Mythos« Dornfelder trocken 

89 2017 Bernkastel-Kues Weisenstein 


Scents of ripe peach, mango, ripe yellow apple, citrus and a 

hint of spice. On the palate, a ripe acid structure and juicy 

fruit, apricot and apple notes, soft and slightly viscous, with 

slaty nuances. Lean and charming with a fine lemon juice 

touch in the finish. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT CARL AUGUST 

IMMICH-BATTERIEBERG 

Im Alten Tal 2, 56850 Enkirch 

T: +49 (6541) 815907, info@batterieberg.com 

www.batterieberg.com 


Winemaker: Gernot Kollmann 

Contact: Gernot Kollmann 


The memorable label of this winery reminds 

us of the fact that the monopole 

site Batterieberg was blasted into the 

rock with numerous loads of dynamite (a battery 

of explosives filled with gunpowder) in the 

middle of the 19th century. So you can imagine 

that the vines are rooted in quite stony ground. 

The other sites, however, possess excellent slate 

terroir – above all the Zeppwingert, already famous 

in Napoleon’s time. From two of its terraces 

of more than 100-year-old, ungrafted 

vines, estate director Gernot Kollmann crafts a 

Réserve that is allowed to mature for two whole 

years on its fine lees. Superb! 

94 2018 »Réserve« Enkirch Zeppwingert 


Brilliant golden yellow. Complex aroma of ripe apple, redcurrant 

leaf, white peach and lemon sorbet. On the palate there is 

a fine style in an ideal balance with depth and a long finish. On 

the finish, herbal notes and an aroma of brioche. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

seems ideally balanced. A precise wine with a long finish. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 »Enkirch Ellergrub« Riesling 

93 2019 Enkirch Zeppwingert Riesling 

Intense on the nose with wonderful depth. A scent of very 

ripe pear, yellow apple, lemon zest. Fine acidity on the palate, 

balanced by a fitting sweetness. Long finish with a medium 

body, with an apparent finishing note of dried apricot. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Enkirch Batterieberg 

Riesling Monopollage 

Golden yellow in the glass. Very ripe on the nose with scents 

of mandarine, grapefruit, lemon zest and very ripe lychee. On 

the palate, aromas of lavender, lemon, ripe apricot and also 

graphite nuances develop. Well supported by fine acidity 

with a long finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Escheburg« Riesling 

Medium golden yellow. Complex nose with aromas of apricot, 

grapefruit, lemon zest and notes of garrigue. On the palate 

there is fine acidity and very good extract, everything 

90 2019 »CAI« Riesling Kabinett trocken 

Intense aroma of ripe yellow peach, lemon and pear. On the 

palate, aromas of green apple, orange zest and lime with 

lively acidity and a restrained sweetness. Pleasant light 

Kabinett and yet a good finish. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT KARTHÄUSERHOF 

Karthäuserhof 1, 54292 Trier 

T: +49 (651) 5121, mail@karthaeuserhof.com 

www.karthaeuserhof.com 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 8.30–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Mathieu Kauffmann 

Contact: Richard Grosche 


This estate – which according to the information 

they provide is the eighth-oldest in 

the world – was founded in 1335 and has 

been owned by seven generations of the same 

family since 1811. The bottles with the narrow 

neck label stand for lip-smackingly dry, incredibly 

well-maturing Ruwer Riesling. In recent years we 

did not hear that much from this super-privileged 

monopole site with its iron-rich slate soils. However, 

in the spring of 2020, the thunderbolt struck: 

with Richard Grosche as managing director and 

Mathieu Kauffmann as technical director (the 

former team from von Buhl) is now at the helm. 

We cannot wait to see what they will achieve. 

91 2018 Eitelsbach Karthäuserhofberg 

Riesling GG 

Some panforte on the nose, with noticeable hints of botrytis 

and peach. On the palate there is a silky approach, concentrated 

fruit and quite animating sweetness. Has a lot of 

everything, but also seems a bit contrived. Little minerality. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Spicy slate nuances on the nose with balsamic and slight citrus 

undertones. On the palate there is a lightweight impression, 

leaner and more elegant than a Kabinett with a fine and 

homogeneous aftertaste. A very delicate structure that nevertheless 

shows a lot of potential. 9 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Schieferkristall« Riesling trocken 



On the nose aromas of brown sugar, candied lemon and orange 

peel, delicate floral notes, violet pastilles, plus an almost 

medicinal undertone. On the palate, given the vintage, 

comparatively soft acidity, silky sweetness, good to medium-weight 

extract. 10,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Fresh, spicy nose of hay, white currants, budding white lilacs 

and a whiff of sea breeze. Also aromatic on the palate, fresh 

hay and apricots, brisk acidity complements the juicy sweetness. 

Incredibly long finish, great balance. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Eitelsbach Riesling tr. 

Intensely mineral on the nose with mineral depth on the 

palate too. In addition a poised, silky structure with a touch 

of phenolics, ripe acidity, good homogeneity and good 

length. A full-bodied Ortswein with very good potential. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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REICHSGRAF VON KESSELSTATT 

Schlossgut Marienlay, 54317 Morscheid 

T: +49 (6500) 91690, info@kesselstatt.de 

www.kesselstatt.com 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 8–16.30 hrs, 

Fridays 8–11 hrs 

Winemaker: Wolfgang Mertes 

Contact: Dr. Karsten Weyand 


With an imposing 46 hectares of 

vineyards on Mosel, Saar and Ruwer, 

Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 

cultivates an unusually broad spectrum 

of top sites in the three river valleys of 

this region. For 650 years, it has been this estate’s 

aim to fashion the unmistakable personality 

of these great sites into unique Rieslings – 

and with the current vintage they have once 

again given justice to this aspiration. The dry 

Rieslings demonstrate a calm profundity and 

spice; the noble sweet wines, like the Beerenauslese 

from the Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 

site, which evidently reflect origin. 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Riesling trocken 

Fine spicy aroma of herbs and yellow stone fruit, freshly cut 

pineapple and hints of wet stone. On the palate, the wine is 

calm and juicy with texture and mineral spiciness, slender 

structure and yet has flavourful intensity; phenolic and almost 

a little bit peppery, young. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

freshness and ripe acid structure; on the midpalate there is 

pronounced spicy-slate nuances. Real potential for years of 

ageing. Patience will be rewarded! 10 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Wiltingen Scharzhofberg Riesling 


93 2019 »#30« Brauneberg Juffer-Sonnenuhr 


Brown sugar and lime peel, shows quite primary fruit on the 

nose. Comparatively sweet on the palate, but not very viscous. 

Extremely dense acidity, almost astringent. Medium 

depth and length, beautiful and refined interplay of the elements. 

7,5 Vol.-%. cork, 

92 2019 Graach Josephshöfer Monopol 


Candied apricot on the nose, blossom honey and caramelised 

nuts, also hints of orange blossom. Generous on the palate, 

nice balance of fine acidity and juicy sweetness, fine phenolic 

tartness, slightly viscous but pleasant flow. Fine and charming. 

7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Herbal notes with spicy-slate notes, apricot, blossom honey 

and ripe apple. Well-balanced Kabinett with the necessary 

90 2019 Kasel Riesling trocken 

Delicately fruity nose with aromas of yellow stone fruit, apple, 

delicate scented flowers and also freshly grated lemon 

peel. Slenderly built, delicate Riesling in the style of a 

dry Kabinett, finely chiselled acidity, cool minerality, some 

lemon juice. Elegant flow. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT NIKOLAUS KÖWERICH 

Maximinstrasse 11, 54340 Leiwen 

T: +49 (6507) 4282, info@weingutkoewerich.de 

www.weingutkoewerich.de 


Winemaker: Nick Köwerich 

Contact: Nick Köwerich 


By now it is a cherished tradition that 

each year Nick Köwerich also sends us 

mature wines to taste. This time he 

picked a Beerenauslese from the Laurentiuslay 

site and the 2009 vintage. Sheer poetry! Those 

who look at warm vintages – like 2009 – with 

scepticism will soon realise they are mistaken. 

A Riesling grown on slate will always turn into 

something noble when the wine is made by a 

skilled hand. But now to the current wines, 

which emphasize the mineral freshness of the 

vintage and as one of our tasters put it – it 

“conveys convivial charm.” Wonderful! 

92 2019 »GG« Leiwen Laurentiuslay 


Powerfully mineral on the nose, with just a hint of yellow 

fruit. On the palate very supple from the onset to the finish, 

plus a layer of very fine, mealy phenolics, lots of juiciness, 

good nerve, dense yet light-hearted. Round and without isolated 

sweetness. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

and concentrated background on the palate, light viscosity 

and ripe acidity with a dollop of mealy phenolics. A supple 

and calm Spätlese that conveys cosy charm. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »Fräulein Mosel« Leiwen 

Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett 

95 2009 Leiwen Laurentiuslay 


Herbal-spicy with scents of wormwood, a hint of petrol, yellow 

fruit notes, apricot, caramelised notes and a whiff of 

roast jus. Creamy and textural on the palate, intense sweetness, 

ripe acidity, complex and dense, salty. With the fullness 

of a ripe year, but also with balance. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 



Ripe apricot is joined by fine herbal notes, passion fruit, caramel. 

On the palate there is good concentration and density, 

the present acidity provides balance and life, good complexity. 

Some iodine and phenolics with a fine mineral character. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Concentrated nose of apricot and papaya, also honey. Soft 

90 2019 »Herr Mosel« Köwerich 

Laurentiuslay Riesling trocken 

Citrusy scents, slate-spicy-smoky and herbaceous aromas 

on the nose; neat and complex. On the palate there is tension, 

but also content of fruit, minerality and juiciness. Not 

too sweet. Shows nonchalant elegance. 



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WEINGUT SCHLOSS LIESER 

Am Markt 1, 54470 Lieser 

T: +49 (6531) 6431, info@weingut-schloss-lieser.de 

www.weingut-schloss-lieser.de 



Winemaker: Thomas Haag 

Contact: Thomas Haag 


For years now, Thomas Haag has maintained 

a breathtaking standard. The 

2019 vintage merely adds another glorious 

chapter to this saga. A move as brilliant 

as the Himmelreich GG, accompanied by such 

layered savouriness; an interplay of such ingeniously 

refined minerality as the Doctor 

Spätlese; and an aromatic explosion as complex 

as the “Lange Goldkapsel” Helden Auslese 

– that is great, great craft, thought through 

in the most minute detail and executed with 

well-versed precision and enormous passion. 

It goes without saying that the “simpler labels” 

are of extraordinary class! 

96 2019 Graach Himmelreich Riesling GG 

Ripe and also sublime nose with raisin, peach, spice, bay leaf 

and even hints of Asian spices. Quite brilliant acidity with 

traction and elegance leading lustily through the immaculately 

contoured texture. Straightforward and elegant, good 

complexity. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

juice, luscious and very tightly integrated. Very long finish, 

enormous potential. 7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

91 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling Kabinett 

94 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr 

Riesling GG 

Smoky nose and concentrated, also hints of matchstick, yellow 

fruit and herbs form in the background, but still rather 

restrained. Taut, juicy, dense and elegant on the palate, determined 

and straightforward, no Riesling classic, but plenty 

of class. Young and talented. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

97 2019 Bernkastel Doctor Riesling Spätlese 

Mineral-spicy, dense on the nose, peach and pineapple fruit 

scents with a hint of toffee. On the palate there are creamy 

Spätlese motifs and lots of mineral interplay, juiciness, great 

energy and a length that is again entirely embraced in minerality. 

Great, noble and long-lasting. 7 Vol.-%. cork, 

96 2019 »Lange Goldkapsel« Lieser 

Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese 

Clear, rich yellow. On the nose honey, spice, ripe fruits, dried 

apricot, dates, figs and hints of caramel. On the palate dense, 

textural sweetness, with nuances of spice, honey and lime 

92 2019 »Heldenstück« Lieser Riesling tr. 

Slightly floral with orange blossom scents, spicy slate 

notes and a hint of iodine. A stately body on the palate, 

quite homogeneous and balanced, ripe but also firm acidity, 

subtle sweetness and extract-supported. A structured 

wine without harshness or astringency, but with substance. 

Long finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT CARL LOEWEN 


Matthiasstrasse 30, 54340 Leiwen 

T: +49 (6507) 3094, mail@weingut-loewen.de 

www.weingut-loewen.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 13–16 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Karl Josef and Christopher Loewen 

Contact: Karl Josef and Christopher Loewen 


Karl Josef and Christopher Loewen just 

manage to deliver once again with their 

2019 vintage – as is their wont: Mosel 

Rieslings that actually can encompass both finesse 

and expressiveness. The dry “1896” 

Riesling with the white label accomplishes this 

feat effortlessly: this subtle Riesling is our Falstaff-Tip 

this year. Its off-dry version from this 

vineyard planted in 1896 (red label) has more 

body and density and yet is a far cry from anything 

heavy. Such displays are anathema to the 

Loewens – where the focus is on solid craft and 

authenticity. 

94 2019 »1896« Riesling 

Intensely spicy on the nose, herbs, citrus notes, balsamic 

spicy slate nuances. Creamy on the palate, then taut in acidity 

and phenolic content, powerful and very long lasting tactile 

minerality. Spectacularly extract-rich, and this is realised 

in a very fine way. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 »-8 ° Celsius« Leiwen Klostergarten 


Mineral notes on the nose, peach and incense. On the palate 

saffron followed by yellow fruit, very concentrated, much extract, 

restrained acidity, smoky minerality, a hint of stone 

dust and a fine grip. Creamy, caramel, mineral finish, remains 

long on the palate. 7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

89 2019 »Varidor« Riesling trocken 

93 2019 Longuich Maximin Herrenberg 

Riesling GG 

Blossom honey and crushed rock, mirabelle plums, herbal 

notes and spicy slate nuances. On the palate this is dense 

with very fine phenolics, intensely mineral on the palate, 

both chiselled and powerful. Great length, elegant acidity. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Thörnich Ritsch Riesling GG 

Initially there are just aromas of spontaneous fermentation, 

but they dissipate quickly with candied lemon peel, smoke 

and tangerine notes emerging. On the palate silky and 

poised, quite calm and balanced, almost distinguished in its 

fine but rich texture. Fine acidity, terpenic finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 »1896« Longuich Maximin 

Herrenberg Riesling trocken 

A spiciness of great complexity on the nose, followed by 

ripe citrus notes, dried orange peel, spice box scents and a 

hint of over-ripeness. On the palate juicy, delicate but with 

great inner firmness and delicate acidity. A wonderfully 

playful, mineral palate. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT DR. LOOSEN 

St. Johannishof, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues 

T: +49 (6531) 3426, michael.bergmann@drloosen.de 

www.drloosen.de 


Winemaker: Bernhard Schug 

Contact: Ernst F. Loosen 


To get straight to the point: Erni Loosen’s 

2019 vintage is brilliant. The “Blauschiefer” 

already is a hit, or rather: it 

shows the kind of finesse that you do not usually 

expect from an estate Riesling. Our tasting 

jury used the term “style icon” to describe the 

Würzgarten Kabinett. When it came to the 

Spät- and Auslesen it was hard to differentiate 

scores – the wines are just so harmonious and 

rest within themselves to such a degree that 

mere numbers dissolve into hollow smoke. 

Thus Loosen’s wines continue on their path to 

greatness – onto the striking dry and noble 

sweet wines from the Erdener Prälat site. 

95 2014 »Réserve« Erden Prälat Riesling GG 

Lemon yellow with greenish reflections. Complex spiciness 

on the nose; warm brick, cumin, tikka masala. Smooth and 

full on the palate, an iron fist in a velvet glove but finishing 

gently with a delicate thread of acidity and subtle mineral 

spiciness. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« Wehlen Sonnenuhr 

Riesling GG 

Yellow fruit like apricot and peach meet slate spice and citrus 

with Amalfi lemon scents followed by white flowers and 

a hint of cinnamon. Solid acidity, slightly salty and citric underlay 

meets fine yellow fruit, juice and suppleness. Clear 

profile that depicts the site. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« Ürzig Würzgarten 

Riesling GG 

Wherever it says “Würzgarten” on the label, Erni Loosen puts it 

in the bottle too; intense herbaceous nose underpinned by yellow 

fruit and mineral hints. Full-bodied, juicy and discreetly 

sweet on the palate, finely peppery and gingery with minerality 

too. Will mature well, good potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

98 2019 »Goldkapsel« Erden Prälat 


Fresh fragrant nose of honey and hay, citrus fruit, linden blossom 

and hints of herbs like thyme. On the palate a wonderfully 

deep acidity, plump yet light as a feather, highly elegant 

creaminess, exotic fruits like passion fruit. Incredibly cool, 

delicate sweetness. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Erden Treppchen 

Riesling GG 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Graach Himmelreich 

Riesling GG 

93 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 

93 2019 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 

93 2019 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 

93 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 

92 2019 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 

91 2019 »Blauschiefer« Riesling trocken 

Citrusy fragrance, citrus zest and spicy slate notes. On the 

palate juicy, light-bodied but expressive, nice freshness, 

lively, archetypal Mosel acidity, smooth background with 

present tactile minerality. An exceptionally fine Mosel 

Riesling. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT LORENZ 


Neustrasse 6, 54340 Detzem 

T: +49 (6507) 3802, info@lorenz-weine.com 

www.lorenz-weine.com 


Winemaker: Tobias Lorenz 

Contact: Tobias Lorenz 


Tobias Lorenz knows exactly how to 

translate the savoury slate minerality 

from his steep sites – which he cultivates 

with much backbreaking work – into his 

wines. He manages to do that across the spectrum, 

from his filigree Kabinett “Blauschiefer” 

via the substantial dry “Alte Reben GG” to the 

fascinating noble sweet top wines, like the Auslese 

“Alte Reben” from the Pfarrwingert site. 

In each and every one of these wines you can 

virtually feel, smell and taste this winemaker’s 

passion for his slate-dominated vineyards. 

These are most authentic, localised Rieslings 

at a very high standard. 

91 2019 »Alte Reben GG« Pölich Held 


Ripe apple and apricot on the nose, a hint of mint, also some 

cider and herbaceous notes. Powerfully built on the palate 

with good density and substance, firmly integrated, ripe and 

spicy acidity and a salty undertone. Structured wine with 

good potential for maturity. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

and wonderfully integrated acidity, the flow and drinking 

pleasure is downright challenged by the juiciness. Hard to resist. 


89 2019 »Zusammensein« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Am Horizont« Trittenheim Apotheke 


Aroma notes of spontaneous fermentation, herbs, tangerine, 

apricot and a hint of malt. Slenderly built on the palate yet 

with fullness, juicy fruit, white peach notes, cultivated acidity 

and fine slate spice nuances. Complex, classic Mosel elegance, 

long finish. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« Detzem Maximiner 

Klosterlay Pfarrwingert Riesling Auslese 

Flows into the glass with a beautifully sunny yellow shimmers. 

Fresh nose of white flowers and crushed greens and a hint of 

cassis. On the palate a crunchy acidity with delicious tangy 

sweetness, early-season apples and white berries. Cool and long 

lasting finish, elegant and with style. 7 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Thörnich Ritsch 


Fresh nose marked by citrus notes, then light hints of tobacco 

and herbs. On the palate, an elegant sweetness with fresh 

90 2019 «Blauschiefer« Riesling 


Bright greenish light reflections in the glass with a fragrance 

of fine stone fruit, peach and apricot with white floral 

scents and lime zest. On the palate slenderly built with 

pleasant creamy acidity and clear fruit, fragrant fresh finish. 

A good food wine. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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MAXIMIN GRÜNHAUS 

WEINGUT DER FAMILIE VON SCHUBERT 

Maximin Grünhaus 1, 54318 Mertesdorf 

T: +49 (651) 5111, info@maximingruenhaus.de 

www.maximingruenhaus.de 


Winemaker: Stefan Kraml 

Contact: Maximin von Schubert 


Who would have thought, even just a 

few short years ago, that a Weissburgunder 

from Weingut Maximin 

Grünhaus could make us swoon? But this 

is just what happened this year as we tasted 

this uncommonly fine Pinot Blanc, made with 

such finely felt intuition that slate elegance 

was guided into Burgundian generosity. But 

Maximin von Schubert, now at the helm of 

this ancient, family-run estate, is also as 

sure-footed in the core skill of this estate – 

which is of course Riesling. All the dry wines 

convinced us; the residually sweet ones enthused 

us. 

92 2019 Maximin Grünhaus Abtsberg 

Riesling GG 

Still closed on the nose, spicy-slate notes, herbal notes, dried 

lemon peel with balsamic overtones. Supple onset, quite 

broad, a delicate layer of phenolics, ripe acidity but still 

seems reserved. Good prospects for spicy development. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

label. Flint, fully ripe pineapple and citrus fruits on the nose, 

then the full impact on the palate comes with exotic fruit 

and viscosity. More like a Spätlese. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Maximin Grünhaus 


92 2018 »Réserve« Maximin Grünhaus 

Pinot Blanc trocken 

A fine, floral varietal scent, some yeast and a hint of wood, 

followed by nutty notes, some citrus and herbal aromas. 

Roundly flowing on the palate, delicate phenolics, fineboned, 

very cultivated acidity, a tactile mineral oscillation on 

the finish. Pure delicacy. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2019 Maximin Grünhaus Herrenberg 


Grandiose aromas of honeydew melon, ripe peach and mirabelle 

plum. Almost free of botrytis and in no way plump. Subtle 

acidity, seemingly endless finish. A wine with ageing potential 

for several decades, almost a work of art. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Maximin Grünhaus Abtsberg 


An unusually strong colour with pale golden yellow hues, already 

indicates that there is more here than is written on the 

90 2019 »Monopol« Maximin Grünhaus 


Fresh and mineral on the nose, herbaceous notes with 

hints of lime. Smooth onset, good juiciness, lively sweetness-acidity 

interplay, both quite intense, but still with inner 

harmony. Terpenic finish and full-bodied. Considering 

the label "trocken" (dry), a rather mild Riesling. 




 

WEINGUT MARKUS MOLITOR 

Haus Klosterberg, 54470 Bernkastel-Wehlen 

T: +49 (6532) 954000, info@markusmolitor.com 

www.markusmolitor.com 



Winemaker: Markus Molitor 

Contact: Markus Molitor 


Just one glimpse of the 2019 vintage shows 

clearly that yet another gigantic vintage 

slumbers in the cellars of Haus Klosterberg. 

Fine acidity and precisely delineated site 

character run like a red thread through the entire 

range. As always with Molitor’s wines, just 

a breath of Fuder and an aura of craftmanship 

hover above the glass which somehow always 

remain just out of reach and yet (or just because) 

lend something decidedly untainted and 

pure to these wines. Some of the 2019 top wines 

were not yet released at the time of our tasting – 

but excitement is guaranteed. 

94 2019 Kinheim Rosenberg Riesling Auslese 

*** Weisse Kapsel 

Floral, rosehip, orange blossom and slate notes with additional 

balsamic scents becoming more evident in the glass. 

On the palate powerful, supple, light wood influence, creamy 

phenolics, concentrated acidity, rich and ripe in all components. 

Combines tension and volume. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 Bernkastel Lay Riesling Auslese ** 

Weisse Kapsel 

Complex in aroma and complete, balsamic, herbaceous, 

slate, incense, floral and citrus scents. Broad on the palate, 

delicate phenolics and a penetrating tactile minerality put 

the palate under high tension with pithy acidity. Lively sweet 

counterbalance. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Bernkastel Badstube 

Riesling Auslese *** Grüne Kapsel 

Complex and dense fruity scents, cassata, cherry and ripe exotic 

fruit. On the palate supple, almost viscous, broad, concentrated, 

quite round with a vivid sweetness. The full-bodied 

style of Bernkastel ends as smoothly as it begins. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr 

Riesling Spätlese Goldene Kapsel 

Spicy slate scents, flint, stone focused aromas. Lively, almost 

lush sweetness on the onset, taut acidity, great interplay 

on the midpalate, rounded on the finish with a subtle 

mineral trace. Very delicate, fine. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2019 Wehlen Klosterberg 

Riesling Spätlese Grüne Kapsel 

93 2019 Graach Domprobst 

Riesling Auslese ** Weisse Kapsel 

92 2019 »Alte Reben Mosel« 

Riesling Weisse Kapsel 

92 2019 Saarburg Rausch 

Riesling Spätlese Weisse Kapsel 

91 2019 Zeltingen Himmelreich 

Riesling Kabinett Grüne Kapsel 

93 2019 Ürzig Würzgarten 

Riesling Auslese ** Goldene Kapsel 

92 2019 Kinheim Hubertuslay 

Riesling Auslese *** Goldene Kapsel 

91 2019 Erden Treppchen Riesling 

Kabinett Weisse Kapsel 

Lemon balm and balsamic-slate notes, smoky tones, fresh 

lemon zest and a hint of beeswax. On the palate juicy, lean, 

ripe acidity, delicate sweetness, subtle minerality. An elegant 

Kabinett par excellence. 11 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT NIK WEIS 

ST. URBANS-HOF 

Urbanusstrasse 16, 54340 Leiwen 

T: +49 (6507) 9377 0, info@nikweis.com 

www.nikweis.com 


13–17 hrs, Saturdays by appointment 

Winemaker: Kai Hausen 

Contact: Nik Weis 


Sankt Urbans-Hof has one part on the 

river Saar, the other on the Mittelmosel. 

This lends an extraordinary steadfastness 

to this 42-hectare estate – and gives drinkers 

the choice between the fruity generosity of, 

say a Leiwener Laurentiuslay, and the salty, 

tingling nerve of an Ockfener Bockstein. In order 

to experience this duality you do not even 

need to reach for the most expensive wines – 

because even the “Alte Reben” village wine 

transmits this wine geography in the most 

pleasant fashion. Nik Weis and his team once 

again did their very best in 2019. 

93 2019 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling GG 

Beautiful Riesling scent with apricot, peach, floral notes and 

a hint of hot stone. The palate shows good substance and elegance, 

the elements are in harmony, ripe acidity, clear fruit 

and fine minerality with salty nuances. Shows classic Mosel 

at a high level. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Leiwen Laurentiuslay Riesling GG 

A spicy nose, finely underpinned by smoke. Well-built on the 

palate with intense, clear fruit expression, generous, with 

substance and yet also with elegance. Lots of terroir and very 

good development prospects. To lay down, still very young. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Ockfen Bockstein 


Very fine, ripe botrytis on the nose, candied yellow fruit, sultana, 

date and a hint of porcini mushroom. On the palate, viscous 

with concentrated acidity and powerful extract and 

penetrating sweetness. An emphatically rich Beerenauslese, 

lush with great potential. 6,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 »Goldkapsel« Ockfen Bockstein 


Clear yellow in colour. On the nose ripe fruit with a delicate 

mineral thread, sultanas, honey and a hint of dried apricot. 

On the palate dense texture, spice, dried fruit with a fine vein 

of acidity. Magnificent structure and length, ready for a marathon. 

7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 Mehring Layet Riesling GG 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Mehring Riesling tr. 

90 2019 »Mosel« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Saar« Riesling 



92 2019 Mehring Layet Riesling Spätlese 


91 2019 »Alte Reben« Wiltingen Riesling 

Balsamic nuances followed by red apple, nectarine and 

mineral, flinty notes. Rich and round on the palate, the 

depth of the old vines is palpable, supple foundation, ripe 

acidity, seamlessly melded with the body and a delicate 

sweetness. Mineral-tinged finish, elegant! 

11,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEIN+GUT OSTER 


Bachstrasse 11, 56814 Ediger-Eller 

T: +49 (2675) 220, info@weingut-oster.de 

www.weingut-oster.de 


Winemaker: Daniel Oster 

Contact: Daniel Oster 


Those looking for individualistic wines 

are in the right place here at Wein+Gut 

Oster: Winemaker Daniel Oster has no 

trouble leaving a dollop of sweetness in his 

wines if he thinks that it might just suit them. 

The Weissburgunder “Schnüssbomb’’, matured 

in barrique and grown in a bomb crater, 

is formidable ‘somm candy’. His Riesling 

“Fine” smells just like summer rain and enlivens 

the senses. “Old knowledge, young ideas, 

traditional ways and innovative approaches 

all come together here,” quotes Daniel Oster. 

Well done! 

90 2018 »Schnüssbomb« Weissburgunder 

The aroma is characterised by barrique ageing, toasted aromas, 

yellow blossom and ripe apple. Powerfully built on the palate 

with good substance and noticeable sweetness and a firm structure. 

The ripe acidity provides stability and dynamism. Special 

character, sommelier wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. sythetic closure 

89 2019 »Paul« Riesling 

90 2019 »Fine« Riesling 

Delicately spicy nose followed by the defined scent of summer 

rain, pebbles with earthy nuances, and fine stone fruit. 

Slender and delicately structured on the palate, fine fruit 

sweetness and appetising acidity. Animating bittersweet finish, 

a finely stimulating Riesling. 12 Vol.-%. sythetic closure 

90 2018 Pinot Meunier trocken 

Sour cherry and plum on the nose, also notes of mulberry. On 

the palate there is clear cherry fruit and also plum with good 

freshness and acidity, medium in stature and elegant in expression. 

Finely extracted tannin and sensitive use of wood. 

Well done! 13 Vol.-%. sythetic closure 

90 2019 Eller Pfirsichgarten Riesling Auslese 

Smoky, bold nose of burnt sugar and freshly crushed green 

leaves. On the palate sweet with citrus freshness but also 

salty, a very exciting and animating expression, concluded 

with a positive 'feinherb' finish. A wine with style and elegance. 

11,5 Vol.-%. sythetic closure 

89 2019 »Vereinte Vielfalt Gemischter Satz« 

RR/WB/MT 

In the “Vereinten Vielfalt”, Riesling, Weissburgunder and 

Rivaner combine to form a competent and enjoyable trio. 

Spicy and fruity on the nose, slenderly built on the palate 

and of a cheerful, subtle nature. Juice, sweetness, texture 

and spiciness intermingle well! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap 


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WEINGUT VON OTHEGRAVEN 

Weinstrasse 1, 54441 Kanzem 

T: +49 (6501) 150042, info@von-othegraven.de 

www.von-othegraven.de 



Winemaker: Andreas Barth 

Contact: Andreas Barth 


Von Othegraven is known for single-site 

wines of striking personality. The three 

Kabinett wines from the 2019 vintage 

which were presented by this long-established estate 

this year, are further proof of this. Since tasting 

the Wawerner Herrenberg which evoked thoughts 

of Mozart for one of our tasters, this made us ponder 

on the idea of a fitting musical association for 

Altenberg Kabinett? Perhaps the solemn and slightly 

wild Beethoven? Or maybe even Bach for the 

Wiltinger Kupp? Logical strength dissolved in the 

most exalted musicality! Even more relevant: there 

is a Vinothek (wine shop) in the park, offering tastings 

as well as an event space for up to 60 people. 

93 2018 Kanzem Altenberg Riesling GG 

Soft yellow with green reflections. On the nose verbena, bay 

leaf, sweet lemons, coriander seeds plus a fine spicy, balsamic 

slate note. On the palate fine sweetness, body and acidity 

in balance, apricot, and dried fruit on the finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Wawern Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett 

92 2018 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling GG 

White gold in colour. On the nose bread crust, a hint of Calvados, 

ripe apples, smoky notes and a subtle Champagne scent. 

Deep, dense sweetness-acidity on the palate. Animating aftertaste. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Kanzem Altenberg Riesling Kabinett 

Medium, clear yellow. Spicy slate nose followed by kindling, 

flint, lemon balm and mint. Luscious and fresh simultaneously. 

On the palate somewhat phenolic with a peach and 

apricot mineral underlay and good harmony. Calm and coherent, 

medium length. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« Kanzem Altenberg 


On the nose citrus, dried fruits, apricot, candied orange, sultana 

and spicy slate nuances. On the palate a lot of texture, 

fine phenolics, ripe citrus fruit, peach juice, balanced and 

spicy, with a certain lightness. Very good potential. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Wiltingen Kupp Riesling Kabinett 

Medium, clear yellow. On the nose racy slate spice, flint, 

grapefruit, kindling and spices. Fine balance between 

sweetness and acidity on the palate, somewhat phenolic, 

peach, apricot, densely woven, again lots of spice. Good 

length. 8 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT PAULINSHOF 


Paulinstrasse 14, 54518 Kesten 

T: +49 (6535) 544, info@paulinshof.de 

www.paulinshof.de 



Winemaker: Oliver Jüngling 

Contact: The Jüngling family 


Things are still on the up for Paulinshof: 

Oliver Jüngling hones the dynamics of 

his wines which thrive on the best steep 

slate slopes of the Mittelmosel. We do not have 

to introduce you to sites like Brauneberger 

Juffer-Sonnenuhr, but even the wines from these 

less well known sites like Brauneberger Kammer 

or Kestener Paulinshofberg come up 

trumps: the tiny 380 square meter Kammer, 

brings forth a “Grosses Gewächs” that transforms 

the ripeness of the grapes into body and 

length. Thomas Jefferson on his European travels 

in 1788 already tasted and praised these 

wines: “first quality, without any comparison.” 

92 2019 Brauneberg Juffer-Sonnenuhr 


Spicy and slightly balsamic notes on the nose. Very dense on 

the palate, terpenic extract, ripe acidity, all components tightly 

interwoven; a powerful yet nuanced wine. The sweet fruit of 

the Spätlese Prädikat shows on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Brauneberg 

Kammer Riesling trocken 

Citrus and yellow fruit aromas with a hint of overripe fruit. 

Powerful, full and slightly creamy on the palate, ripe acidity, 

restrained sweetness, very discreet despite its power. Incredibly 

homogeneous on the very long, slightly raisiny finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling Auslese 

Elegant with a slight iodine scent and hint of warm fur, also 

white flowers like jasmine and white honey. On the palate this 

oceanic impression continues, appetising sweetness and fine 

acidity, juicy and at the same time with a plump mouthfeel. A 

wonderful length, delicate astringency. 9 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling Spätlese 

Cool fragrant nose, first roses, then white berries and young 

apples and a hint of caramelised sugar. On the palate the fine 

sweetness pairs perfectly with the crunchy, long lasting 

fresh acidity. Immensely juicy mouthfeel with delicious fullness 

and freshness. 9,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Kesten 

Paulinshofberger Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »Von der Ley« Riesling Kabinett tr. 

90 2019 Brauneberg Juffer 


90 2019 Brauneberg Kammer 


89 2019 Kesten Paulinshofberger 


88 2019 Brauneberg Juffer Riesling Kabinett 

91 2019 Kesten Paulinsberg Riesling Spätlese 

90 2019 »Vom roten Schiefer« Riesling 

Scents of apple and apple sauce, passion fruit, hints of spice 

and some slight medicinal notes. On the palate homogeneous 

and rich in substance, lively acidity and a fine mineral interplay. 

The sweetness remains restrained but contributes 

well to harmony and tension. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT DR. PAULY-BERGWEILER 

Gestade 15, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues 

T: +49 (6531) 3002, info@pauly-bergweiler.com 

www.pauly-bergweiler.com 


Winemaker: Carl Debus 

Contact: Stefan Pauly 


With a treasure trove of some of the 

best sites in Bernkastel and similar 

ones along the entire Mittelmosel, 

Stefan Pauly can make full use of these resources, 

he’s actually spoilt for choice. The dry 

wines in the range he sent us really scored with 

powerful generosity, the Kabinetts with their 

fine savouriness, his Spätlese with concentration 

and his Auslesen with their high-wire act 

between power and elegance. The fact that the 

“Alte Badstube am Doctorberg” stands out 

time and again should not surprise us: nature 

endowed this site with similar privilege as the 

contiguous and legendary Doctor site. 

93 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Bernkastel Alte 

Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling trocken 

Fresh bouquet with fine honey sweetness, followed by chrysanthemums 

and foliage. Full and rich on the palate, one 

senses the high potential, very nicely pronounced supporting 

acidity. A great food wine! 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 Bernkastel Alte Badstube am 

Doctorberg Riesling Auslese Alte Reben 

Floral nose of white flowers and fresh hay, mineral, cool and 

fragrant with scents of mirabelle plums and rose petals and a 

hint of citrus. On the palate a skilful balance between fresh 

sweetness and juicy acidity, lightly caramelised sugar and fine 

lime zest. Very elegant finish. 8,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 

Clear, light yellow. On the nose ripe citrus fruits, candied orange, 

blossom honey, lime, mint, spice and a slight mineral 

tensity. On the palate multi-layered fruit, citrus, apricot, 

everything highly ripe but elegantly dancing. Long and dense 

with potential. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Doctorberg Riesling Spätlese 

Closed on the nose, with slight hints of spicy slate and a 

dash of balsamic. On the palate there is powerful extract, 

bold and very compact: minerality, acidity and sweetness 

are closely integrated. The substantial core has substance 

for one or two decades of development. 


91 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Ürzig Goldwingert 



Doctorberg Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Wehlen Klosterberg Riesling feinherb 







Doctorberg Riesling Kabinett 

Pear drops, spicy slate notes and candied lemon peel on 

the nose. On the palate there is some texture, intense but 

also fine acidity and with a sweetness poised by extract. 

Good density and a resolution of tension evolving into ethereal 

lightness. 10 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT S. A. PRÜM 


Uferallee 25–26, 54470 Bernkastel-Wehlen 

T: +49 (6531) 3110, info@sapruem.com 

www.sapruem.com 



Winemaker: Saskia A. Prüm 

Contact: Saskia A. Prüm 


The reconstruction of this well-known 

and family-run estate in Wehlen continues 

apace and shows gratifying results. 

The trio of Grosse Gewächse from the 

Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Domprobst 

and Bernkasteler Lay not only depicts a contiguous 

band of steep slate sites, but delivers a 

faithful picture of what they have in common 

and what differentiates them. That there is 

something poetically inherent in these wines, 

comes across in the attributes our tasters used: 

“warm-hearted and joyful”, “charming and 

experienced”, “mysterious sweetness”. Please, 

do pour another glass! 

93 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling GG 

White gold in appearance with herbal-spicy scents and ethereal, 

fir tree honey nuances. On the palate there is penetrating 

acidity, but also viscous fullness followed by expressive 

tones of grapefruit jam, wheat fields and hay. This wine is 

charming and experienced at the same time. A wine with dimension 

and future. Appetising! 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Graach Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 

92 2019 Bernkastel Lay Riesling GG 

Spring green reflections. On the nose white peach, cardamom, 

citrus peel and Calvados. A mouthfeel like heavy silk 

with dense sweetness, creamy underlying acidity and a very 

animating and dynamic finish. A warm-hearted and cheerful 


92 2019 Graach Domprobst Riesling GG 

Greenish hues. On the nose meadow herbs with subtle floral 

notes, rose. On the palate, a composition of delicate silkiness 

and mysterious sweetness. Very ripe apples on the finish. The 

wine needs a few more years to develop fully. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Bernkastel Lay Riesling Auslese 

Soft yellow. On the nose “dark” spicy nuances followed by 

mint, verbena, acacia honey, ripe boskoop apples, rhubarb 

and medlar fruits. On the palate a very classic Auslese with 

clear and expressive character. A multifaceted, precise and 

ageable wine. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Erden Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

Green reflections in appearance. Subtle herbal spiciness 

on the nose with slight hints of stone fruit and a citrusy 

note. Playfully balanced on the palate, the fine acidity carries 

the sweetness but remains so understated and not isolated 

thus gently giving resonance to the fruit. 



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REBENHOF, JOHANNES SCHMITZ 

Hüwel 2–3, 54539 Ürzig 

T: +49 (6532) 4546, info@rebenhof.de 

www.rebenhof-schmitz.de 


Sundays 10–12 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Johannes Schmitz 

Contact: Johannes Schmitz 


Johannes Schmitz could be seen as a kind 

of head gardener in the Ürziger Würzgarten 

site – together with his team, he cultivates 

a remarkable six hectares of this impressive 

steep site. His house style lets fruit take 

centre stage but also leaves room for the minerality 

of this unique vineyard with its red 

soils. In his 2019 offering, it is the two fruity 

Spätlesen that take the top spots: the “Urglück” 

which hails from a sheltered parcel and 

shows both density and playfulness, while the 

“Grand Ley” closer to the large slate rock 

turns out to be more profound and powerful. 

91 2019 Erden Treppchen Riesling 


Clear, full-bodied, firm and yet flowing. Finely spicy with light 

fruit, red apple, herbs and stone nuances. Juicy, fine phenolics 

and a mineral grip, continual flow and with fine spiciness 

on the finish. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

sweetness that is not overly rich and good citric acidity. 

Beautiful balance! 7,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling 


90 2019 »Von Wurzelechten Reben« Ürzig 

Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett trocken 

Yellow-green fruit, fine herbal spice and minerality. On the 

palate juicy fruit and an interwoven texture, with citrus, zesty 

freshness, pear, light floral blossoms and tart herbs. Animating 

acidity. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

93 2019 »Grand Ley« Ürzig Würzgarten 


Herbal, spicy, deep with dark mineral nuances, apple, yellow 

fruit and hints of blossom. Concentrated and yet delicate on 

the palate. Peach, tart hints, citrus zest and mineral spiciness. 

Beautiful interplay between sweet fruit and fine acidity. 


92 2019 »Urglück« Ürzig Würzgarten 


Good volume on the nose, a stony spiciness, also apricot, dark 

yellow fruit and a very subtle etherealness. Focused on the 

palate with fresh fruit, notes of orange, with fitting Spätlese 

90 2019 »Vom Roten Schiefer« Ürzig 

Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

Red apple, herbs and spicy slate minerality with added 

stone dust nuances on the nose. On the palate juicy with 

tart hints, subtle sweetness and a fresh, citric acid structure. 

A racy Kabinett with a fine herbal finish. 



WEINGUT F. J. REGNERY 


Mittelstrasse 39, 54340 Klüsserath 

T: +49 (6507) 4636, mail@weingut-regnery.de 

www.weingut-regnery.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays by appointment, 


Winemaker: Peter Regnery 

Contact: Peter Regnery 


Even if Peter Regnery is seen as a Spätburgunder 

specialist in the Mosel with 

30% of his vineyards planted to this variety, 

it was the Riesling that drew us in this 

time: his dry Auslese from the Klüsserather 

Bruderschaft has just 11.5% ABV and yet is 

intense and finely mineral. His “Grosses 

Gewächs” from the 2018 vintage comes close 

to the Auslese and its counterpart from the 

2008 vintage comes across as beautifully 

evolved and aristocratic. Wonderful! Again, 

the Spätburgunders also turned out well. And 

note: his Vinothek (wine shop) is amongst the 

most architecturally striking. 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« Klüsserath 

Bruderschaft Riesling Auslese trocken 

The nose shows intense minerality and the nobility of almost 

100-year-old vines with fine pineapple scents. On the palate, 

calm intensity with fine fruit and mineral timbre, a little iodine, 

yet slender in texture and finely chiselled acidity. Magnificent! 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Klüsserath 

Bruderschaft Riesling trocken 

Powerful aroma of spontaneous fermentation, herbs, apple 

peel, caraway, red apple and also yellow fruit. Well-judged 

substance in a strong structure, ripe acidity and fine sweetness 

intermingle with hints of white pepper. Mineral and 

spicy slate undertones, young. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2008 »Grosses Gewächs« Klüsserath 

Bruderschaft Riesling 

Ripe aroma of sultanas, dried apricot, petrol, tea, hay and 

herbs. Fine and velvety on the palate, still lively with finely 

chiselled acidity, well matured, lean and velvety, underpinned 

by slate spice and apricot notes.Seems aristocratic in 

its fine flow. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2015 »Reserve« Klüsserath Bruderschaft 


Powerful nose with toasted aromas, ripe cherry, blood orange, 

pipe tobacco, cassis and wet forest floor. On the palate 

there is good concentration and present acidity, medium-bodied 

structure and ripe tannins. Interpreted rather 

lean for 2015, nevertheless with substance. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 Klüsserath Bruderschaft 

Spätburgunder matured in barrique trocken 

91 2019 »Edition Michelskirch« Klüsserath 

Bruderschaft Riesling Spätlese feinherb 

Spicy nose with notes of ripe yellow fruit, spicy slate notes, 

herbal hints from a warm vineyard, peach and also passion 

fruit. The fine tart sweetness is well integrated in the lean 

body with fresh acidity and spicy slate nuances. Juicy with 

depth. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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REIS – FEINE WEINE! 

Hauptstrasse 225, 56867 Briedel 

T: +49 (6542) 41188, info@reisfeineweine.de 

www.reisfeineweine.de 


Winemaker: Achim Reis 

Contact: Achim Reis 


Each year, this Riesling “Furztrocken!” 

(this translates into ‘as dry as a fart’) attracts 

attention – and that is not solely 

down to its bold and memorable name. Once 

again in 2019 it shows verve and phenolic grip 

and has long since become a trademark for 

Achim Reis. His 2017 Riesling from the Winninger 

Uhlen site shines – beautifully evolved 

and a fitting contrast with its concentration 

and depth. Last but not least, the exquisite 

TBA from the Würzgarten proves that Achim 

Reis can do Riesling in all its facets. Great performance! 

91 2017 Winningen Uhlen Riesling trocken 

Deep yellow in the glass, ripe apricot in the concentrated aroma, 

also tangerine and some guava. With good concentration 

on the palate, slightly viscous with a fine, ripe acidity with the 

recurrence of ripe fruit and a dash of petrol. Minerality, elegance 

and with depth. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2016 »Noir Nat« trocken 

90 2018 Bremm Calmont Riesling 

Strong yellow in the glass, concentrated on the nose, apple 

and caramelised apricot, blossom honey and warm stone 

notes. Supple on the palate, juicy and textural, again some 

hints of honey, precise acidity on a rather soft base with a 

pleasant spicy minerality. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

96 2018 Ürzig Würzgarten Riesling 


Sultana, apple, dried apple, mint and some slight hints of 

botrytis. On the palate highly concentrated, intense fruit 

sweetness, crunchy acidity, great tension, mineral character. 

Very good balance and also length, substantial wine with finesse. 

7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Von Alten Reben« Riesling 

Flows wonderfully oily with a sunny yellow colour into the 

glass, delicate ripe notes on the nose with cool herbal notes, 

stone fruit, dark honey, beetroot and ripe quince. Delicious 

freshness on the palate with lively sweetness. Incredibly 

drinkable. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Furztrocken!« Ürzig Würzgarten 


Rich scents of wild honey, ripe apricot, hints of biscuit and 

minerality. Taut and powerfully structured on the palate 

with accentuated dryness, fresh and with verve, gripping 

with straightforward acidity. Phenolic tartness, unembellished 

and with a mineral foundation. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT REVERCHON 


Saartalstrasse 2–3, 54329 Konz 

T: +49 (6501) 923500, kontakt@weingut-reverchon.de 

www.weingut-reverchon.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 8.30–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Ralph Herke 

Contact: Hans Maret 


As one of the great, longstanding estates 

of the Saar, we have a responsibility to 

preserve this cultural landscape with its 

steep sites and do it justice by farming in tune 

with nature – measures like soft pruning and eschewing 

herbicides, pesticides and insecticides 

are key to this,” the estate reports. We, however, 

can simply report another gratifyingly complete 

range – this estate also knows how to handle 

Spätburgunder. The Rieslings, meanwhile, 

are convincing, from the entry-level litre-bottle 

all the way to the single-site wines from the Filzener 

Herrenberg, the home vineyard of the estate, 

and the famous Ockfener Bockstein. 

90 2018 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling Kabinett tr. 

Bergamot, orange marmalade, also floral and mineral-stony 

tones. Silky flow on the palate, subtle sweetness, vivid but 

not harsh acidity, lightness with expression and some carbon 

dioxide. Beautiful elegance in a very restrained style. 


90 2018 Filzen Herrenberg Spätburgunder tr. 

Blood orange and violets show on the nose with ripe cherry, 

beetroot and a whiff of smoke. Soft on the palate, the lively 

acidity provides momentum, good quality fine tannins, still 

slightly furry. Sour cherry and fine tartness on the finish, stylish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2019 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling Auslese 

Fresh apple compote, brown sugar, sultana and damp stone 

notes. On the palate there is a fine delicacy, silky sweetness 

interwoven with minerality, yet neither extremely viscous 

nor really an isolated “sweetness”. A taut, “cool” Auslese with 

a lightness typical of the Saar. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Filzen Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 

A piquant slate spiciness on the nose, citrus, bergamot, vine 

peach. Supple on the palate, delicate sweetness, mediumweight 

in texture and extract, more in the light Saar style. A 

good mineral profile and nice interplay. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling 


89 2018 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling 


89 2019 »Mineral« Riesling feinherb 

88 Riesling brut 

88 2019 »Liter« Riesling trocken 




Some peach, orange, tangerine aromas. Not loud. On the palate 

there is a silky approach, slight sweetness, juicy acidity 

and a subtle mineral interplay. A slender wine with zing that 

shows its origin in a very typical way. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT RÖMERHOF 

Burgstrasse 2, 54340 Riol 

T: +49 (6502) 2189, mail@weingut-roemerhof.de 

www.weingut-roemerhof.de 


Winemaker: Franz-Peter and Daniel Schmitz 

Contact: Franz-Peter and Daniel Schmitz 


A 

few things are new at the Römerhof in 

Riol: for one thing, there is a new wine 

shop that joins architecture and the 

pleasure of wine into a ravishingly sensuous 

experience. Then there is a new grape variety 

in the wine range: for the first time there is a 

Sauvignon Blanc on offer. The wine from this 

virgin vintage turned out so well that we immediately 

turned it into our Falstaff-Tip. Last 

but certainly not least, we can report that 2019 

also delivered ripe, full-flavoured Riesling 

grapes – ideal raw material for a thoroughbred 

like the dry Auslese or the brilliant Beerenauslese. 

92 2019 »Constantin« Mehringen Zellerberg 


Ripe yellow fruit, apricot, peach, mango and some wood 

scents. A luscious selection of fruit. Poised on the palate, 

ample volume with good extract, some phenolics, but also 

juiciness supported by ripe and firm acidity. A thoroughbred 

Riesling with the best perspectives. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Longuich Maximiner Herrenberg 


At first closed, then a smoky and cool nose, followed by white 

flowers and warm fur notes. On the palate a pleasant freshness 

with notes of dill and plump acidity. A lovely taste of 

lightly caramelised sugar forms the long finish. 

8,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2019 »vom grauen Tonschiefer« Mehringen 

Zellerberg Riesling Spätlese feinherb 

92 2019 »131°« Mehringen Zellerberg 


Light stone fruit on the nose, also mint, herbs, leafy greens, lemon 

balm and citrusy notes; already playful on the nose. Good 

freshness on the palate with great sweetness-acidity interplay, 

complexity and concentration, juicy and animating in good balance. 

A fresh citrus fruit note on the finish. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Mehringen Zellerberg 


Peach and mango, plump, ripe but very clear fruit scents. On 

the palate, a dense Spätlese body with good structure, 

poised, compact and juicy with a lively acidic nerve that refreshes 

the fruit. The depth of the old vines is well depicted. 

13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 


Peppery and spicy slate nuances on the nose, almost more 

slate than Sauvignon Blanc! Full-bodied on the palate, 

slightly salty, good body, ripe, fresh acidity, only subtly 

sweet with smooth foundations. A good food wine. 




 

WEINGUT SCHLOSS SAARSTEIN 

54455 Serrig 

T: +49 (6581) 2324, weingut@saarstein.de 

www.saarstein.de 


Winemaker: Christian Ebert 

Contact: Christian Ebert 


Schloss Saarstein sits high above the Saar 

river, surrounded by its vineyards. Its 

south-southwest aspect guarantees perfect 

solar radiation. The grey slate warms easily 

and retains the heat of the day. It is thus an 

ideal soil for Riesling that makes up more than 

90% of the estate’s plantings. Christian Ebert, 

who is the second generation to run the estate, 

presented a convincing wine range of elegant, 

fine-boned and minerally-savoury Rieslings – 

along with noble sweet rarities and a well-balanced 

“Grosses Gewächs”. Classically good! 

91 2018 Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner 

Riesling GG 

Ripe Riesling nose with stone fruit, especially peach and 

mango plus herbs and spicy slate scents. Powerful and compact 

on the palate there is ripe fruit and well-integrated residual 

sweetness, plus mature acidity and a mineral, slatespicy 

base. Classic and beautiful. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Stony coolness on the nose, light yellow fruit, also mint and 

stone dust, seems to exhibit defined scents. On the palate 

there is good concentration and fine juice, precise fruit, beautifully 

classic with a lively acid structure and citric freshness. 

The wine has good traction with a slightly salty finish. Playful! 

6,5 Vol.-%. cork 



Delicately bright with greenish reflections in the glass. A fine 

herbal nose of fragrant white flowers with a smoky hint. On 

the palate a tangy acidity with wonderfully well-balanced 

and integrated sweetness. A really refreshing wine! 

7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



A very delicately pale and also rather closed wine, but it really 

thaws on the palate. It offers delicious freshness with tingling 

acidity, a finely balanced sweetness and fine peach 

notes which are noticeable on the juicy finish. 

7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


88 2019 Saarstein Riesling trocken 


90 2019 »Grauschiefer« Riesling trocken 

Lots of vineyard and Saar countryside scents on the nose, 

followed by herbs, yellow fruit, apple and slate accents. On 

the palate it is juicy and spicy with slate spice nuances accompanied 

by fruity notes with good balance. Shows terroir 

and origin in a slender format. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT VON SCHLEINITZ 

Kirchstrasse 15–17, 56330 Kobern-Gondorf 

T: +49 (2607) 972020, info@vonschleinitz.de 

www.vonschleinitz.de 


Winemaker: Martin Gerlach 

Contact: Martin Gerlach 


This Weingut, resulting from the merging 

in 2018 of two estates, “Gerlachs 

Mühle’’ and “von Schleinitz” presented 

the second vintage of this new venture. We like 

how finely chiselled the fruit is – this goes particularly 

for the Rieslings which really show 

the variety’s aromatic potential with great precision 

– and in the case of the single-site wine 

from the Uhlen, this is augmented by mineral 

savouriness. On the palate, these wines show 

the sort of lovely silkiness that simply make 

the distinction between “trocken” (dry) and 

“halbtrocken” (medium dry) redundant. Absolutely 

compelling! 

91 2019 Kobern Uhlen Riesling 

Balsamic notes, more lime than slate? Ripe but not overripe 

candied yellow fruit, apricot and pineapple. Finely textured 

on the palate, silky and supple, round flowing sweetness 

seamlessly connected to the ripe acidity. Offers substance 

and texture. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 Weissburgunder 

89 2019 »Apollo« Riesling 

Fresh and citrusy on the nose, also some herbs and a hint of 

apricot, even sultana. Poised and broad on the palate, silky 

phenolics, vivid sweetness, mild acidity and a slight botrytis 

creaminess concluded with slate peppery notes. 


89 2019 Grauburgunder 

Chestnut puree, wild berries, Pinot berries and yeasty scents. 

Sweet onset of ripe acidity, full-bodied and round with good 

substance on the midpalate and in the transition to the finish. 

Quite a full-bodied varietal expression with lively sweetness 

on the palate. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Salmon pink with orange reflections. On the nose apple peel 

tea, strawberry and a hint of peppery aromas. Strong body, 

some sweetness, ripe acidity with a hint of tannins. Medium 

intensity and length of the Pinot-typical fruit, plus a mineral 

undertone. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Nitor« Riesling trocken 

Beautiful clarity on the nose, vine peach and floral undertones. 

Silky on the palate with delicate sweetness, rather 

restrained acidity, smooth, almost creamy background and 

a discreet slate-toned finish. A very round, finely composed 

Riesling. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

STUDERT-PRÜM-MAXIMINHOF 

Uferallee 22, 54470 Bernkastel-Wehlen 

T: +49 (6531) 2487, info@studert-pruem.com 

www.studert-pruem.com 


Winemaker: Michael Studert 

Contact: Michael Studert 


If Weingut Studert-Prüm were located in 

Bordeaux, it might well be referred to as a 

‘garagiste’ or ‘micro-château’ and enjoy 

some sort of cult status. In the Mosel region, 

however, things are a little more staid – this, 

however, does not alter the fact that Michael 

Studert simply makes excellent Riesling from 

his three hectares of vines. His family – of 

which he is the 14th generation – can trace its 

winemaking tradition back to 1581. Across his 

site portfolio of Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher 

Himmelreich, Bernkasteler Graben and Wehlener 

Nonnenberg he has crafted a most balanced 

range of wines, from dry to noble sweet. 

90 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr 


Medium, clear yellow. On the nose fine spiciness, slate, beautiful 

minerality, very spicy followed by zesty citrus fruit. Invigorating 

on the palate, spice, mineral, citrus freshness, 

very balanced, elegant structure. An ideal typical dry Kabinett. 


On the palate a lot of tension and texture, spicy with forest 

floor, honey and dried apricot nuances, densely integrated 

with lot of potential. Ample power but also elegant. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


90 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 

Medium, clear yellow. On the nose fine spiciness, apricot, 

some pineapple, ripe citrus fruit, grapefruit. On the palate 

good balance between acidity and fruit sweetness, phenolics, 

apricot and peach. A harmonious, calm, elegant structured 

wine. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

94 2017 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling 


Clear, rich yellow. Concentrated spice, hot stone, sultanas, fir 

tree honey, candied orange and apricot on the nose. Texture 

and fine acidity on the palate, dense, powerful, but also remaining 

fresh. Good structure and length, potential. 

6 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 Graach Himmelreich 

Riesling Auslese *** 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose dried fruits, lots of sultana, fir 

tree honey, lemon balm and mint, underlaid with minerality. 

90 2018 »Maximiner Cabinet« Sekt trocken 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose brioche, apple peel, 

pear, some mineral underlay and slate notes. Fine mousse, 

gripping acidity, spice, apple, harmonious sweetness, nuances 

of nutmeg; very gastronomic, good structure, individual 

throughout. If sparkling wine is made in a sweet 

style, then this is a fine exemplar. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT WWE. DR. H. THANISCH 

ERBEN MÜLLER-BURGGRAEF 

Junkerland 14, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / Andel 

T: +49 (6531) 9179010, office@dr-thanisch.de 

www.dr-thanisch.de 


Winemaker: Maximilian Ferger, Edgar Schneider 

Contact: Maximilian Ferger 


It is hardly possible to be more historic 

than this estate. An almost 400-year-old 

family tradition connects Weingut Wwe. 

Dr. Thanisch – Erben Müller-Burggraef to the 

history of Bernkastel’s most famous vineyard: 

the Doctor. When an ailing prince recovered 

his health after enjoying wine from this site in 

the 14th century, it was named Doctor. To this 

day, this steep site is amongst the best in the 

Mosel. Cellar master Maximilian Ferger exploits 

this potential and makes juicy, tension-laden 

Rieslings that unite elegance and 

power – and the best, of course, hail straight 

from – the Doctor. 

93 2018 »GG« Berncastel Doctor Riesling tr. 

Medium, clear yellow. On the nose mineral spiciness, crushed 

rock, papaya and lime zest. Densely and complexly integrated 

on the palate, fine phenolics, citrus tones, tension, tense 

minerality, good structure and length. Still very young, lots 

of potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »GG« Bernkastel Lay Riesling trocken 

Deep, clear yellow. Still rather restrained nose, deep citrus 

fruit, spicy rock nuances and herbs emerge becoming denser 

with aeration. On the palate dense, compact, fine acidity, 

tense minerality and ripe citrus fruit notes. Good structure 

and length. Lots of potential. Noble. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Lieser Niederberg Helden 


Bright red with clear brownish reflections, evolved. On the 

nose a refined evolution of undergrowth notes, rose petals, 

sloe and sweet cherry. On the palate fine textured tannins, 

tobacco leaf, refined acidity, has tension and elegance. Good 

structure and length, very unique, great food wine. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Berncastel Doctor Riesling Kabinett 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose fine spicy slate notes, 

some smoke, lemon balm, ripe citrus fruit and pink grapefruit. 

Texture on the palate with noticeable sweetness, fine 

phenolics, lots of power and real stature. Anything but a light 

Kabinett, potential! 9 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Bernkastel Graben Riesling Spätlese 

92 2018 Berncastel Doctor Riesling Spätlese 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Bernkastel Lay 


90 2019 Bernkastel Badstube Riesling 


89 2019 Bernkastel Riesling Kabinett trocken 

89 2019 Bernkastel Riesling Kabinett feinherb 




Clear, medium yellow. On the palate, animating scents of 

peach, apricot, lemon juice and spicy rock nuances. On the palate 

lots of texture, fine phenolics, harmonious acidity, peach 

juice, lime peel and a mineral thread. An elegant balanced wine 

with a good structure and length. 8,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT MICHAEL TROSSEN 

Jesuitenhofstrasse 42, 54536 Kröv 

T: +49 (6541) 812005, mt@das-weingut.com 

www.das-weingut.com 


Winemaker: Michael Trossen 

Contact: Michael Trossen 


Absolutely solid craftmanship is what 

we tasted in the wines Michael Trossen 

presented: the slate savouriness is 

pronounced and chiselled, the wines have expressive 

aromas and maintain that balance between 

density and typical Mosel liveliness on 

the palate. The 2019 vintage will be memorable 

for Michael Trossen since he even made a 

Trockenbeerenauslese. He also reports that 

due to sufficient water availability during the 

main ripening phase, the minerality of these 

wines was more pronounced than ever. With 

that amount of backbone these wines have a 

great and long life ahead of them! 

91 2019 »Bergblüter« Kröv Letterlay Riesling 


Blood orange and vine peach, smoky notes and a hint of rose 

petal. On the palate, creamy and bold onset, lively sweetness, 

then acidity slowly gaining in piquancy, substantial and 

tactile-minerality on the finish. Lots of extract, embedded in 

a powerful body. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

93 2019 »Bergblüter« Kröv Letterlay 


Very fine scents of botrytis, a spectrum from citrus to yellow 

fruit to sultana. On the palate there is juicy acidity and discreet 

viscous sweetness, a great arc of tension. Mineral underpinning 

and homogeneously accompanied by fruit. Potential 

for 20 years+. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


90 2019 Kröv Kirchlay Riesling Kabinett tr. 

Fresh citrus on the nose, with some yeast and slate notes, 

with air contact also yellow-fruits with hints of mirabelle 

plums. A very clear, bundled aroma. On the palate comparatively 

rich for a Kabinett, ripe acidity, smooth background, restrained 

sweetness. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 Kröv Kirchlay Riesling Kabinett 

Fresh citrus and lavender scents and slate mineral savouriness. 

On the palate there is a lot of juice, a soft base, the 

sweetness-acidity-span is taut. The wine has rather a round, 

compact and at the same time Kabinett-fresh impression. 

Good potential. 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Bergblüter« Kröv Letterlay 


Mineral on the nose, balsamic, but also intense yellow-fruits. 

Typically opulent Spätlese scents of mirabelle plums, yellow 

fleshed peach and passion fruit. On the palate there is 

some volume, fruit-borne sweetness, cultivated acidity and 

a delicate mineral hue. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT DANIEL TWARDOWSKI 

Folzerweg 20, 54347 Neumagen-Dhron 

T: +49 (160) 97766714, info@pinot-noix.com 

www.pinot-noix.com 


Winemaker: Daniel Twardowski 

Contact: Daniel Twardowski 

Bottles/Hectares: 5,000 (100 % red)/3 ha 

The vines are still young – the oldest 

planting dates to 2006. Yet the yield 

from these relatively new vineyards already 

delivers depth: Daniel Twardowski is a 

shooting star when it comes to Pinot Noir winemakers 

on the Mosel. He even declared his 

vineyards in the Dhroner Hofberg as a completely 

Riesling-free zone and only grows 

Spätburgunder. That it has no trouble ripening 

is amply evident in both of his 2018 wines, 

where we happened to like the fleshy-fresh 

wine without site designation a little more 

than the slightly broader single-site wine. 

92 2018 »Pinot Noix Reserve« Dhron Hofberg 


Concentrated Pinot nose, ripe blueberry, some wax and new 

wood. Herbaceous on the palate, starts smoothly, pronounced 

aromatic expression, creamy, relatively dry but ripe 

tannins, a little less fruit on the palate than on the nose. 

Ripe acidity, broad finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2017 »Pinot Noix« Spätburgunder trocken 

Raspberry, cherry, dried meat and discreet wood on the nose. 

On the palate lively acidity, good freshness, sinewy style, 

relatively good amount of quality tannins for the medium 

weight fruit cover, ripe tannin, clear mineral definition, Burgundian 

style. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 »Pinot Noix« Spätburgunder tr. 

Berryish Pinot scent, new wood, cherry, almond stones and 

wet stones nuances. Fruity on the palate, cherry and sour 

cherry, fine, smoothly embedded tannins, very ripe phenolics, 

good proportions and good freshness. A complete 

Pinot, chalky notes on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 


VAN VOLXEM 


Zum Schlossberg 347, 54459 Wiltingen 

T: +49 (6501) 802290, office@vanvolxem.com 

www.vanvolxem.com 


Winemaker: Dominik Völk 

Contact: Roman Niewodniczanski 


This year we have to commence our discussion 

of the current vintage with a 

song of praise for the sweet wines: the 

Beerenauslese from the Kanzemer Altenberg 

presented by Roman Niewodniczanski and 

Dominik Völk simply left us speechless: what 

an ethereal and subtle nature, what inherent 

power and momentum, what crystalline clarity…wow! 

The dry wines are no less thrilling – 

and in 2019 we see the Scharzhofberger simply 

of equal stature alongside the Pergentsknopp. 

This, of course, is a snapshotof that 

particular moment – in any case: everything is 

magnificent here! 

95 2019 Wiltingen Volz Riesling GG 

Stone fruit on the nose, apricot, apple, citrus fruit, floral 

notes, herbs. Tautly built on the palate, dense and tightly woven, 

ripe, well-integrated acidity, fine sweetness, also tartness 

and phenolic hints. Intense and with a mineral base, 

good potential. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2019 Wiltingen Scharzhofberg 

Pergentsknopp Riesling GG 

Herbal spice in the powerful aroma, fine smoke, apple and 

stone fruit, also wet slate. On the palate there is a crystalline 

acidity that runs pleasantly through the taut texture with a 

discreet sweetness and freshness that intermingle well. Tart 

notes emerge as well on the consistent and long finish. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

95 2019 Wiltingen Scharzhofberg Riesling GG 

Notes of spontaneous fermentation on the nose, herbs, apple, 

malt, also spicy and peppery notes. On the palate there is 

good balance, dense and bundled in an calm yet insistent 

way with a cultivated acidic vein. Spicy and mineral, yet noble 

and with profile. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



A very delicate botrytis scent followed by citrusy, fresh-fruity 

notes; crystalline and very clear on the nose. On the palate 

there is brilliant freshness and minerality, not overly viscous, 

lively and cultivated in the acidity, but without any aggression. 

A Beerenauslese full of finesse. 5,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Riesling GG 

90 2019 »Rotschiefer« Riesling 


90 2019 Saarburg Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Saar« Riesling trocken 



92 2019 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling Spätlese 

91 2019 Wawern Ritterpfad Riesling Kabinett 


Fragrant nose of fresh hay, tangy spicy-slate nuances and 

zesty lime peel. On the palate a mature acidity with beautiful 

depth, substance and extremely long, juicy finish with 

fine spicy minerality at the end. A great food wine! 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT DR. HEINZ WAGNER 

Bahnhofstrasse 3, 54439 Saarburg 

T: +49 (6581) 2457, info@weingutdrwagner.de 

www.weingutdrwagner.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9.30–12 hrs and 

13.30–17 hrs, Saturdays 9.30–13 hrs 

Winemaker: Christiane Wagner 

Contact: Christiane Wagner 


Christiane Wagner, cellar master and 

current generation at this family-run 

winery, continues her stellar performance. 

What she presented is not only classy, 

but it also provides absolute drinking pleasure. 

Her Kabinetts turned out exquisitely well, 

this charming Wagner is particularly talented 

when it comes to expressing balanced acidity. 

Amongst the single-site wines, we fell for both 

the dry and the residual sweet Rieslings. Her 

wines are never plump, they are always slender 

and racy, even her Auslese from the Ockfener 

Bockstein. The world loves this kind of 

German Riesling. 

93 2018 Saarburg Rausch Riesling GG 

Filigree, restrained bouquet. Opens up beautifully on the palate 

without becoming too broad. The present fruit sweetness 

is cushioned by grippy acidity and slate spice. With potential 

for many more years. Still slightly greenish tones on 

the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

Sweet yet sophisticated, absolutely clean, astonishingly long 

finish. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Josef Heinrich« Saarburg Rausch 


89 2019 »Alte Reben« Saarburg 


Pale green in the glass, spicy slate notes, papaya and hints of 

yeast on the nose. On the palate also fine fruit accents from 

passion fruit to ripe peach and apricot, but also good amounts 

of minerality. Also texture and gripping acidity, an uncomplicated 

wine in the best sense. 10 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 Ockfen Bockstein Riesling Auslese 

Fine pineapple notes, apricot and papaya in the bouquet. On 

the palate, the fruit is beautifully polished and clean. Despite 

70 grams of residual sugar, only comparatively discreet 

sweetness buffered with moderate acidity. Increased viscosity. 

Excellent, delicious finish. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Saarburg Laurentiusberg 


Another wine that is a lot of fun, highly precise and clearly 

defined. The filigree fruit aromas in the bouquet only hint at 

the almost intoxicating fullness that follows on the palate. 


The estate brilliantly proves that Kabinett wines are the 

Saar's supreme discipline. The residual sugar is not noticeable 

at all, but is in ideal balance with the acidity and slatefresh 

spiciness. Storage potential for decades! 



WEINGÜTER WEGELER 

GUTSHAUS MOSEL 


Martertal 2, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues 

T: +49 (6531) 2493, info@wegeler.com 

www.wegeler.com 


Winemaker: Norbert Breit 

Contact: Tom Drieseberg 


Everything runs smoothly in the 

slate-covered manor house in Bernkastel. 

The team surrounding Dr Tom 

Drieseberg and cellar master Norbert Breit 

used the wonderful grapes that 2019 delivered 

on a silver platter to make wines full of poise 

and mineral density. In the end, it is down to 

personal taste whether you appreciate the dry 

or noble sweet wines more. It is rather fortunate 

then, that all the prices are calculated so 

fairly, that you will not have to break the bank 

– even if you cannot decide between GG and 

Spätlese. Wine lovers with wisdom will stash a 

few bottles away! 

95 2019 Bernkastel Doctor Riesling GG 

Well condensed Mosel nose with yellow fruit, spice and minerality, 

also darker notes and slightly ethereal. On the palate 

there is a very good balance of elements, the ripe acidity is 

precise. Good substance, elegant and spicy minerality, good 

perspective. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

95 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling GG 

Spicy nose, allspice and coriander plus ripe yellow fruit, papaya 

and peach. Substantial and dense on the palate with 

spiciness and an aristocratic acidity, depicts the Sonnenuhr 

in a beautiful classic interpretation that conveys stature and 

greatness. Lots of substance. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

98 2019 Bernkastel Doctor Riesling 

Trockenbeerenauslese Grosse Lage 

Strong botrytis scents, intense mineral nuances, kumquat 

and caramelised notes. On the palate there are two poles: 

viscosity and tactile minerality. Penetrating but ripe acidity. 

All very finely chiselled, salty, clear and fresh despite the immense 

extract. 6 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Beerenauslese Grosse Lage 

Scents of date, fine spicy botrytis tones and a hint of smoke. 

Highly dispersing on the palate with fresh yellow fruit, herbs, 

sweetness and acidity in great harmony with mineral nuances. 

Good extract and very good balance. Finely chiselled and 

not loud, stylish. 7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 Bernkastel Lay Riesling 

Grosse Lage feinherb 

92 2019 Graach Riesling feinherb 


88 2019 Bernkastel Riesling trocken 


Auslese Grosse Lage 


Spätlese Grosse Lage 

92 2019 Bernkastel Badstube Riesling 

Kabinett Grosse Lage 

94 2019 Wehlen Sonnenuhr Riesling 


Clear, medium yellow. Fine mineral spiciness, ripe citrus 

fruit, chiselled, papaya, lemon balm and refined honey. 

Fine texture on the palate followed by ripe fruit, citrus 

notes and apple peel with refined phenolics, densely integrated 

and very balanced. Power and elegance, great 

length and spiciness. 8,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT WILLEMS-WILLEMS 

Mühlenstrasse 13, 54329 Konz-Oberemmel 

T: +49 (6501) 15816 

info@schiefer-trifft-muschelkalk.de 

www.schiefer-trifft-muschelkalk.de 


Winemaker: Peter Thelen 

Contact: Carolin Hofmann 


Last year, we already noticed the upward 

trajectory in this family-run estate in 

Oberemmel. This year, the wines seemed 

to have gained even more in precision. The 

wines are as crunchy as they are tension-laden, 

right across the range – and it was thus a pleasure 

to award the third star. The fact that the 

Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling, vibrant 

with energy, moved one our tasters to say that 

it had “something eternal about it” tells you all 

you need to know about the timelessly purist 

style of Willems-Willems. And – notwithstanding 

this evocation of eternity – we already look 

forward to tasting the next vintage! 

94 2019 Niedermennig Herrenberg 


Stony spice with hints of potentilla on a hot stone and iron 

oxide; a beguiling scent. On the palate, there is concentrated, 

crystalline freshness. Exactly what you want from a Riesling. 

Exciting already, but this concentration has an eternal expression. 


nice balance between acidity and textural sweetness with 

nuances of lime and lemon balm. A little phenolic with a very 

distinctive mineral thread. Potential. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Krettnach Euchariusberg 


91 2019 Oberemmel Karlsberg Riesling trocken 

Freshness is immediately noticeable followed by scents of 

apple and grapefruit which literally jump out of the glass. A 

stony, herbaceous note is also evident. On the palate, there is 

a bundled, supple freshness, a sinew that runs deliciously 

through the wine. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

94 2019 Oberemmel Altenberg 


Berry and floral, almost a defined red berry scent. On the palate 

there is crunchy acidity and a comparatively defensive 

sweetness. Rich, full-bodied, prepared for bottle ageing in an 

almost dry style. Discipline is required not to touch this too 

early! 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 Oberemmel Altenberg 


Clear, rich yellow. On the nose ripe citrus fruit, dried lime 

peel, herbal spice with a mineral underlay. On the palate a 

94 2019 Niedermennig Herrenberg 


Lime and slate, plus a balsamic mineral spiciness at the 

very beginning of its development. On the palate, full-bodied, 

pithy defensive acidity behind penetrating acidic tension. 

Intensely tactile minerality. It has plenty of extract, 

but remains typical of a Kabinett. Excellent! 



WEINGUT WÜRTZBERG 


Würtzberg 1, 54455 Serrig 

T: +49 (6581) 9200992, office@weingut-wuertzberg.de 

weingut-wuertzberg.de 



Winemaker: Felix Heimes 

Contact: Felix Heimes 


This year it was Weingut Würtzberg’s offering 

of sweet and noble sweet wines 

that captured the hearts of our tasting 

team. A well-travelled sommelier noted enthusiastically: 

“This is a great discovery for me, 

these are wines with great potential.” Yet, the 

dry wines, like the “Grosses Gewächs” from 

the Würtzberg or the slate-savoury “Scivaro” 

are equally convincing. Meanwhile, the young 

winemaker Felix Heimes is supported by his 

sister Annalena, freshly graduated from Geisenheim 

and back home in Serrig. Bundled 

power in the Saar! 

91 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Serrig Würtzberg 


Herbal notes on the complex nose, stone fruit, citrus aromas 

with slate spice nuances. Slenderly structured on the 

palate, but with good intensity, fullness and also density. 

Clearly defined opulence grounded by slate-spicy minerality. 

Shows its origin. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2019 Serrig Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 

Authentic, youthful Riesling yellow appearance. Maritime 

and stone fruit character scents with hints of smoke and 

stone nuances and even a hint of Rheingau in this wine followed 

by apple tart on a marzipan puff pastry base. Compact 

fruit sweetness and varied accents on the palate. 

Well done! 9,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Serrig Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 

Pale yellow with almost invisible green hues. Subtle lemon 

peel and leaves on the nose. On the palate there is good 

concentration and a superb interplay and balance of sweetness 

and acidity. Radiant Riesling with enormous potential 

that can develop over many years. 10 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 Serrig Würtzberg Riesling Kabinett 

White gold colour. Green apples with a hint of lemon blossom 

and coriander seed. Sensitive and at the same time 

authentic, fine sweetness with ripe acidity. A wine with 

delicacy and refinement, honest, independent and with a 

gentle but authoritative hallmark. 


90 2019 «Rotschiefer« Serrig Würtzberg 


90 2019 »Blauschiefer« Serrig Herrenberg 

Riesling 

89 2019 »Goldstück« Serrig Würtzberg 

Riesling Kabinett feinherb 




90 2019 »Alte Reben« Serrig Würtzberg 


91 2019 »Scivaro« Riesling 

Notes of spontaneous fermentation, herbs, apple peel, caraway, 

fresh hay with scents of apple and apricot. On the palate, 

lean and tightly built with good extract, fine tart sweetness 

which merges with juice and slate spice. Shows traction, 

mineral definition and elegance. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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Bernkastel-Kues 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Burg Arras 

56859 Alf 

This castle has towered over the Mosel valley for 

more than a 1000 years; today you can stay in its 

comfortable rooms and eat well in the castle restaurant. 

The cuisine focuses on local produce and 

ingredients, and the roast venison and the Mosel 

sausages ‘blau’ are always an excellent choice. 

Weinhaus Berg 

56814 Bremm 

If you are located in the middle of one of the best 

wine regions, it is easy to select the best wines. The 

wines presented are from the surrounding vineyards, 

such as the Bremmer Calmont, the 

steepest vineyard in Europe. 

Burg Arras 

+49 (6542) 22275 

www.arras.de 

Moselstrasse 39 

+49 (2675) 301 

www.weinhausberg.de 

Recommended by: Reis – feine Weine! 

MOSEL 


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Rüssels Landhaus 

54426 Naurath 

This haven of good taste is located in a former 

mill. Star chef Harald Rüssel, himself a passionate 

hunter, is responsible for the upscale cooking. 

The wines are sourced from across Europe, but 

especially from the nearby Mosel vineyards. 

Büdlicherbrück 1 

+49 (6509) 91400 

www.landhaus-st-urban.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Ansgar Clüsserath 

54470 Bernkastel-Kues 

Graacher Tor - 

Leckerbissen Restaurant 

Michael and Michaela Mast know a thing or two 

about good food. Their cooking is hearty and 

down-to-earth, served in the relaxed and cosy surroundings 

of their small restaurant. They know 

how to spoil their guests with gastronomic delights 

based on old recipes. 

Graacher Strasse 3 

+49 (6531) 4659 

www.graacher-tor.de 


Wein+Raum 

56814 Ediger-Eller 

Typical Mosel Rieslings are the calling card of this 

estate, which focuses entirely on natural winemaking. 

Pinot Noir, Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc are 

also grown and made into wine. From May to August, 

homemade delicacies are served alongside 

the wine in the courtyard. 

Strausswirtschaft 

Weingut Boesen 

54439 Palzem 

Easy-drinking Mosel wines play the main role in 

this friendly family business. The best place to taste 

the diverse wines is in the rustic Weinstube 

alongside the classic vintner's platter, the hearty 

game stew or the juicy pork loin steak. 

Bachstrasse 11 

+49 (2675) 220 

www.weingut-oster.de 

Auerstrasse 2 

+49 (6583) 453 

www.weingut-boesen.de 

Recommended by: Wein+Gut Oster 


80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Heim’s Restaurant 

im Hotel Reiler Hof 

56861 Reil 

This stylish hotel also boasts a beautiful restaurant 

that Christoph Heim has turned into a hotspot 

for good food. His dishes skilfully run the gamut 

from classic to modern, accompanied by a 

good selection of Mosel wines. 

Moselstrasse 27 

+49 (6542) 2629 

www.reiler-hof.de 

 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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54498 Piesport 

Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 

The wine hotel is located directly at the foot of the 

world-famous ‘Piesporter Goldtröpfchen’ vineyard 

and from the terrace you can enjoy a beautiful 

view of the Mosel. The cuisine is regional 

with international influences and wines are from 

the hotel's own estate. 

Am Domhof 4-5 

+49 (6507) 2442 

www.weingut-hain.de 


Schanz 

54498 Piesport 

You will feel completely at home in this small, family-run 

hotel and restaurant that shines with its 

tasteful ambience. Thomas Schanz's French-inspired 

cuisine is worth the trip anyway while Adrienn 

Pasztusics provides perfect service. 

Belle Epoque 

56841 Traben-Trarbach 

The hotel restaurant on the river Mosel shines 

with purest Art Nouveau style. A unique ambience 

in which to enjoy Matthias Meurer's cooking, 

which skilfully switches between classic-modern 

and French-inspired. This is accompanied by a 

good selection of well-matched wines. 

Bahnhofstrasse 8a 

+49 (6507) 92520 

www.schanz-restaurant.de 

An der Mosel 11 

+49 (6541) 7030 

www.bellevue-hotel.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Fischborn Bergeshof, 

Weingut Daniel Twardowski,Weingut Hain 


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Petry 

56253 Treis-Karden 

The third generation of the Bell family now runs 

this castle, beautifully situated on the Mosel. The 

wine cellar boasts young wines as well as mature 

Grosse Gewächse. Chef Oliver Bell serves two menus 

that impressively illustrate the variety of flavours 

the region can offer. 

Klosterschenke 

54293 Trier 

The Klosterschenke's location is picturesque, surrounded 

by the wine villages along the Mosel. The 

young kitchen team headed by Christian Zenner 

focuses on fresh, refined cooking. There is an 

upscale restaurant and one that focuses on regional 

cuisine. 

St.-Castor-Strasse 80 

+49 (2672) 9340 

www.schloss-hotel-petry.de 

Klosterstrasse 10 

+49 (651) 968440 

www.hotel-klosterschenke.de 

Recommended by: Weingut von Schleinitz 

Recommended by: Weingut F. J. Regnery 

Das Weinhaus 

54290 Trier 

It is not only the very well-stocked cellar that 

draws guests to the renowned Weinhaus. The cooking 

is also worth the trip for lunch or dinner. 

Both the cordon bleu and the Trier speciality of 

Teerdisch come highly recommended. 

54487 Wintrich 

Strausswirtschaft Matthiashof 

Hospitality is a top priority in this lovely family-run 

business. If you stay at the guesthouse, 

you should not miss the Weinstube. Not only are 

all of the estate's wines served here, but the hearty 

cuisine also makes for happy faces. 

Photo: 2019 Marco Schwarz 

Brückenstrasse 7 

+49 (651) 1704924 

www.weinhaus-trier.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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Bergstrasse 12-13 

+49 (6534) 93250 

www.matthiashof.de 


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85–89 

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NAHE 

DYNAMICS AND DIVERSITY

View of the Traiser Bastei 

MORE XYLOPHONE THAN TIMPANI 

Once you have tasted wines in the Nahe, you cannot stay away. 

A repeat offender reports … 

WORDS HEINZ KIRCHHOFF 

Some things in life just seem to come 

down to sorcery. In this case, of course, 

wine has something to do with it. 

Because once you have tasted wine in the 

Nahe, you cannot stay away. And how does 

a wine lover eventually end up in the Nahe? 

Well, the roads to wine are intricate. My 

version goes like this: In the past the white 

wines of Burgundy inspired me. It was only 

much later that I started my quest for the 

German Riesling equivalent. I visited the 

usual regions, tasted, discussed and 

compared. In the end I found myself (and the 

Riesling) in the Nahe. Why there, exactly? 

What makes the Nahe so unique? 

GEOLOGICAL PATCHWORK 

Soil is the mother of wine and in the Nahe, 

the soils shine with a geological speciality. 

On the one hand, you could refer to this as 

chaotic, on the other, however, it creates a 

fantastic diversity of characteristics. No 

other German region can boast such a 

patchwork. Grey slate, rhyolite, shale and 

volcanic soils like porphyry and melaphyr 

take turns. While these different strata sit on 

top of each other elsewhere, hidden deep 

inside the planet, in the Nahe they all just sit 

alongside each other on the surface. Jakob 

Schneider, winemaker in Niederhausen, can 

count up to fifty geological formations 

within a few square kilometres. When you 

get to taste the Rieslings - Löhrer Berg, 

Krone, Königsschild, Karthäuser und Sankt 

Remigiusberg made by Martin Tesch in 

Langenlonsheim, these differences become 

downright exemplary. Riesling is predestined 

for “translating” soils. Even if wine does not 

contain any active volatile compounds of 

the soil itself, it is certain that different soil 

types result in different perceptions of taste 

and smell. And that is exactly what makes 


NAHE | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

the Nahe with its diversity of soils so 

exciting. 

WILD CARROTS IN THE VINEYARD 

The best way to approach Nahe wine is on 

foot. On the wine hiking trail from 

Niederhausen to the former Royal Prussian 

State Domaine, today called Gut 

Hermannsberg, for instance. En route you 

cannot help but take in the impressive 

gradients of the steep slopes, the 

construction of the dry stone walls, the 

edible treats (wild carrots) of the vineyards 

and the vegetative growth cycle in the 

fallow parcels that sport rare, indigenous 

orchids. You can also witness workers of 

the world-famous Weingut Dönnhoff 

cumbersomely spreading straw in the 

vineyards to guard against the erosive 

effects of sudden downpours. At Gut 

Hermannsberg, winemaker Karsten Peter 

(from the Pfalz) forges his own path: 

shortened skin contact, gentle pressing, 

reductive vinification in a combination of 

wood and steel. The 2015 wine from the 

Kupfergrube vineyard is not released for 

sale until five years after harvest. But it just 

became apparent again that not only Grosse 

Gewächse (wines from classified, single 

Weingut Dönnhoff – a fourthgeneration 

family-run estate 

vineyards) require some bottle age to show 

their full potential. Two wines from their 

own cellar, Schäfer-Fröhlich‘s estate Riesling 

(!) and Traiser Rotenfels Riesling (classified 

as Erste Lage/premier cru, thus mid-ranging 

in price) by Weingut Dr. Crusius, both from 

2015, still showed precise fruit, enlivening 

acidity and great flow. And by the way, 

from Weingut Dr. Crusius it is only a short 

hop to the panoramic lookout atop the 

Photos: Weingut Poss/Torsten Silz, provided, Diel/Hendrik Haase und die Bilder 

One of the Riesling epicentres of German 

viticulture: Gut Hermannsberg 

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The new generation at Weingut 

Dr. Crusius: daughters Judith and Rebecca 

Rotenfels – Europe’s highest rockface north 

of the Alps – with breath-taking views 

across the Nahe valley. 

COMBINING WINE AND FOOD 

Another perfect approach to wine is along 

the idyllic riverbank and beyond on a 

bicycle. Weingut Hexamer is an excellent 

destination for such a tour since Harald 

Hexamer’s wines impress time and again 

with their masterly interplay of acidity and 

sweetness. A positive side effect: the 

picturesque country inn “Zur Traube” just 

across the road where Herbert Langendorf 

creates perfectly-cooked dishes to go with 

the wine. And while you are en route to 

Meddersheim you should put in a definite 

stop at restaurant “Hermannshöhle” in 

Niederhausen: its elegant confines are home 

to a wine menu that is as broad as it is deep. 

An even deeper local impression can be 

formed at one of the regularly held 

“Winzerstammtische” or winemaker-gettogethers. 

Owner and chef Wigbert Weck 

combines these happenings with his no-frills, 

but ambitious, locally-sourced dishes. You 

should also broaden your wine mind at 

“Nahe.Wein.Vinothek” in Bad Kreuznach. 

150 regional wines are listed, and 50 regional 

bottles are open for tasting. 

The 130km/81 mile circular Nahe wine 

route is a more convenient approach by car. 

A bit off the beaten track, within the 

Naturpark Soonwald (AONB ), you will find 

Weingut Hees in Auen at the rather apt 

address “Zur feuchten Ecke” . You can have 

a relaxed tasting at the country inn “Zum 

Jäger aus Kurpfalz”, while Weingut 

Schäfer-Fröhlich is right next door in 

Bockenau. And wherever there is wine there 

S 

NAHE WINE REGION 

Growing area 



1 district (Bereich), 6 collective sites 


Soils 

Porphyry, melaphyr, slate, loess, rhyolite 




Weinland Nahe e. V. 

Burgenlandstrasse 7 

55543 Bad Kreuznach 

www.weinland-nahe.de 


NAHE | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

chäfer-Fröhlich 

Weingut Schäfer-Fröhlich, Bockenauer Stromberg 

is culture: take in the ruins of the former 

monastery Disibodenberg where Saint Hildegard 

of Bingen lived and worked for forty years. The 

nearby meditation route “Weg der Stille” (route 

of silence) offers contemplative peace. 

BALANCED FINESSE 

Back to wine. What is it that is so fascinating 

about Nahe Riesling? Well, there is this 

unmistakable, balanced style that combines 

finesse, ripe acidity and aromatic intensity 

with a complex, but never powerful, body 

all wrapped in a totally animating lightness. 

It is nothing to do with sorcery after all: it 

merely is the result of a successful symbiosis 

between nature’s offerings and formidable 

winemaking. Where other regions use 

timpani and trumpet, the Nahe plays in 

quieter, more subtle sounds – think 

xylophone and bassoon. Put another way, 

colour is applied with a fine brush rather 

than daubed. Then there is the calm 

composure of the winemakers, combined 

with natural authority and confidence. They 

know what they are capable of achieving. 

They don’t mind that the Nahe is an often 

underrated region. They are a bit like 

prophets without honour in their own 

country: nobody bothers Cornelius 

Dönnhoff when he’s out and about in Bad 

Sobernheim – but in New York he is 

celebrated like a rock star. 

Photography was provided 

Weingut Schäfer-Fröhlich is known for its 

unmistakeable, authentic Rieslings 

INFO 

Heinz Kirchhoff, born in 1945, was a lecturer at a 

commercial college. He describes himself as a “ selfconfessed 

wine lover”. Beyond that, when he is not 

visiting various German wine regions, an ambitious 

home cook with a wide gastronomic outlook. 

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Niederhausen, Hermannshöhle – wines from 

this majestic site have helped to shape the 

reputation of German wines in the world 

GRANDS CRUS – NAHE 


DORSHEIM | BURGBERG 

This barely 4ha/9.8 acre top site is an up 

to 60% steep amphitheatre facing south 

to south-east. It rises 190-290m/623- 

951ft. The stony soils are composed of 

slate debris, quartzite and gravel but there 

also is loam. Water availability is thus 

ensured. The name refers to Burg, i.e. 

Castle Layen. 


Schlossgut Diel, further info on page 294 

93 2019 Riesling Alte Reben trocke n 

Weingut Schömehl. 

www.schoemehl-wein.de 

NORHEIM | DELLCHEN 

The slate soils of this 2.6ha/6.4 acre site, 

partially terraced, also contain weathered 

material of the neighbouring volcanic 

rocks. The stoniness of the soil and the 

fully southern aspect, with inclines between 

50-70%, make Dellchen an outstanding 

vineyard – but one that is also hard to 

cultivate. Its name (=little dip, indent) is 

derived from the fact that the vines thrive 

amidst the rocky outcrops. 


Weingut Dönnhoff, further info on page 296 


Weingut Mathern, 

www.weingut-mathern.de 

NIEDERHAUSEN | 

HERMANNSHÖHLE 

This 8ha/19.8 acre site enjoys a global 

reputation due to its ability to bring forth 

delicately-spiced Riesling. The stony slate 

soils, also containing calcareous veins, 

have done much to create this reputation, 

as has its dome-shaped southeast-southsouth 

west aspect with its incline of up to 

60%. The vines enjoy a sweet-spot altitude 

of 130-175m/426-570ft. The term 


Rhein 

NAHE | GRANDS CRUS 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

BURGBERG 

Dorsheim 

Nahe 

HALENBERG 

Monzingen 

Bad Kreuznach 

DELLCHEN 

Schlossböckelheim 

Norheim 

FELSENBERG 

Niederhausen 

Nahe 

HERMANNSHÖHLE 

KUPFERGRUBE 

Alsenz 

Glan 

“Höhle“ (=cave) is derived from a small 

mine while “Hermann” pays homage to 

Hermes, messenger of the gods, to whom a 

late-Roman shrine was dedicated on the 

Lemberg, on whose slope the vineyard sits. 




94 2019 »Magnus« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Jakob Schneider, schneider-wein.com 

93 2019 Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Weingut Mathern, www.weingut-mathern.de 

93 2016 Riesling Spätlese trocken S 

Weingut Sitzius, www.sitzius.com 

98 2019 »Felsentürmchen« Riesling GG 



Gut Hermannsberg, further info on page 299 


Weingut Dr. Crusius, 

www.weingut-crusius.de 



Weingut K.H. Schneider, 



SCHLOSSBÖCKELHEIM | 

FELSENBERG 

Volcanic soils characterise this site and its 

wines. This incline of up to 60% steepness 

is covered in the debris of the rocks that 

overlook the vineyard and protect it from 

northerly winds. The subsoil is of dark, 

gritty loam. The south-southwest-facing 

site rises between 125-200m/410-656ft 

from the Nahe riverbank. 


Weingut Schäfer-Fröhlich, further info on page 298 

Norheim, Dellchen 

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Schlossböckelheimer Kupfergrube - 

legendary top vineyard site in the Nahe. 

SCHLOSSBÖCKELHEIM | 

KUPFERGRUBE 

Rising between 140-265m/459-870ft with 

inclines of up to 60%, this site faces south to 

southwest and has exceptionally poor soils. 

This 13ha/32 acre site was created at the 

beginning of the 20th century, partially by 

blasting away rock at the site of a 

decommissioned copper mine. Above the 

vineyard you can spot green patches of 

verdigris. 

and thermal airflows in summer allow for 

a long vegetative period without much 

disease pressure. When botrytis comes, it 

develops really late. 




Emrich-Schönleber, 

www.emrich-schoenleber.de 

91 2019 Riesling trocken »Grosser Genuss« 

Weingut Udo Weber, further info on page 315 



94 2015 Riesling »Réserve« GG 

Gut Hermannsberg, further info on page 299 


Weingut Dr. Crusius, 

www.weingut-crusius.de 

MONZINGEN | HALENBERG 

Layered, drought-prone soils characterise 

this 7.7ha/19 acre site in the Upper Nahe. 

It is only at its foot that there is some loam, 

the steep slope (incline up to 60%) then 

boasts rhyolite, grey slate, quartzite and 

gravel. Its altitude between 160-240m/524- 

787ft, is south to southwest-facing aspect, 



Nahe | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT CHRISTIAN BAMBERGER 

STEINHARDTER HOF 

Kreuznacher Strasse 2 

55566 Bad Sobernheim-Steinhardt 

T: +49 (6751) 6048, info@cb-wein.de 

www.cb-wein.de 



Winemaker: Christian Bamberger 

Contact: Christian Bamberger 


Without Christian Bamberger, the 

Nahe region would not nearly be 

as colourful, diverse and original 

as it currently is. He makes it as obvious in his 

present as in his previous offerings that he has 

always looked beyond the horizons – once 

again there are stylistic influences from stints 

90 2018 »Vulkangestein« Grauburgunder tr. 

Deep, complex nose with notes of pear, yellow apple, vegetal 

nuances, stone and fine smokiness. Clear, deep, round on the 

palate with mineral hints, fine tannin, juicy pear and building 

acidity. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »QX« Spätburgunder trocken 

Spicy earthy notes with cherry, blood orange and beetroot, 

strong toasty aromas, violets and foliage. On the palate 

there is ripe, supporting acid structure, concentrated, 

high-quality tannin, good substance, volume, spice and also 

Pinot Noir feeling. Youthful, lots of potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »R Réserve« Cuvée trocken CD/ME 

Blend of Cabernet Dorsa and Merlot. Concentrated aroma of 

cassis and blackberry, black cherry, cigar box and dark chocolate. 

Good volume and complexity on the palate there is rich 

fruit, lots of spice with a strong supple tannins. California on 

the Nahe. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Vulkangestein« Spätburgunder tr. 

Amarena cherry in the powerful aroma, strong toast aromas, 

some leather, cigar smoke, mulberry, violets and lovage. Pinot 

that draws its qualities from its substance and power on 

the one hand, and from its volcanic soil on the other. A wine 

with a strong signature. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

abroad, California for instance. This 

open-minded winemaker made his name with 

powerful and wood-spiced Spätburgunders 

like his “QX” and imaginative creations like a 

white made from Merlot grapes. A new addition 

to the range is the savoury Silvaner “Ü30” 

from 36-year-old vines. Highly recommended! 


88 2019 »Don‘t be shy« Scheurebe trocken 

88 2019 »Sorgenfrei« trocken 

89 2019 »Merlot ist Weiss« trocken 

88 2019 »Lichtblick« trocken 

90 2018 »S Superior« Cuvée trocken 

CD/ME/CS 

90 2018 Schlossböckelheim 


89 2019 »Ü30 Alte Reben« Silvaner trocken 

Complex aromatics of apple, pear, hazelnut, fine spiciness, 

some mint leaf and a hint of melon. Juicy, with fine spicy 

grip, ripe acidity that is well-woven in, herbal notes, citric 

hints. Fresh and juicy, ends with herbal spiciness. 



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WEIN- UND SEKTGUT BAMBERGER 

Römerstrasse 10, 55566 Meddersheim 

T: +49 (6751) 2624, kontakt@weingut-bamberger.de 

www.weingut-bamberger.de 

Cellar Door: Modays through Fridays 8–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Heiko Bamberger 

Contact: The Bamberger family 

Bottles/Hectares: 100,000 (80 % white, 20 % red)/15+1 ha 

Heiko Bamberger has delivered a fireworks 

display – and we congratulate 

him on his third star! His wines 

convinced us with their focused, nuanced and 

elegant nature, they are not loud and never 

come across as “made”. Instead, they show 

their natural habitat and terroir, like the subtle 

Riesling from the Monzinger Frühlingslätzchen 

or the mineral Weissburgunder from 

the Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg. We also 

have great enthusiasm for Bamberger’s Sekts – 

above all his aristocratic “Decade – I” from the 

2009 vintage. A gently fizzing sensuality captured 

in a kind of time capsule. 

94 2009 »Decade - I Riesling« brut nature 

A little incense merges with the ripe stone fruit of apricot 

and mirabelle plum plus orange zest, almond and a fine 

yeasty spice note. Slenderly-built on the palate with a lot of 

spice, concise acidity, grippy and with enormous mouth-content 

and an elaborate mousse. Seamlessly-bound, long on 

the palate. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2019 »Réserve« Monzingen 

Frühlingsplätzchen Riesling trocken 

On the nose clean, round with fine minerality and depth followed 

by light yellow fruit, orange, some vine peach, apricot and stone 

notes. Flowing on the palate there is imminent acidity and finelyconcentrated 

citrus fruit, slightly drying phenolics in the midpalate 

but centred and fresh on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Monzingen Frühlingsplätzchen 


Bright fruit on the nose, stony, meadow herb, red apple, green banana, 

floral notes and delicate spice. Juicy and fresh on the palate, 

bright orange and sweet lemon, grippy acidity and fine phenolics. 

Charming, mineral, juicy and focused. 




On the nose, interwoven light mineral notes, with ripe white 

peach. Bright fruit with a firm concentration on the palate. Discreet 

fruit sweetness, filigree but tight citrus acidity, elegant 

and nuanced offering some depth. 7,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 Meddersheim Altenberg Riesling tr. 

91 2012 »Cuvée Pinot Réserve« brut nature 

91 2016 »Cuvée Pinot« brut 

91 2019 »Réserve« Meddersheim Altenberg 


91 2019 Meddersheim Rheingrafenberg 


89 2018 Meddersheim Altenberg 


90 2019 Meddersheim Altenberg 


92 2019 Meddersheim Rheingrafenberg 


Pronounced and clear on the nose with fine minerality, intertwined 

with matured fruit, citrus notes and stone notes. Elegant 

and subtle with lively freshness and minerality on the 

palate. Calm and profound, simultaneously focused respectively 

and a salty defined acidity. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT BICKING & BICKING 

Hauptstrasse 33, 55595 Wallhausen 

T: +49 (6706) 279, weingut@bickingundbicking.de 

www.bickingundbicking.com 



Winemaker: Lukas Bicking 

Contact: Achim and Lukas Bicking 


Brothers Achim and Lukas Bicking made 

their first wines in the Zeller valley of 

the northern Pfalz. In 2016 they moved 

to the Nahe, into the Gräfenbach valley at the 

southern edge of the Hunsrück mountains. 

This is where they now cultivate ten hectares 

of vines, in tune with nature, on the diverse soil 

types of the Nahe. Their focus is on Riesling 

and Pinot-varieties. We are particularly fond 

of the layered and mineral Rieslings, combining 

structure and finesse while displaying 

skilled use of wood. The wines show character 

and make you want to take another sip. A 

great and strong addition to this Wineguide! 

91 2018 Wallhausen Pastorenberg Riesling tr. 

Powerful golden yellow with green reflections. First impression 

on the nose: as if standing in the middle of a wine cellar. 

A little yeasty, green apple and peach. On the palate, powerful 

with a balanced use of wood and notes of ripe kiwi. Definite 

ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2018 »Blanc de Blanc« trocken SB/PG/WB 

91 2018 »alte Reben« Riesling trocken 

Fresh and fruity scent of tangerine, lemon zest and redcurrant 

. On the palate, juicy apple is combined in a silky, delicate 

texture with polished acidity. A pleasantly long finish with 

pronounced fruitiness, a Riesling rich in nuance. 


90 2015 Zell Riesling trocken 

Opulent fruit with recognisable exoticism, physalis, star fruit 

on the nose. On the palate there is beautiful, powerful acidity 

and harmonious sweetness. A filigree Riesling that will gain 

in complexity with maturity and will benefit from further 

years in bottle. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »vom Schiefer« Riesling trocken 

Classic slate nose with exotic fruits of passion fruit and pineapple. 

On the tongue rather reserved and still closed. Compact 

and grippy, phenolic and also with slate-spicy minerality, 

shows good potential that will develop further. 



Initially closed nose with a bit of curry and fennel seed, 

then yellow fruit appears. Linear and clear on the palate 

with apricot, apple sauce and cloves. Light and buoyant as 

a whole with well-integrated acidity. Elegant, a lot of Riesling 

for the money. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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SCHLOSSGUT DIEL 

Burg Layen 16, 55452 Rümmelsheim 

T: +49 (6721) 96950, info@diel.eu 

www.diel.eu 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 8–17 hrs, 

Fridays 8–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Caroline Diel and Christoph Friedrich 

Contact: The Diel family 


The description of the Riesling Grosses 

Gewächs from the Dorsheimer Goldloch 

reads like a staccato of breathlessly 

whispered superlatives: “finest juicy acidity, 

perfectly-ripened fruit, spice, minerality, layers 

upon layers, finesse.” How else would you 

frame what almost comes across as magic into 

words? Caroline Diel just manages to achieve 

that rare interplay of density, finesse and luminosity 

in her top wines and does so with seemingly 

effortless naturalness. We could just continue 

with this poetic appraisal. But let us be 

brief instead, a huge applause for this performance! 

96 2019 Dorsheim Goldloch Riesling GG 

Depth, substance, juicy yellow fruit, tangerine, sweet nectarine, 

peach and spicy minerality. Integrated with clear volume, 

deep grip, fine acidity and perfectly ripened fruit. Spicy 

minerality, complexity and finesse. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2018 Dorsheim Burgberg Riesling GG 

Mineral spice, stone, light fruit and fennel seed scents. Evenly 

flowing on the palate, pervaded by finely-concentrated 

acidity and mineral grip, delicately-juicy with citrus zest and 

stone dust nuances. Fine tension into the long finish. Purist 

with depth. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2009 Dorsheim Goldloch Riesling extra brut 

111 months on lees. Subtly matured on the nose. Still recognisably 

Riesling with herbal spice and citric tones. Very dry 

on the palate, but without aggression, the fine mousse radiates 

freshness. Mineral foundation, subtle spicy finish. Extractive 

reserves! 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2019 Dorsheim Pittermännchen 


Rich, clear yellow. Piquant spiciness on the nose, ripe fruit, 

peach, mango, papaya, plus a hint of light blossom honey. 

Balanced texture on the palate, fine phenolics, ripe but animating 

fruit. Densely-woven structure with length. Potential. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 »Eierfels« Dorsheim Riesling trocken 

93 2013 »Riesling Réserve« extra brut 

91 2019 Burg Layen Schlossberg 


91 2019 Dorsheim Goldloch Riesling Kabinett 

90 2017 »Réserve« Grauer Burgunder trocken 



90 2017 »Caroline« Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2019 Burg Layen Riesling trocken 

Mineral and finely-spiced on the nose. Light and red fruits, 

flowering meadow scents, herbs, stone dust and juice. Integrated, 

firm and flowing on the palate. Very balanced, 

fruity, with imminent acidity, freshness and delicate saltiness 

on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT DISIBODENBERG 

Am Disibodenberg, 55571 Odernheim 

T: +49 (6753) 124841, mail@klostermuehle-odernheim.de 

www.weingut-klostermuehle.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays through Saturdays 11–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Thomas Zenz 

Contact: Uta Armbruster-Held 


Weingut Disibodenberg looks back 

on a few eventful months, just last 

year its name changed from Weingut 

Klostermühle, then there was investment in 

a modernised cellar, and Riesling now moves 

to centre stage as the purchase of the Kloster 

Disibodenberg site brings exquisite Riesling 

terroir into their portfolio. Cellar master 

Thomas Zenz knows just how to exploit that, 

especially with the nobly sweet Rieslings which 

complete an already multi-faceted range of 

wines with substantial Pinot in red and white – 

the Sekts are impressive as well. We are certain 

that much more will happen yet! 

91 2018 »Alte Reben« Odernheim 

Kapellenberg Grauburgunder trocken 

Fine smoke accompanies the powerful nose with quince, ripe 

pear and Mediterranean herbs. Massive Pinot from the warm 

year of 2018, which proudly and powerfully follows its course 

without looking to the right or left. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Rosenzeit« Gewürztraminer Auslese 

Mango and rose scent in the bouquet with sultanas and Asian 

spices. Juicy and creamy on the palate, light viscosity, honey 

and some saffron. Generous without ever neglecting elegance. 

Mild with an attractive underlying acidity, harmonious 

and multi-layered. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Odernheim Kloster Disibodenberg 


Initially a little closed, the wine then shows a delicate nose of 

white flowers, lime zest and fresh grass clippings. On the palate 

an immensely juicy acidity that carries the sweetness 

perfectly and resonates for a long time. A delicious afternoon 

wine! 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Odernheim Kloster Disibodenberg 


Candied peach, apricot tart, honey and fine herbs on the 

nose. Sweet fruit on the palate, apricot and also mango, accompanied 

by ripe and present acidity, elegant, well-woven, 

fine astringency and mineral spiciness, nice flow. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Odernheim Montfort Chardonnay tr. 

90 2018 Chardonnay & Weissburgunder 

Odernheim Montfort trocken 

89 2017 Odernheim Montfort »Pinot weiss« brut 

88 2019 »W19« Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2017 Odernheim Montfort 

Spätburgunder Rosé brut 

90 2018 »Alte Reben« Odernheim Montfort 


90 2017 Odernheim Langenberg 


89 2019 »R19« Riesling trocken 

Ripe apricot on the fruity and fresh nose, floral notes and 

the fine scent of tomato leaf. Slender and straightforward 

on the palate, deliberately filigree with supple acidity and 

citrus fruit. Highly approachable. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


295

WEINGUT DÖNNHOFF 

Bahnhofstrasse 11, 55585 Oberhausen an der Nahe 

T: +49 (6755) 263, weingut@doennhoff.com 

www.doennhoff.com 


Winemaker: Cornelius Dönnhoff 

Contact: Cornelius Dönnhoff 


The 2019-vintage must have found itself 

in ideal conditions in and around Niederhausen 

– and Cornelius Dönnhoff 

and his team converted these raw materials in 

just as ideal a fashion. We tasted Grosse 

Gewächse bursting with mineral extract; Kabinetts 

and Spätlesen that could easily be archetypes 

for their respective Prädikat category; 

nobly sweet wines full of precision and depth. 

So much density and brilliance, such disarming 

clarity and such exquisite balance – this is sensational 

– even for a winery at this level. We 

congratulate the Dönnhoffs on winning the 

“Wine Range of the Year” (also see page 18). 

98 2019 Schlossböckelheim Felsenberg 

Felsentürmchen Riesling GG 

Still closed nose, some citrus and quite intense rocky notes. 

Richly-textured with very fine phenolics, a texture without 

effort, ultra-fine acidity and not a moment of isolated sweetness, 

distinguished and enigmatic. 13 Vol.-%. €€€ 

97 2019 Niederhausen Hermannshöhle 

Riesling GG 

Candied lemon peel, floral notes and flint. The palate is wellbalanced 

with great intensity and richness of fruit. Phenolic 

and mineral extract go hand in hand, delicate yet with a 

strong drive and finish. Magnificent! 13 Vol.-%. 

98 2019 »Einzelpfahl« Niederhausen 

Hermannshöhle Riesling Auslese 

Highly complex aromatics of sultana, candied lemon, candied 

ginger, ultra-fine botrytis, mineral rock notes, dried fig and 

date. Sweet and viscous on the palate, very well-balanced with 

a bracing acidity and tactile minerality. Great length, concentrated, 

but all about finesse on the finish. 8 Vol.-%. 

97 2019 Oberhausen Brücke Riesling Auslese 

Delicate, very fine and very clear botrytis, candied citrus fruit on 

the nose. On the palate there is almost painful density and a vibrating 

tension, viscous, but also substantial, highly condensed 

in mineral extract. Very compelling wine. 7,5 Vol.-%. €€€ 

95 2019 Norheim Dellchen Riesling GG 

95 2019 Roxheim Höllenpfad im Mühlenberg 

Riesling GG 

93 2019 Bad Kreuznach Krötenpfuhl Riesling 

GG trocken 

91 2019 Bad Kreuznach Kahlenberg Riesling 


91 2019 »Tonschiefer« Riesling trocken 

95 2019 Niederhausen Hermannshöhle 


93 2019 Oberhausen Brücke Riesling Spätlese 

94 2019 Niederhausen Klamm 


Slate spice on the nose, crushed rock and citrus. On the 

palate, very complete and yet a Kabinett with typicity. Rich 

complex layers on the palate, crunchy acidity, rather restrained 

sweetness, intense and linear finish. Very good potential! 

9 Vol.-%, €€ 


WEINGUT FORSTER 


Burg-Layer-Strasse 20, 55452 Rümmelsheim 

T: +49 (6721) 45123, mail@weingutforster.de 

www.weingutforster.de 



Winemaker: Johannes Forster 

Contact: Georg, Margit and Johannes Forster 



Weingut Forster has farmed its vineyards 

organically ever since 1994. 

“We make our own compost; this 

ensures great nutrition for the vines and also 

helps us to capture carbon in the soil,” the family 

reports. Ever since cellar master Johannes 

Forster started working with his parents Margit 

and Georg Forster, the wines have gained in 

precision. They stand out with their maturity, 

balance and calmness, they are harmonious 

and serene while also showing depth, like the 

Riesling Schlossberg. Very recently, they also 

extended their vinothek, or wine shop. Things 

are afoot in Rümmelsheim! 

91 2018 Burg Layen Schlossberg Riesling tr. 

Ripe concentrated fruit, sweet, crunchy apple and hints of 

dark spice. Ripe fruit continues on the palate but very wellcomplemented 

by chiselled, deep acidity, fine, lively juiciness 

and defined phenolics. Focused finish with fine traction. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »vom Kies« Riesling trocken 

Warm notes on the nose of ripe yellow fruit, peach and apricot 

with fine layers of sweetness and caramel nuances. 

Slender on the palate with juicy acidity, sweet fruit, orange 

and lime zest. Well-paced with a fine grip on the finish. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, € 

90 2018 Burg Layen Johannisberg 


Deep, intense wine with mineral and vegetal hints and blackberry. 

Concentrated and powerful palate of dark spice, wild 

raspberry, floral nuances and herbs. Fine-grained generous 

tannin, very well-balanced and flowing with fine acidity. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Rich, clear yellow. On the nose honey, dried apricot, sultana and 

spice. The palate offers grippy sweetness, balanced acidity, 

dates, honey, some caramel and roasted almonds. Nice structure 

and length, perfect with apple tart. Potential. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 




88 2019 Scheurebe 

88 Weissburgunder trocken 2019 


89 2018 »vom Quarzit« 


90 2018 »vom roten Schiefer« 


Fine spicy minerality, deep, clear, ripe red apple and yellow 

fruit. Powerful, juicy palate with mature fruit and mineral 

grip weaving in a fine, salty ripe acid structure. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, € 


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WEINGUT GROSSARTH 

Staudernheimer Strasse 8, 55571 Odernheim am Glan 

T: +49 (6755) 223, weingut@grossarth.de 

www.grossarth.de 



Winemaker: Daniel Grossarth 

Contact: Daniel Grossarth 


Daniel Grossarth presented a small but 

convincing range of wines from the 

2018 and 2019 vintages for tasting. 

The juicy Riesling “S” immediately stands out, 

it really does express the terroir of the famous 

Kloster Disibodenberg site. But both the 

subtly savoury Weissburgunder from 2018 

and the off-dry “Sommercreation” of 

Gewürztraminer from 2019 show that this 

winemaker knows his stuff. Grossarth farms 

his eight hectares of vines in steep slopes on 

slate soils according to sustainability guidelines. 


On the nose juicy tangerine, blossom, apple and citrus fruit 

with Reine Claude plum. Slender structure on the palate 

with harmonious balance and fine sweetness, juicy and 

straightforward with fine spice. Good varietal representative 

that not only works on its own but also would complement 

food. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

medium-bodied wine with a lightness in extract and density, 

but exhibits a Pinot flair. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Sommercreation« feinherb 

Off-dry Gewürztraminer that knows exactly which notes to 

hit: Rose petals, lychee, papaya and ripe mango determine 

the aroma. Slender, clear and transparent on the palate, 

well-paced sweetness-acidity interplay, quite delicate, a nice 

aperitif. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

87 2019 »S« Grauburgunder 

trocken 

Besides pear with herbal notes, spices, some allspice and 

also floral hints on the nose. Spicy and juicy on the palate 

with ripe and spicy acidity and straightforward structure, 

good varietal typicity, not too complicated, solid companion 

for starters. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Raspberry and wild strawberry on the nose with rose petals 

and red cherry. On the palate juicy and with clear fruit notes 

of cherries and wild strawberry. Appealing freshness in a 

89 2018 »S« Kloster Disibodenberg 


Ripe, exotic fruit of mango, papaya, also bottled peach 

and some gooseberry. Slender on the palate with ripe apricot 

and exotic saffron. Ripe, juicy acidity moves forward 

playfully. Finish shows the terroir of the Disibodenberg. 



GUT HERMANNSBERG 


Ehemalige Weinbaudomäne, 55585 Niederhausen 

T: +49 (6758) 92500, info@gut-hermannsberg.de 

www.gut-hermannsberg.de 

Cellar Door: March to October Tuesdays through Fridays 

10–18 hrs, Saturdays and Sundays 12–18 hrs, November 

to February Tuesdays through Saturdays 10–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Karsten Peter 

Contact: Achim Kirchner 


There are those who like to mock the 

term Grosses Gewächs and like to refer 

to it as “the wine that was released too 

early”. This argument becomes a little easier to 

follow when tasting the substance and depth, 

effortlessly put centre stage here, of the “Reserve” 

from the Schlossböckelheimer Kupfergrube, 

2015 vintage. It gives you an idea of 

how the enormous potential that for now still 

slumbers in the Grosse Gewächse from 2019 

and 2018 may unfold. We deliberately decided 

to score what we currently tasted – which is 

truly luminous. Winemaker Karsten Peter presented 

a series of magnificent Rieslings. 

94 2015 »Reserve« Schlossböckelheim 

Kupfergrube Riesling GG 

Deep, clear nose with ripe yellow fruit, fine minerality, dark 

spicy notes in the background with some caramel and a hint 

of petrol. On the palate substance and depth without any 

heaviness. Nuanced with fine, taut acidity and mineral saltiness. 

Great presence. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Riesling GG 

Slightly reductive notes, followed by nutty notes, a touch lactic, 

but also intense crushed rock nuances. On the palate there is 

very finely-dissolved extract, homogeneous density in the sweetness-acidity 

balance with a slight predominance of sweetness. 

Completely coherent and full of potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Niederhausen Steinberg Riesling GG 

Dried lemon peel and fresh citrus notes, ginger and a hint of 

almond. Fine texture on the palate, delicate phenolics, lively 

acidity, comparatively strong alcohol, sweetness well-suited 

to the body and acidity. Will become a rather nice amalgam 

with bottle age. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Niederhausen Steinberg 


Nuanced, fine, mineral, complex. Some stone, subtle smoke 

nuances and a dash of apricot. Lovely volume on the palate 

and finely-integrated. Concentrated fruit, citrusy-juicy, with 

straight acidity. Weightless, dense, mineral, deep and to the 

point. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Niederhausen Hermannsberg 

Riesling GG 

93 2018 Traisen Bastei Riesling GG 

92 2019 Altenbamberg Rotenberg Riesling GG 

92 2019 »Vom Vulkan« Schlossböckelheim 


91 2019 »Steinterrassen« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Vom Schiefer« Niederhausen 


93 2019 Altenbamberg Rotenberg 


90 2019 »7 Terroirs« Riesling trocken 

Fresh, light yellow fruit, vine peach and spicy minerality. 

Expressive, juicy, clear on the palate with a lively acid 

structure. Notes of orange, stone, fine herbs and some citrus 

zest. Great entry-level Riesling with terroir character, 

juice and finesse. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


299

WEINGUT IN DEN ZEHN MORGEN 

In den Zehn Morgen 41, 55559 Bretzenheim 

T: +49 (671) 48313040, info@indenzehnmorgen.de 

www.indenzehnmorgen.de 



Winemaker: Stefan Schmidt 

Contact: Steffen Montigny, Stephan Pompejus 



A 

more than respectable debut in this 

Wineguide! It was only last year that 

Weingut S. J. Montigny in Bretzenheim 

turned into Weingut “In den zehn Morgen” 

which now looks after the former site porfolio 

of Weingut August E. Anheuser. The team surrounding 

Steffen Montigny is ambitious and 

full of purpose: As of 2019 all their vineyards 

are in conversion to organic viticulture. In the 

wines that were presented for tasting, it was 

not just the current single-site Rieslings that 

impressed us, but two wines really stood out, 

Kahlenberg which shows a sublime sense of 

calm, and Steinberg which is full of potential. 

93 2019 »Monopol« Bad Kreuznach Steinberg 


Tangerine, vine peach, clear mineral notes. On the palate, a 

drive and intense minerality, powerful, strong terpenic extract, 

seamlessly-integrated acidity. Still closed, but with 

good potential. 12 Vol.-%. cork 

92 2019 Bad Kreuznach Kahlenberg 


Herbaceous, grated lemon peel, pure and taut on the nose. A 

balanced calm palate, medium substance, ripe acidity, good 

concentration and length. Pleasantly dry and unpretentious. 

Finely-nuanced and slightly mineral on the finish. 


91 2019 Bad Kreuznach Rosenheck 


Smoky-mineral and nuanced citrus fruit on the nose. Slightly 

carbonated, juicy and salty with fine acidity in a light to medium 

body. A well-balanced Kabinett, not too sweet, not too 

heavy, with great minerality. 10 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

91 2019 Bad Kreuznach Krötenpfuhl Riesling 

Orange marmalade, sultana, red apple, On the palate there is 

a dry, firm acidity and some phenolics and restrained sweetness. 

A puristically designed, strikingly pithy, single-vineyard 

Riesling with good ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork 

90 2019 Bad Kreuznach Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Bad Kreuznach Grauer 

Burgunder trocken 

89 2019 »Sand & Kalkstein« trocken 

88 2019 Bretzenheim Pastorei 


90 2019 Bad Kreuznach »Pinot Noir Rosé« 

trocken 

Delicate pastel colour. Raspberry and apple blossom on 

the nose, juicy and sinewy on the palate. A touch of substance 

with fine acidity, pure unaffected freshness and a 

pointed, medium concentrated finish. Ideal with food. 



KORRELL 


Görzstrasse 7, 55545 Bad Kreuznach-Bosenheim 

T: +49 (671) 63630, weingut@korrell.com 

www.korrell.com 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and 

Fridays 14–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–15 Uhr 

Winemaker: Martin Korrell 

Contact: Martin Korrell 


For years now Weingut Korrell has been 

amongst the most reliable addresses of 

the Nahe – whether entry-level or top 

wine, each and every bottle can be relied upon. 

And yet Martin Korrell constantly looks for 

elements he can fine-tune; longer skin contact, 

more time on fine lees, more intense selection 

during harvest and ground cover of clover in 

the vineyard. His efforts are paying off! 

The dry Riesling “Von den grossen Lagen” 

unites power and elegance, his “Étape XXII” is 

powerful and layered, the balanced Auslese 

disarms with its juiciness – with a long life 

ahead. 

93 2017 »Étape XXII« Riesling trocken 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose hot stone, some smoke, ripe 

peach, mint and tangerine; sumptuous and animating. Firm 

on the palate, fine acidity, lots of texture, balanced, some 

fruit sweetness, juicy with a densely-woven structure. Long 

and powerful, still needs time. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

palate hazelnut re-emerges, acidity and creamy texture 

well-combined, nice structure and medium length. Pairs well 

with food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


92 2019 Bad Kreuznach Paradies 


Clear, medium yellow. On the nose zesty citrus fruit, some 

passion fruit, lime juice and a hint of mint. On the palate 

crisp, ripe acidity, again citrus fruit, lots of tension and traction, 

somewhat rounded and a fine structure. Good length, 

wine with potential. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 »Von den grossen Lagen« 


Clear, medium yellow. On the nose animating citrus fruit, 

pleasant ripeness, apricot, peach and red grapefruit. Ripe, invigorating 

acidity on the palate, somewhat phenolic, citrus 

fruit with a nice firm core. Tense minerality with elegance. 


90 2019 »Steinmauer Burgunder-Cuvée« 

trocken PG/WB/CH 

Deep, clear yellow. On the nose, smoke, light fruits, some hazelnut, 

lemon balm, mint and a dash of grapefruit. On the 



Clear, rich yellow. Luscious and fresh on the nose with notes 

of mango, passion fruit, underlaid with dried fruits, apricot. 

Juicy on the palate, good balance between acidity and 

sweetness, gripping with a touch of candied lime peel. Good 

structure and length, needs time. 7,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


301

WEINGUT LINDENHOF 

MARTIN REIMANN 

Lindenhof, 55452 Windesheim 

T: +49 (6707) 330, info@weingutlindenhof.de 

www.weingutlindenhof.de 


Winemaker: Martin Reimann 

Contact: Martin Reimann 



Martin and Ulrike Reimann are the 

fourth generation of their family to 

farm the Lindenhof and its ten hectares 

of vines. Their focus is on Riesling, Chardonnay 

and Spätburgunder but there also is a 

little Frühburgunder and Gewürztraminer. 

The vineyards are in conversion to organic 

farming and will be certified in 2021. With the 

current range of wines he presented for tasting, 

Martin Reimann really lives up to his 

name as a Pinot-specialist – but he also knows 

how to handle Riesling, as the dense and tension-laden 

“Reserve” impressively proves. A 

strong performance! 

92 2019 »Reserve« Windesheim Fels 


Fruity aroma of stone fruit, apricot and peach, papaya, light 

flowers and a hint of saffron and wood spice. Lean and taut 

on the palate with tension and good ripe fruit extract, juicy 

acidity and minerality are interwoven. The fine sweetness 

provides charm. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

lovage. Broad on the palate with substance and volume, 

dense and tightly-woven with sweet extract and ripe acidity. 

The opulent version of Pinot. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Windesheim Weissburgunder trocken 

91 2017 »Reserve« Windesheim Saukopf 


Beautiful Burgundian nose with fine smoke, melon, butternut 

squash, pear and toasted walnuts. Relaxed and supple on 

the palate, fine acid vein, elegantly-staged volume and richness, 

well-integrated wood, juicy preserved lemon. Long finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Reserve« Windesheim 

Sonnenmorgen Weissburgunder trocken 

Multi-layered nose with flowers, vanilla, apricot, apple, quince 

and smoky notes. Powerful with lots of volume and substance. 

Juicy and lots of spice, ripe acidity, supporting phenolic structure, 

harmoniously-balanced. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Reserve« Windesheim Rosenberg 


Powerful smell of wood ageing and new barrique which dominates 

the nose. Behind all this is red fruit and herbs and 

90 2019 Windesheim Fels Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit shows on the nose, apricot and Reine 

Claude plum, fine apple, tomato leaf and also mineral 

hints. Juicy, spicy and with fruit sweetness on the palate, 

phenolic hints with gentle bitterness create a contrast, 

good extract and good potential. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT MEES 


Hackenheimer Strasse 21, 55545 Bad Kreuznach 

T: +49 (671) 73244, info@weingut-mees.de 

www.weingut-mees.de 


Winemaker: Roland and Lukas Mees 

Contact: Dagmar Mees 


Much is happening in Bad Kreuznach 

and on the Nahe – and Weingut 

Mees is part of it. Master Winemaker 

Roland Mees and his wife Dagmar have run 

this 15-hectare estate since 2003 and are now 

supported by their son Lukas. “The different 

soils of the Nahe region offer ideal conditions 

for growing the most diverse range of grape 

varieties and high quality wine,’’ the family 

reports. We tasted elegant, precise white wines 

and a full-bodied, spicy Spätburgunder. 

A wonderful addition to this Wineguide! 

90 2019 Bad Kreuznach Rosenberg 


Shows the character of the grape variety on the nose already: 

ripe pear and nutty aromas, apple and herbs. Concentrated 

defined palate, not too lush, phenolic hints, dry and distinctive 

with a juicy acid structure, tart, juicy pear. Great with 

food. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

wood spice. On the palate, fine sweetness and ripe acidity 

come together in a powerful structure marked by wood ageing. 

Silky, spicy and peppery notes provide accents. A generous 

wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



89 2019 Bad Kreuznach Paradies Riesling tr. 

Pretty aromatics of apple, candied citrus fruit, apricot and 

guava. Classic Riesling style with present, ripe acidity and 

fruity sweetness, slender structure. The mineral spiciness 

provides accents, shows varietal typicity and its provenance, 

juicy and precise. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



White flowers, apple and Mirabelle plum on the nose, flower 

meadow. Straightforward on the palate with juicy clear fruit, 

nice spiciness and texture, mild acidity structure, combines 

intensity and elegance in a rather slender form, phenolic 

tartness on the finish, ideal with food. 




Sweet cherry on the nose, herbs, floral notes, bay leaf and 



Strong hints of gooseberry on the powerful nose, lychee 

and a little papaya come together well, fine malty spiciness. 

Has a lot to offer on the palate, full aromas, powerfully-structured 

with a lot of spice and elegance, juicy acidity, 

fine tart finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


303

WEINGUT MICHEL 

Kreuznacher Strasse 32, 55566 Bad Sobernheim 

T: +49 (6751) 99139, info@weingut-michel-nahe.de 

www.weingut-michel-nahe.de 


Winemaker: Peter Michel 

Contact: Peter Michel 


It was in 2015 that the then 24-year-old Peter 

Michel took over the reins at his parental 

estate. His father Thomas Michel still 

supports him in farming their 21 hectares of 

vines. Michel wants to reach “a balance between 

the values that have been passed along to 

him and a modern wine style.” It is an ambition 

he has fulfilled with the wines he presented for 

tasting. Especially the single-site wines, like the 

generous and mineral Riesling “S” from the 

Steinhardter Liebelen and the full-bodied, spicy 

Grauburgunder “S” from the Bad Sobernheimer 

Domberg from the 2018 vintage – both show 

great substance. A very successful performance! 

91 2018 »S« Steinhardt Liebelen 


Deep yellow in the glasss, ripe apricot, peach and apple, spicy 

hints, flowers, some smoke. On the palate, generous with 

ripe fruit and powerful texture. Strong and firm structure; 

supporting juicy acidity, dense and mineral. A lot of wine. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

filigree and uncomplicated interplay of sweetness and acidity, 

lively and buoyant with ripe fruit, berries. Fine tannin. Nice 

aperitif or to accompany peach tart. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Bad Sobernheim Domberg 

Rosé trocken 

90 2018 »S« Bad Sobernheim Domberg 


Powerful, sturdy Pinot Gris from a warm year, smelling of 

caramelised pear, quince, walnut and fine wood spice. Despite 

its substance and opulence, it shows a clear outline and 

also elegant texture, good density, ripe, spicy acidity, good 

potential. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »S« Bad Sobernheim Domberg 


Deep yellow in the glasss, the yellow fruit (apricot) is accompanied 

by fine smoky notes, also floral hints and ripe pineapple. 

On the palate there also is ripe yellow fruit, firm, powerful 

structure, shows juice and texture, good extract, ripe acidity 

and spiciness, good on its own and with food. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 »vom Vulkangestein« Niederhausen 

Pfaffenstein Riesling feinherb 

Ripe yellow fruit on the nose, apricot shows. On the palate a 

89 2019 Bad Sobernheim Marbach 


Notions of red cherries, blueberries, chocolate, herbs and 

vanilla. Shows good concentration and power on the palate 

with red cherry again, the tannins are prominent and present, 

mocha and also tart notes on the finish. Great with 

meat. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT SASCHA MONTIGNY 

Weidenpfad 46, 55452 Laubenheim 

T: +49 (6704) 1468, sascha.montigny@montigny.de 

www.montigny.de 



Winemaker: Sascha Montigny 

Contact: Sascha Montigny 


Last year, we put the focus of our tasting 

onto Sascha Montigny’s exquisite red 

Pinots – this year the Pinots have to 

share the centre stage with his Rieslings. We 

were really impressed with the powerful 

Laubenheimer Krone site Riesling, and its easily 

equal very harmonious counterpart from 

the Laubenheimer Karthäuser site. Furthermore, 

we simply must mention that Montigny 

also has a real talent for Sekt, his “Blanc de 

Noir” from the 2014 vintage invariably lifts 

the mood – just another feather in his cap! 

92 2019 Laubenheim Krone Riesling trocken 

Still closed, hints of pineapple, balsamic-mineral notes, nectarine. 

Poised and wide on the palate, with fine phenolic and 

terpene-spicy extract, well-integrated, firm acidity, delicate 

mineral hue. Riesling with texture and volume. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Laubenheim Krone Spätburgunder tr. 

Slightly smoky, elderberry, herbs, minty tones, thyme oil and 

sweet almond. Slightly dry but ripe tannin, underlying suppleness, 

good density, rather ripe acidity, but still completely 

in balance due to the phenolics and juiciness. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Laubenheim Krone Frühburgunder tr. 

Small red berries, buttery notes and camphor. On the palate 

there is fine-grained, ripe tannin, very natural in proportions 

and fruit. Ripe acidity, a hint of the typical vintage creaminess. 

Great elegance. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »Cuvée Mariage« Laubenheim Krone 

trocken PN/SL/DU 

Dark chocolate, elderberry, crème de cassis. On the palate 

there is taut tannin, quite dry and underlying juiciness. Above 

all a construction designed for storability, powerful alcohol 

but covered by extract with vibrant fruit on the finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2014 »Blanc de Noir« Pinot Noir brut 

90 2019 Laubenheim Karthäuser 


89 2016 Riesling brut 

89 2019 Laubenheim Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Laubenheim Riesling trocken 

90 2018 »R« Laubenheim Krone 

St. Laurent trocken 

90 2018 Merlot & St. Laurent 

Laubenheim trocken 

92 2019 Laubenheim Karthäuser 


Lemon and orange on the nose, with smoky mineral undertones. 

Tight palate, dense and compact, lots of substance, 

great freshness, mineral tension, but also sweet fruit on 

the finish. A very complete, well-balanced single-vineyard 

Riesling. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


305

REICHSGRAF VON PLETTENBERG 

Im Wingert 2, 55545 Bad Kreuznach 

T: +49 (671) 2251, falk@weingutplettenberg.de 

www.weingutplettenberg.de 


Winemaker: Falk Albrecht Reichsgraf von Plettenberg 

Contact: Falk Albrecht Reichsgraf von Plettenberg 


Falk Albrecht Reichsgraf von Plettenberg 

is a Geisenheim graduate and the 

fourth generation of his family to run 

the family Weingut. It was in 1911 that his 

grandfather married a Puricelli – this is how 

the connection was made between old Westphalian 

nobility and a rich family of industrialists 

with substantial vineayard holdings on 

the Nahe. Today’s wines are made with freshness 

and approachability in mind. We liked the 

serene Riesling from the Kreuznacher Narrenkappe 

just a touch more than the equally impressive 

dry Hinkelstein Auslese. 

90 2019 Bad Kreuznach Hinkelstein 


Sumptuous fruit on the nose of apricot, peach and red plum. 

On the palate downright massive, but not overshooting the 

mark in alcohol, taut acidity, good substance and mineral undertones. 

A layer of viscosity in the long, fruit-driven finish. 


length, definitely very nice with a Bundt cake. 




89 2019 Winzenheim Rosenheck 

Grauburgunder Spätlese trocken 

A nutty varietal scent, sweet chestnut and some yeasty 

notes. Slenderly-structured on the palate, substantial, even 

with slight astringency on a smooth and fairly sweet background. 

Slightly mineral. Medium density, can develop well. 



Closed, still some yeasty notes and everlasting flower nuances. 

Juicy on the palate, silky, ripe acidity, well-balanced 

and harmonious in a medium to light weight range with 

slight sweetness on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Winzenheim Rosenheck 

Gewürztraminer Auslese 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose rose petals, sultanas and 

dried lemon peel. On the palate rose water, mild acidity, nice 

flow, underlined with ripe citrus fruits. Good structure and 

90 2018 Bad Kreuznach Narrenkappe 


Restrained aroma, some herbs, lime, yeast and peach 

notes. On the palate there is good texture, silky phenolics 

on a fresh, juicy base with delicate fruit sweetness. A very 

well-balanced, finely-structured single-vineyard Riesling, 

subtly mineral-tinged. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


POSS 


Goldgrube 20–22, 55452 Windesheim 

T: +49 (6707) 342, info@weingut-poss.de 

www.weingut-poss.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 10– 17 hrs 


Winemaker: Karl-Hans Poss 

Contact: Karl-Hans and Harald Poss 


The Poss family have dedicated themselves 

whole-heartedly to Pinot-varieties. 

Thus they craft wines that come 

with harmony and depth. No matter whether 

they come in a classic style, supported by beautiful 

phenolics like the single-site wines, or 

whether there is just a touch of something classic 

in the experimental and skin-fermented 

“vogelfrei” series. What we like in particular 

about the wines in this latter series is that they 

do not frighten off those who prefer more conventional 

wines, harmony is always a given. 

Quite apart from that, the wines are totally 

versatile with food. 

92 2016 Windesheim Fels 


Light golden appearance. Ripe and complex aromas, berries 

with hints of old-school Ruländer. On the palate, supple, 

plump, a round Spätlese body with a little bit of wood, plus 

mealy phenolics. Shows the charming side of the variety with 

an extra pinch of tension. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Windesheim Römerberg 


Fresh aroma of salty liquorice, crunchy pear, but also Pinot 

berries. On the palate silky and poised, mildly flowing with 

ripe yet firm acidity. A charming Pinot Blanc full of texture 

and pronounced fruitiness, great length. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »vogelfrei« Grauer Burgunder 


A black tea colour with brownish undertones. Fragrant, quite 

Pinot berry-like with hints of rosehip. Mealy phenolics in high 

quantity, drive, also a creamy foundation, mild acidity, 

poised, ripe and round and a very good palate structure. Gripping 

tannic finish. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Intensely chocolatey on the nose, some blackberry and a hint 

of cinnamon. Creamy base, fine-grained tannins, quite round 

and juicy, powerful alcohol but very well covered by extract 

with mild acidity, full and long. Showing iinitial hints of evolution 

but also with further potential. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »vogelfrei« Grauer Burgunder 


91 2016 »Euphoros« Chardonnay trocken 

90 2019 »vogelfrei« Weissburgunder 




Herbaceous and spicy on the nose, but also candied pineapple. 

Almost slender on the palate, with lots of juiciness, 

delicate and vital acidity. An elegant, light-hearted Pinot 

Gris with a delicate mineral hue. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


307

WEINGUT PRINZ SALM 

Schlossstrasse 3, 55595 Wallhausen 

T: +49 (6706) 944411, weingut@prinzsalm.de 

www.prinzsalm.de 



Winemaker: Felix Prinz zu Salm-Salm 

Contact: Felix Prinz zu Salm-Salm 


Felix Prinz zu Salm-Salm is the 32nd generation 

of his family to run Weingut 

Prinz Salm – it is the oldest winery in 

Germany which has remained in continuous 

ownership of the same family. Those who expect 

that this translates into hidebound tradtitions 

are entirely mistaken. The estate with its 

18 hectares of best sites between Wallhausen, 

Dalberg and Bingen presents a wonderfully 

alert range of excellent Rieslings – from complex 

and profound Grosse Gewächs, via a 

fruity and carefree Kabinett all the way to the 

finely-chiseled and harmonious sweet wines. 

93 2017 Wallhausen Johannisberg 

Riesling GG 

Dark spicy and yellow-fruited, stone dust, some caramel nuances. 

Ripe citrus and yellow fruit on the palate, juicy acidity, 

tart and herbal hints, spicy minerality. Quietly powerful with 

a significant length offering more spice, juicy fruit and rock 

dust. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

93 2017 Bingen Scharlachberg Riesling GG 

Dark spicy minerality, yellow fruit, orange zest. Flowing and 

silky on the palate. Light yet firm and complex, stone dust, 

dark tones, straight acidity. Juicy lemon, ripe yellow fruit, 

dark spice and salty-herbal minerality on the finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Roxheim Berg Riesling Spätlese 

Fragrant, pale wine with a delicate nose of black and redcurrants 

and white flowers. On the palate, very harmonious balance 

between sweetness and acidity, incredibly juicy and appetising, 

long, fresh finish, great with food or on its own! 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Bingen Scharlachberg 


Aromatics of honeycomb, light caramel, candied almonds, 

ripe peach, with hints of ginger developing. Good concentration 

on the palate, the sweetness is elegantly accompanied 

by balanced acidity, mineral, generous, with texture and 

charm. 7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Dalberg Ritterhölle Riesling 


91 2017 Wallhausen Felseneck Riesling GG 

91 2017 Bingen Kirchberg Riesling GG 

90 2019 »Grünschiefer« Riesling trocken 

90 2017 Sommerloch Steinrossel Riesling 


90 2019 »vom roten Schiefer« 


90 2019 Wallhausen Felseneck 


92 2019 Bingen Riesling trocken 

Fragrant-floral concentration on the nose alongside nuances 

of stony coolness with notes of iron and quartzite. 

Lean and taut on the palate with a focused, fine acidity, citrus 

and herbal spice, mineral and long. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT JOH. BAPT. SCHÄFER 

Burg Layen 8, 55452 Rümmelsheim 

T: +49 (6721) 43552, schaefer@jbs-wein.de 

www.jbs-wein.de 


Winemaker: Sebastian Schäfer 

Contact: Sebastian Schäfer 


We can find much to praise in Sebastian 

Schäfer’s successful 2019 vintage. 

There is the layered Grosses 

Gewächs from the Goldloch site, showing 

ever-new facets with a little more breath of fresh 

air. Then there is the Riesling from the Schlossberg 

with its compelling nature and minerality; 

or the light-footed and simultaneously serious 

Kabinett from the Pittermännchen site which 

draws you in rather quickly. The village Rieslings 

from Dorsheim and Rümmelsheim know just 

how to convince you, just as the GG does from 

the Pittermännchen which still is entirely youthful. 

In this case, patience is a real virtue. 

93 2019 Dorsheim Goldloch Riesling GG 

Multi-layered bouquet with stone fruit, fine apricot, redcurrant 

, apple, cumin and some citrus fruit. Juicy acidity on the 

palate with fine phenolic astringency, herbal, tangerine and 

grapefruit notes. Powerful and clearly contoured, with a fine 

grip and finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

change of pace from suppleness to drive, offering spice, minerality 

and dynamic concentration. Intense yet light on its 

feet, serious and yet playful. Superb. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Kieselstein« Rümmelsheim 


93 2019 Burg Layen Schlossberg 


Primary aromatics of Mirabelle and lemon balm, stony and 

floral notes with papaya in the background. On the palate, 

full-bodied with spice and multi-layered ripe fruit. Behind the 

classic Riesling expression there is beautiful minerality and 

grippy tension. Put it away, this is going to be magnificent. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Riesling GG 

Yeasty-spicy on the nose, notes of large wooden barrels, still 

very closed. On the palate there is concise density, wide and 

broad on the midpalate, ripe acidity, a little carbon dioxide, 

terpenic, quite dry finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Beautiful nose of blossom, freshly grated citrus zest, peach, 

apricot and redcurrant . On the palate there is a perfect 

90 2019 Dorsheim Riesling trocken 

Peach aromatics finely interwoven with a light smoky 

woody note. Spicy accentuated palate with lively acidity. 

An honest wine of impressive balance and concentration, 

exhibiting craftsmanship at a high level. This is how you do 

it in the Nahe. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT SCHÄFER-FRÖHLICH 

Schulstrasse 6, 55595 Bockenau 

T: +49 (6758) 6521, info@weingut-schaefer-froehlich.de 

www.weingut-schaefer-froehlich.de 


Winemaker: Tim Fröhlich 

Contact: The Fröhlich family 


Tim Fröhlich presented an exquisite 

range of wines from the 2019 vintage. 

Of course, the vintage itself played into 

his hands, but we musn’t forget that Fröhlich 

now uses the aromas of spontaneous ferments, 

once so typical and prominent in all his wines, 

with much more restraint. We liked this so 

much that we awarded him his fifth star. Quite 

apart from that, the estate has not only shone 

with its Grosse Gewächse for a long time, no, 

the residually and nobly sweet wines show the 

same class, while the mid-range wines deliver 

exquisitely at very fair prices. 

96 2019 Schlossböckelheim Kupfergrube 

Riesling GG 

Complex mineral fragrance, crushed rock with iodine undertones 

and rosehip, youthfully closed with varietal spiciness. 

On the palate there is homogeneous presence, very fine phenolics 

in a multi-layered staggered body, striking acid arc. 

Dense and gripping, immensely young. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

95 2019 Bockenau Felseneck Riesling GG 

Balsamic spontaneous fermentation spice, citrus and floral 

notes, still little opening. Dense and immediately tactile and 

mineral on the palate, hard as a rock in its texture, a monolith 

that will surely mature into great spiciness. The finish is delicately 

sweet. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Riesling GG 

Floral, spicy terpene, already dense and promising in the 

bouquet. Then on the palate there is sweetly underpinned 

substance, with striking acidity and high concentration, almost 

chewable. The tactile-mineral part of the extract dominates 

on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 »Goldkapsel« Bockenau Felseneck 


Nuanced, clear, deep and with delicately spicy, stony minerality 

and elegant fruit. Chiselled acid structure meets delicate 

fruit sweetness. Clear and flowing with the cool minerality 

of a mountain stream. Energetic, finely-concentrated 

and long on the finish. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Monzingen Halenberg Riesling GG 

94 2019 Bockenau Stromberg Riesling GG 


Riesling GG 

91 2019 »Vulkangestein« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »S« Weissburgunder trocken 

92 2019 Bockenau Felseneck Riesling Spätlese 

90 2019 Bockenau Felseneck Riesling Kabinett 

92 2019 »Schiefergestein« Riesling trocken 

A tone of spontaneous fermentation, plus nuanced slate 

minerality, bright fruit. Densely interwoven on the palate, 

with mineral spice. Light stone fruit, fresh apple, orange 

zest. On the finish tangy hints, citric juiciness and salty 

minerality. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT K.H. SCHNEIDER 

Meddersheimer Strasse 29, 55566 Bad Sobernheim 

T: +49 (6751) 2505, info@weingut-schneider.com 

www.weingut-schneider.com 



Winemaker: Andi Schneider 

Contact: Andi Schneider 


The evolution of Weingut K.H. Schneider 

is remarkable. With its current 

range of wines it manages to cement its 

position amongst the most ambitious estates 

on the Nahe. Christoph and Andi Schneider, 

the latter responsible for winemaking, run this 

1956-founded estate today, alongside thier 

parents Marion and Bernd. They farm 15 hectares 

of vineyards, amongst them sites in 

Schlossböckelheim which were newly acquired 

over the past years. These mineral and 

well-proportioned Rieslings are amazing calling 

cards for the Nahe! 

91 2019 Schlossböckelheim Königsfels 


Beautiful yellow fruit in the glass, Mirabelle, herbs and orchard, 

with fine smoke, banana and wet stone. Juicy and 

creamy on the palate. The acidity is well-integrated with a 

smoky, mineral foundation, long length. Good potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Bad Sobernheim Domberg Riesling tr. 

Concentrated nose, but needs time. Yellow fruit like Mirabelle, 

also floral hints, spicy and herbal. Slightly smoky and 

warm stone. On the palate it starts out with creaminess and 

juice, good density, extract and tension. Good balance, with 

mineral foundations. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Strong notes of spontaneous fermentation on the nose, 

malty, some hops, spice and caraway, stone fruit. On the palate 

there is vibrant acidity accompanied by fine sweetness; 

good extract, athletically-built and with lovely balance. Has 

potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Rich, medium yellow. On the nose dried fruits, including apricot 

and fig and candied citrus fruit. Lots of texture on the palate of 

rich, ripe citrus fruit, invigorating acidity, spicy and dense. Offers 

both power and potential. Lay down. 8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Roter Tonschiefer« Bad Sobernheim 




90 2019 »Vulkanstein« Schlossböckelheim 


89 2019 Bad Sobernheim Marbach Riesling tr. 

89 2019 Bad Sobernheim Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

89 2019 Bad Sobernheim Riesling Kabinett 


90 2019 Bad Sobernheim Marbach 


Clear, medium yellow. On the nose ripe, exotic fruits, mango 

and passion fruit, orange zest and fresh lemon balm. On 

the palate piquant acidity, noticeable sweetness, 

mouth-watering ripe peach and lime. Still young but with 

good structure, juicy and animating. 8,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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SM SEKTMANUFAKTUR 

Grosse Heide 2, 55444 Waldlaubersheim 

T: +49 (6707) 9141820 

info@sm-sektmanufaktur.de 

sm-sektmanufaktur.de 


Winemaker: Kai Maschtschenko and Matthias Schreml 

Contact: Kai Maschtschenko and Matthias Schreml 

We have bundled together more 

than 40 years of Sekt know-how,’’ 

report Kai Maschtschenko and 

Matthias Schreml who run their ‘SektManufaktur’ 

(sparkling wine manufacture) in Waldlaubersheim, 

the only Sekthaus on the Nahe 

that dedicates itself exclusively to traditional 

method sparkling wine. Of course the pair 

also offers their Sektmaking services to others, 

after all, Maschtschenko used to work for 

Raumland’s mobile Sekt-bottling unit. His experience 

is evident in the Sekts they presented, 

especially in the very complex “Grand Cuvée 

Reserve”. 

90 2016 »Grande Cuvée Reserve« brut nature 

Deep, finely complex nose, subtle fruit, smoky mineral notes 

and stone dust. On the palate light, juicy-sweet fruit, fine wood 

notes, fresh acidity, fine spice and light bitter notes of citrus 

zest. Unembellished and also with depth. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

89 NV Chardonnay brut 

Round, fine, somewhat powdery stone dust, a little smoke and 

light hint of peach on the nose. Fresh on the palate with lively 

sweetness and fine mousse. Nuances of red apple, a little 

stone fruit, orange blossom and zest emerge too on the palate. 

Fine acidic structure, well-balanced. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

88 NV Pinot Meunier brut 

Bright fruit, fine spice and stone dust on the nose, plus 

blossom scents and a hint of caraway. Complex on the palate, 

slightly creamy, yet fresh and juicy. Tart, herbal notes, 

discreet sweetness, citrus fruit, some stone fruit, fine bitter 

tones and juiciness into the finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

88 NV Pinot Blanc brut 

Rather restrained fragrance with blossom scents, light fruit 

and also a hint of spice. On the palate there is fine mousse, 

creamy hints, but nothing opulent. Fine fruit sweetness, tart 

herbs, juiciness and smooth, discreet acidity. Balanced and 

coherent. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 »Pinot Blanc de Noir« brut NV 

Rich nose with floral scents followed by yellow fruit, apricot 

and also some stone dust. Creamy on the palate, ripe 

yellow fruit and notes of bitter orange. Taut mousse, moderate 

acidity that works itself in evenly. A rounded wine 

with fine fruit and spiciness. 12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


WEINGUT ST. MEINHARD 


Kirchstrasse 13, 55545 Bad Kreuznach 

T: +49 (671) 43030, info@weingut-meinhard.de 

www.weingut-meinhard.de 


Winemaker: Steffen Meinhard and Matthias Schabler 

Contact: Steffen Meinhard 


Weingut Meinhard was founded in 

1885 and is located in Winzenheim 

near Bad Kreuznach. It has been run 

by Steffen Meinhard from 1990 onwards and he 

is now supported by his nephew Matthias Schabler 

in vineyards and cellar – who will eventually 

take over the estate. Meinhard’s son David has 

taken over the estate-owned Weinstube, which 

serves the estate’s wines alongside regional cuisine. 

The wines they offer are the juicy and 

fine-fruited Rieslings – made in a very clean style, 

showing the true character of the varieties and 

the Pinots also turn out well here, and all of them 

come at rather user-friendly prices! 

90 2019 »S« Winzenheim Berg 


Compact nose with ripe pear, apple and quince compote as 

well as fine wood spice. Powerful and firmly-built on the palate 

and with nice spiciness, juice, texture as well as slight 

piquancy and saltiness. A well-proportioned Pinot Gris with 

substance and charm. Ideal with food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2013 »Triplex« brut 

Uniform on the nose with some yellow fruit, pear, quince and 

a hint of vegetable notes. Calm and yet animating. Round, 

somewhat compact, yet juicy on the palate, the acidity 

weaves itself discreetly into the fruit, complemented by tart 

hints. 12 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2019 »S« Bretzenheim Pastorei 


Spicy and floral notes open on the nose, citrus fruit, apple 

and stone fruit. On the palate, notes of citrus fruit again, underpinned 

by fine sweetness, present and ripe acidity that 

provides good balance. Salty nuances add to this complex 

and charming wine. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2015 »R« Bretzenheim Pastorei 


Wood spice, mint, red fruit like cherry and wild berries mingle 

on the nose, rosehip also wants to join in. Strong stature on 

the palate with prominent tannins that will still increase, the 

alcohol is at its sweet spot, juicy fruit, good potential. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Winzenheim Honigberg 


89 2019 »S« Winzenheim Berg 






89 2016 »S« Bretzenheim Pastorei 


90 2019 »Beste Lagen S« Riesling trocken 

Concentrated, fragrant with ripe peach, apple, citrus fruit, 

guava and leafy greens. Slender and taut on the palate 

with good extract. Juicy with texture and appropriate 

freshness, fine yellow fruit and spice; Riesling with expression 

and class. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT KARL STEIN 

Auf dem Stiel 12, 55585 Oberhausen 

T: +49 (6755) 242, info@steinwein.de 

www.steinwein.de 


Winemaker: Edith and Rainer Schneider 

Contact: Edith and Rainer Schneider 


Weingut Karl Stein was founded in 

1801 and is run today by Edith 

and Rainer Schneider. Riesling 

dominates and represents 85% of plantings, 

with a third of their 13 hectares of vineyards 

situated on steep sites with old vines. Their 

best sites include Niederhäuser Klamm and 

Felsensteyer as well as Oberhäuser Leistenberg, 

Kieselberg and Felsenberg. We were really 

impressed by this very homogenous range 

of wines, especially by the concentrated and 

mineral Riesling Felstensteyer. In the future, 

there will also be a redoubled focus on Sekt. 

Things are happening in Oberhausen! 

91 2019 Niederhausen Felsensteyer 


Fragrant aromatics of ripe peach and papaya, mineral notes, 

slightly ethereal and red apple. Powerful on the palate with a 

juicy body and good substance. Dense and rich in extract, yet 

velvety, rather mild acidity, permeated by minerality, young. 


generous in its portions, the rather mild acidity binds well, 

mellow phenolics on the mid palate. Mineral finesse on the 

finish. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2017 »Cuvee Stein« brut 

89 2019 »Blitz« Silvaner trocken 

Ripe apple and herbs show on the nose, also pear, tart pear 

peel and some rosehip. On the palate there is striking tartness 

and juicy acidity in a lean and compact body. Clear, juicy 

apple notes, slightly mealy phenolics, great with food! 


91 2019 Niederhausen Klamm 


Fine Mirabelle plum and apricot, caramel and some baked 

apple. Sightly viscous palate, creamy and sweet, concentrated 

juice with apricot, apple and well-balanced salted caramel. 

Ripe acidity, good balance and fine, smooth flow. Mineral, 

charming. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 Niederhausen Felsensteyer 


Fine nose with tangerine and nectarine, some mint and mineral 

hints, warm stone. Good concentration on the palate, 

89 2019 »#stayhome« Riesling trocken 

Apple and a little leafy green are joined by yellow-fruited 

and spicy notes. Sweet fruit and ripe acidity open up in interplay 

on the palate. A slender and straightforward construction, 

offers a lot of drinking pleasure and shows the 

typicity and advantages of the grape variety in the entry-level 

range. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


UDO WEBER 


Soonwaldstrasse 41, 55569 Monzingen 

T: +49 (6751) 3278, info@weingut-udo-weber.de 

www.weingut-udo-weber.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Sundays 8–12.30 hrs 

and 13.30–19 hrs 

Winemaker: Laura and Udo Weber 

Contact: Sabine Weber 


Laura Weber and her father Udo have presented 

a many-facetted, versatile range 

of wines: “Duo Surprise No.1”, for instance, 

a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and 

Scheurebe which is an explosive attack of fruit 

onto the tastebuds. Then there are well-balanced 

and layered Rieslings from the top sites 

of Halenberg and Frühlingsplätzchen, which 

really underscore both style and ambition. 

Their Roter Riesling “Bienengärtchen” comes 

across as mineral and elemental. Impressive! 

We happily anticipate whatever this creative 

daughter-father duo come up with next! 



The bouquet is not focused on primary fruit, smoky notes 

with apple in the background plus ripe stone fruit and mineral 

hints. Juicy on the palate with ripe, delicate acidity, fruity 

extract, good balance and medium complexity. Good length, 

potential. Will mature well. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

the palate, sweetness and acidity in balance, somewhat phenolic 

with grape juice, apricot and spices. Beautiful dancing 

elegance. Potential. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



91 2019 »Bienengärtchen« Monzingen 

Rosenberg Roter Riesling trocken 

Red apple on the nose followed by grapefruit, apricot, also 

fine tart notes, blossoms and a hint of scented rose. Lots of 

substance on the palate, depicts this old vineyard in an unembellished 

and original fashion. Juicy, tart and salty minerality. 


91 2018 »Grosser Genuss« Monzingen 

Halenberg Riesling trocken 

Herbaceous notes to ripe fruit, peach, apricot and apple, also 

fine smoke and flint. Compact and tightly-structured on the palate, 

good extract, fine phenolics, ripe acidity, salty, notes of apple 

and a mineral foundation. Good potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 



Clear, medium yellow. On the nose a lot of spice, crushed 

rock and ripe exotic fruit like passion fruit. Fine structure on 

90 2019 »Duo Surprise No.1« trocken SB/SÄ 

A petite aroma cluster of gooseberry, grapefruit, lychee 

and mango form a fruity and voluptuous fragrance. On the 

palate there is verve and also substance, again lots of fruit, 

lively acidity, juice and spice. A wonderful and welcoming 

surprise! 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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Bad Kreuznach 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Auszeit 


From quinoa salad to a large burger selection – 

the Auszeit in Bad Kreuznach offers a broad 

menu. In summer, you can enjoy the food and 

ever -cheerful service on the terrace with a view of 

the greenery. Excellent wines. 

Im Gütchen 


Baroque on the outside, classic contemporary cuisine 

on the inside: the Gütchen is a place of good 

taste where chef Jan Treutle scores with his ambitious 

gourmet cuisine. The wine list features 

around 180 bins from the Nahe region and 

around the whole world. 

Eugen-Kramb-Strasse 2 

+49 (671) 92005665 

www.auszeit-salinental.com 

Hüffelsheimer Strasse 1, +49 (671) 42626 

www.im-guetchen.com 


NAHE 

Recommended by: Weingut Mees, Weingut Karl 

Stein, Wein- und Sektgut Bamberger 

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Im Kittchen 


This charming little restaurant is located in the 

middle of Bad Kreuznach's old town. Whether 

you are after fish in saffron broth or classic Wiener 

Schnitzel, the fresh seasonal cuisine goes perfectly 

with the exquisite wines which are predominantly 

from the Nahe region. 

NAHE | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

Kupferkanne 

55566 Bad Sobernheim 

This family-run restaurant on the outskirts of Bad 

Sobernheim focuses on seasonal, regional country 

cooking served in a stylish modern ambience. The 

wine list is regional. Weather permitting, you can 

enjoy food and wine on the lovely terrace. 

Alte Poststrasse 2 

+49 (671) 9200811 

Recommended by: Weingut Lindenhof – Martin 

Reimann, Korrell, Weingut Karl Stein 

Berliner Strasse 2 

+49 (6751) 2858 

www.restaurant-kupferkanne.de 

 

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Mühlentor 


Chef Frank Hilgert and his team offer sophisticated 

regional cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 

The result is a combination of the classic and the 

new: Tafelspitz, proper bratwurst or fish fillets. 

Even the wines come from the region. 

Der Kaiserhof 

55452 Guldental 

Markus Buchholz convinces with his creative culinary 

concepts. Regional and seasonal ingredients 

are presented innovatively here and the result 

is a modern cuisine that really surprises 

guests. The wine cellar is a testament to both the 

variety and quality of Nahe wines. 

Mühlenstrasse 10 

+49 (671) 838200 

www.hotel-muehlentor.de 

Hauptstrasse 2-4 

+49 (6707) 94440 

www.k-guldental.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Mees 


Ebernburger Hof 

55583 Bad Münster am 

Stein-Ebernburg 

The family-run three-star hotel is located in the 

rocky outcrops of the Rheingrafenstein area. 

While dining has only been available to hotel 

guests from 2020 onwards, the regional and seasonal 

cooking moves skillfully between tradition 

and modernity. 

Lohmühle 

55566 Meddersheim 

Diners who appreciate a cosy ambience as much 

as imaginative, regionally and seasonally oriented 

cooking will get their money's worth in this historic 

mill. Friendly service including great wine advice, 

drawing from a well-stocked cellar. 

Triftstrasse 1 

+49 (6708) 62950 

www.ebernburgerhof.de 

An der Strasse nach Meisenheim 1 

+49 (6751) 4574 

www.restaurant-lohmuehle.de 



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Zur Traube 

55566 Meddersheim 

Herbert Langendorf's smart country inn is one of 

the best addresses when it comes to well-executed, 

down-to-earth food. Langendorf's Rinderrücken 

in green pepper butter is just as good a recommendation 

as his lobster soup or homemade 

goose Maultaschen. 

Hermannshöhle 

55585 

Niederhausen 

In his cosy restaurant, Wigbert Weck mainly 

cooks down-to-earth classics such as sautéed 

black pudding on mashed potato, saddle of veal 

with homemade Spätzle or pike-perch fillet on 

Rieslingkraut. This highly recommended cooking 

is accompanied by selected Nahe wines. 

Sobernheimer Strasse 2 

+49 (6751) 950382 

www.langendorfstraube.de 


Hermannshöhle 1 

+49 (6758) 6486 

www.hermannshoehle-weck.de 

 

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Zum Dorfkrug 

55596 Oberstreit 

On Mondays, freshly-roasted chicken flutters out 

of the kitchen, and on Fridays, the fishing rod is 

cast out and delicious fish dishes are served. All 

this in the ambience of a typical country inn and 

in summer they also serve food outside. The wine 

list shows the strengths of the region. 

Nahestrasse 5 

+49 (6758) 9699375 

www.landgasthof-messer.de 

Meisenheimer 

Hof 

 

55590 Meisenheim 

The stately baroque town house boasts a stylish 

restaurant which Markus Pape has turned into a 

real destination for gourmets. His food is of outstanding 

quality made from sustainably-farmed, 

seasonal and local produce. 


Stempel 

55452 Windesheim 

Chef Jens Stempel interprets classic country cuisine 

in a new and creative way, based on 

carefully-selected, fresh, regional produce. He 

also offers an exquisite selection of local wines 

from the surrounding region. The seven-course 

menu changes every month. 

Obergasse 33 

+49 (6753) 1237780 

www.meisenheimer-hof.de 

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+49 (6707) 9131 

www.stempel-windesheim.de 

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PFALZ 

A MAGNET FOR 

WINE LOVERS 

Photo: WSNA

The Dürkheimer Fuchsmantel site below the Flaggen Tower 

BREAD, SAUSAGE AND WINE – 

BUT PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK 

The Pfalz knows how to enjoy itself despite Corona. 

Its joie de vivre is infectious! 


The 500ml bottle of hand sanitiser 

with its little pump at the top is 

labelled ‘Forster Kirchenstück 

Grosses Gewächs 2012‘. It makes you 

smile as you squirt and rub it in your 

hands before entering the Vinothek, or 

wine shop, at the Bürklin-Wolf estate in 

Wachenheim. Sadly, of course, the liquid 

does not smell of Kirchenstück Riesling – 

but at the very least of grappa as the heady 

alcohol fumes pervade the layers of the 

obligatory face mask. It is summer 2020, 

Corona is omnipresent and even the joyous 

Pfalz groans under the strain of hygiene 

regulations and the fear of infection. 

At least the Pfälzer have not lost their 

sense of humour: the deliberately 

mis-labelled sanitiser is just a tiny sign 

and proof of their eternal love of mischief. 

Yet, in a region that usually boasts 300 

village wine fêtes a year, the virus has put 

a particular dampener on fun. Even the 

proud, annual Dürkheimer Wurstmakt, 

the world’s greatest wine fête attracting as 

many as 60,000 revellers in recent years, 

had to be cancelled in 2020 – for the first 

time since the end of the Second World 

War. Neither have the Pfalz hospitality 

businesses escaped this crisis unscathed. 

In the newly-fashionable subregion of 

Zellertal, the freshly-renovated Hotel 

Schwarzer Herrgott had to wait until the 

end of August for all security measures to 

be in place before beer garden, wine stand 

and courtyard café could open to the 

public. But owner and landlady Karin 

Hellert nonetheless reports two “fabulous 

months” in September and October. 


PFALZ | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

Guests were relaxed and relieved, saying: 

“How lovely that you are here and that it 

is so busy here.” Before the new lockdown 

was announced in early November, they 

even managed to stage a particular 

highlight: “We called it ‘the encounter of 

gods’,” says Hellert. “We had five wine 

estates in our courtyard who all make 

wine from the Schwarzer Herrgott 

vineyard.” Her guests loved the event. The 

young businesswoman meets the fact that 

the renewed lockdown ruins her 

November sales, and possibly those of the 

entire winter ahead, with gallows humour: 

“One can make the best use of time by 

developing new concepts. We have enough 

ideas up our sleeve.” 

Outside in the vineyard, nature just ran its 

course despite this corona-year – and did 

so in a particularly pleasing fashion. “We 

cannot complain at all,” says Katrin Wind 

in Arzheim, one of the southern Pfalz’s 

most successful winemakers. “When 

lockdown hit at the end of March the 

brilliant sunshine continued for weeks. 

What great balm for the psyche. The air 

was so clear, never before have I been able 

to see the Black Forest from the Kalmit 

vineyard.” Likewise, the rest of the 

growing season had been almost ideal, she 

Weingut Von Winning made it to the top 

under the auspices of Stephan Attmann 

says: “Temperatures were moderate and 

did not reach the spikes of 2018 and 2019. 

The Pinot-varieties required a turbo-quick 

harvest, but I am very happy with the 

2020 Rieslings. The Riesling from the 

Kalmit vineyard has an acidity of 8.5g/l 

and a pH level of 2.9! Perfect!” 

Corona-restrictions, at least in the 

vineyard, barely caused problems. “It’s 

not really difficult to keep your distance 

when working in the vineyard or 

harvesting,” she reports. It was harder to 

Photos: Shutterstock, provided, Weingut Waldkirch/David Weimann 

Sophie Christmann‘s Spätburgunder, for which 

she is responsible at her parental estate, caused 

a real stir during this year’s tastings 

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Katrin Wind, young wine talent and a firm 

feature already on the Pfalz wine scene 

get the people into the vineyard, getting 

eight harvesters into the same minibus 

was just not possible. Likewise, feeding 

the harvest crew also required rethinking. 

Losing that lovely conviviality as a result 

was the hardest thing the virus forced 

upon them. It is exactly that conviviality 

that makes the Pfalz a place to recharge 

and even more of a magnet for all those in 

need of relaxation and refreshment than 

it already was. Had you strolled through 

Deidesheim or any other Mittelhaardt 

village in late July it would have been 

hard not to notice that the non-local 

number plates in the parking lots were 

even more numerous than in previous 

summers: Berlin and Hamburg, 

Düsseldorf and Cologne, Bremen and of 

course also Frankfurt and Mannheim and 

various other places could be spotted. 

An orderly queue, all the way around the 

street corner, had formed in front of the 

famous butcher shop Hambel. Customers 

waited, keeping the mandatory one-anda-half 

metre distance from each other, and 

started discussing their favourite sausages 

and preferred Saumagen (stuffed pork 

stomach, the local speciality). They all 

eventually got what they came for; the 

shop was as well-stocked as ever. A Pfalz 

butcher, just as a Pfalz winemaker, is not 

browbeaten that easily. What a great thing 

that there is such a thing as the Pfalz. How 

wonderful that it simply exists with all its 

pleasures and its sense of joy – especially 

when you need it most. 

INFO 

Read more about this author in our Tasting 

Panel chapter on page 12. 

PFALZ WINE REGION 

Growing area 

approx. 23,400 hectares 




Soils 

granite, Triassic sandtone and limestone 




Pfalzwein e. V., Martin-Luther-Strasse 69 

67433 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse 

www.pfalz.de 


PFALZ | GRANDS CRUS 

Deidesheim, Kalkofen and Hohenmorgen sites 

GRANDS CRUS – PFALZ 


Photos: provided, Rheinland Pfalz Tourismus/Dominik Ketz, Weingut Rings 

ZELL | SCHWARZER HERRGOTT 

This 11ha/27 acre site lies at a relatively high 

altitude for the Pfalz: at 170-250m/557- 

820ft. The name-giving shrine within the 

vineyard was erected by the monks of Zell 

abbey and it weathered into a black colour, 

hence today’s name for the crucifix. Around 

the year 1900, the wines from this site were 

amongst the most prized of the Pfalz. Over 

the past decade, climate change led to its 

rediscovery. It faces due south and is 

characterised by porous limestone bedrock 

with a thin topsoil of black, calcareous marl. 

Thanks to aquiferous layers in the subsoil 

vines never experience dry stress here. 


Weingut Bremer, further info on page 342 


Weingut Schwedhelm, further info on page 410 

93 2017 Riesling Alte Reben trocken 

92 2019 »Unterm Kreuz« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Janson Bernhard, jansonbernhard.de 


Philipp Kuhn, further info on page 373 


Weingut Wick, www.weingut-wick.com 

KALLSTADT | SAUMAGEN 

The Romans quarried limestone here – and 

limestone also characterises the opulent yet 

always fresh wines of this site. The best 

parcels of this vineyard which gently slopes 

south to southeast have calcareous marl 

soils strongly enriched with weathered 

limestone. The lesser parcels of this 40ha/98 

acre site are dominated by loess and loam. 

The Saumagen sits at the western confines 

of the village and is considered Kallstadt’s 

best – as well as one of Germany’s best. 



Weingut Rings, further info on page 406 


Philipp Kuhn, further info on page 373 

325

The biodynamic Weingut Janson Bernhard 


Weingut Fusser, further info on page 353 



Weingut Kirchner, www.weingut-kirchner.de 


Weingut am Nil, further info on page 395 


92 2018 »Herzstück« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Bühler, www.buehler-pfalz.de 


91 2019 »Horn« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Petri, further info on page 398 


WG Kallstadt, further info on page 366 


Acham-Magin, www.acham-magin.de 


Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan 

www.bassermann-jordan.de 

93 2018 Riesling trocken »Grosse Lage« 

Margarethenhof, further info on page 381 


Reichsrat von Buhl, further info on page 344 

93 2019 Riesling GG, 

Weingut Bürklin-Wolf, www.buerklin-wolf.de 





Weingut Karl Schaefer 

www.karl-schaefer.com 


Weingut Eugen Müller, further info on page 390 


92 2018 Riesling Réserve 


Weingut Lucashof, www.lucashof.de 

FORST | JESUITENGARTEN 

This has a mix of different soils: red 

sandstone, basalt, calcareous marl and clay. 

This only 7ha/17 acre small site, slightly 

FORST | PECHSTEIN 

The soils are a mix of weathered, Triassic, 

red sandstone and clay to which the black 

basalt chunks of the nearby Pechsteinkopf, 

a volcanic vent in the peaks of the Pfälzer 

Wald, were added. In its active time the 

volcano spewed up lots of basalt. 

95 2019 Riesling trocken, 

Heinrich Spindler 

www.weingutheinrichspindler.de 


Georg Mosbacher, further info on page 389 

Forst, Jesuitengarten 


PFALZ | GRANDS CRUS 

Zell 

Grünstadt 

SCHWARZER HERGOTT 

Rhine 

SAUMAGEN 

Kallstadt Mannheim 

PECHSTEIN Bad Dürkheim 

JESUITENGARTEN Forst 

KIRCHENSTÜCK Deidesheim 

KALKOFEN 

Neustadt 

Selected Grand Cru Site 

Vineyard Area 

Villages 

KASTANIENBUSCH 

Birkweiler 

Landau 

Rhine 

Photos: provided 

sloping east, was classified as the Pfalz’s second-best 

site as early as 1828. 


Georg Mosbacher, 








93 2019 Riesling trocken »Grosse Lage« 

Margarethenhof, further info on page 381 



93 2019 »Grosse Lage« Riesling trocken, 

Heinrich Spindler, 

www.weingutheinrichspindler.de 


Weingut Eugen Müller, 



Weingut Eugen Müller, 


FORST | KIRCHENSTÜCK 

The soils of this 3.7ha/9.1 acre site consist of 

weathered red sandstone, limestone, basalt 

and clay – but two metres below you will find 

huge limestone shelves. Even if the red 

sandstone walls surrounding the vineyard 

are much lower than those around Clos de 

Vougeot, they still offer protection from 

northerly winds – and lend this site, improved 

by human hands, too, proper shape. 


Weingut von Winning, further info on page 399 








95 2018 »Grosse Lage« Riesling trocken, 

Heinrich Spindler, www.weingutheinrichspindler.de 

94 2017 Riesling Spätlese trocken, 

Weingut Eugen Müller, weingut-eugen-mueller.de 

327

Birkweiler Kastanienbusch – one of the most famous sites 

on the Südliche Weinstrasse 

DEIDESHEIM | KALKOFEN 

Limestone kilns used to stand on this site and 

both calcareous marls and limestone debris 

characterise this 5ha/12 acre vineyard. Its 

situation on the warm mid slope and – somewhat 

flat – southern aspect along with several 

sandstone walls at its northern end create a 

particularly mild meso climate. It brings forth 

aromatically-layered and expressively mineral 

wines. 




93 2019 Riesling »Grosse Lage« trocken 

Weingut Mehling, further info on page 362 


Georg Siben Erben, further info on page 412 


Weingut Jul. Ferd. Kimich, www.weingut-kimich.de 

shape of the slope lends a particularly mild climate. 

The name references the chestnut trees, known 

locally as ‘Keschte’, growing around the vineyard. 


Ökonomierat Rebholz, oekonomierat-rebholz.de 

94 2019 »Köppel« Riesling GG 

Dr. Wehrheim, www.weingut-wehrheim.de 


Weingut Emil Bauer und Söhne, further info on p. 334 


Weingut Villa Hochdörffer, further info on page 417 

BIRKWEILER | KASTANIENBUSCH 

This site is an island of reddish shale amidst the 

Pfalz landscape usually so dominated by Triassic 

red sandstone and limestone. But red sandstone 

indeed crops up here, too, especially in the 

higher-lying parcels which rise up to 300m/984ft. 

The63ha/156 acres have gradients between 

15-30% and face south to southeast. The convex 

Deidesheim, Kalkofen 


Pfalz | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT JÜRGEN ANDRES 

Langensteinstrasse 22, 67435 Neustadt-Speyerdorf 

T: +49 (6327) 2847, info@weingut-andres.de 

www.weingut-andres.de 


Winemaker: Jürgen Andres 

Contact: Yvonne Andres 


In 2019, Jürgen Andres and his wife 

Yvonne have made really fresh and animating 

wines. They farm a rather broad 

spectrum of grape varieties, from Cabernet 

Blanc via Dornfelder to Riesling and Pinot 

vareities on their 21 hectares which are fertilised 

organically. Andres relies on spontaneous 

ferments which lend a striking fruitiness to the 

wines. Apart from their “Helden in Gummistiefeln’’ 

(= heroes in wellies) which has gained 

legendary status, we also enjoyed their crunchy 

Sauvignon Blanc which offers tons of drinking 

pleasure for relatively little money. 

89 2019 »Helden in Gummistiefeln« AU/WB 

Clear, light yellow. On the nose pear, ripe apple and some 

quince. Rounded with fully integrated acidity on the palate; 

pear again and a certain creaminess, apple peel texture gives 

a nice grip. Well-woven structure, ending with a light fruit 

note. A good food wine. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Clear, light yellow. On the nose black currant, citrus and 

some freshly cut grass. On the palate invigorating acidity, citrus 

flavors, currants, clear and fresh, medium structure and 

length. Good with fried fish. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Medium, clear yellow. Initially a slightly restrained nose then 

ripe citrus fruit, tangerine with nuances of lime and mango. 

Invigorating acidity on the palate; fresh and clear with a mineral 

pull. Citrus fruit underpin the medium structure and 

length, ideal for a picnic. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Clear, light yellow. Aromas of fresh blackcurrant, a touch of 

tomato leaf, red pepper and a spicy underlay. On the palate 

there’s a restrained acidity with fine phenolics and again cassis 

and pepper notes. Medium-bodied with a spicy finish. 


88 2019 Gelber Muskateller feinherb 

88 2019 Chardonnay Spätlese 


87 2019 Weissburgunder feinherb 


88 2018 Dornfelder trocken 

87 2018 Schwarzriesling feinherb 


Raspberry colour. Raspberry and strawberry aromas with a 

hint of spice. The palate is red fruited, notably raspberries, 

strawberries. Well integrated acidity, fine phenolics, medium 

structure with a fresh red fruit finish. Refreshing with a 

pleasing tension. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


329

WEINGUT MICHAEL ANDRES 

Hauptstrasse 33a, 67152 Ruppertsberg 

T: +49 (6326) 8667, info@andres-wein.de 

www.andres-wein.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 10–16 hrs, 

Mondays through Fridays by appointment 

Winemaker: Michael Andres 

Contact: Michael Andres 



It is Michael Andres’ ideal to make wines 

in perfect tune with nature – which is why 

he works according to biodynamic principles. 

During vinification he relies on gentle 

handling of grapes and “minimally invasive 

methods’’. This shows particularly in the 

wines of his “N-Series’’ which is fermented 

with wild yeasts and bottled unfiltered. His 

wines are named according to his aims – “No 

Limits’’ and “Next Level’’ – the results are 

magnificent: the wines shine with balance and 

structure. But of course his classics are just as 

well-made, above all the tightly-woven, mineral 

Riesling “Ferus’’. 

93 2019 »Ferus« Riesling trocken 

Clear, rich yellow. Multi-layered nose with ripe citrus fruit, 

grapefruit and green apple, all with a mineral underlay, animating. 

Taut and firm on the palate, fine phenolics, citrus 

fruit, lots of spice. A tightly woven wine, mineral and long, 

which clearly has further potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2019 »N-Linie« Deidesheim Leinhöhle 


Rich, deep and clear yellow. On the nose there’s a real depth 

of herbal spices, ripe citrus fruits and hints of wood smoke. 

On the palate there’s gripping acidity, a nice texture, quince 

and tangerine fruit and a mineral pull. Good structure and 

tension. Long - has potential. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »N-Linie« Deidesheim Kieselberg 


Rich, clear yellow. Spicy aromas including lemon balm, ripe 

citrus fruit, shattered rock, smoke and vanilla. Generous and 

full. Juicy on the palate with ripe, bright tangerine fruit and 

fine acidity. Gentle phenolics create lots of tension. Burgundian 

in style. Good length and potential. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Ruppertsberg Reiterpfad 


Clear, light yellow. On the nose delicate flowers, peach, red 

grapefruit, mint, finely chiselled scent, stimulating. Fine and 

sophisticated on the palate, fresh acidity, mineral underlay, 

citrus fruits and spiciness. Elegant in structure and with nice 

length, well balanced. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 »N-Linie« Grauer Burgunder 


90 2019 »N-Linie« Chardonnay 


90 2019 »Einklang N-Linie« 

Landwein trocken CH/AU/PG 

90 2019 Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker 


89 2019 Chardonnay Auxerrois trocken CH/AU 



92 2019 Deidesheim Mäushöhle am 

Kirchenberg Riesling trocken 

Clear, light yellow. Aromas include crunchy citrus fruit, lime, 

mandarine, lemon balm and bay leaf. Fresh grip on the palate 

with lime, grapefruit and mint notes. There’s a mineral 

pull, wonderfully clear and direct tension and a strong structure, 

finishes with good length. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT ANDRES 


Weinstrasse 6, 67146 Deidesheim 

T: +49 (6326) 7708, info@andres-deidesheim.de 

www.andres-deidesheim.de 


and 14–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs, Sundays 9–12 hrs 

Winemaker: Michael Andres 

Contact: Michael and Thomas Andres 



This family-run estate, taken over from 

their parents by Michael and Thomas 

Andres in 2015, stands for reliably constant 

quality with excellent wines at the top. 

The wines that they make are characterised 

strongly by their Mittelhaardt terroir – spanning 

the spectrum from poor Triassic sandstone 

to opulent calcareous marl. Gentleness 

towards nature and their grapes is key for the 

pair and the results are most respectable: the 

mineral and juicy Rieslings from the sites of 

“Ungeheuer” and “Leinhöhle” turned out exquisitely 

well, they are complex and will age 

beautifully. 

93 2019 Forst Ungeheuer Riesling trocken 

Complex with fine spice, yellow fruit and minerality. Juicy on 

the palate without fullness, rather concentrated and yet 

weightless. Clear and focused at the same time. Fine spiciness, 

depth, stony minerality, citric, salty acidity. Fine and 

complex. 13 Vol.-%. cork 

93 2019 Deidesheim Leinhöhle 


Fine, deep yellow fruit and mild spice aromas. Stone-dusted 

minerality flows on the palate. Balanced, clear, interwoven, 

delicate juiciness is followed by fine phenolic, shattered rock, 

tart hints, fresh citrus fruit and fully integrated acidity. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

92 2019 »vom Buntsandstein« 


Smoky, stony notes, light yellow fruit, behind it delicate spice 

and depth. Full-bodied and deep on the palate - complemented 

by structure and stony minerality. At first calm, then 

building up more and more tension. Fine mineral grip, citric, 

straight acidity. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 



Focused, yellow and green fruit, some stone fruit, chamomile, 

pepper and a dusty minerality. Juicy on the palate but 

with some leanness and greener notes. Vivid phenolics, 

youthful citrus, zest and shattered rock minerality. Saltyfresh 

acid structure. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

92 2019 Königsbach Ölberg Riesling trocken 

91 2019 Ruppertsberg Riesling trocken 

91 2019 Haardt Chardonnay trocken 


90 2019 Haardt Herzog Chardonnay trocken 

89 2019 Deidesheim Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

89 2019 Haardt Riesling Kabinett 

90 2019 Deidesheim Riesling trocken 

Spicy minerality and yellow fruit, pome fruit, melon, stone 

dust. Full-bodied and rich on the palate; sweet apple and 

fresh fruit, complemented by stony minerality, citric notes 

and lively acidity. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap 


331

WEINGUT SANKT ANNABERG 

St.-Annastrasse 203, 76835 Burrweiler 

T: +49 (6323) 949260 

sankt-annaberg@lergenmueller.de 

www.sankt-annaberg.com 


Winemaker: Victoria Lergenmüller 

Contact: Victoria Lergenmüller 


Sankt Annaberg was created when Napoleon 

had a garrison built for his troops 

here. “This place has always been about 

food and drink,” reports Victoria Lergenmüller 

who took over the running of the estate in 2012 

at the age of 21. Her focus is on Riesling, grown 

on limestone, Triassic sandstone and rare slate 

and beautifully interpreted accordingly. By 

now Victoria Lergenmüller also makes a remarkable 

Spätburgunder. One thing was clear 

for this winemaker from the start: she wanted 

to reveal “the real character of these wines. 

There is nothing worse than compliant wines,’’ 

she says. Evidently, she is doing a great job! 

92 2018 Burrweiler Schäwer Riesling trocken 

Pleasantly austere aroma, somewhat stony and restrained 

fruit, slightly citric notes. Mineral on the palate, dry style 

that goes well with the fine acidity. All very coherent, a terroir 

wine without being bold. Good finish with lots of flavour 

on the palate. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Johanniskreuz« Burrweiler St. 

Annaberg Riesling trocken 

The wood for the 500-litre barrel in which the wine was matured 

comes from the Johanniskreuz site. The nose is not 

about primary aromas, but on the palate the sometimes 

cheeky Riesling fruit remains restrained. Firm structure, 

seems very serious, will develop well. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Ilbesheim Kalmit Riesling trocken 

Individual nose, ivy, chamomile, green apple, hay, blossom 

and exotic fruits. Exciting and multifaceted. Moderate acidity 

and tasty terroir on the palate, good balance. Slightly salty 

and of good length. Be quick, there are only 750 bottles. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Gleisweiler Hölle 


Old vines that really deserve this designation. Some of them 

are 65 years old and far from retirement. So clear and vital on 

the nose, never superficial, but delicate with more herbiness 

than fruit. On the palate there is good substance, minerality 

and freshness. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Terrassenlage« Burrweiler St. 

Annaberg Riesling trocken 

90 2018 Burrweiler Sankt Annaberg 


89 2019 »355 NN« Burrweiler St. Annaberg 


Interplay of citrus and exotic aromas on the nose, mango, 

lychee, not too overt, but fine and well integrated. On the 

palate there is good balance, sweetness and acidity get 

along excellently. Shows freshness and elegance - a great 

representative of this style. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT BÄRENHOF 


Weinstrasse 4, 67098 Bad Dürkheim 

T: +49 (6322) 4137, weingut@baerenhof.de 

www.weingut-baerenhof.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 9–16 hrs, Sundays 10–12 hrs 

Winemaker: Jürgen Bähr 

Contact: Jürgen Bähr 


At Jürgen Bähr’s winery you really do 

get a lot of wine for your money. When 

wines with real site character go for 

less than ten Euros, it is not only bargain hunters 

who prick their ears up but wine lovers, 

too. The Weilberg Riesling with its savoury 

spice from terra rossa soils is the primus inter 

pares amongst a whole range of successful 

Rieslings. We also liked Bähr’s idea to vinify 

his Chardonnay with less wood. Even his rather 

gluggable Auslese of Huxelrebe and his excursion 

into sweetness are convincing (simply 

because they are not cloying). 

90 2019 Ungstein Michelsberg 


Pomelo and grapefruit, blood orange and lemon balm. Complex, 

with just a faint hint of overripeness. Massive on the palate, with 

very fine phenolics, silky, lively acidity, lots of juice and fruit, controlled 

power, good substance and length. 14 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

90 2019 Bad Dürkheim Rittergarten 


Rather restrained on the nose, yellow-fruit and tangerine. On 

the palate there is fiery acidity and terpenes (linalool, geraniol). 

The wine is quite compact yet powerful, with elegant, 

medium-weight fruit, mineral notes and a distinctive extract, 

rich. Still closed. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

90 2019 »Collection« 


Floral, herbal-spicy, very fresh on the nose and clear. The palate 

shows freshly roasted corn cakes with some texture and a 

fine acidity. Discreet minerality and fine spicy wood on the finish. 

A balanced Chardonnay with a restrained wood influence. 

13,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

90 2019 Ungstein Osterberg 

Huxelrebe Auslese 

Concentrated botrytis fruit, candied aromas, good clarity 

and freshness. On the palate there is crunchy acidity, subtle 

viscosity, a rather restrained sweetness, distinct mineral 

notes and medium-weight extract. Not over-concentrated 

and thick. 9 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 

90 2019 Ungstein Honigsäckel 


89 2019 Ungstein Honigsäckel 


89 2019 Ungstein Herrenberg 


89 2019 »Lebenslang« trocken WB/SG/PG 

88 2019 Bad Dürkheim Spielberg 


87 2019 Bad Dürkheim Steinberg »Trockener 

Bär« Riesling Spätlese trocken 


91 2019 Ungstein Weilberg Riesling 


Quite powerful, also terroir-spiced nose, peach, red apple, 

iron. On the palate there is substance and fullness, with 

good mineral extract, arrow-like acidity and very good 

freshness. The impression is almost light-footed, but in a 

substantial way. 13,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, € 


333

WEINGUT EMIL BAUER UND SÖHNE 

Walsheimer Strasse 18, 76829 Landau-Nussdorf 

T: +49 (6341) 61754, info@bauerwein.de 

www.bauerwein.de 



Winemaker: Alexander Bauer 

Contact: Martin Bauer 


The Bauer brothers are not really into modest 

packaging. And why should they be? Their 

wines are convincing, so they are within their 

rights to give them slightly outrageous names – even 

if labels like “No Sex” and “Aber geil” can split opinions. 

As long as the Sauvignon Blanc “Insomnia” 

from the Walsheimer Silberberg site is so finely balanced, 

and the Viognier “Beachball” from the Nussdorfer 

Herrenberger site is so complex that you barely 

believe that it was made here in the Pfalz – since this 

variety usually only reaches its greatest heights in the 

Rhône – everything is fine. To put it in a nutshell: this 

traditional estate lives and breathes innovation – 

and does so with aplomb. Congratulations! 

93 2019 »Insomnia« Walsheim Silberberg 


Medium lemon yellow. Scents of grapefruit, ripe peach and 

lime. On the palate flavours of violets, passion fruit and lemon 

zest integrate well. Medium weight body is balanced by 

fine and lively acidity. Long finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 »Beachball« Nussdorf Herrenberg 

Viognier trocken 

Complex nose with ripe peach, nutmeg, ripe pear and honeysuckle. 

On the palate, flavours of violet, redcurrants leaf, 

mandarine and dill as well as orange zest. Good substance, 

very well supported by fine acidity and with a long finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 »Servator« trocken NE/BA 

An intense aroma of dark cherry, blueberry and clove. On the 

palate black pepper, ripe plum and aniseed are to the fore. 

The rather young tannin and the fruit are supported by lively 

acidity. A lot of elegance and at the same time a very complete 

wine. 14 Vol.-%. cork 

91 2017 »Amator« trocken GN/MV/SY 

Medium ruby. On the nose there’s an almost subtle scent of 

raspberry, cherry and tomato leaf. On the palate also flavours 

of sweet strawberry, blueberry and aniseed, balanced 

by fresh and lively acidity. Fine, still young tannin. An exciting 

GSM blend. 14 Vol.-%. cork 

91 2019 »Redemption« Nussdorf Im 

Ochsenloch Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Viognier trocken 

90 2019 »Feeling so real« Essingen 

Sonnenberg Grauer Burgunder trocken 

90 2019 Birkweiler Kastanienbusch 


91 2018 »Meisterstück« tr. CS/ME/MA/CF/PV 

91 2017 »Altor« trocken SN/CS/CF 

90 2017 »Cultor« tr. CS/MA/ME/CF/PV/CA 


Pale golden yellow. On the nose, a fragrance of apricot, 

nectarine and mirabelle plum, complemented on the palate 

by flavours of redcurrants leaf, almond and green apple. 

Suitable acidity with a body of at least medium weight. 

Good finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT FRIEDRICH BECKER 

Hauptstrasse 29, 76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach 

T: +49 (6342) 290, wein@friedrichbecker.de 

www.friedrichbecker.de 


Winemaker: Friedrich Wilhelm Becker 

Contact: Friedrich Wilhelm Becker 


Friedrich Wilhelm Becker takes this famous 

estate in Schweigen from success 

to success: he exploits the properties of 

the local limestone – on either side of the 

French-German border – for Pinots which 

turn out to have class, depth and ageing potential, 

no matter in what colour they come: 

white, red or, in the case of the Grauburgunder, 

copper-coloured. These are by no means wines 

for easy glugging. Yet, those who have little patience 

to store, and know how to pair the 

wines with some home-cooking, will be richly 

rewarded! 

94 2018 Grauburgunder Réserve 

“Gris” in colour with red-golden reflections. A radiant and 

complex berry fruit, very typical of Pinot. On the palate there 

is crunchy acidity and dense, fine yet simultaneously tense 

phenolics. Mouth watering, full-bodied and spicy. Plump extract. 


96 2017 Schweigen Heydenreich 


Initially herbs like lovage on the concentrated nose, then 

black tea, miso, tar and dark fruit. Concentrated and compacted 

on the palate, almost painful intensity on the 

mid-palate. Strong minerality, gripping tannin, great potential! 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2017 Schweigen Sankt Paul 


Cherry and rosehip meet in a multi-layered bouquet of herbs, 

smoke and limestone notes. On the palate the wine is juicy 

and supple, becoming more dense as it builds up tension. The 

tannins are gripping and still astringent - youthful. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2017 »KB« Spätburgunder GG 

Closed nose – herbs, toasted aromas and smoke in equal 

quantity. The palate shows juicy, vivid acidity. Emphatically 

dry, purist ,with powerful astringent tannins, good substance. 

Still seems tight with excellent potential to mature. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2018 »Mineral« Chardonnay trocken 


91 2019 Schweigen Chardonnay trocken 

90 2019 »Kalkgestein« 


90 2019 »Muschelkalk« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Gelb & Gold Muskateller« tr. GM/GM6 

93 2018 Pinot Noir Beerenauslese 

91 2019 »Kalkmergel« Grauer Burgunder tr. 

Salmon colour (due to skin contact). On the nose, ripe peach 

and strawberry. On the palate one finds primary aromas as 

well as blackcurrant leaves. Medium body. Lively acidity 

leads to a very good finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


335

WEINGUT BECKER 

Im unteren Heissbühl, 76831 Ilbesheim 

T: +49 (6341) 3595, info@wein-gut-becker.de 

www.wein-gut-becker.de 


Winemaker: Peter Becker 

Contact: Helge and Fred Becker 



The Becker family of winemakers feel at 

ease with every category of wine: they 

presented five Spätlesen and four Kabinetts 

from the 2019 vintage. It was the Riesling 

Spätlese from the Ilbesheimer Kalmit site 

that impressed us most with its very mineral 

limestone character. All the wines show a convincing, 

natural balance – which may also 

point to the fact that the estate has been a Bioland 

member since 2011, farming their vineyards 

organically. The butterfly on the label 

symbolises this. The Beckers also have a talent 

for sparkling wine. 

90 2019 Ilbesheim Kalmit Riesling 


Ripe apple and stone fruit with a touch of leafiness, mirabelle 

and lemon peel. For a Spätlese this is slender and tightly 

built, juicy and spicy. Integrated acidity, beautiful chalky 

mineral base and character. A calm interpretation of the 

Kalmit site. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Ilbesheim Rittersberg Auxerrois 


Quince and butternut squash on the nose, ripe honeydew 

melon, pear, candied walnuts and spices. Juicy and textured 

on the palate. A powerful structure, mild acidity but with fine 

phenolic layers. A Spätlese that is a pleasure to have at the 

table. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Ilbesheim Rittersberg Chardonnay 


Juicy pear on the nose, with secondary apple and spicy notes, 

also plum and ripe citrus fruit. Again spicy on the palate with 

juice and texture combining to provide a strong structure. 

Dry impression. Chardonnay made for the table, versatile. 


89 2018 Ilbesheim Kalmit Riesling brut 

Ripe stone fruit, citrus notes, smoke and yeast on the nose. A 

powerfully built Sekt with a well-developed body and taut 

acidity, harmoniously rounded on the palate with sweet stone 

fruit fruit at Spätlese level. This is a sparkling wine that also 

pleases with its structure. 13 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, € 

89 2019 Ilbesheim Kalmit Weissburgunder 


89 2018 Pinot Blanc Sekt trocken 

88 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Kabinett trocken 

88 2019 Gewürztraminer Spätlese trocken 

88 2019 Grauer Burgunder Kabinett trocken 

88 2019 »Blanc de Noir« Spätburgunder 


88 2019 Spätburgunder Rosé 


89 2019 Leinsweiler Sonnenberg Riesling 


Ripe fruit notes on the nose, green apple and stone fruit, 

mirabelle plum and citrus fruit. Slenderly built on the palate, 

yet with good substance and content: the balanced 

acidity steers through a mineral body and fine phenolic layers. 

Will evolve. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT BERGDOLT 


Dudostrasse 17, 67435 Neustadt-Duttweiler 

T: +49 (6327) 5027, info@weingut-bergdolt.de 

www.weingut-bergdolt.de 



Winemaker: Rainer and Carolin Bergdolt 

Contact: Carolin Bergdolt 



Utmost care can be detected in each and 

every wine made by Carolin Bergdolt 

– as well as her devotion to the stylistic 

ideal of freshness. The superfine density of her 

Pinot wines and the scented purity of her Rieslings 

are exemplary. And yet nothing is ostentatious, 

all is calm, confident, beautifully 

sure-footed and stylistically coherent. It is a 

true joy to taste these wines. Carolin Bergdolt 

evidently knows how to write the current and 

future chapters of this 1754 founded estate – 

as well as that of the Weissburgunder tradition 

her father started. 


Achtmorgen Riesling GG 

Ripe citrus freshness is both immediate and vivid. Tangerine 

peel accompanies ripe stone fruit with zesty aromatics and 

frames the wine with freshness. The palate is ripe, smooth, 

almost viscous and yet fine. Bitter phenolics provide a counterpoint. 

13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

93 2018 Duttweiler Kalkberg Spätburgunder GG 

Some toast and snaste mask the ripe cherries on the nose 

but hint at depth and texture. Delicate, ripe fruit has freshness, 

density and fine, taut tannins. A calm, gentle interpretation 

of the vintage. Real class. 13,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

92 2019 Duttweiler Mandelberg Lössriedel 


94 2018 Kirrweiler Mandelberg 


Concentration and density are already apparent on the nose, 

with a wonderful scent of peel and pithy apple skin. The 

freshness on the palate is wonderfully sublime, cool and anchored 

in depth. Softness, density and focus within the texture 

are remarkable. 13,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 



The aromatic combination of the finest creaminess and the 

scent of ripe tangerine peel is downright beguiling. It continues 

on the palate in the same way with aromatics, ripe, 

mouth-watering freshness, citrus-skinned texture and supple 

body. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

93 2019 Duttweiler Mandelberg Riesling 


The purest citrus scent fills the nose: a delicious synthesis 

of crushed, aromatic citrus leaves, lemon and ripe mandarine 

peel. The same ripe citrus characters are found on 

the palate. Invigorating, pure, fresh, joyful. Wonderful 

freshness and balance. 13,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


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WEINGUT 

BERGDOLT-REIF UND NETT 

Dudostrasse 2, 67435 Neustadt-Duttweiler 

T: +49 (6327) 2803, info@weingut-brn.de 

www.weingut-brn.de 



Winemaker: Christian Nett 

Contact: Christian Nett 


The wines presented this year by Christian 

Nett and his team are modern and 

intense. Both red wines, made from the 

locally unusual varieties Cabernet Franc and 

Lagrein, are experimental. Evidently both 

these migrants (Cabernet Franc is at home in 

the Loire Valley, Lagrein in Alto Adige) are 

about to put down proper roots in the Pfalz: so 

ripe, so absolutely fruit-driven on the palate. 

We were also taken with the Sauvignon Blanc, 

part of the top premium series “Avantgarde” – 

with its full-bodied, almost primal force it demands 

proper bottle age. Eventually evolving 

into aromatic fireworks! 

92 2019 »Avantgarde« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

Smoky wood and reductive varietal fruit; grapefruit, blackcurrant. 

Intense palate with smooth foundations, firm but 

polished acid backbone. A very taut, dense, salty Sauvignon 

Blanc made for bottle ageing. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Edition« Weissburgunder trocken 

91 2019 »Rebarrique« Weissburgunder trocken 

Discreet wood, tangerine and orange peel aromas. A robust 

body, filled to the brim with extract. Full-bodied with a soft 

base, pronounced acidity, dense and astonishingly balanced. 

Intensely mineral, a pithy Pinot Blanc. 


91 2018 »Avantgarde« Lagrein trocken 

Sour cherry on the nose alongside herbs and a very delicate 

wood spice; intense and fruity. On the palate extract-rich, a 

rich dose of finely grained tannins, sweet fruit, well-supporting 

ripe acidity, all very dense but without austerity. Has good 

potential. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 »Edition« Cabernet Franc trocken 

Blackcurrant, bitter almond, elderberry, very restrained. 

The palate shows discreetly toasty wood notes, fine tannins, 

creamy background, lively acidity with nice juiciness on the 

finish. Fruit-driven and accessible from really ripe grapes. 


90 2019 »Nettswerk« Chardonnay trocken 

Golden yellow with greenish reflections. Lush aroma: asparagus, 

sultana, some wood. Homogeneous and powerful 

on the palate; slightly tangy, lively acidity, powerful body, 

integrated alcohol, still compact on the finish. Likely to 

mature to great opulence. 14 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT BERNHART 



T: +49 (6342) 7202, info@weingut-bernhart.de 

www.weingut-bernhart.de 



Winemaker: Gerd Bernhart 

Contact: Gerd Bernhart 



If the term “cross-border-commuter” is apt 

for a winemaker, then it’s Gerd Bernhart. 

Two thirds of this estate’s vineyards are 

located in Alsace. On the southern edge of the 

Pfälzer Wald, Bernhart utilizes the various soil 

types for different grape varieties: Calcareous 

marl makes for mineral Weiss- and Grauburgunders 

as well as profound Spätburgunders. 

Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are 

planted on the sandier parcels. We were particularly 

convinced by the Pinot varieties. The 

Spätburgunder Sonnenberg “KT” an absolutely 

outstanding Pinot Noir - made in the 

Pfalz. 

93 2019 »RG« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


Apple and ripe citrus fruit on the nose, almonds, pear, floral 

notes and spice. On the palate there is good balance, ripe 

fruit, texture and juice. Evolves showing good substance, 

density and fine minerality; elegant and consistent. Good potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »FG« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


Somewhat peppery on the nose, salted peanut, lime, also red 

berry, honeydew melon, blossom honey. Substantial, powerful 

palate with a dense acid core. Striking tension in a robust 

body - the finish is fresh and herbaceous. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2017 »KT« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


Medium cherry red, light reflections at the rim. On the nose 

plenty of spice, tobacco, leather, ripe cherry, shattered rock, 

herbal spice, smoke. On the palate red fruits, cherry, texture, 

finely chiselled tannins - nice stature. Very Burgundian, good 

length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 »RG« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


Clear, rich red, light red reflections at the rim. On the palate 

powerful cherry, spice, smoke, blackberry, redcurrants. 

Dense and spicy. Dense on the palate, red fruits, cherry again, 

spices, lots of texture. Finely woven and long. Very elegant. 

Potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Schweigen Sonnenberg Riesling GG 

90 2019 »Kalkmergel« Schweigen 


90 2018 »Tonmergel« Schweigen 


90 2019 »Kalkmergel« Schweigen 


90 2019 »WB« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


92 2017 »WB« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


91 2017 »FG« Schweigen Sonnenberg 



Rich, clear yellow. On the nose smoke, shattered rock, fine 

vanilla and herbal spice all underpinned with fine minerality. 

Finely balanced acidity on the palate, lime zest, smoke 

and toast, yellow fruits. Lots of tension, still needs time. 

Has potential. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT BIETIGHÖFER 

Oberdorfstrasse 13, 76831 Billigheim-Ingenheim 

T: +49 (6349) 8698, weingut@bietighoefer.de 

www.bietighoefer.de 



Winemaker: Stefan Bietighöfer 

Contact: Julia Jakob 


Stefan Bietighöfer has his work cut out. 

This Demeter-certified Winemaker 

farms 40 hectares of vineyards according 

to biodynamic principles. While he has 

vines in the Ilbesheimer Kalmit, not all his 

vineyards around the villages of Billigheim-Ingenheim 

are in such privileged sites. Yet, Bietighöfer 

knows how to imbue these wines 

with his notable signature, but without domineering 

force. These wines are no lightweights, 

they show substance and muscle and were 

made with a long life in mind, like the complex 

and minerally pervaded Weissburgunder 

Kalmit. Impressive! 

93 2017 Ilbesheim Kalmit Weissburgunder tr. 

Cumin on the nose, apple, cider and herbs. Compact build on 

the palate, the power is wrapped in a silky texture, fine extract 

bedded in several layers, tactile vein of acidity, good 

density and complexity, mineral - Burgundian style. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Grande Reserve« Chardonnay tr. 

Initially an almost discreet scent of apricot, peach and lemon 

zest. On the palate, there is a complex aroma of elderflower, 

young apple, pineapple and a light minerality. Very well balanced 

by tangy acidity with a good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Mühlhofen Roter Berg 


The bouquet is dominated by toasted aromas and walnut 

along with ripe peach and mango. Soft on the palate with 

ripe acidity and fine spice. The power is well integrated into a 

generous body, restrained fruit. Predestined for a long life. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2014 »Grande Reserve« Spätburgunder tr. 

Garnet in hue. Very ripe on the nose; clove, ripe cherry, redcurrants 

and tomato leaf. On the palate there is fine acidity 

accompanying flavours of venison, plum, cedar and dried 

cranberry. Ripe tannins lead into a good finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Grande Reserve Weissburgunder tr. 

89 2018 »Grande Reserve« 




89 2019 »Reserve« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 


90 2018 »Dark Chocolate Reserve« 

trocken PN/PI/CS 


Almost golden yellow in the glass. On the nose, a scent of 

lemon zest, honeydew melon and wet stone. On the palate, 

a fine herbal note accompanies flavours of white peach 

and pear supported by lively acidity. Elegant and exciting 

finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT BRAUN 


Hauptstrasse 51, 67149 Meckenheim 

T: +49 (6326) 8596, bws@braun-wein-sekt.de 

www.braun-wein-sekt.de 


13–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 10–16.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Michael Braun and Kristoffer Grass 

Contact: Martin Braun 


Stasis is unthinkable to Michael and Martin 

Braun: by now they have inaugurated 

their new barrel cellar where the 

2018 red wines are still maturing. Wood, in 

any case, plays an important role for the brothers: 

even white wines like the savoury and 

firmly structured Riesling “2punkt0” are matured 

in 500-litre barrels. The impressive Portugieser 

from the 2017 vintage shows fine 

spice, resolved tannins and real depth. We are 

looking very much forward to tasting the 

2018 red wines and to seeing what the brothers 

do next. 

90 2019 »2punkt0 Unikat« Riesling trocken 

Ripe fruit and wood notes come together on the nose with 

peach and apricot to the fore, redcurrants. Spicy and juicy on 

the palate there is fine residual sweetness and ripe acidity. 

Ageing in wood reinforces the powerful and firm structure - 

good potential for cellaring. 13 Vol.-%. cork 

89 2017 »2punkt0 Unikat« 


89 2019 »Individuell« Meckenheim Neuberg 


Yellow blossom on the nose, apricot and nashi pear, apple 

and orange zest. Juicy (apple and pear) and spicy on the palate 

with good substance; nicely rounded, ripe, well structured 

and integrated acidity. A smooth Chardonnay that 

would work on its own or with food. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 

89 2019 »Auf der Höhe« Riesling trocken 

Classic Riesling nose with fresh aromas; apricot and peach, 

also apple and some citrus fruit. On the palate fruit and juice, 

slenderly built yet energetic, the acidity is ripe and playful 

leading to a spicy finish. Elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 

90 2017 »anno 1951 Unikat« 

Portugieser trocken 

Spicy nose with sweet cherry and juicy plum, herbs, almond 

kernel; not unlike Port. On the palate there is sweet fruit, 

soft, juicy plum and cherry, fine spice and mild, balanced 

acidity, finely textured tannins, deep. 14 Vol.-%. cork 

89 2019 »Individuell« Ellerstadt 

Kirchenstück Riesling trocken 

Apple blossom on the nose, apple and apricot, some passion 

fruit. Well balanced Riesling with compact structure, 

balanced acidity and clear, juicy apple and apricot fruit 

with fine spice. Has charm and style - lingers well on the 

palate. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap 


341

WEINGUT BREMER 

Brückenstrasse 2, 67308 Zellertal 

T: +49 (6355) 8639166, info@weingutbremer.de 

www.weingutbremer.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays through Fridays 14–18 hrs, 

Saturdays 11–17 hrs, May to July Sundays 11–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Michael Acker 

Contact: Rebecca Bremer, Brigitte Acker 


Thanks to the culinary talents of Rebecca 

Kremer, the Kremer family winery 

has been turned into a gastronomic 

hotspot of the Zeller valley. Of course, this 

also is a showcase for the wines they make; not 

only are these eminently and undeniably suited 

for the table, the current vintages also show 

a beautiful balance between mineral focus and 

unarguably present varietal fruit. Since the 

family took the estate over in 2013, the Bremer 

sisters and oenologist Michael Acker have 

also replanted the vineyards – the best is yet to 

come. 

94 2019 Zell Schwarzer Herrgott 


Citrus-scented, balsamic, limestone notes, coriander 

seed, cardamom, complex and fresh. Vivid, rich palate, 

slightly phenolic, delicate acidity, a tense palate layered 

with aromatic terpenes; robust and profound. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Zell Königsweg Chardonnay trocken 

Discreet wood, very closed, with notes of flax, wet chalk and 

limestone. On the palate there is an equanimity that balances 

supple motifs with a taut acidity and a texture that intensifies 

on the finish. Ends compact, dense, gripping. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Kleinkarlbach Frauenländchen 


Very reserved on the nose, tangerine, mirabelle, a hint of varietal 

spiciness, but nothing loud. A little lime. Ripe and round 

on the palate with a chalky texture and sweet fruit. Well integrated 

acidity and mineral notes refresh the palate. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Zell Kreuzberg Philippsbrunnen 


Black cherry and plum, smooth and even creamy on the palate, 

then marked by dense, grainy tannins, strong alcohol but 

mild acidity - very extract-driven. Bay leaf and juniper on the 

finish, will be able to age for many years. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 




92 2018 Niefernheim Apotheker 



A fragrance that shows more limestone than variety. The 

characteristics are definitely Auxerrois with notes of sesame 

and hay. Medium-bodied on the palate, well proportioned 

with ripe acidity. An unobtrusive food wine. 



WEINGUT BUCHERT 


Zum Ordenswald 34, 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse 

T: +49 (6321) 670787, info@weingut-buchert.de 

pfalz.weingut-buchert.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays, Thursdays and 

Fridays 15–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–12 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Matthias Buchert 

Contact: Stefanie and Matthias Buchert 


Matthias and Stefanie Buchert who run 

their five-hectare estate in Neustadt 

an der Weinstrasse together, do not 

seem to care much for convention. Quite a number 

of their wines are idiosyncratic in the best 

sense of the word. Like their Riesling “Holz 18” 

which unites noticeable sweetness and palpable 

wood influence which prompted one of our tasters 

to note down “sommelier wine”. Likewise, 

their rosé “Holz 18”, with its woody spice and 

real substance does not really comply with the 

cliché of an easy-drinking rosé. We also liked the 

red blend “Cuvée 14” with its powerful tannins, 

which would be perfect alongside Osso Buco. 

90 2018 »Holz 18« Riesling 

Deep yellow, ripe stone fruit and wood notes, some pineapple. 

Unusual Riesling with taut acidity and noticeable residual 

sweetness, also strong wood influence. Firm in structure, 

juicy and spicy, underpinned by a confident acidity. A sommelier 

wine. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 »Blanc de Noirs« trocken 

89 2018 »Holz 18« Rosé Merlot trocken 

Unusual rosé from Merlot which was matured in barrique. 

Powerful aroma of wood spice and toasted aromas, roasted 

coffee beans and wild strawberry. Powerfully built on the 

palate, not a summer wine, has enough substance to accompany 

dishes with strong aromas. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2014 »Cuvée 14« trocken CS/SY/CF/ME/CI 

Cassis and cherry on the nose, blood orange and sage. Fine 

ripe aromas, balsamic spice. Powerful and compact on the 

palate, robust tannin structure, a peppery spiciness, elderberry, 

fruity nuances and also freshness. A bold wine for winter 

evenings or strong flavoured dishes. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Slightly matured on the nose; balsamic spice, herbs, lovage, 

dark chocolate and cherry in kirsch, dark aromas, allspice, 

damp forest floor. Vivid acidity on the palate, powerful in 

structure with prominent tannins. Slightly drying, still fresh. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 2019 »Knallweiss 19« SC/CB 

Sauvignac and Cabernet Blanc are the blend “Knallweiss 

19”. Spicy nose with citrus notes, lime zest and candied orange 

zest, yellow flowers. On the palate the vivid acidity initially 

dominates but the clear and sweet fruit is well balanced 

with lots of spice. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


343

WEINGUT REICHSRAT VON BUHL 

Weinstrasse 18–24, 67146 Deidesheim 

T: +49 (6326) 96500, info@von-buhl.de 

www.von-buhl.de 



Winemaker: Gregor Hofer 

Contact: Claus Raschka 



In the first year after the management 

change at this estate, the outlines of both 

changes and innovations are slowly becoming 

apparent. The wines appear to be 

made a little fruitier and have a touch more residual 

sweetness here and there than in previous 

years. Considering the exceptional site 

portfolio that this estate is blessed with, we 

can only hope that the site-affinity for Rieslings 

will be maintained. Special mention 

should also go to the Sekts which will benefit 

from the substantial holdings of reserve wines 

over the coming years. 

94 2018 Forst Ungeheuer Riesling GG 

Balsamic, spontaneous fermentation, spice, plus notes of 

mirabelle plum, apple skin and iron oxide. On the palate 

there are buttery phenolics, full and poised on the one hand, 

but also finely-nerved and juicy-mineral on the other. A subtle 

site and vintage style of great distinction. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2015 »Suez Vintage« Riesling brut nature 

Golden yellow in colour. Apple and apple skin, fine patina of 

maturity. The palate is very linear; lively mousse, striking 

acidity, lots of substance, almost chewy, juicy, purist in its 

structure. Very dry, ideal. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Deidesheim Herrgottsacker 


Distinct wood, coconut and aniseed biscuits, balsamic tones. 

Spicy rather than fruity. On the palate; silky, powerful, ripe 

phenolics, a powerful, sturdy construction, underlying viscosity 

meets fresh minerality. The vintage style dominates 

the site style. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 NV »Reserve« brut 

Yeasty, delicate and nuanced. Still closed with regards to the 

fruit. Lots of extract on the palate, ripe but firm acidity, medium-fine 

mousse, strong body. A vinous Sekt that would be exceptional 

as a food accompaniment. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Deidesheim Kieselberg Riesling GG 





88 2019 »Bone Dry« Riesling trocken 


89 2019 »Bone Dry« Rosé trocken 

90 2019 Forst Riesling trocken 

Slightly floral, blood orange, yeasty spice. Opens with a 

mealy layer of phenolics, delicate sweetness and lively 

acidity. Lush mid-palate underpinned with sweet yellow 

fruit and suppleness. Shows the generosity of the village of 

Forst. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT A. CHRISTMANN 

Peter-Koch-Strasse 43, 67435 Neustadt-Gimmeldingen 

T: +49 (6321) 66039, info@weingut-christmann.de 

www.weingut-christmann.de 

Cellar Door: Thuesdays through Fridays 8–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Steffen and Sophie Christmann, 

Oskar Micheletti 

Contact: Steffen and Sophie Christmann 


Here at this renowned estate in Gimmeldingen, 

the seventh and eighth generation 

work hand in hand – while 

91-year-old grandfather Fritz Christmann is living 

proof that good wine keeps you young. Steffen 

Christmann is the strategist who converted 

the estate to biodynamic farming twenty years 

ago. Today he gives free rein to his talented 

daughter Sophie, who knows just how to make 

the most of it. For as long as we can remember, 

the Christmann-Rieslings have stylistically been 

à point – but we have never tasted a Spätburgunder 

as delicious as that of the 2018 vintage. Sophie 

Christmanns’s masterpiece. Compliments! 

94 2019 Königsbach Idig Riesling GG 

Spicy aromas, caraway, flint, bergamot. At first supple on the 

palate, then phenolically textured with the utmost delicacy, 

a vital vein of acidity gives juiciness and length. Slightly tactile 

minerality. Lots of substance, discreetly staged. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

spice and finely extracted tannins. Young, will mature well. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Königsbach Ölberg 


94 2019 Gimmeldingen Meerspinne im 

Mandelgarten Riesling GG 

Grapey and floral on the nose, good clarity and depth. A hint 

of carbon dioxide on the tongue, lean and juicy, racy acidity, 

exciting and fresh, almost electrifyingly mineral, harmonious 

and completely coherent despite the powerful acid kick. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

96 2018 Königsbach Idig Spätburgunder GG 

Finely woven scent of spices, cherry and herbs, blood orange 

and tea. Gripping and with traction on the palate. Finely polished 

tannins of high quality, showing grip and a fine vein of 

acidity, elegant and vivid. Finely extracted and finely woven 

displaying intensity and silkiness. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 Gimmeldingen Biengarten 


Berry nose, cherry, fresh bay leaf, fine wood spice, smoky and 

stony notes. Taut and compact on the palate, fine phenolic 

tartness supports juicy fruit underpinned by chalky mineral 


Fresh freshly grated citrus zest, bergamot, herbal notes. 

Tense and juicy on the palate, a lively acid backbone carries 

the lean but expressive body, mineral-based, fresh and 

light-footed with very good length. Stylish entry-level 

wine. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


345

WINZERVEREIN DEIDESHEIM 

Prinz-Rupprecht-Strasse 8, 67146 Deidesheim 

T: +49 (6326) 9688 0 

v.fromm@winzervereindeidesheim.de 

www.winzervereindeidesheim.de 



Winemaker: Bruno Klüpfel 

Contact: Steven Kärgel 

Bottles/Hectares: 2,000,000/165 ha 

When it comes to its top range of 

wines, the cooperative that is Winzerverein 

Deidesheim can easily 

compete with well-known Pfalz estates. Their 

2018 Riesling “Edition” from the Deidesheimer 

Grainhübel site won lots of admiration 

around our tasting circle. Its counterpart from 

the Deidesheimer Kieselberg also received 

much praise. The other wines are also of a remarkable 

standard. It really is impressive 

what cellar master Bruno Klüpfel and his team 

can deliver – after all, they have an annual output 

of around two million bottles. 

93 2018 »Edition« Deidesheim Grainhübel 


Candied lemon peel, flint on the nose, plump and poised on 

the palate. Generous but mild phenolics create a very velvety 

yet powerful texture; a lot of minerality, a lot of substance, 

texture and vivacious freshness. A generous, very complete 

single-site Riesling. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2018 »Edition« Deidesheim Kieselberg 


Grated lemon peel, very fresh and clear, slightly smoky 

notes. The palate has a supple attack; lots of juiciness, round 

and creamy, silky phenolics, powerful, homogeneous, long. 

Ripe but supporting acidity. A single-site Riesling with expression 

and real nobility. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Edition« Chardonnay 

Im Holzfass gereift trocken 

Sweet popcorn, raspberry, citrus, buttery undertones on the 

nose, also yeasty and herbaceous notes. Creamy on the palate, 

strong body, discreet wood spice, fine, long lasting vein 

of acidity. A gastronomic Chardonnay with successful use of 

wood. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 Deidesheim Grainhübel 


Distinctive floral and also mineral nose; graphite, honey, 

fresh hay, orange peel and a light petrol note. On the palate a 

fine tart sweetness with crunchy and dynamic acidity. Citrus-fresh 

and a slightly astringent finish. 


90 2018 Forst Riesling Kabinett 


89 2019 Deidesheim Leinhöhle 


89 2019 Gewürztraminer Kabinett 


Spätburgunder feinherb 

89 2018 »Edition« Spätburgunder 


89 2018 Dornfelder trocken 

88 2018 Merlot Im Holzfass gereift trocken 

91 2018 »Edition« Deidesheim 

Paradiesgarten Riesling trocken 

Closed on the nose, citrus-fruity, a little grapefruit. Compact 

on the palate, vivid with some suppleness and a layer 

of delicate phenolics, but above all with a lively acidity and 

a hint of sweetness. Substantial and balanced, fresh and 

exciting. Good length. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT DENGLER-SEYLER 

Weinstrasse Süd 6, 67487 Maikammer 

T: +49 (6321) 5103, info@dengler-seyler.de 

www.dengler-seyler.de 


Winemaker: Matthias Seyler 

Contact: Eva Seyler 



Eva and Matthias Seyler are the fourth 

generation of their family to run the Dengler-Seyler 

estate with its 15 hectares of 

vineyards. Since 2018, they have had an organic 

vineyard with a concentrated focus on Riesling 

and the Pinot varieties which count for more 

than 80% of plantings. There’s also some 

Muskateller, Scheurebe and Gewürztraminer. 

“The fact that everything is done by hand, from 

pruning to harvesting, is a key element of our 

work,” the couple reports. We tasted a range of 

wines with characterful Rieslings, a concentrated 

Spätburgunder and a really enjoyable Muskateller. 

All in all, most successful! 

91 2019 Maikammer Am Heiligen Berg 


Spicy and floral hints on the nose, apple and plum, warm 

stone and thyme. On the palate there is good balance and 

complexity; the elements are well integrated. Juicy, ripe 

acidity, and texture have clearly defined proportions. Elegant. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 Maikammer Heiligenberg 


Sweet cherry and floral notes on the nose are followed by violets, 

fine spice, candied orange peel, a touch of smoke. Powerfully 

built; a dense Pinot with extract and concentration, 

juice, spice and also elegance. Well integrated wood, finely 

balanced with plenty of substance to allow for further maturity. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Maikammer Chardonnay trocken 

90 2019 Alsterweiler Kapellenberg 


Initially ripe citrus fruit, mango and mirabelle on the nose, 

later toasted aromas and vanilla. Strong and firm structure 

on the palate, ripe acidity, sweet extract, good substance and 

weight, multi-layered and rich. Good ageing potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Maikammer Im obern Weinsper 


Peach and apricot on the classic nose with apple and spice, 

hints of stone. Soft and juicy on the palate initially with finely 

chiselled acidity. Powerfully built, pure, sweet fruit, elegant 

and supple. Fine, classic style, good length. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Fruity nose showing a blade of mace and nutmeg, apricot 

and passion fruit. A buoyant and cheerful palate of slender 

construction; ripe fruit with fine sweetness combines with 

fresh acidity. Clear and pure in expression. For summer afternoons 

or as an aperitif. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT ECK 

Leinsweiler Strasse 31, 67294 Ilbesheim 

T: +49 (6341) 32046, info@weingut-eck.de 

www.weingut-eck.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 


Winemaker: Jasmin and Jürgen Eck 

Contact: Jasmin Eck 


For more than 300 years the Eck family 

has making wines. Master Winzer Jürgen 

Eck now runs the family estate in Ilbesheim 

with its 13 hectares of vineyard. He 

mainly looks after the vineyards while daughter 

Jasmin, after graduating from Geisenheim 

and a stint in South Africa, now enlivens both 

cellar and packaging with new ideas. “Both 

passion and experience play important roles,” 

this father-daughter-team reports. The wines 

clearly show that something is afoot here, like 

the finely balanced Weissburgunder from the 

Ilbesheimer Kalmit site. 

90 2019 Ilbesheim Rittersberg 


A little coconut on the nose, delicate smoke, quince peel, apple 

and pear, also yellow fruit and a touch of honey. Powerful 

and firmly built on the palate; sweet extract, juice and spice. 

A generous Chardonnay with an international touch and a 

Pfalz signature. Will evolve. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

acidity. The tannins are vivid and a touch astringent, ideal. 




Ripe mirabelle plum on the nose, citrus fruit, apple with a 

trace of leafiness. A well built and multi-layered Riesling 

with spice and juice, good fullness, medium extract, showing 

freshness with vivid acidity. Animating to drink, straightforward, 

citric on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Spicy nose of grapefruit, redcurrants, green pepper and also 

herbal notes and a hint of leafiness. Fresh on the palate with 

an invigorating acid structure, straightforward and with good 

traction, fine juice, notes of apricot and spice again. A good 

summer wine and aperitif. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 Göcklingen Kaiserberg 


Herbal nose, delicate wood spice, cherry as well as plum and 

vanilla notes, somewhat ethereal. Good varietal depiction 

with fruity fullness and spice in a medium-body, balanced 

90 2019 Ilbesheim Kalmit Weissburgunder tr. 

Tangerine, mirabelle plum and apricot on the nose, delicate 

spice and floral notes, also apple. An elegant Pinot 

Blanc with good structure and balance, a refined juiciness 

and well-woven acidity in addition to mineral tones. Successfully 

shows the terroir of the Kalmit. 



WEINGUT EYMANN 


Ludwigstrasse 35, 67161 Gönnheim 

T: +49 (6322) 2808, info@weinguteymann.de 

www.weingut-eymann.de 



Winemaker: Vincent Eymann 

Contact: Rainer Eymann 


That’s what we call a vertical take-off: 

Vincent Eymann, not even 29 years old, 

presented his wines for tasting for the 

first time and we immediately nominated him 

as our “newcomer of the year” (see page 22). 

Eymann’s father Rainer was among Germany’s 

organic farming pioneers in the 1980s. He 

started farming biodynamically in 2003 and 

from 2016 onwards, the estate has been a 

member of Demeter. Vincent Eymann farms 

18 hectares, his focus is on Riesling, Spätburgunder 

and sparkling wine. His wines show a 

grandiose natural balance and depth. Compliments! 

93 2019 Bad Dürkheim Fuchsmantel 


Closed on the nose; discreet citrus fruit, mineral and spicy 

notes. Supple approach on the palate, poised style, very 

fine acidity, mineral and multi-layered. Still very young with 

authentic site expression and finesse. Very good potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

toasted aromas but at just the right measure. Well integrated 

wood. Made with a good sense of style. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Toreye Ménage à trois« 

trocken CH/WB/PG 

91 2019 »Toreye Alte Reben« Riesling trocken 

Citrusy on the nose, candied lemon peel and light stone 

fruit. Powerful palate - juicy with vivid acidity, good fruit; 

there’s a gracefulness despite its power and a very fine layer 

of phenolics. Mineral tinged, still youthful. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Gönnheim Sonnenberg 


Pinot scented; spicy wood, cherry and pinot berry fruit. On 

the palate dense, ripe tannins, almost meaty in impression 

and then an incredibly fine, elegant spiciness and clear 

mineral definition. Great potential for further ageing. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Toreye« Spätburgunder trocken 

Nuances of wood, closed, slightly spicy, red berries and 

spicy Pinot fruit in the background. The palate is full bodied 

but light-hearted with almond tones, cocoa and lightly 

89 2019 Gönnheim Riesling trocken 

Nectarine, intense yellow fruit including peach on the 

nose. On the palate there is lively acidity, straightforward 

construction with a hint of sweetness and with yellow-fruited 

notes. Medium weight in extract and fullness, 

tasty and balanced. Good length, a proper estate Riesling. 



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WEINGUT FADER KASTANIENHOF 

Theresienstrasse 62, 76835 Rhodt unter Rietburg 

T: +49 (6323) 5193, info@wein-fader.de 

www.wein-fader.de 


and 13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Knut Fader 

Contact: Knut Fader 


Looking at Knut Fader and his Kastanienhof 

estate, we think that this may 

be the time to sing the praises of 

Gewürztraminer. In the previous year, the 

wine became our Falstaff-Tip; this year, the 

Gewürztraminer “Réserve” 2019 from the 

Rhodter Rosengarten site received a score of 

92 points and is positioned at the top of a very 

balanced and attractive range of wines. How 

often is a Gewürztraminer described as “a 

most animating wine with a long echo”, as one 

of our tasters noted. And animating is the 

correct term, as the wine also inspires culinary 

fantasies. 

90 2019 Rhodt Schlossberg Riesling trocken 

Fresh and clear on the nose; scents of lemon, lime, green apple 

and pineapple. On the palate pear, apricot and lemon zest 

join in, accompanied by fine acidity. Medium body - a wine 

with balance and an exciting finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 »Réserve« Rhodt Klosterpfad 


90 2019 »Alte Reben« Rhodt Rosengarten 


Pale golden yellow with aromas of white peach, ripe pear, 

lemon and hazelnut. At least medium bodied on the palate, 

melon and orange zest flavours are supported by a good acid 

structure and a good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Réserve« Hainfeld Letten 


Golden yellow in colour. Intense aromas; smoke, ripe yellow 

apple, clove and pineapple, complemented on the palate by 

flavours including vanilla, blackcurrant leaf and lemon peel 

all carried by a lively acidity and a good finish. 


89 2019 »Réserve« Hainfeld Letten 


Medium lemon yellow. A fragrance of apricot, ripe apple and 

lemon. On the palate typical grape variety aromas of gooseberry, 

grapefruit, honeydew melon and young green pepper. 

A good acid structure for a medium-bodied wine. 


92 2019 »Réserve« Rhodt Rosengarten 

Gewürztraminer trocken 

A fine varietal aroma of rosebud petals, lemon peel, grapefruit 

and lychee in the glass. On the palate very pleasing 

acidity balances these complex aromas, complemented by 

tangerine and pear compote flavours. A very animated 

wine with a long finish. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT STEFAN FISCHER 

Kirchstrasse 2, 76889 Schweighofen 

T: +49 (6342) 7197, info@stefan-fischer-weingut.de 

www.stefan-fischer-weingut.de 


Winemaker: Stefan Fischer 

Contact: Birgit Fischer 


Stefan Fischer’s winery sits in Schweighofen 

at the southernmost tip of the 

Pfalz, a stone’s throw away from the Alsace. 

Fischer founded the estate straight after 

his vintner apprenticeship in the early 1990s – 

an absolutely remarkable growth. A quick 

glance at our tasting notes shows, why the 

Fischer family is so successful: “Uncomplicated, 

open-minded and convivial” is how the 

Fischers themselves describe their wine style 

and all we can do is confirm that: these wines 

that put the grape variety in the spotlight are 

so clear, so harmonious that a second glass is 

just irresistible! 

89 2019 »Cuvée 3 Punkt 0« KR/WB/RR 

Grapefruit and smoky notes, classic aromas of Scheurebe, 

followed by blood orange, orange marmalade, allspice and 

coriander seed. Crunchy acidity on the palate, loads of juice, 

good extract, slight viscosity with sweetness underpinning 

the spiciness. Aromatic finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Silvaner feinherb 

89 2019 »Classic« Riesling 

Peach and lemon on the nose, as well as a slightly nutty undertone 

and notes of flint. Juicy on the palate, crunchy acidity 

and comparatively generous sweetness. Good density, 

high intensity and excellent interplay; an appetising off-dry 

classic. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Nectarine, kiwi and green gooseberry, smoky notes. Juicy 

acidity, tight construction, medium-weight in extract, alcoholic 

drive, a fiery Sauvignon Blanc with a striking acid backbone 

that is not entirely free of greenish motifs. 



Light golden in colour. Lush, highly ripe fruit, buttery, apricot, 

slightly peppery, peat. Corpulent and compact on the palate, 

lively acidity and well integrated residual sweetness. A dry 

tasting Pinot Gris that is recommended as a food wine. 



Nutty on the nose, spring meadow flowers, herbal tones, 

hay and green apple. On the palate soft and supple on the 

attack with a delicate, restrained sweetness, roundly embedded 

acidity and vivid savouriness on the finish . A fine, 

very well balanced varietal style. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT FITZ-RITTER 

Weinstrasse Nord 51, 67098 Bad Dürkheim an der Weinstrasse 

T: +49 (6322) 5389, johann.fitz@fitz-ritter.de 

www.fitz-ritter.de 


Saturdays and Sundays 11– 17 hrs 

Winemaker: Achim Eberle and Max Fisch 

Contact: Johann Fitz and Felix Wagemann 



Things are happening at this renowned 

Weingut in Bad Dürkheim: the wines 

clearly show that the team surrounding 

Johann Fitz does not miss a beat. New construction 

is ahead for a cellar that will make 

pumps largely redundant and enable far more 

gentler handling of the grapes. The upward 

trajectory is already evident. Not only can we 

taste the first class fruit that went into the Riesling 

from the Michelsberg site, we also taste 

the intuition that went into making it. We are 

curious to see what will come out of the new 

cellar. 

93 2019 Bad Dürkheim Michelsberg Riesling GG 

Some wood and an almost Burgundy-like fruit: more berry 

than stone fruit or citrus. On the palate there’s a noble suppleness, 

wood flavours supported within the phenolic structure, 

good density. A touch of sweetness ensures complete 

harmony. 13 Vol.-%. cork 

92 2019 »De Edle Wilde« Riesling trocken 

Wood initially, then very floral - jasmine, rose; also basil and 

rosemary blossom. Plump with a soft opening and smooth 

sweetness. Moderately fine phenolics are becalmed by 

creaminess and mildness. Refined acidity, long finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

91 2016 Bad Dürkheim Hochbenn Riesling Brut 

Fresh fragrant nose; white flowers, burnt sugar, white currant, 

grass clippings, hay. On the palate fragrant and textural; 

juicy, beautifully fine mousse, soft mouthfeel, cheerfully 

elegant and vinous! 11,5 Vol.-%. cork 

93 2019 Bad Dürkheim Abtsfronhof 

Gewürztraminer Spätlese 

Ripe and very clear: rose, lychee, smoky tones. You can literally 

see the ripe berries in front of you. On the palate, a supple 

attack, poised sweetness, fine yet playful acidity, but very 

fresh for all its roundness and fullness. Stylish and elegant! 

10 Vol.-%. screwcap 

91 2019 Bad Dürkheim Fuchsmantel 


91 2019 Bad Dürkheim Spielberg 


91 2019 Ungestein Herrenberg Riesling GG 

89 2019 Wachenheim 


89 2019 »RebArena« Bad Dürkheim 


89 2019 Bad Dürkheim 



91 2019 Bad Dürkheim Abtsfronhof 


Smoky, terpene-borne spice, grapefruit. Quite round and 

soft in the attack, but also fresh with fine acidity, elegant 

rounding on the mid-palate before spicy layers unfold 

again. A very delicate, light-hearted yet multifaceted Riesling. 

13 Vol.-%, screwcap 



 

WEINGUT 

MARTIN & GEORG FUSSER 

Friedhofstrasse 7, 67150 Niederkirchen 

T: +49 (6326) 259782, info@mfg-wein.de 

www.mfg-wein.de 


Winemaker: Georg and Martin Fusser 

Contact: Georg Fusser 



93 2018 Kallstadt Saumagen Riesling trocken 

Beginning to unfold on the nose: balsamic and limestone 

spice notes, floral, a mineral reduction hovers. Drive on the 

palate, broad body, profound extract, layers of suppleness 

and viscosity, ripe acidity. Great potential. 


Last year we were rather taken by the 

wines the Fusser brothers presented and 

this year we can simply state: at this level 

they are rather close to receiving their fourth 

star. The breath-taking growth over the past 

years was evidently accomplished without any 

sacrifice of quality. Totally in line with the vintage, 

the 2018 single-site Rieslings show good 

substance and are somewhat broader, than 

those of the 2019 vintage, which are utterly precise. 

The two Spätburgunders from the Deidesheimer 

Mäushöhle and Herrgottsacker sites 

prove that the brothers also know how to handle 

Pinot Noir. Wines with real style! 




A hint of wood spice, curry and citrus, overall fruit and spice 

still seem closed. Supple on the palate, vivid mineral motifs, 

ripe acidity, powerful alcohol, a little broad in structure, but 

mineral and with good extract. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2017 Deidesheim Mäushöhle 


Initially very reductive on the nose, only slowly opens into 

notes of sour cherry and cranberry. Very dense on the palate, 

juicy and with a fine nerve. Mineral tinged, with supple extract, 

tight and full of potential. A Pinot with style. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Milk chocolate and dark berries, elderberry, blackberry. On 

the palate dense, fine grained, fresh tannins fill the frame 

well, lively sophisticated acidity. A full bodied Pinot with 

good fruit made for bottle ageing. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Ruppertsberg Riesling trocken 

Initially peach on the nose, then nectarine and pineapple, 

well-captured ripe but not overripe fruit. Smooth on the 

palate and at the same time also juicy and fine-boned. 

Slightly salty undertones, very good substance for Ortswein. 

Impeccable balance, very good length. 



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WEINGUT GABEL 

Weinstrasse 45, 67273 Herxheim 

T: +49 (6353) 7462, wein@weingut-gabel.de 

www.weingut-gabel.de 



Winemaker: Oliver Gabel 

Contact: Oliver Gabel 



Oliver Gabel confidently materializes the 

potential of his local terroirs: the soils 

in and around Herxheim are characterised 

by limestone. Thus, the young winemaker 

has put his focus on Pinot-varieties, especially 

Weiss- and Spätburgunder. As of 2019, Gabel 

has farmed his vineyards organically. He puts 

particular importance on the ageing of his 

wines in wood, the oldest barrels in his cellar 

are 130 years old – and are still used for fermentation 

and maturation in his 19th-century cellar. 

All the Pinots show tension, spice and nuances 

of limestone minerality – as well as Gabel’s 

clear hallmark. A strong performance! 

91 2019 Bissersheim Steig 


Yellow blossom on the nose, apple, cider, yellow-fruited hints 

and fine wood spice a hint of yeast. Dry on the palate, without 

kitsch or cliché Burgundian in impression with Pfalz character. 

Powerful, clearly defined outline, shows spice, substance 

and depth. Youthful. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

relatively lean and tight structure, vivid acidity, prominent 

and ripe tannins, spicy fruit on the finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


91 NV »Blanc de Blancs« brut nature 

Nuanced complex nose with fine spiciness, discreet fruit, 

yeast notes and a hint of iodine. Lively acid structure, apple 

tart hints, juicy citrus fruit. A balanced sparkling wine, fresh, 

multi-layered and complemented by a delicate saltiness. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2015 »Réserve« Herxheim Honigsack 


Finely woven nose with a hint of wood spice, red cherry, clove 

and also anise. Not a bold Pinot. Finely balanced on the palate 

with exquisitely chiselled acidity and ripe, textured tannins. 

Sour cherry, bay leaf and almond core - elaborate. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Herxheim Honigsack 


Lots of cassis on the nose against a spicy wood background, 

also beetroot, juniper berry and dark aromas. Complexity in a 

90 2019 »Tradition« Weissburgunder trocken 

Apple and raisins, flowers and floral notes, some wood 

spice and yeast. Lean construction, juicy and creamy on 

the palate, emphatically dry, ripe and balanced acidity, 

chalky mineral spiciness, again apple and white pepper. A 

pleasure to have on the table. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


DER GLÜCKSJÄGER 


Raiffeisenstrasse 5, 67482 Venningen 

T: +49 (6323) 5505, info@dergluecksjaeger.de 

www.dergluecksjaeger.de 


Winemaker: Andreas Pfaffmann-Wiedemann 

Contact: Andreas Pfaffmann-Wiedemann 


How wonderful when there’s a breath 

of fresh air! Imagination, experimentation 

but also something really tangible 

are at play here at Andreas Pfaffmann-Wiedemann’s 

new project. The labels 

clearly show that both authenticity and craft 

can indeed be presented in an uncomplicated, 

unstuffy fashion. Unusual, unconventional 

taste pleasures should simply be fun. With varieties 

like Grüner Veltliner and Cabernet Sauvignon 

Pfaffmann-Wiedemann has left the 

well-trodden Pfalz path, while the remarkable 

Sauvignon Blanc, Weissburgunder and Riesling 

stand like guards of honour. 


Some boxwood plays on the creamy nose, there’s also a 

touch of passion fruit, smoke and nettle. Fragrant and promising. 

On the palate concentrated golden, ripe stone fruit and 

juicy lemon appear embedded on yeasty, cloudy creaminess. 

Delicious. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

tamed into velvet on a juicy, gluggable but aromatic body. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Veltliner Landwein trocken 

91 2019 Weissburgunder Landwein trocken 

Creamy, smoky hints float pleasantly and promisingly on the 

nose. The palate is round and fresh and the creaminess is interspersed 

with a wonderful lemony freshness that gives the 

whole wine a graceful lightness without sacrificing the 

smooth texture. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Reserve« Sauvignon Blanc 


Pronounced creaminess on the nose reminiscent of banana 

yoghurt. Only on the palate comes freshness - the gentle, 

ripe but pure fruit - the slightly smoky, nutty touch of oak elegantly 

framed by the citrus fruit; both freshness and texture 

have long resonance. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Reserve« Cabernet Sauvignon 


Wonderful dark plum and smoky blackberry fruit flirts from 

the glass. There is even a fragrant hint of cassis. The palate is 

juicy and the otherwise boisterous tannins of this variety are 

90 2019 Riesling Landwein trocken 

Both fresh and candied orange zest rise from the glass 

with convincing ripeness and freshness. The palate is similar, 

fresh but also round, ripe and wonderfully aromatic. A 

slightly yeasty texture and lemony finish make you want to 

take another sip. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT GRAF VON WEYHER 

Borngasse 7, 76835 Weyher in der Pfalz 

T: +49 (6323) 98 00 64, info@graf-von-weyher.de 

www.graf-von-weyher.de 


Winemaker: Peter Graf 

Contact: Otmar and Jürgen Graf 

Hectares: 180,000 (75 % white, 25 % red) 

There are numerous winemakers who 

exhibit soil profiles in their tasting 

rooms to exemplify the differences in 

the wines. At Weingut Graf von Weyher it is 

sufficient to simply taste the Rieslings side by 

side in order to grasp the different influences 

of “Kalkmergel” (calcareous marl), “Granit” 

and “Schiefer” (slate). It is a very practice-oriented 

lesson that combines learning with 

pleasure. In any case, what brothers Peter and 

Jürgen Graf deliver makes complete sense. 

Their savoury Spätburgunder from the Rhodter 

Rosengarten site is a success, too. This is 

the sort of geology course we all like to take! 

91 2018 »Buntsandstein« Weyher 

Michelsberg Riesling trocken 

Apple, verbena and apricot on the nose, lime zest, a touch of 

cumin and aniseed. Relaxed on the palate, well built in stature, 

ripe acidity, balanced and harmonious, fine spice and 

mineral notes line the back palate. Clear profile. 


substance and volume, broad and powerful; dark, ripe cherries 

again, spicy with prominent tannins. Made for the table. 


88 2019 Rhodt Schlossberg 

Cabernet Blanc trocken 

90 2019 »Schiefer« Burrweiler Altenforst 


Classic Riesling nose with peach and apricot, lemon notes 

and a subtle slate spiciness. Medium extract on the palate, 

relaxed mouthfeel, ripe acidity, nice spiciness and minerality 

that lingers nicely. Classic style and a wonderful expression 

of soil. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Kalkmergel« Weyher Michelsberg 


Wet stone on the nose along with stone fruit such as ripe 

peach and apricot. On the palate, the self-confident acidity 

and fruit sweetness enter into a little duet, beautiful interplay. 

A harmoniously rounded wine accompanied by chalky 

mineral texture. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 Rhodt Rosengarten 


Dark cherry on the nose with spice, cinnamon stick, bay leaf 

and cloves, wood notes and beetroot. On the palate there is 

90 2019 »Granit« Burrweiler Altenforst 


A bouquet as if from a vineyard after summer rain, wet 

stone, herbs, leafy green, plus apple and tangerine. On the 

palate there is an agile acidity accompanied by a little fruit 

sweetness, darker, stony notes and a steely minerality that 

provides character. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT GRASSMÜCK 


Eichplatz 4, 76831 Birkweiler 

T: +49 (6345) 3630, wein@weingut-grassmueck.de 

weingut-grassmueck.de 


Winemaker: Simon Grassmück 

Contact: Simon Grassmück 


A 

nice trip down memory lane,” noted 

one of our tasters about the rather classical 

Grauburgunder Spätlese from the 

Birkweiler Rosenberg site, which also happens 

to bear a historic label: after all, Weingut Grassmück 

in Birkweiler was founded as early as 

1667. What a pairing this wine would be with 

roast haunch of venison with cranberry sauce 

and Spätzle! Yet, Simon Grassmück also likes to 

experiment and show courage. He does so with 

“Quantum S”, an unusual barrique-aged blend 

of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and 

Scheurebe, showing both density and fruity 

charm. Grassmück clearly has courage! 

90 2019 »Quantum S« trocken CH/SB/SÄ 

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Scheurebe, matured in 

barrique. Spice on the nose, smoke, pear, cassis and mango. 

Juicy and spicy. On the palate there’s balanced acidity, well 

judged power, density and fruity charm. An unusual combination 

that has been done well. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 Birkweiler Mandelberg 


Dark cherry fruit on the concentrated nose; a little soy sauce, 

cranberry jam and wood perfume. Powerful and bold on the 

palate with prominent tannins and lots of substance, the alcohol 

is well integrated, the acidity vivid. Spicy and consistent 

- ideal. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

87 2019 »Pinot Blanc de Noir« Birkweiler 

Königsgarten feinherb 

89 2019 Birkweiler Rosenberg 


Roasted walnuts, chestnut puree and ripe pear show on the 

nose, also some rose. A classic dry Spätlese with power, fruit, 

juice, spice and a dash of sweetness. This could have come 

from Baden and be called Ruländer - a nice excursion into the 

past. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Kabinett trocken 

Powerful and ripe fruit notes of mango and blackcurrant on 

the nose, lush and spicy bouquet, some lemongrass. On the 

palate there is luscious fruit, lively acidity provides momentum, 

hints of sweetness. Quite full-bodied for a Kabinett. 


90 2019 »Reserve S« Birkweiler Rosenberg 


Savoury aroma with wood spice from barrique ageing, ripe 

yellow fruit, pineapple. Shows volume on the palate, well 

built with extract and muscle. Again a lot of spice and also 

texture, juice and minerality, ripe citrus fruit. Good length. 

Will evolve. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT HAGENBUCH 

Weinstrasse 63, 76835 Haineld 

T: +49 (6323) 2770, info@weinguthagenbuch.de 

www.lothar-hagenbuch.de 


Winemaker: Stefan Hagenbuch 

Contact: Tobias Hagenbuch 


The Hagenbuch family has made wine 

for five generations. It was in 2017 that 

brothers Tobias and Stefan took the 

helm of the estate after their father Lothar had 

laid the foundations for the development of 

this estate. “We are full of drive and determination 

for action and have the know how to 

fulfil these requirements,” the brothers report. 

Once again they show their talent with a spicy 

Spätlese from Grauburgunder. Their Merlot 

Blanc de Noir is highly unusual and shows almost 

peppery spice. A new estate is just being 

created in the neighbouring village of Flemlingen 

– a project for the future. 

90 2019 Grauburgunder Spätlese trocken 

Spicy notes on the nose, walnut, quince and pear and blossom 

honey. On the palate the classic Spätlese character 

shows with ripe pear, honeydew melon, spice and well integrated 

fruit sweetness. The ripe acidity works well and provides 

excellent length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



Intense aromas of ripe mango, papaya, blackcurrant and ripe 

melon. On the palate there is sweetish fruit and a fresh, appropriate 

acid structure. Harmoniously balanced in a slender 

body with ripe and fresh elements. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


On the nose strawberry fruit accompanied by raspberry and 

floral notes, mint and tomato leaf. The palate displays all the 

ingredients that make a coherent rosé: clear fruit, good 

freshness and a juicy balance. Slenderly built, spicy and animated. 



Slightly restrained herbal notes on the nose with floral 

scents of violets and privet, as well as notes of ripe yellow 

fruit and quince. On the palate, creamy sweetness with slight 

acidity, a delicate appetising astringency lingers. Finishes 

rather short. 10 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Blanc de Noir Merlot trocken 

Tangerine and mirabelle plums on the nose, also raspberry, 

redcurrants and floral notes. There’s a nice juiciness and 

spiciness on the palate, almost a little peppery; ripe and restrained 

acidity, a slight piquancy and salty, fine tannins. 

An interesting interpretation. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINHAUS FRANZ HAHN 


Kirchstrasse 16-17, 76857 Albersweiler 

T: +49 (6345) 3421, info@weinhaus-franzhahn.de 

weinhaus-franzhahn.de 


14–17 hrs, Saturdays by appointment 

Winemaker: Martin Hochdörffer 

Contact: Martin Hochdörffer 

Bottles/Hectares: 300,000 (60 % white, 40 % red) 

It was not until 2016 that Yvonne and 

Martin Hochdörffer took over Weingut 

Franz Hahn. Since Martin Hochdörffer 

wants to focus entirely on winemaking, all the 

grapes are bought in. We can see Hochdörffer’s 

spirit of experimentation in the range of wines 

he presented this year. He skilfully combines 

maturation in wood and stainless steel. His 

Veltliner “Premium’’ shows the variety’s DNA 

and yet has Pfalz character. His combination 

of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Blanc is unusual. 

This is a fairly priced range of wine 

which should also prove an interesting hunting 

ground for a sommelier. 


Ripe fruit on the nose, mango and papaya, honeydew melon, 

toasted aromas. Ripe fruit and sweetness on the palate, accompanied 

by ripe acidity, full bodied in the style of a classic 

Spätlese, but slender in structure. Fine phenolics, balanced. 


89 2018 Riesling Auslese halbtrocken 

Ripe peach and apricot on the nose, along with notes from 

wood ageing, smoke and fine toasted aromas. Juicy and 

sweet on the palate, again notes from wood ageing which 

also shows in the firm structure. Presence of acidity makes it 

interesting to drink. 12,7 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Blueberry and blackcurrant on the nose, wood spice, fine 

toasty aromas. On the palate there is real freshness and vivid 

acidity in a compactly built body. The tannins are ripe and 

show potential for further ageing - will evolve. 



Delicate light green shimmers in the glass. The nose smells 

of hay and white peach with slight hints of petrol. On the palate 

a crunchy acidity pairs with delicate sweetness, very refreshing 

- animated. A fine aperitif. 7,8 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Chardonnay Spätlese trocken 



89 2019 Sauvignon Blanc & 

Cabernet Blanc halbtrocken 



89 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon trocken 

90 2019 »Premium« Veltliner trocken 

Deep yellow. Ripe citrus fruit on the nose, also yellow flowers. 

Juicy and spicy on the palate with a lean and firm structure. 

Intense and yellow-fruited, a dash of sweetness, generous 

and structured, shows the characteristics of the grape 

variety in a Pfalz interpretation. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


359

WEINGUT HAMMEL 

Weinstrasse Süd 4, 67281 Kirchheim 

T: +49 (6359) 86401, info@weinhammel.de 

www.weinhammel.de 



Winemaker: Christoph Hammel 

Contact: Christoph Hammel 


Christoph Hammel is a real character 

and by now a kind of brand in his own 

right within the Pfalz wine scene – 

not that it is short of such types or personalities. 

This winemaker with his Father Christmas 

beard manages to combine quality with 

accessibility, like his elegant blend “Liebfraumilch 

Schwarze Madonna’’, for instance. 

His wines are balanced, gluggable, not too 

complicated – while absolutely avoiding banality 

and showing real profile. It’s an artwork 

in itself. An achievement that probably only 

Christoph Hammel could achieve! 

90 2019 »In the Mood for Müller« 


A classic representation of its variety. On the nose a scent of 

white peach, lemon peel, nutmeg and rose petal as well as 

subtle herbs. These medium intense aromas and flavours are 

balanced by fine acidity. Medium bodied with good length. 

Coherent! 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Liebfraumilch Schwarze Madonna« 

feinherb RR/MT/GV/TR 

Still pale in colour but intense in aroma; ripe pear, lemon 

zest, lime and mango. On the palate the residual sweetness 

remains discreetly behind the primary, ripe fruit and is balanced 

by lively acidity. With a fine sweetness-acidity interplay. 

Neat! 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2017 Kleinkarlbach Herrenberg 


Medium intense nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry, 

blackberry and clove. Powerfully built on the palate with ripe 

tannins and lively acidity, also notes of cedar and forest floor. 

Very well balanced. Good finish. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 



A scent of sour cherry, wood spice and black pepper on the 

nose. On the palate the wine has texture, power and ripe tannins. 

Rather dense but also mellow, has juicy fruit and a 

plump suppleness in the background. A wine with plenty of 

potential. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

89 2019 »Gegen Gerade« Riesling feinherb 

89 2019 »Blaue Stunde« trocken CH/SB 

88 2019 »Tage wie diese« Riesling trocken 

88 2017 »Doppelstück« Veltliner trocken 


89 2019 »Tonneau« St. Laurent trocken 

88 2018 »Tonneau« Portugieser trocken 

90 2019 »Für mich soll's rote Rosén regnen« 

Rosé trocken 

Pale ruby in the glass. On the nose intense aromas of red 

cherry, elderflower, redcurrants and clove are accompanied 

by a citrus note and delicate acidity on the palate. The 

complex flavours lead to an exciting finish. 




 

WEINGUT HANEWALD-SCHWERDT 

Pochelstrasse 37, 67098 Bad Dürkheim 

T: +49 (6322) 63206, info@hanewald-schwerdt.de 

www.hanewald-schwerdt.de 



Winemaker: Thomas Hanewald and Stephan Schwerdt 

Contact: Stephan Schwerdt 


Cousins Thomas Hanewald and Stephan 

Schwerdt once again presented a very 

convincing range of their ambitious 

wines and site potential. Weingut Hane wald- 

Schwerdt cultivates almost 25 hectares of 

vineyards in famous sites like Ruppertsberger 

Reiterpfad or Bad Dürkheimer Hochbenn. 

The Riesling from this site impresses with a 

savoury, cool minerality, the one from the 

Reiterpfad with concentration and balance. 

Their Spätburgunders are dense with finely 

extracted tannins and of multi-faceted elegance. 

They are going places! 

91 2018 Bad Dürkheim Hochbenn 


Herbal notes on the nose, tomato leaf, leafiness, ripe apricots 

and shattered rock. Juicy and supple at first on the palate, 

then showing a spicy and cool minerality that accentuates 

the wine. Harmonious balance, medium extract. Still 

youthful. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

mellow tannins, the generous volume offers a ripe acid structure 

and lots of spice. Full bodied – shows the ripeness of the 

vintage. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


90 2017 Leistadt Herrenmorgen 


Spicy and herbal nose with ripe yellow fruit and apple, grapefruit, 

lemon balm and allspice. Compact palate showing juicy 

texture and ripe acidity, apple and light flowers again, fine 

phenolic tartness, good extract, stony spiciness. 


91 2018 Leistadt Herzfeld 


Cassis, cherry and wood spice and violets on the nose. Elegant 

and with fine tannins, sensitively extracted, skilful use 

of wood, finely chiselled acidity, beautiful fruit, powerfully 

built with density. Glides smoothly along - elegant. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2015 »Kalkriff« Spätburgunder trocken 

Spicy nose with ripe black cherry and blackberry, violets and 

smoke. On the palate there is relatively fleshy fruit, rich and 



Concentrated aromas of apricot and apple, spicy notes, 

herbs and also flowers. On the palate there is good concentration 

and balance, the harmonious acidity sets the pace, 

there’s good extract, fine phenolic layers and mineral hue. 

Congenial. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


361

WEINGUT HAUER 

In den Kornwiesen 1, 67098 Bad Dürkheim 

T: +49 (6322) 63375, info@weingut-hauer.de 

katharinenhof-hauer.de 


Winemaker: Volker and André Hauer 

Contact: André Hauer 


Volker Hauer runs Weingut Hauer together 

with his son André. They have almost 

12 hectares of vines spread around 

Bad Dürkheim, Leistadt and Kallstadt. Some of 

their wines have rather demonstrative names, 

like “Glücksau’’ (=lucky swine) or “Saustark’’ 

(=piggishly powerful), but it is the content rather 

than the label that deserves attention. This father-son 

team produce a number of specialities, 

like the aromatic Cabernet Blanc which illustrates 

that real wines with profile can be made 

from this undervalued variety. Likewise, their 

Cabernet Mitos “Saustark” pleases with its fruity 

tartness and masculine character. Well done! 

89 2019 Bad Dürkheim Goldmuskateller tr. 

Fragrant bouquet with a blade of mace and freshly grated 

nutmeg, rose and lavender, also citrus fruit. On the palate 

there’s power and substance, mild acidity, phenolic and tidy 

spiciness, also some pink pepper. This would pair well with 

spicy dishes. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

and also muscle. For drinking by the fire or with hearty food. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Bad Dürkheim Gewürztraminer tr. 

89 2019 »Glücksau« feinherb TR/RL 

Gewürztraminer and Rieslaner make up the “Glücksau”. Rose 

petals on the nose, lychee and ripe mango. On the palate 

there is soft acidity and juice, a well-woven sweetness provides 

harmony and charm, plenty of fragrance. A blend for 

sommeliers and rainy Sunday afternoons. 


90 2018 »Saustark« Cabernet Mitos trocken 

Fruity, spicy nose of elderberries, elderberry jam and blackcurrants 

along with ink and soy sauce. Elderberry on the palate 

with a good freshness, a fine astringency, grippy tannins. 

Masculine in character, will show its potential when paired 

with meat. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 2017 Bad Dürkheim Spätburgunder 

Auslese trocken 

Strong fragrance of cherry, chocolate-coated cherry in 

Kirsch, wood savouriness, allspice and ground ginger. Sweet 

fruit dominates the front palate, there’s a lot of substance 

90 2019 Bad Dürkheim Cabernet Blanc tr. 

Powerful and substantial Cabernet Blanc with aromas of 

grapefruit and lime zest, gooseberry and lychee. Juicy, 

powerful and with a dash of sweetness on the palate, spice 

comes through later along with ripe fruit. Good extract, a 

grown-up wine with character. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT HOF 


Klingbachstrasse 29, 76831 Heuchelheim-Klingen 

T: +49 (6349) 1591, info@weingut-joachim-hof.de 

www.weingut-joachim-hof.de 


Winemaker: Philipp and Julian Hof 

Contact: Philipp Hof 


This family estate has been run by brothers 

Philipp und Julian Hof since 2010. 

Their estate has 22 hectares of vineyards, 

including the Klingen top site of Herrenpfad, 

where they grow Riesling, Pinot varieties, 

Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. 

“Our particular focus, however, is on 

dry Muskateller,” Philipp Hof reports. But it is 

above all the red wines that impress in the 

range of wines presented, especially the Spätburgunder 

with its finesse, the Merlot with its 

beautiful depth of fruit or the powerfully collated 

Cabernet Sauvignon. 

89 2019 Klingen Herrenpfad 


Initially pineapple on the nose, then yellow apple and ripe mirabelle 

plum, mango, subtle spice. Powerfully built on the 

palate with lots of volume, sweet extract, bags of spice and 

fruit are supported by the ripe acid structure. Creamy on the 

mid-palate, stays long on the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

fruit and good balance, clearly defined, powerful outline, ripe 

tannins, notes of bitter chocolate and elderberry. Lovely tartness 

on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 




Deep yellow with reddish tints. Ripe pear on the powerful 

nose, caramelised walnuts, spicy wood notes. Strong structure 

on the palate, showing a lot of substance, juice, creaminess 

and spice. The ripe acidity supports the full body, dry 

character. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2017 Klingen Herrenpfad Merlot trocken 

Blackberry and plum on the nose, wood spice, herbs and 

roasted coffee beans. On the palate there is clear fruit and 

sweetish extract and a light cinnamon note. The vivid and 

well integrated acidity provides freshness. Powerful construction, 

polished tannins, juicy. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



On the nose cassis and black cherry, spicy notes, tobacco, 

clove and blackberry. On the palate there is beautiful clear 



On the nose fruits of the forest, cherries, mint and eucalyptus 

and a light wood note. Powerful structure and good 

freshness on the palate with a vivid acid structure, ripe red 

cherries. The tannins are ripe and fine-grained; shows substance 

and finesse. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


363

WEINGUT JOHLER 

Heustrasse 159, 67363 Lustadt 

T: +49 (170) 4968441, info@wein-johler.de 

www.wein-johler.de 


Winemaker: Patrick Johler 

Contact: Patrick and Gerd Johler 


Dear Wine Lovers”, writes Weingut 

Johler to both us and our readers. 

Continuing with, “We are now in the 

third generation family-owned business that 

has dedicated itself utterly to viticulture and 

winemaking. As a family-run estate where 

everyone is actively involved, it is our aim to 

create a range of wines, year upon year, that 

offers something for everyone”. In doing so, 

Patrick and Gerd Johler have become masters 

in making off-dry wines. Rounded out with an 

extra dollop of slight sweetness, these wines 

happily serve a wide circle of wine lovers – and 

that is down to that intuitive final balance. 

89 2019 Sauvignon Blanc feinherb 

Apple and caraway, akin to a natural wine nose, also peppery 

aromas, peppermint. On the palate there is a comparatively 

strong body, fresh carbon dioxide, firm acidity and fruit-accompanied 

sweetness, a dense, spicy wine with quite an different 

appeal. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


A pleasant, delicately spicy varietal expression on the nose, 

slightly nutty, slightly citrusy, walnut. Straightforward on 

the palate; gentle sweetness, slender, lively acidity. A fresh, 

uncomplicated wine and an ideal aperitif. 


88 2019 Kerner lieblich 

88 2019 »Cuvée Rosé« feinherb 

87 2019 Spätburgunder Rosé feinherb 

87 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 

87 2019 Dornfelder Rosé trocken 

88 2019 Spätburgunder feinherb 

87 2019 »Cuvée Theo« DF/PN 


Almond, elderberry and mint on the nose. Quite dense, taut 

tannins on the palate. Firm acidity and slight leafy overtones 

are well integrated and will dissipate as the wine matures in 

the bottle. The beautiful, clear, cherry and herb finish lingers 

for a long time. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Cuvée Albert« feinherb DF/PN/DU 

Cocoa bean and pepper on the nose. Fine tannins, carefully 

extracted, are underpinned by juicy-sweet fruit, vivid but well 

integrated acidity, fruit-borne finish. A neat, off-dry red wine. 



Initially still yeasty on the nose, followed by a spicy, ripe varietal 

style, sweet chestnut, sesame. Round and comparatively 

smooth on the palate, almost creamy; ripe acidity, 

moderate extract. A well defined varietal expression. 



WEINGUT JÜLG 



T: +49 (6342) 919090, info@weingut-juelg.de 

www.weingut-juelg.de 


Winemaker: Johannes Jülg and Sören Söllner 

Contact: Werner and Johannes Jülg 


Johannes Jülg is exuberant and in top 

form. Whenever we sent out tenders for 

wine competitions, his wines were there 

amongst the best. And you don’t even have to 

grasp for his top wine “Opus Oscar” to have 

something extraordinary in your glass. Jülg 

has mastered that interplay between wood 

and fruit like few others, the wines are vibrant 

with density and tension. A noteworthy fact: 

almost half of the vineyards lie across the border 

on the French side. We can also recommend 

the estate’s own Weinstube, or inn, 

where down-to-earth Pfalz cuisine comes with 

a touch of Francophile finesse. 

94 2019 »Opus-Oskar« Chardonnay trocken 

Burgundian on the nose. A bouquet of yellow apple, star fruit, 

lemon zest and finest vanilla. On the palate violets, pear, hazelnut 

and pineapple. Ideally balanced by very lively acidity. 

The light phenolics bring a textural sensation. Has depth and 

a very long finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Kalkmergel« Spätburgunder tr. 

94 Schweigen Sonnenberg Reitschul 


Clear in the glass. Very precise on the nose; ripe pineapple, 

peach, brioche and honeysuckle. Concentrated palate with 

depth of flavours; wet stone, pear, lemon zest and ripe melon. 

Perfectly integrated wood and a very long finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2018 Schweigen Kammerberg 


Medium ruby. Complex fragrance. Raspberry, sweet cherry, 

violet and clove. The fine acidity balances the above aromas 

as well as orange zest and hibiscus. Tension, power, ripe tannins 

and a light minerality carry this distinguished wine into 

a long finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 »Opus-Oskar« Spätburgunder tr. 

Tar, dark berry, elderberry jam, ripe blackberry. On the palate 

a powerful texture of finely gripping floury tannins, delicate 

acidity, high fruit potential. Still largely closed, but hinting at 

the complexity to come. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 Schweigen Sonnenberg 


Very fine and precise aromas of ripe pineapple, apple and 

elderflower. The accentuated acidity accompanies the 

complex aromatics, complemented by lime, grapefruit, 

redcurrants leaf and flint flavours. Impressive, long finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


365


KALLSTADT 

Weinstrasse 126, 67169 Kallstadt 

T: +49 (6322) 97 97 97, info@wg-kallstadt.de 

www.wg-kallstadt.de 



Winemaker: Joachim Janss-Schaad 

Contact: Axel Messer 

Bottles/Hectares: 1,500,000 (60% white, 40 % red)/240 ha 

When it comes to navigating a large 

ship you need a clear sense of direction, 

just like the Winzergenossenschaft 

in Kallstadt. “We and our members 

put all of our ambition into growing excellent 

grapes and these form the basis for the production 

of premium wines,” stated from the cooperative. 

They look after 240 hectares of vineyards 

amongst which are famed sites such as 

the Kallstadter Saumagen. Care in the vineyards, 

artisanal tradition and innovative winemaking 

result in wines that show real balance, 

like their Weissburgunder “Edition”. All 

of this comes at prices that are more than fair. 


Very clear, multi-layered late harvest fruit; tangerine, hay, 

buttery notes. Smooth and round on the palate, well integrated 

acidity, a hint of sweetness, robust body with medium-high 

extract. A gastronomic wine with good varietal expression. 


90 2019 Kallstadt Kobnert 


Delicately cream coloured. On the nose blueberry, malt, honey 

and sweet chestnut. Supple on the palate and full, ripe 

acidity. A comparatively dry body suggests a wine destined 

for gastronomic use. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Kallstadt Saumagen 


Lime, fragrant, herbal tones. Slender on the palate but 

slightly chalky - the site comes through although the wine 

remains rather lightweight. Juicy, fine-boned structure, well 

rounded, clearly mineral. An affordable single-site Riesling. 


90 2018 Rieslaner Auslese 

Clear, rich yellow. On the nose ripe citrus fruit, mango, papaya 

and notes of smoke. On the palate; powerful sweetness, pear 

juice, apricot, papaya and almond. Dense structure, well integrated 

acidity. Has ageing potential. 8,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Kallstadt Kobnert Kerner Kabinett 



88 2019 Kallstadt Kobnert 



87 2019 »SommerLiebe« feinherb 

88 2019 Kallstadt Kobnert St. Laurent trocken 

87 2019 Kallstadt Kobnert Regent trocken 


Candied fruit, rose, smoke - clear on the nose. On the palate 

juicy, full bodied, firm acidity, strong alcohol, just a hint 

of sweetness. An appetising, not overwhelming, well balanced 

varietal expression. Would go very well with curries. 




 

WEINGUT KASSNER-SIMON 

Am Musikantenbuckel 7, 67251 Freinsheim 

T: +49 (6353) 989320, info@kassner-simon.de 

www.kassner-simon.de 


Winemaker: Thomas Simon 

Contact: Thomas Simon 


The wines of Thomas Simon who runs 

Weingut Kassner-Simon, are dependable. 

They are not loud wines clamouring 

for effect but artisanally made wines like 

Spätlesen of Chardonnay and Weissburgunder 

which you can just about imagine gracing 

any well-laid table. The dry Rieslings show 

real substance and savouriness, the red wine 

blend “Kostbar” of Merlot, Cabernet Franc 

and Cabernet Sauvignon unites power and elegance. 

His Rieslaner Beerenauslese from the 

Oschelskopf site shows silky sweetness, density 

and structure. Well done! 

90 2018 Freinsheim Auf dem vorderen Gross 


Ripe fruit on the nose, mango and apricot, also pineapple and 

some wood spice. Strong and firm in structure, juicy and 

spicy, shows the warm year, fine wood tannins and a mineral 

tinge. Lush and with good tension. Good length, has potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

sweet wine with density and structure that will age very well. 


89 2019 Freinsheim Musikantenbuckel 


89 2019 Freinsheim Oschelskopf 


Ripe fruit on the nose, peach and citrus notes, apricot, floral 

spice, sunflower. Dry and spicy on the palate, slender structure, 

balanced acidity, ripe apricot and lime zest, juicy and 

with fine astringency. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2017 »Kostbar« trocken ME/CS/CF 

“Precious” is this cuvée of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet 

Sauvignon, with strong scents of blackberry, black cherry 

and blackcurrant, also ample spice. On the palate, it shows 

power, substance, a lot of spice and also elegance with ripe 

tannins. Good length. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Freinsheim Oschelskopf 


Overt botrytis; sultana, Turkish delight, dates, but also floral 

notes, jasmine. Viscous across the palate, but not exuberant. 

Silky sweetness, firm acid backbone and good substance. A 



Ripe citrus fruit, flowers, candied orange peel and apple. Full 

bodied and with a lot of spice on the palate. Powerful structure, 

good substance, ripe acidity, juice and texture, good roundness. 

Made for the table - versatile. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


367

WEIN & SEKTHAUS ALOIS KIEFER 

Mühlstrasse 2, 67487 Sankt Martin 

T: +49 (6323) 2099, weinundsekthaus@aloiskiefer.de 

www.aloisiushof.de 


13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Philipp Kiefer 

Contact: Philipp Kiefer 


Philipp Kiefer landed quite a feat with 

his Riesling “Am Guckuckberg” from 

the 2019 vintage: it has a full-body and 

real mineral backdrop – it also proves how intuitively 

and skilfully this winemaker can handle 

wood. The Riesling represents the entire 

wine range and gives us an idea of what may 

be possible here in the future. Philipp Kiefer 

has a real talent for wines with structure, 

depth and savouriness. His red wines, a Spätburgunder 

from 2018 and a Merlot from 

2017 are further proof. These are wines with 

potential and perspective. 

92 2019 St. Martin Am Guckuckberg 


Multi-layered aroma with lime peel, lime oil, apricot and a 

mineral timbre. Full-bodied and dense on the palate with 

phenolic layering and balanced acidity, well-integrated 

wood, firm structure and mineral underpinning. Young and 

talented. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

density and substance, also with aromatic generosity, ripe 

fruit, herbaceous spice and sweet extract. Powerful and bold, 

good length. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 St. Martin Kirchberg Riesling trocken 

90 2019 St. Martin Am Guckuckberg 


Discreet woody scent on the nose, also yeast and cassis with 

notes of exotic fruit in the background. Spicy start on the palate, 

powerful, well-framed structure, some mango as fruit, 

ripe and vivid acidity, juice and texture. Good potential, will 

continue to grow. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 St. Martin Kirchberg 


Spicy and berryish nose with beautiful Pinot fruit, cherry, 

raspberry, smoke, violets and juniper berry. Soft on the palate 

with spicy notes. The structure is powerful with ripe acidity 

- a wonderful impression of its sense of place. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Ambrosia« Merlot trocken 

Blackcurrant and cherry on the nose, spice and smoke, also 

plum. Confident on the palate with a powerful structure, 

89 2019 »Buntsandstein« Riesling trocken 

Fruity nose with notes of ripe citrus fruit, grapefruit and 

apple. Slenderly built, fruity and juicy on the palate, with 

vivid acidity and fine fruit sweetness. Has momentum, 

shows elegance, also mineral notes and spiciness. Balanced 

stylish Riesling. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT JOSEF KÖHR 


Hauptstrasse 68, 67152 Ruppertsberg 

T: +49 (6326) 8909, hof-info@weingut-koehr.de 

www.weingut-koehr.de 


Winemaker: Dr. C. K. Josef Köhr 

Contact: Dr. C. K. Josef Köhr 


The Köhr family has made wine since 

1648 and the Ruppertsberger Nussbien 

site (their main vineyard) has been in 

their possession for the past 200 years. Dr. C. 

K. Josef Köhr took over the running of the estate 

with the 2019 vintage. After graduating 

from Geisenheim and various stints abroad, 

Köhr has broken new ground: the grapes are 

harvested late to achieve more intense aroma. 

The wines are made and matured in a mix of 

stainless steel, big barrels and barriques. We 

tasted an exciting range of wines and are positively 

curious about the future developments 

in Ruppertsberg! 

91 2019 »fumé« Ruppertsberg Nussbien 

Sauvignon Blanc Spätlese trocken 

As the name implies smoke plays a role on the nose, along 

with redcurrants, lots of intense spice and some green pepper. 

Quite powerful on the palate with a lot of volume and 

substance, the wood is tied in nicely. Needs time in bottle, 

will be very special. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2015 »Casameo« trocken CS/ME 

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. On the nose, black 

cherry and blackberry, dark aromas, forest floor and pine resin. 

Vivid on the palate with well integrated acidity, clear and 

ripe fruit, supple tannins. Powerful structure, well done. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Auxerrois Spätlese trocken 

90 2017 »Goldschmied« Ruppertsberg 

Nussbien Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Deep yellow. Concentrated ripe apricot, mango and papaya 

fragrance, discreet petrol tone. Ripe, concentrated fruit on 

the palate underpinned by a ripe, spicy acidity, also ripe citrus 

fruit and texture; firm structure, good extract, multi-faceted. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »fumé« Ruppertsberg Linsenbusch 


The scent of rose petals is accompanied by delicate smoke. 

The palate shows an exciting combination of exotic fruit fullness 

(mango and papaya) and wood ageing. Strong, firm 

structure, still needs some time to find itself. Good potential, 

interesting. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Hambach Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit on the nose, apricot and peach, also apple 

and bergamot. Well balanced on the palate with ripe, integrated 

acidity. Compact construction. Ripe passion fruit 

gives elegance, juice and texture. Medium extract, mineral 

spice - classically beautiful. 13 Vol.-%, DIAM, € 


369

WEINGUT KRANZ 

Mörzheimer Strasse 2, 76831 Ilbesheim 

T: +49 (6341) 939206, info@weingut-kranz.de 

www.weingut-kranz.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Wednesdays 8–12 hrs, 

Thursdays, Fridays 8–12 and 14–18 hrs , Saturdays 9–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Boris Kranz 

Contact: Boris Kranz 



The wines made by Boris Kranz embody 

an entirely calm kind of avant-garde. 

This is what makes them as attractive 

to lovers of classic styles as to those who tend 

towards natural wine. We were really taken 

with the way the Kalmit Weissburgunder 

showed a subtle, spontaneous whiff of saltiness 

before it had dissipated. The extraction of 

tannins in the Spätburgunders also received 

full marks from us and one of our tasters remarked 

that the Kalmit Riesling reminded her 

of wild silk: grippy in texture and simply unsurpassed 

in its naturalness. 

94 2019 Ilbesheim Kalmit Riesling GG 

Deep, intense, nuanced and intricate. Red and green fruit, orange 

blossom, stone fruit, sweet apple. Round and juicy on 

the palate. Silken multi-layered texture. Exquisitely concentrated, 

delicate phenolics and spiciness, mineral with citric 

acidity. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Arzheim am Klingenwingert 


92 2019 Ilbesheim Kalmit Weissburgunder GG 

White and yellow blossom as well as apple on the nose, citrus 

fruit, almond and fine spice. On the palate apple again 

and a little cider, ripe and vivid acid structure, good substance 

with a firm core and fine salty underpinning. Shows 

elegance, good length. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Ilbesheim Kalmit Spätburgunder GG 

Subtle spicy nose of cherry, herbs and fine smoke, some 

black tea. On the palate vivid with tension, juicy and with 

good freshness, the acidity is bright and well integrated. 

Good texture, finely extracted tannins, elegant. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Arzheim am Fürstenweg 


Deep, clear. Dark cherry, a little pencil. On the palate juicy 

fruit and fresh acidity, sour cherry, finely structured, delicate 

spice and grip. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Ilbesheim Westerberg 


Fine, juicy, herbaceous, earthy minerality. Full bodied on 

the palate, fresh, grippy. Juicy apple, ripe peach, melon, 

dried lemon peel, stone dust. Fine phenolics, still slight astringency 

and citric acid structure. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT KREBS 


Grosskarlbacher Strasse 10, 67251 Freinsheim 

T: +49 (6353) 3149, info@weingut-krebs.eu 

www.weingut-krebs.eu 



Winemaker: Jürgen Krebs 

Contact: Jürgen Krebs 



The red wines from the 2017 vintage 

prove that it is absolutely worth laying 

down Jürgen Krebs’ wines. The exquisite 

Spätburgunder from the Himmelreich site 

is almost purist in its expression and brims 

with minerality; the Blaufränkisch is juicy, 

grippy and profound. “I have no need of hocus 

pocus,” Krebs reports, whose 20 hectares of 

vineyards have been certified organic since 

2018. Krebs has found his very own style 

where primary fruit does not play first fiddle. 

His use of wood is intuitive and skilful – as his 

wonderfully balanced Viognier shows. A very 


91 2018 Herxheim Himmelreich Riesling tr. 

Strong lemon yellow in colour, spicy nose with ripe stone 

fruit and apple, ripe apricot, candied orange peel and ginger. 

The powerful structure shows juice and ripe fruit, spice 

again. Dense and compact, with good length. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

sour cherry and a slightly citric tone, also substantial. The 

acidity is lively and unobtrusive. Dry, little fruit, slightly stemmy 

tannins. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 Freinsheim Spätburgunder trocken 

93 2017 Herxheim Himmelreich 


Floral notes on the nose; violets, a little rosehip and cherry, a 

touch of lovage, also a slightly ethereal tone. Well built on 

the palate there is cherry and also sour cherry and delicate 

spice. Purist in expression. Dry, emphasises the mineral aspects. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Réserve« Freinsheim 

Musikantenbuckel Blaufränkisch trocken 

Blueberry and wild blueberry on the nose, subtle wood spice, 

touch of orange peel and sage, freshly crushed juniper berry. 

Juicy on the palate there is some sour cherry and good momentum. 

Compact structure, the tannin is grippy and ripe. 

Has depth and elegance. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Freinsheim Musikantenbuckel 


Cherry and light smoke, bay leaf and a little juniper berry on 

the nose. Compactly built on the palate with good freshness, 

91 2017 »Réserve« Viognier trocken 

Medium golden yellow in colour with a nose of candied orange 

peel and floral impressions, aniseed, pastry and also 

apricot. Lean and tightly built on the palate with balanced 

acidity and ripe fruit again. Dry and ending with a slight 

saltiness. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


371

WEINGUT THORSTEN KRIEGER 

Theresienstrasse 71, 76835 Rhodt unter Rietburg 

T: +49 (6323) 704998 

info@weingut-thorsten-krieger.de 

www.weingut-thorsten-krieger.de 


Winemaker: Thorsten Krieger 

Contact: Thorsten Krieger, Eva König 


Weingut Krieger in Rhodt has made 

wine since 1652 and has been run 

by Thorsten Krieger since 2001. 

His 26 hectares of vineyards are in the Rhodt 

sites of Rosengarten, Klosterpfad and Schlossberg, 

as well as in the Burrweiler Schäwer and 

Edenkobener Bergel. Year after year this winemaker 

manages to make wines with his clear 

and unmistakeable hallmark. At the top of a 

very homogenous range of wines stands his savoury 

Merlot “S” from the Rosengarten with 

its fine-grained tannins. Likewise, the substantial 

and textured Grauburgunder “S” is as impressive 

as the juicy Scheurebe. 

90 2019 »S« Rhodt Rosengarten 


The ripe pear is accompanied by a vanilla note on the nose; 

dried apricot, wood spice and darker aromas such as juniper 

berry. Ripe fruit notes on the palate, dried apricot and pear 

again, full bodied and with substance, lots of spice and good 

length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

sweetness, somewhat phenolic, medium in length. 




91 2018 »S« Rhodt Rosengarten 


Blueberry on the nose, wild blueberry and cherry, also some 

mint and cherry yoghurt. Shows the opulence and generosity 

of the 2018 vintage with lots of substance, volume and prominent, 

ripe tannins. Good tension with enough freshness, well 

balanced. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Rhodt Rosengarten Syrah trocken 

Spicy and intense nose of blackcurrant, black cherry and 

blackberry, wood spice and some seaweed and tar. The intensity 

of the nose also shows on the palate with good concentration 

and substance, the ripe tannins give structure, grip 

and spice. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Gewürztraminer Auslese 

The nose is dominated by rose petals, underlaid with herbs 

and some spice. On the palate; peach, apricot and rose water, 

restrained acidity, grippy, medium structure. Noticeable 

89 2019 Scheurebe trocken 

Intense nose of passion fruit, mango, blackcurrant, spice 

and fresh grass clippings. Fruity and juicy on the palate 

with nice freshness and dynamic acidity. Compact build, 

spice on the finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT PHILIPP KUHN 


Grosskarlbacher Strasse 20, 67229 Laumersheim 

T: +49 (6238) 656, info@weingut-philipp-kuhn.de 

www.weingut-philipp-kuhn.de 


13.30–17 hrs, Saturdays 10–12 hrs and 13.30–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Philipp Kuhn 

Contact: Lars Lander and Philipp Kuhn 

Bottles/Hectares: 200,000 (50 % white, 50 % red)/ 

30 + 5 ha 

Whoever gets hold of one of Philipp 

Kuhn’s bottles knows what to expect: 

clear aromas, tamed power, 

expressiveness and vigour – everything in 

good measure and perfect proportion. Philipp 

Kuhn’s latest wines are no exception: limestone 

bursts from every seam in his Saumagen 

Riesling while its sibling from the Kirschgarten 

sets off aromatic fireworks of fruit. His 

Spätburgunders from the 2017 vintage 

convince with their concentration and their 

grippy, ripe tannins. Beyond Riesling and Pinot 

Noir, Kuhn also knows how to impress, 

for instance, with his Grauburgunder Réserve. 

93 2019 Kallstadt Saumagen Riesling GG 

Limestone and reduction on the nose, candied orange and 

blood orange, grapefruit. On the palate, chalky from the first 

moment to the last, ripe, refined acidity, concisely concentrated 

on the finish. A Riesling with the generosity that is typical 

for the vineyard. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

graphite. On the palate there is good concentration and substance, 

dense and with ripe, grippy tannin and fine acidity. 

Emphatically dry, potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Zell Schwarzer Herrgott Riesling GG 

93 2019 Laumersheim Kirschgarten 

Riesling GG 

Earthy, light balsamic notes plus some yellow fruit, lemon 

balm, fresh citrus zest. Impressive on the palate, a layer of 

mealy phenolics, lots of juiciness, tense acidity, limestone-spiced 

finish. Still seems very young and undeveloped. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Closed on the nose; smoke, toasted aromas, black shoe polish, 

black tea, seaweed, also tar, dark ripe fruit behind. Concentrated 

and juicy with stable acidity, strong, marked tannins, 

still slightly astringent. Dry, young and with real potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Laumersheim Steinbuckel 


Aroma of dark cherries, cassis, herbs such as lovage and 

rosemary, wood spice and smoke, roasted coffee beans, 

91 2018 »Réserve« Grosskarlbach Burgweg 


A Pinot Gris with a nutty, spicy aroma of toasted almonds 

and sage. It also has a slight Burgundy-like tone of popcorn. 

On the palate the wine has a gentle but vivid acid 

structure and light phenolics. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


373

WEINGUT LANGENWALTER 

Bahnhofstrasse 45, 67256 Weisenheim 

T: +49 (6353) 7390, info@weingut-langenwalter.de 

www.weingut-langenwalter.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 10–12 hrs 

and 14–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–15 hrs 

Winemaker: Thorsten Langenwalter 

Contact: Thorsten Langenwalter 


The Langenwalter family presented us 

with marvels of balance this year. You 

can taste the expertise in both vineyard 

and cellar in these wines which have no need 

for any frills: there are neither overblown aromas 

of wood, nor overripe fruit, nor any excessive 

sweetness. Instead the wines really 

show off their varietal character, like the ripe, 

rounded Gewürztraminer, the absolutely gastronomic 

and calm Weissburgunder and the 

minerally tense Burgweg Riesling. Please keep 

up the good work! 

93 2019 Weisenheim Burgweg Riesling tr. 

Peach and nectarine on the nose, slightly citrusy, grapefruit 

and blood orange, tangerine, mineral undertones. On the palate 

full bodied, but also juicy; pithy acidity, high intensity on 

the mid-palate yet still quite compact and youthful. Excellent 

substance. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Auf dem Kalkstein« Weisenheim 


92 2019 Weisenheim Hahnen 


Nutty fragrance, linseed, hay, yeast, white chocolate. Round 

and supple on the palate, good traction, suitably delicate 

phenolics, medium extract density, well integrated, refined 

acidity. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 »Pinot Blanc et Noir« brut 

On the nose aromas of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir; white 

flowers, mirabelle plum, some citrus fruit, raspberry and 

cherry. Concise freshness and clear fruit, lean and juicy, texture, 

light spiciness. Straightforward appearance with good 

structure - versatile. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Weisenheim Halde St. Laurent tr. 

Dark chocolate, blueberry muffin, noticeable new wood, with 

aeration also herbaceous aromas. Soft and supple onset to 

palate followed by lively acidity; delicate fruit sweetness and 

silky tannins give structure and great elegance. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Weisenheim Burgweg 


Blood orange, lychee, rose and clove. Supple and soft on 

the nose, round and plump on the mid-palate, good volume, 

pleasant sweetness, discreet substance, ripe but balanced 

acidity. A Gewürztraminer with late harvest body 

and very precise fruit. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT 

LAUERMANN UND WEYER 


Leininger Ring 79, 67278 Bockenheim 

T: +49 (6359) 4231, info@lauermannundweyer.de 

www.lauermannundweyer.de 


13–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–12 hrs and 13–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Hans-Jörg and Hans Heinrich Weyer 

Contact: Hans Heinrich Weyer 


Brothers Hans-Jörg and Hans Heinrich 

Weyer of Weingut Lauermann and 

Weyer in Bockenheim presented us 

with a multi-faceted and convincing range of 

wines. The single-site Rieslings from the Bockenheimer 

Heiligenkirche and the Bockenheimer 

Kerzenstümmel show substance, complexity 

and style, however, the estate wines already 

offer real varietal typicity and much 

drinking pleasure. The estate’s 17 hectares of 

vines are on various soils like clay, limestone 

and siltstone which lend differentiation to the 

wines. The Pinot wines are just made for the 

table and come at very fair prices. 

91 2018 Bockenheim Kerzenstümmel 


Multi-layered bouquet with notes of red apple, stone fruit 

and spice, also apple peel, herbs, and a touch of caraway. 

Well built and powerful. On the palate there is good substance, 

density and complexity, fine phenolic layering, juicy 

and ambitious. Will evolve. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Bockenheim Heiligenkirche 


The nose shows notes of wood ageing, smoke, and fine incense 

wafting around apple and yellow fruit. Lean and tightly 

built on the palate with well integrated acidity, good extract, 

fine phenolics. Riesling with lots of potential. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Bockenheim Vogelsang 


Deep yellow in the glass, smoky and toasty notes from barrique 

ageing, notes of mint, pear, mirabelle plum and apple. On 

the palate; power and spice against a soft base, good substance 

and extract, ripe yellow fruit and apple. Good balance, 

will mature. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Bockenheim Vogelsang 


Ripe apple and peach on the nose, yellow flowers and citrus 

notes. Powerful structure, juicy on the palate with beautiful 

clarity, ripe acidity, apple again on the palate. Fine tannins, 

multi-faceted without being too complicated, slightly salty 








89 2018 »Ro{3s}é« trocken 

89 2019 »Villa Lauermann« Riesling trocken 

Classic Riesling aroma with peach and apricot, also some 

apple and fresh mint. Juicy on the palate with good freshness 

and balance, ripe acidity and fine fruit sweetness accentuate 

this, spicy notes, mineral hints; coherent in itself. 



375

WEINBAU DER LEBENSHILFE 

Sägmühle 13, 67098 Bad Dürkheim 

T: +49 (6322) 938135, weinbau@lebenshilfe-duew.de 

www.lebenshilfe-weinbau.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 8–12 and 

13–16 hrs, Fridays 8–12 and 13–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Gabriel Huber 

Contact: Gabriel Huber 



If we weren’t trying to be objective in our 

judgements, we could easily award brownie 

points to this charitable wine estate for its 

ethos alone: three dozen people with varying disabilities 

work alongside an experienced vineyard 

and cellar team. But this kind of pre-emptory 

praise is entirely unnecessary. The wines score because 

they are well-made and confident. The 

Riesling from the Wachenheimer Schlossberg 

shows its provenance with tension and power, 

the Wachenheim village wine comes with layered 

nuances, the one from Dürkheim just makes you 

want to take another sip. The only thing we can 

criticize: that only four wines were presented. 

92 2018 Wachenheim Schlossberg 


Ripe apple and stone fruit, herbs, apple peel, blood orange, 

lime zest, cool mineral note. Juicy with texture on the palate 

but also with power and tension, rather broad body. Good balance 

with clear expression of origin. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Wachenheim Riesling trocken 

Beautifully intricate nose with yellow fruit, floral notes, leafy 

green and stony earthy notions. Also yellow-fruited on the 

palate with fine accompaniment of citrus, spice and ripe 

acidity, underpinned with mineral accents. Multi-layered yet 

calm. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2017 »Lebenshilfe Rotwein« 

trocken CS/CF/ME 

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot 

with fruity dark berry, black cherry and blackcurrant aromas. 

Well balanced on the palate with ripe fruit, juiciness, smooth 

tannins and the necessary portion of freshness. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Dürkheim Riesling trocken 

The Pfalz salutes us from the glass with ripe yellow fruit 

and full-bodied drinking pleasure. Slenderly built with a 

fine balance, tightly woven acidity. The ripe, delicate fruit 

hooks itself underneath the mineral foundation anchoring 

the wine. Beautiful. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT LEILING 


Hauptstrasse 3, 76889 Schweigen 

T: +49 (6342) 7039, post@weingutleiling.de 

www.weingutleiling.de 


Winemaker: David Leiling 

Contact: David Leiling 


No, it is not just via his unusual wine label 

designs that David Leiling draws 

attention and shows that he has guts 

to do things differently. On his 15 hectares of 

vineyards, the majority of which are across the 

French border, he uses the limestone terroir of 

Schweigen and its surroundings to grow and 

make precise Pinots and Rieslings. He presented, 

among other things, a most gluggable rosé 

with the practically unpronounceable name 

“Prinzessin Vaaleanpunainen” as well as the 

fascinating Spätburgunder project “Grandfather 

Clones” – a Pinot with excellent ageing 

potential. 

90 2018 »Prima Ballerina 2.Oak« 


Malty, iodine-like on the nose. Reminiscent of yeast flakes, 

ripe pear, hazelnut. The wood, alluded to in the wine name is 

noticeable on the palate. Marked creaminess with delicate 

astringency, spicy aftertaste defined by the chalky terroir. 


89 2018 »Le Patron« Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Intense Riesling aromas of grapefruit and lemon zest. The 

acidity on the palate is intense and accompanied by a beautiful 

minerality. A lovely round wine that makes you want to 

have another glass. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 »Fräulein Hildegart« 

Spätlese trocken CH/WB 

88 2018 »Hôpital« Grauer Burgunder 


88 2018 »Prima Ballerina« Grauer Burgunder 


88 2018 Gewürztraminer 

Spätlese halbtrocken 

91 2017 »Project Grandfather Clones« 


Spicy scent, bay leaf, blood, almond, juniper. Very softly 

drawn wine, then powerful mellow tannins, well integrated 

ripe acidity. Appears very closed in structure, more spice 

than fruit. Will need a lot of time. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2017 »Die Gefährten« trocken PN/CS/BP 

Candied cherry on the nose, dried tomato, blackcurrant and 

pepper notes. Supple and powerful on the palate, juicy fruit, 

fine, plump tannins. An accessible, fruit-driven but also 

structured wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »Prinzessin Vaaleanpunainen« 


On the nose strawberry, spicy, also plum jam and a hint of 

orange blossom. On the palate there is lovely freshness 

and structure, supple. Well integrated acidity lends liveliness. 

A rosé with character. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


377

WEINGUT JÜRGEN LEINER 

Arzheimer Strasse 14, 76831 Ilbesheim 

T: +49 (6341) 30621, info@weingut-leiner.de 

www.weingut-leiner.de 


Winemaker: Sven Leiner 

Contact: Sven Leiner 


There were times when Sven Leiner’s 

wines were seen as inaccessible, brittle 

and anachronistic – all that at a time, 

when biodynamic farmers like Leiner were 

still eyed suspiciously – and Leiner was committed 

to these methods fifteen years ago. By 

now we know that Leiner’s wines need one 

thing above all: patience. Then the wines show 

how individual, striking, unadulterated and 

unconventional they truly are. In the meantime, 

the wines also convey Leiner’s experience 

and confidence, a winemaker who has 

grown into a real personality. Absolute winemaking 

craftsmanship! 

93 »16 17 18« brut nature 

Clear honey yellow. On the nose brioche, almond, lime zest, 

light flowers, pear. Fine mousse on the palate, lively acidity, 

slightly tannic, lemon, green apple, balanced. Vinous character, 

good structure, fine length, elegant. Versatile. 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Kalkbank« Riesling Landwein tr. 

The nose reveals apple, flowers and delicate wood aromas, 

as well as stone fruit - apricot. Compact structure. On the 

palate there is juicy fruit and well-woven fruit sweetness, 

texture and charm, spiciness and depth. Very clear in expression, 

genuine. Good length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Tonmassiv« Chardonnay 


Deep yellow in the glass. A little apricot, pear and apple skin 

on the nose, gentle spice and smoke, vanilla. Powerfully built 

on the palate, very juicy with clear fruit, apple and apricot, 

fine spices and fresh ginger. Quite elegant, young. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Kalkbank« Spätburgunder 


Rosehip, yeast, spice and wild berries, light smoke and toasty 

aromas, liquorice, lovage. Settles smoothly in a compact 

body on a soft base; spice mingles with raspberry, finely textured 

tannins, chalky mineral definition. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Kalkbank« Weissburgunder 


91 2018 »Lehmdecke« Grauburgunder 


89 2019 »handwerk« Chardonnay 


89 2019 »handwerk« Riesling 


89 2019 »handwerk« Grauburgunder 


89 2019 »handwerk« Weissburgunder 


90 2017 »handwerk« Spätburgunder 


92 2018 »Lehmdecke« Gewürztraminer 


Golden yellow in colour. Spicy, intense nose of rose petals, 

lychee, redcurrants and fully ripe mango. Full bodied on 

the palate and quite dry, slightly viscous, intense, lush but 

without being kitsch. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT LERGENMÜLLER 

Weinstrasse 16, 76835 Hainfeld 

T: +49 (6323) 94926, info@lergenmueller.de 

www.lergenmueller.com 


Winemaker: Jürgen Lergenmüller 

Contact: Stefan and Jürgen Lergenmüller 


It is a well-known fact that the Pfalz is not 

necessarily the place for light-weight 

wines. The Lergenmüller estate, however, 

has learned how to handle the typical Pfalz 

power. Their “Black Ox” from the 2018 vintage 

manages to present a harmonious entity 

even at an impressive 15.5% ABV. We like to 

think of it as a Pfalz curiosity in the same 

league as Amarone and Primitivo! Those who 

prefer more classical proportions will also find 

things to love in the varied Lergenmüller 

range: the rather gastronomic whites like the 

Grauburgunder “Buntsandstein” or the Weissburgunder 

“Muschelkalk”. 

90 2019 »Muschelkalk« 


Relatively deep colour. Slightly peppery fragrance, also mirabelle 

plum, ripe yellow fruit, peach. Supple attack, then voluminous, 

chalky with good freshness and firm acidity. Dynamic 

and exciting despite its body. A good food wine. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 »Black Ox Blood Edition« tr. CS/TE/DF 

Compote of forest berries, blackberry jam, pine honey. On the 

palate there is lovely volume, creaminess and intense berry 

fruit, the fine tannins give density on the finish. Lively nerve, 

the fruit reverberates for a long time. A response to Primitivo. 

15,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Roter Lehm« Merlot trocken 

Plum jam, chocolate, vanilla and caramel, rum and raisin. 

Creamy and juicy on the attack, firm acidity in a powerful 

body, lots of juiciness, grainy tannins show nice maturity, 

rounded on the finish. A powerful Merlot. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Angiolino« Spätburgunder trocken 

Wild berries, cassis, dark chocolate. On the palate there are 

strong tannins and a touch of fruity-vegetal notes, blackberry/leaf 

tea, hints of sweetness in the fruit, creamy background, 

lots of juiciness and well integrated acidity. Silky finish. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Feuerstein« 


88 2018 »Pur Mineral« Chardonnay trocken 

89 2018 »Handschrift« trocken CS/TE 

89 2017 »Urgestein« St. Laurent trocken 

90 2019 »Buntsandstein« 


Discreet aroma, subtle varietal spice, nutty and berryish 

with a hint of wood. Immediately fruit-driven on the palate, 

ripe melon, full bodied, ripe acidity and good freshness. 

Smooth foundations - a varietal style full of character. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


379

WEINGUT LOHR 

Weinsheimer Hauptstrasse 21, 67551 Worms 

T: +49 (6241) 33327, post@weingut-lohr.de 

www.weingut-lohr.de 


Winemaker: Frank Lohr 

Contact: Frank Lohr 

While Weingut Lohr has been 

around ever since 1665, it now 

seems to have entered a particularly 

dynamic phase: this Worms estate is updating 

its website and rumour has it that it is all a 

bit secretive. “The term change probably best 

describes our current work,” the estate will 

have us know. One thing is certain: Johanna 

Bossert is now part of the team. “We have 

merged our paths,” the winemaker from Gundersheim 

confirms. Their aim is to “make 

wines that are unforgettable.” The wines that 

were presented this year have created a change 

and represent a new start. 

91 2019 Flomborn Goldberg Riesling trocken 

Notes of spontaneous fermentation, apple, malt, herbs and 

ripe stone fruit, peach. The powerful palate has a clearly defined 

stature showing juicy, sweet fruit and ripe acidity. Nice 

interplay, good extract, phenolic and multi-layered. 



90 2019 Flomborn Chardonnay trocken 

Ripe pear on the nose, tangerine and apple, leafy with spicy 

notes. Well built on the palate with juice and texture, again 

spicy and herbal hints. Sweet extract, a layer of fine phenolics, 

and a slight tartness on the finish increase the complexity. 



Ripe apple on the nose, citrus fruit and mirabelle plums, 

herbs and flowers come along. Powerfully built on the palate 

with sweet extract, juice and texture, pure fruit, ripe apricot. 

The ripe acidity is well integrated, fine spice. Generous and 

charming. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Ripe peach fruit, spice and a hint of petrol, a little saffron. On 

the palate there is a powerful mousse and good freshness. 

Slender construction, ripe and stable acidity fills the palate. 

Spicy, demanding but also elegant. Very well made. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Spicy and varietal nose; ripe grapefruit, gooseberry as well 

as mango, spicy components and lemongrass. On the palate 

there is juicy, vivid acidity and beautiful fruit expression, 

fine salty and spicy nuances; slender in structure yet 

full-bodied. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT MARGARETHENHOF 

Wiesenweg 4, 67147 Forst an der Weinstrasse 

T: +49 (6326) 8302, info@margarethenhof-forst.de 

www.margarethenhof-forst.de 


Winemaker: Martin Lucas and Yvonne Libelli 

Contact: Yvonne Libelli 


By now, dear wine lovers, word should 

have got round. But notwithstanding 

that, we can only repeat emphatically: 

Look out for Margarethenhof in Forst an der 

Weinstrasse, an estate that offers exquisite 

Riesling at very fair prices. Even the entry-level 

Riesling, presented in a litre bottle, shows 

exactly what is on offer. What Yvonne Libelli 

and her brother Martin Lucas have to offer is 

magnificent. The Rieslings from the Forster 

top sites Ungeheuer, Musenhang and Pechstein 

from the 2018 vintage reach the national 

top standard. We congratulate the team on 

achieving their third star! 

93 2018 Forst Ungeheuer Riesling 

Grosse Lage trocken 

Shimmering, bright green in the glass, strongly mineral cool 

nose, a little iodine with meadow flowers and lime zest. A 

very grown-up palate with depth and spice, compact with elegance 

and complexity. Very good balance, incredible finish! 


93 2018 Forst Pechstein Riesling 


Fragrant herbal nose of thyme and lavender but then also 

meadow flowers and white almonds, a hint of cream scent. 

Delicate herbs on the palate, a good acid structure balances 

the measured substance and gives the wine fresh elegance. 


93 2018 Forst Jesuitengarten Riesling 


Pretty, light green in the glass. Fragrant nose, cheery delicate 

notes of flowering meadows, yellow stone fruit. On the 

palate a great mix of delicacy and presence, light and also 

density, juicy and tart. Enormous floral finish with lots of elegance. 


93 2019 Forst Musenhang Riesling Erste Lage 

Fine cool fragrance of herbs, also mint, then white honey, 

finely roasted almonds and orange blossom. On the palate a 

fresh and deliciously balanced sweetness is supported by elegant 

acidity, skilfully balanced. Delicious - a perfect afternoon 

wine! 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Kernstück« Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2019 »Basis« Riesling trocken 


89 2019 »Kernstück« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Kernstück« Chardonnay trocken 

89 2019 »Kernstück« 


89 2019 »Kernstück« Auxerrois feinherb 



Sparkling straw yellow wine, fragrant nose of white berries, 

fresh hay and green pears; smoky notes. On the palate 

the crunchy acidity is harmoniously supported by a good 

dollop of juicy sweetness. Powerful finish, beautiful! 



381

WEINGUT MEHLING 


T: +49 (6326) 274, info@weingut-mehling.de 

www.weingut-mehling.de 


14–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Kathrin Otte, Christoph Knäbel 

Contact: Kathrin Otte 



With much gusto, the young couple - 

Kathrin Otte and Christoph Knäbel 

– have turned over a new leaf at 

the parental estate – which does justice to the 

top sites in their portfolio. Their Erste Lagen 

are slender, no-frills, honest and firm throughout 

– without affectation but all the more convincing 

for it – as well as typical for the vintage. 

The step up to the Grosse Lagen is also 

clear. These wines, despite being a year older, 

still come with promising and reductive notes 

of spontaneous fermentation, they show character, 

depth and longevity. Keep it coming! 

94 2018 Königsbach Ölberg Riesling 


Dried hay flowers mingle with a pleasant, gentle creaminess 

on the nose, giving the impression of something both muted 

and ethereal. The palate appears buffered by yeast, although 

pithy lemon zest lurks deliciously within the fine freshness. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

air then allows pithy lemon to come through. Clear, pure, 

clean on the palate. A very clear line of freshness runs 

through the wine which absolutely emphasises the slender, 

the pithy, the elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Deidesheim Paradiesgarten Riesling 


93 2018 Deidesheim Kalkofen Riesling 


Wild yeasty notes mingle with tropical mango and passion 

fruit overtones and really make you want more. On the palate, 

there is even more life; texture, additional spontaneous 

yeast notes, bitter zest and pear skin and a wonderful, ripe 

juiciness. Needs time but is great. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Pear skin, dried lemon zest and wet stony freshness are concentrated 

on the nose. The palate is softer and riper but then 

so was the vintage. A wonderfully grippy texture provides 

structure and the otherwise restrained freshness wins 

through on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Deidesheim Leinhöhle Riesling 


Ripe mandarine and orange peel are gentle on the nose. More 

91 2019 Deidesheim Kieselberg Riesling 


Ripe stone fruit, pear skin, and hay flower aromas characterise 

the nose. The palate is very ripe, characterised by 

round stone fruit and pear skin, a little apple core bitterness 

offers an attractive counterpoint. The finish could be 

even fresher. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT MEIER 


Hübühl 9, 76835 Weyher in der Pfalz 

T: +49 (6323) 988599, info@wein-meier.de 

www.wein-meier.de 



Winemaker: Georg Meier 

Contact: Georg Meier 


Georg Meier increasingly turns into a 

specialist of taut, purist and minerally 

expressive Rieslings that come with a 

decent vein of acidity, some edginess and enormous 

ageing potential. His “2G” Riesling 

from the 2018 vintage, matured in a granite 

vat, presents a whole lot of tension and still 

comes across as youthful. The skin-fermented 

Riesling “Schiefer” from 2018 shows all the 

signs of an orange wine but in a most cultivated, 

mineral fashion. His 20 hectares of vineyards 

are now in conversion to organic farming. 

The excitement continues in Weyher. 

92 2018 »2G« Riesling trocken 

The ripe yellow fruit (apricot and peach) on the nose is joined 

by stony notes, also spice and a little mint. Good tension on 

the palate with traction and well judged power. Athletic stature, 

the intense minerality provides character and profile. Individual 

and special. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Weyher Michelsberg Riesling trocken 

91 2018 »Schiefer« Riesling Landwein trocken 

Light amber in colour, with sage, dried apricot and subtle 

malty notes on the nose, also wormwood. On the palate 

there is less drive but plenty of content; ripe acidity, powerful 

tannins and phenolics, good density and a mineral hue. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Burrweiler Altenforst Riesling trocken 

Fine, intricate nose with apricot and passion fruit, delicate 

spice and smoke. Powerful and firmly structured on the palate 

which does not rely on opulent fruit but on cool minerality; 

juicy with fine phenolic layers. Purist and demanding. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2015 »Réserve« Hainfeld 


Dark aromas on the nose; leather, graphite, cassis, mint and 

an ethereal tone. Powerfully built on the palate with forward 

drive and a prominent, ripe tannin framework. Sour cherry to 

the fore then black cherry and ripe plum, fine minerality. 

Complex. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Weyher Michelsberg Riesling tr. 

A subtle yellow in the glass, notes of spontaneous fermentation, 

rather ripe stone fruit and flashes of mineral. Texture 

and power on the palate support the acid structure. 

Compact construction, dry and with salty notes. No kitsch, 

lots of substance and also minerality. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


383

WEINGUT HERBERT MESSMER 

Gaisbergstrasse 5, 76835 Burrweiler 

T: +49 (6345) 2770, messmer@weingut-messmer.de 

www.weingut-messmer.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop, Weinstrasse 6, Burrweiler: 

Wednesdays through Sundays 13–19 hrs 

Winemaker: Bernd Henninger 

Contact: Martin Messmer 


Martin Messmer is now alone at the 

helm of the estate after Gregor Messmer 

stepped down just before the 

2019 harvest.Together with manager Jonas 

Bosch and cellar master Bernd Henninge, he 

presented an excellent range of wines. Their 

Riesling from the Burrweiler Schäwer site presents 

a flickering mineral savouriness that will 

wow connoisseurs. But we also want to draw 

your attention to the fact that both estate and 

village wines already offer marked reliability. 

Achieving such a series of 90-point scores is 

not something you see every day. Bravo! 

93 2019 Burrweiler Schäwer Riesling GG 

Slightly yeasty on the nose but also marked by a flinty slate 

spiciness. In addition, subtle late harvest fruit aromas from 

orange to mirabelle plum. Dry phenolics on the palate, medium 

weight in substance. A Riesling with volume and fire, 

poised in tone. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Burrweiler Schlossgarten 

Im Goldenen Jost Weissburgunder GG 

White flowers on the nose, almond, apricot, citrus and apple. 

Strong texture on the palate, ripe and grippy acidity, fine salinity, 

well balanced. Has presence but also suppleness and 

spiciness, dense and consistent - has character. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »einzig & artig« Weyher Michelsberg 


Intense smoky nose, honey and beeswax, then spring scents 

of lilac and meadow flowers. Juicy and fresh on the palate, 

fine, slightly tart acidity that positively stimulates the appetite. 

Intense finish with delicate astringency. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Burrweiler Schlossgarten 


Initially very restrained nose, a tentative scent of hay, a little 

smoke then orange blossom enters the glass. Initially on the 

palate there’s a cool freshness with a delicate creaminess, 

notes of coconut and lemon zest, also wet pebbles. Long 

mineral finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Gleisweiler Hölle Grauburgunder 


90 2019 »Schiefer« Burrweiler 


90 2019 »einzig & artig Devonschiefer« 

Burrweiler Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Granit« Hainfeld Riesling trocken 





Wonderfully fragrant herbal nose of cassis and lovage, linden 

blossom and fresh hay, cool and also mineral. On the 

palate juicy pairing of delicate sweetness with buffered 

acidity. A pure taste of thick, juicy Muscat grapes, only in 

liquid form. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT 

KARL-HEINZ UND ANDREAS MEYER 

Bahnhofstrasse 10, 76831 Heuchelheim-Klingen 

T: +49 (6349) 5895, mail@meyer-weingut.de 

www.meyer-weingut.de 



Winemaker: Andreas Meyer and Hauke Kerkau 

Contact: Andreas Meyer 



This family-run estate cultivates 17 hectares 

of vineyards in the villages of 

Heuchelheim, Klingenmünster and Appenhofen. 

Ever since Andreas Meyer joined 

his parental estate as cellar master in 2008, 

there has been continuous improvement – just 

as it should be when innovation meets with experience. 

The Riesling from the Heuchelheimer 

Herrenpfad is once again a strong performance 

with its body and fine minerality. The 

aromatic Riesling “Buntsandstein” is an excellent 

example of great quality at a moderate 

price and has ageing potential! 

91 2019 Heuchelheim Herrenpfad 


Lemon yellow. The discreet nose develops a bouquet of lemon, 

tangerine peel and yellow apple. The attractive acidity 

balances classic Riesling flavours and is complemented by 

light minerality. Medium bodied with a good finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

well as elderflower. Ripe tannins in a relaxed medium body. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 »Kalkmergel« Heuchelheim 




Pale golden yellow. On the nose, a scent of hazelnut, ripe 

peach and pear. On the palate, medium body, light phenolics, 

very lively acidity and complex flavours of passion fruit, pineapple, 

mango and white pepper. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Muschelkalk« Klingenmünster 


Clear in colour. Medium intense nose of peach, lemon zest, 

almond and pastry. On the palate there is sufficient acidity to 

balance the above flavours as well as a note of walnut and 

gravel. Good finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



Ruby in the glass. On the nose a typical, intense aroma of Pinot 

Noir; red cherry, raspberry, clove and hibiscus. On the palate 

there’s an expressive acidity that balances the aromas as 

90 2019 »Buntsandstein« Klingenmünster 


Intense on the nose with a scent of lime, ripe apple and 

apricot. On the palate, a lightly phenolic with lively acidity, 

again lime and ripe apple as well as tangerine peel and 

notes of mango. Already pleasurable but will continue to 

evolve. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


385

WEINGUT 

KLAUS UND MARIUS MEYER 

Theresienstrasse 80a, 76835 Rhodt unter Rietburg 

T: +49 (6323) 93233, info@weingut-meyer.com 

www.weingut-meyer.com 



Winemaker: Marius Meyer 

Contact: Marius Meyer 


This family-run estate in the picturesque 

village of Rhodt unter Rietburg makes 

wines with structure and depth. This 

time round, they have sent us an exciting selection 

of wines including three different Sauvignon 

Blancs, which all show power, drive and 

elegance. The Spätburgunders are scented and 

concentrated and make you want to take another 

sip. Things have also changed visually: 

the design has been elegantly updated. Brown 

and grey colours now dominate and symbolise 

the greatest treasure of the estate: the soils. At 

the same time the wine range was also streamlined 

so that even more focus lies on quality. 

91 2019 »Fumé« Rhodt unter Rietburg 


Complex bouquet with light toasted aromas, green pepper, 

brioche, ripe peach, quince and lemon. On the palate there’s 

a good acid structure; grapefruit, passion fruit and tomato 

leaf complete the flavour spectrum. A wine that invites you 

to drink it. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 Edesheim Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2019 Rhodt unter Rietburg In der Blenk 


On the nose a delicate note of wood, violets, lemon zest and 

ripe peach. On the palate the expressive acidity balances the 

concentrated flavours of gooseberry, grapefruit and ripe 

peach. Medium body, long finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


A discreet scent of yellow apple, pineapple, star fruit and 

clove on the nose. On the palate moderate use of wood with 

vivid, balanced acidity. Apple again, plus almond; medium 

body and nice length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Rhodt unter Rietburg Rosengarten 


Mid purple. On the nose a rather linear scent of sweet cherries, 

juniper and white pepper. On the palate flavours of honeysuckle, 

raspberry and redcurrant leaf. Rather lean body with ripe tannins, 

lively acidity and good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 


Pale lemon yellow. Intense aromas of gooseberry, green 

apple, pear and boxwood. On the palate bell pepper, ripe 

honeydew melon, grapefruit and lemon. A typical representation 

of the grape variety with lively acidity and a 

good finish. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT STEFAN MEYER 


Edesheimer Strasse 17, 76835 Rhodt unter Rietburg 

T: +49 (6323) 2348, weingut@meyer-rhodt.de 

www.meyer-rhodt.de 



Winemaker: Stefan Meyer 

Contact: Stefan Meyer 


We are used to the fact that Stefan 

Meyer presents us with dense and 

substantial Pinots. With this year’s 

range of wines, however, his craftmanship and 

skill shine even more clearly. Even his entry-level 

Pinot Noir “Aus Rhodt” shows grip 

and drive. His Pinot Noir from the Rosengarten 

site offers balance and elegance. The Pinot 

Noir “Schwarzer Letten”, however, is the top 

wine with enormous density and tension. But 

you should not neglect the white wines, either, 

like the juicy Weissburgunder. We send our 

compliments to Rhodt unter Rietburg. 



Some chamomile, mint and apple show on the multi-layered 

nose; yeast, ripe citrus fruit and a touch of incense. Concentrated 

on the palate with good substance and juice, the acidity 

is confident enough to lead through the compact body. 

Young. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

with fine tartness. The tannins are vivid and ripe - good 

length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Rhodt Klosterpfad Syrah trocken 

91 2019 Rhodt Rosengarten Chardonnay tr. 

Spicy nose with apricot, smoky notes, apple and citrus fruit, 

yeasty spice. Spicy on the palate, power and good substance 

show on a soft background, notes of white pepper. Dry with 

tension and a slight phenolic bitter note. Youthful. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 Edenkoben Schwarzer Letten 


Balsamic spice on the nose, nuances of ink and tar, dark fruit, 

lots of black cherry. Rich and full bodied on the palate with 

ripe fruit and ripe tannins. Lots of substance, texture and tension 

on the mid-palate, spice on the finish. Good ageing potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Rhodt Rosengarten Pinot Noir tr. 

Blueberry and cherry on the concentrated nose combine 

with rose petals and violets, some Darjeeling. Compact, good 

balance of power, tension, freshness and elegance, spicy and 

90 2018 »Aus Rhodt« Pinot Noir trocken 

Concentrated fine nose of cherries, gentle wood spice and 

violets, blueberries as well. Powerful and clear contours on 

the palate with tension, vivid tannins provide grip. A Pinot 

Noir that is fun to drink on its own. Taut and pure. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


387

WEINGUT THEO MINGES 

Bachstrasse 11, 76835 Flemlingen, T: +49 (6323) 93350 

info@weingut-minges.com, www.weingut-minges.com 



Winemaker: Theo Minges, Regine Minges, Fritz 

Hohlreiter and Lukas Hammelmann 

Contact: Theo and Regine Minges 



There are winemakers who approach 

viticulture and oenology with analytical 

means and yardsticks. Regine Minges, 

however, is not amongst them. “I trust my 

gut feelings,” she says, “making decisions with 

the heart, I am curious, impulsive and rather 

emotional.” She runs the family estate of 25 

hectares, organic certified since 2010 together 

with her father. She says that “her pulse beats 

in tune with nature, whose energy she wants to 

transfer to the bottle as a kind of - mediator.” 

The wines are like the winemaker herself: expressive, 

full of tension, emotion and feeling. A 


94 2019 Burrweiler Schäwer Riesling GG 

Blood orange and yellow plum on the nose. On the palate 

there is a profound texture but also a firm extract, both mineral 

and phenolic. A powerful wine with great intensity and 

exceptional depth. Very aromatic on the finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Gleisweiler Hölle Unterer Faulenberg 

Riesling GG 

Lovely floral scent, apple blossom, honey, kumquat. Dense, 

homogeneous phenolics on the palate; pithy acidity, taut and 

bundled, disciplined alcohol, mineral. Currently still very introverted, 

with a strong disposition for an exceedingly long 

bottle age. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Böchingen Rosenkranz Im untern 

Kreuz Weissburgunder GG 

Fruity, powerful and also floral nose; blossom, apricots, a 

hint of marzipan. Juicy and spicy on the palate, with good 

density and substance, phenolic richness. Combines classic 

and modern Pfalz. Stylish and long, fine saltiness on the finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Böchingen Rosenkranz Zinkelerde 


Pinot scent on the nose; violets, rose, cherries, crushed juniper 

berries, smoke and wood spice. With good substance and 

tension on the palate, strong acidity, dry and juicy, the tannins 

are prominent and still slightly astringent. 

Will age well – potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Gleisweiler Hölle Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »Kalkmergel« Chardonnay trocken 

90 2019 »Muschelkalk« Grauburgunder tr. 

90 2019 »Edition Rosenduft« 


90 2019 Gleisweiler Im oberen Letten 


90 2019 »Buntsandstein« Riesling trocken 

92 2017 Böchingen Rosenkranz 




Lemon yellow in the glass. Medium intensity of a very elegant 

scent of pear, white peach and honeysuckle. On the 

palate, aromas of fresh melon, almond and lemon peel are 

added. Powerful construction, balanced by lively acidity. 

Very good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT GEORG MOSBACHER 

Weinstrasse 27, 67147 Forst 

T: +49 (6326) 329, info@georg-mosbacher.de 

www.georg-mosbacher.de 



Winemaker: Jürgen Düringer 

Contact: Sabine Mosbacher-Düringer 



The exquisite Rieslings from Weingut 

Mosbacher are always also an introduction 

to the terroirs of the top sites in 

Forst, Deidesheim and Wachenheim. Sabine 

Mosbacher-Düringer and her husband Jürgen 

Düringer manage to make all the differences 

deliciously detectable. Their Grosses Gewächs 

from the Forster Ungeheuer site thus moves 

centre stage. One of our tasters noted that 

“both nerve and minerality come with high 

voltage” in this wine. And we should not forget 

their idiosyncratic Sauvignon Blanc 

“Fumé”. We simply would like to have more 

of these delightful liquid lessons of terroir. 


Tangy and fruity on the nose; ripe peach and a hint of blackcurrant, 

plus light stony notes. The palate is a paradigm of 

the Ungeheuer; powerful with a strong core, enigmatically 

mild and supple with nerve and minerality supplying high 

voltage. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

that builds continuously and skilfully. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »SL« Weissburgunder trocken 

92 2019 Forst Musenhang Riesling 


The bouquet shows apple and candied citrus fruit, apricot, 

herbs and flowers. Slenderly built with vivid and integrated 

acidity and citrus fruit. Finely balanced elements, shows elegance 

and also its origin with a pronounced mineral timbre. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Compact and spicy nose with ripe gooseberry and redcurrants, 

floral notes. On the palate; juicy with a nice spiciness, 

well built and harmonious in proportion. Shows elegance and 

an independent, local interpretation of an international 

grape variety. Impressive. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Basalt« Riesling trocken 

Stone fruit on the nose with herbs, apple and mirabelle 

plums, as well as warm stone. Opens with a sophisticated 

and juicy acidity on the palate, fine herbal tartness, ripe 

stone fruit and a slight saltiness - a Riesling rich in nuance 



Apple and apple peel on the nose, apricot, herbal and mineral 

hints. On the palate there is a clear mineral foundation, 

herbs and citrus fruit, kumquats and grapefruit. Well 

integrated acidity, clear contours and clear expression. 



389

WEINGUT EUGEN MÜLLER 

Weinstrasse 34a, 67147 Forst 

T: +49 (6326) 330, kontakt@weingut-eugen-mueller.de 

www.weingut-eugen-mueller.de 


13.30–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Stephan Müller and Jürgen Meissner 

Contact: Stephan Müller 


The scores that Christine and Stephan 

Müller of Weingut Eugen Müller 

achieve for their Rieslings sound like 

long-lasting applause. This is well-deserved, of 

course, since Stephan Müller manages to 

make Forst’s top sites sing and speak – whether 

he does so with his exquisite dry Spätlese 

from the Kirchenstück or with his no less impressive 

Rieslings from the Ungeheuer, Jesuitengarten 

and Pechstein sites. This is the stuff 

great Riesling is made of – beginning with the 

dry and mineral-savoury Kabinett which we 

selected as our Falstaff-Tip. 

94 2019 Forst Kirchenstück Riesling 


Fine smoke, apricot, rosehip, candied lemon peel, stony 

notes. Juicy on the palate with ripe acidity, a dash of sweetness, 

compact structure, slightly phenolic, tension and traction. 

Clear terroir character, minerality determines the finish. 

Great potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Forst Kirchenstück Riesling 


Spicy and smoky nose with ripe stone fruit, bay leaf, spices, 

ripe peach and mirabelle plum. Generous on the palate with 

ripe, sweet fruit and smooth acidity, almost viscous in flow. 

Creamy, yet with tension and liveliness to the minerality. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Forst Ungeheuer Im Ziegler Riesling 


Fine fragrance of apricot and peach, delicate woody perfume 

and spices. Juicy on the palate with some residual sweetness 

that is well integrated, firm and taut construction. Good 

volume and extract, playful yet straightforward acidity, cool 

minerality. Young and long. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Forst Kirchenstück Riesling Auslese 

Deep, clear yellow. Rather subdued nose, with aeration 

comes blossom honey then papaya, a mineral underlay, ripe 

citrus fruit and herbal spice. Dense and complex on the palate, 

vibrant acidity, rich fruit, texture, tension and balance. 

Great future, finishes long and fresh. 10 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Forst Pechstein Riesling 


92 2019 Forst Jesuitengarten 








90 2019 Forst Jesuitengarten Riesling 


The nose shows its class and origin; alongside fine yellow/ 

apricot fruit there are mineral hints and a stony spiciness. 

Taut on the palate with good freshness, straightforward 

acidity, a slender body, juicy, spicy with clear minerality. 

Beautiful! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT MÜNZBERG 


Böchinger Strasse 51, 76829 Landau-Godramstein 

T: +49 (6341) 60935, wein@weingut-muenzberg.de 

www.weingut-muenzberg.de 



Winemaker: Nico Kessler 

Contact: Gunter Kessler 


With Gunter, Nico and Friedrich 

Kessler, a proper family-trio, now 

work together at this farm that lies 

picturesquely at the foot of the Münzberg. 

Over the past years, the estate has strengthened 

its profile for Pinot varieties and that trajectory 

continues. Their Weissburgunders now 

have less Pfalz roundness than before while 

the Chardonnays almost have something ascetic 

abut them now. This year, we were also 

most impressed with the Spätburgunders 

which combine textured depth with elegance 

and have beautifully layered aromas. This estate 

is now on our watchlist for a fourth star. 

93 2019 Godramstein Stahlbühl 


Medium golden yellow. Intense on the nose; a scent of brioche, 

vanilla, lemon zest, pineapple and ripe yellow apple. The tangy 

acidity balances additional flavours of pineapple and star fruit. 

Complex, juicy and with a very good finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Godramstein Schneckenberg 


Cream coloured with a reddish shimmer. Beguilingly berry-like 

on the nose. Blueberry, wild raspberry, fine phenolics 

on the palate, creamy, delicate texture, supporting the delicate 

but long-lasting acidity. Substantial and gentle in style 

with radiant fruit on the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 Godramstein Münzberg 

Schlangenpfiff Spätburgunder GG 

Mint on the nose plus cherries and blueberries, smoke, herbs 

and spices. Textured and juicy on the palate, the ripe acidity 

carries through the powerfully built body. Emphatically dry, 

powerfully extracted tannins. Still slightly astringent, good 

ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Godramstein Affolter 


A very complex Pinot Noir! Aromas of fresh raspberries and 

pine needles combined with a slight resinous note. Its acidity 

is fresh and yet very well integrated. A very elegant and fresh 

Pinot with extremely persistent minerality. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Godramstein Münzberg 

Schlangenpfiff Weisser Burgunder GG 

92 2019 Godramsteiner Ochsenloch 


91 2019 »Kalkgestein« Godramstein 



90 2019 »Kalkgestein« Godramstein 


90 2019 »Löss-Lehm« Godramstein 


89 2019 Godramstein Grauburgunder trocken 

92 2019 »Kalkmergel« Godramstein 


Lemon yellow in the glass. Fine fragrance of pineapple, 

ripe apple and vanilla. On the palate there are further complex 

flavours of lemon zest, apricot, brioche and chalk all 

balanced by a lively acidity. Slightly phenolic but very good 

finish. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


391

WEINGUT NAUERTH-GNÄGY 

Müllerstrasse 5, 76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach 

T: +49 (6342) 919042, info@nauerth-gnaegy.de 

www.nauerth-gnaegy.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 9–17 hrs, Mondays through 

Fridays by appointment 

Winemaker: Michael Gnägy and Mareen Nauerth 

Contact: Nauerth-Gnägy 



Mareen Nauerth and Michael Gnägy of 

the 2011-founded Weingut Nau erth- 

Gnägy seem to have emerged as the 

fourth force to be reckoned with in the village of 

Schweigen, behind the famous estates of Friedrich 

Becker, Jülg and Bernhart. We already know that 

the limestone soils are particularly suited to Pinot 

varieties and this is a fact that this winemaking 

couple know how to exploit more and more. Their 

30 hectares of vineyards are farmed organically 

and some of the vines are on Alsace soil, across the 

French border. The Weissburgunder shows substance 

and limestone-savouriness, the Spätburgunders 

show density and elegance. Châpeau! 

90 2019 »ng.3« Schweigen-Rechtenbach 

Lorch Weissburgunder trocken 

White flowers on the nose, yellow apple and apricot, as well 

as delicate wood spice. Well built on the palate with substance 

and volume; ripe acidity blends in, spicy notes, juicy, 

chalky mineral tinge. Ripe fruit results in a coherent and multi-layered 

overall picture. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

beetroot and freshly crushed juniper berries. Soft on the palate 

with beautiful cherry fruit. Dry and with precise acidity, 

ripe tannin structure, mineral underpinning. 


89 2019 »ng.2« Gewürztraminer trocken 


Pfarrwingert Grauer Burgunder trocken 

Ripe pear shows on the nose; toasted walnuts, ripe honeydew 

melon, bee honey and smoky hints. Smooth approach to the 

palate which shows sweet extract and soft acidity; juicy and 

spicy, powerful stature. Pinot Gris that can mature. 


91 2015 »ng.3« Schweigen Sonnenberg 


Woody spicy notes on the powerful nose; cassis, toasted aromas 

and smoke, bay leaf and forest floor. Powerful on the 

palate with good concentration and tension, strong and ripe 

tannins that are still slightly astringent; somewhat peppery 

and spicy, mineral spiciness. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2014 Schweigen-Rechtenbach 

Herrenwingert Pinot Noir trocken 

Cassis on the concentrated nose, black cherries, stony spice, 


Herrenwingert Chardonnay trocken 

Spicy and juicy Chardonnay that underlines the excellence 

of the Schweigen vineyards for Pinot varieties. Aromas of 

herbs, apple, mirabelle and subtle smoke, citrus fruit. 

Creamy on the palate with ripe acidity, consistent and not 

too sweet, mineral. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT NEHB 


Im Auweg 44, 67269 Grünstadt-Asselheim 

T: +49 (6359) 6437, info@weingut-nehb.de 

www.weingut-nehb.de 


13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Sascha Nehb 

Contact: Sascha Nehb 


Sascha Nehb seems to have a predilection 

for grape varieties which never seem to 

play more than a supporting role for 

other winemakers: Schwarzriesling (aka Pinot 

Meunier), Cabernet Mitos and Regent regularly 

reach heights here. His Schwarzriesling 

“unfiltriert” from the Goldberg site shows 

substance and an attractive tartness of fruit. Its 

counterpart “Terroir Calcaire” impresses with 

its limestone undernotes, while the Cabernet 

Mitos convinces with its savoury and herbal 

scent. Likewise, the Riesling “Terrain Calcaire” 

shows structure and style. Sascha Nehb 

always has pleasant surprises up his sleeve. 

90 2019 »Terrain Calcaire« Mühlheim 

Grafenstück Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Apple notes on the nose, peach and herbs, also chalky mineral 

hints. Spicy and juicy on the palate with good structure 

and balance, fruit and acidity are well balanced. Attractive 

lemon juice flows across the palate. Good substance - a 

Spätlese with style. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Mühlheim Grafenstück Chardonnay 


Pear, citrus fruit and lemongrass, ripe apple and plum on the 

nose. Spicy juiciness on the palate, accompanying fruit 

sweetness, powerful construction. Has the structure to go 

with hearty food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Mühlheim Grafenstück 


Pear skin, quince and pear, rosehip and herb garden. Juicy 

and varietal Pinot Gris with late harvest character. Well built 

and depicting the cheery fullness of the grape variety in a 

conclusive way without taking it over the top. Fine spiciness. 


90 2018 »unfiltriert« Asselheim Goldberg 


Concentrated nose of elderberry, blackberry, some blood orange 

and ginger, wood spice. Dry on the palate, no frills, tart 

fruit and some dark chocolate. Full bodied and with good 

substance, the tannins are prominent and give support. Individual 

in character. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Sauvignon Blanc 


Blanc de Noir Spätburgunder trocken 


Spätburgunder Rosé 

89 2017 Asselheim Goldberg 

Cabernet Mitos Barrique trocken 

89 2017 Asselheim Höllenpfad 

Dornfelder Barrique trocken 



88 2018 Asselheim Höllenpfad Regent feinherb 

89 2018 »Terrain Calcaire« Asselheim 

Goldberg Schwarzriesling trocken 

Elderberry and elderberry conserve, wild raspberry and 

blackberry, gentle wood spice. Grip on the palate, firm, 

powerful texture and fine tart fruit. The tannins have the 

right bite and maturity, chalky mineral underpinning. An 

asset at the table. 13 Vol.-%, cork, € 


393

WEINGUT FRIEDHELM NEU 

Weidenhof 3, 67098 Leistadt 

T: +49 (6322) 793632, info@weingut-neu.de 

www.weingut-neu.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 15–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Friedhelm Neu 

Contact: Friedhelm Neu 


Weingut Friedhelm Neu in Bad 

Dürkheim-Leistadt cultivates 20 

hectares of vines. “Being located at 

the fringes of the Haardt mountain range, the 

cool climate affords our wines their beautiful 

acidity structure,” manager Friedhelm Neu 

says. There is much to discover in his range of 

wines: the savoury Roter Riesling, the elegant 

Riesling “AR” from the Leistadter Herrenmorgen 

site or the smooth Portugieser “AR”. 

The fact that Friedhelm Neu also likes to experiment 

is borne out in his honest “Sylvaner 

Orange”. Exciting! 

90 2017 »AR« Leistadt Herrenmorgen 


Aromas of green apple and citrus fruit, lime zest, leafiness. 

Juicy and spicy on the palate, well judged, balanced acid 

structure. Shows on the one hand the ripe fruit of a late harvest 

but maintains the freshness and elegance of Riesling, its 

depth and expression. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2018 »Sylvaner Orange« Landwein trocken 

Spicy and malty notes, rosehip, pear skin, hops, white pepper, 

dried apricot and a hint of mint. Powerfully built and with 

phenolic layers, rather broad on the palate with ripe acidity. 

Dry, unadorned, ideal with food. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »AR« Leistadt Kirchenstück 


Sour cherry and plum on the nose, blood orange, toasty aromas 

with herbs including dried rosemary. Dry on the palate 

with balanced acidity in a powerful, clearly defined body, 

grippy and ripe tannins, mineral foundation. Good potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2015 Leistadt Herrenmorgen Syrah tr. 

Ripe fruit notes on the nose; wild berries, cherry, also chocolate-coated 

cherry in Kirsch, blueberry, wood spice, charcoal, 

juniper berry and smoked meat. Powerfully built on the palate 

with a prominent tannin framework, bold in substance 

with good freshness and sour cherry. Dry. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Leistadt Kalkofen Johanniter trocken 

89 2018 Leistadt Herrenmorgen 


88 2019 Leistadt Weissburgunder trocken 

88 2019 Leistadt Grauburgunder trocken 

88 2018 »Blanc de Noir« Leistadt trocken 

89 2018 Leistadt Cabernet Sauvignon trocken 

89 NV »Namenlos« Leistadt 

trocken CS/DU/SY/DF 

90 2019 Leistadt Herzfeld Roter Riesling tr. 

Peach and tangerine peel, a touch of candied orange peel, 

blossom, ground almonds. Juicy and soft on the palate 

with restrained acidity and nice spiciness, ripe stone fruit 

and citrus fruit. Powerful, good substance, grip, shows profile 

and character, spicy on the finish. 



WEINGUT AM NIL 


Neugasse 21, 67169 Kallstadt 

T: +49 (6322) 8011, info@weingutamnil.de 

www.weingutamnil.de 


13–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Till Tempel 

Contact: Christine Ludt 


When Ana and Reinfried Pohl took 

over the reins at this long-standing 

estate in September 2010, they renamed 

it after the historic site Nil which today 

has been incorporated into the Kallstadter 

Saumagen. From a total of 30 hectares of vines 

in and around Kallstadt, they make wines 

which transmit the limestone-characterised 

terroir excellently. They have 3.7 hectares 

within the top sites Saumagen and Herrenberg 

– the Riesling from this clay-influenced site 

shines with balance and length, the Spätburgunder 

from the Saumagen is complex and has 

much potential. 

92 2018 Kallstadt Saumagen Riesling trocken 

Clear lemon yellow, a fine fragrance of ripe red apple and 

lemon zest. On the palate there are flavours of blackcurrant 

leaf, lychee and a light note of white pepper. Well balanced 

with lively acidity and a long finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Ungstein Herrenberg Riesling trocken 

Medium lemon yellow. On the nose a fine scent of lemon zest, 

lime and yellow apple. On the palate flavours of ripe peach, 

lime, nectarine, green apple and tomato leaf, all balanced by 

expressive acidity - a good finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Ungstein Weilberg Riesling trocken 

Medium lemon yellow. Intense scent of ripe apple, pear, bacon. 

On the palate extended by flavours of lemon, lime and 

peach, poised by pleasing acidity. The wine has an exciting, 

unusual complexity and a good length. 




On the nose the initially slightly smoky nose develops into 

complex aromas of sour cherry, young raspberry and clove. 

On the palate also redcurrants, wet stone and mushrooms 

with well integrated acidity. Has ageing potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Kallstadt Riesling trocken 


89 2019 Kallstadt Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

88 2019 Kallstadt Chardonnay trocken 



88 2017 »Púrpura« trocken CF/ME/CS 

91 2018 Riesling Brut 

Distinctly yeasty on the nose, buttery, brioche, but also 

herbaceous Riesling aromas. Fresh and exciting on the palate, 

lively mousse, firm acidity, good sweetness emphasising 

the fruit. Has expression, freshness and juiciness. 

11,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


395

GUT OBERCARLENBACH 

Hauptstrasse 23, 67271 Kleinkarlbach 

T: +49 (176) 23447014, info@obercarlenbach.de 

www.obercarlenbach.de 


Winemaker: Bernd Meckel 

Contact: Bernd Meckel 


This is only the third vintage that Bernd and 

Annette Meckel have presented for tasting 

and each year their wines show more character 

and courage: winemaker Bernd Meckel 

largely avoids any mellowing residual sweetness 

while maturation in small barrels lends a firm 

structure to the wines. They are slender but bundled 

and come in an uncompromisingly purist style 

– like the Riesling from the Herrenberg site, for instance, 

or the Müller-Thurgau from the Liebesbrunnen 

site. With a little air, the wines show their 

full stature. The red wines, like the Pinot from the 

Kieselberg, show substance and feeling. You will 

have to look elsewhere for mainstream. Well done! 



Still quite closed nose with yeast and herbs, smoke and 

toasted aromas. Taut, lean with a compact build. Uncompromising 

and emphatically dry, fine lemon juice on the palate. 

Unusual Riesling that avoids the mainstream and shows its 

special character. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2017 »Laurentius Réserve« 


Plum on the nose, ripe black cherry, also blackberry, dark 

chocolate and strong wood spice. Powerfully built on the palate 

with a natural character and no supporting sweetness, 

the wood is tied in with lots of spice. Shows its pure character 

and nature. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »Rosé Réserve« trocken 


Ripe apple and also a fine cider notes on the nose, citrus fruit 

and stone fruits such as apricot and mirabelle plum, white 

flowers, blade of mace. Well balanced on the palate with 

charming fruit and balanced sweetness; finely rounded, but 

with a slight and distinctive astringency – harmonious. 


91 2017 »Pinot« Kleinkarlbach Kieselberg 


Elegant aromas of red cherry, redcurrants, some orange peel 

and fine smoke. Calm on the palate with ripe, flowing acidity 

with tannins that are ripe and solid, good balance. A grownup 

Pinot Noir with structure and feeling. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Dackenheim Liebesbrunnen 


Müller-Thurgau endowed with a firm structure via ageing 

in small wooden barrels, slenderly bundled and dry, purist 

and yet also generous with ripe apple, citrus fruit and 

herbs. Straightforward acidity, good extract, slender format 

with plenty of stuffing. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT OBERHOFER 


Am Linsenberg 1, 67483 Edesheim 

T: +49 (6323) 944911, pascal@weingutoberhofer.de 

www.weingutoberhofer.de 


Winemaker: Pascal Oberhofer 

Contact: Pascal Oberhofer 



The fact that young Pascal Oberhofer 

looks to the world for inspiration is immediately 

evident in his wines. His ambition 

is apparent, and so is his drive for quality. 

His parents, who converted the estate to 

organic farming as early as 2008, lend their 

full support. Their know-how when it comes 

to fresh Gewürztraminer is in their DNA: in 

the Rhodter Rosengarten site, they look after 

the oldest vines in all of Germany and manage 

to wring precious and fine juice from these ancient 

Gewürztraminer vines year after year. 

The Spätburgunders not only show ambition 

but point to rare talent. 

89 2017 »Chardonnay Crémant Pfalz« 

brut nature 

A little yeast, buttery notes, ripe yellow fruit, apricot. On the 

palate; full bodied with a firm core but not aggressive, fresh 

mousse, lively acidity and a savoury astringency. A very good 

aperitif due to its dry nature. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


89 2018 Edesheim Madonnenhöhe 


Creamy oak and creamy generosity are pronounced on the 

nose. The nutty, oaky resonance is great on the palate; a little 

mirabelle plum joins in, as does discreet freshness. Lovers of 

supple Chardonnays can feast on this. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 Edesheim Kirchberg Spätburgunder tr. 

Both smoke and earthy tones are gentle and elegant on the 

nose. On the palate, illuminating freshness encounters firm 

but fine tannins, pleasantly bitter phenolics and smoky fruit 

is a singular pleasure. A masterstroke of elegance. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 Edesheim Apfelgarten 


Wet earth and wet, fallen oak leaves can be made out along 

with a light, flinty reduction. Firm tannins on the palate, fine 

phenolics, bright, fresh, beautiful Pinot acidity and elegant concentration. 

Slender but profound. Bravo! 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Edesheim Forst Gewürztraminer tr. 

Fragrant, soft, creamy rose tones mingle with orange peel 

on the nose. On the palate, the orange peel comes to the 

fore, is mouthwatering and stimulating and provides plenty 

of texture. The finish is fresh and tart which suits the 

rose aroma very well. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


397

WEINGUT PETRI 

Weinstrasse 43, 67273 Herxheim am Berg 

T: +49 (6353) 2345, info@weingut-petri.de 

www.weingut-petri.de 


13.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–12 hrs and 13.30–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Philipp Petri 

Contact: Maximilian Petri 


These two brothers are just itching to see 

how far they can go. Maximilian and 

Philipp Petri, who only took the reins in 

cellar and estate in 2018, are courageous. 

Their Rieslings are deliberately made in a slender 

fashion, avoiding all that is opulent, fleshy 

and yellow-fruited. Instead they show the fruit 

of green apple and citrus notes, a phenolic tang 

and limestone spiciness. It is a style of wine 

that may come across as provocative and may 

not be for everyone: but we appreciate this 

courageous and clear signature. We wonder 

what will happen next in Herxheim am Berg. 

91 2019 Herxheim Honigsack Am Goldberg 


Ripe apple, stone fruit, citrus fruit and orange peel, spices 

such as anise on the nose. Strikingly slender on the palate, 

not aiming for ripeness or concentration, but taut and with 

fine tartness, green apples and lemon juice. Clear signature 

with emphasis on slenderness. 11 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

earthy notes and wood spice. With a clear sense of purpose 

the wine is powerfully built, dynamic across the palate, with 

juicy fruit and good sweet extract. Good potential. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 




Not a nose that emphasises primary fruit; candied orange 

peel, herbs, spice, some apricot, stony notes. In a lean and 

taut form, there are citrus notes and tart apple, pronounced 

acidity, mineral, stimulating and without an ounce of fat. 

Provocative, good. 12 Vol.-%. cork, € 

91 2019 Kallstadt Saumagen Horn 


Tangerine peel on the nose, ripe apple, citrus fruit and herbs. 

Lean and with a firm structure on the palate, taut acidity, 

lemon juice and green apple. Avoids the lush and emphasises 

tension. Phenolic and with a slight astringency - unconventional. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Herxheim Himmelreich 


Ripe and full fruit, lots of cassis, blackberry, tobacco smoke, 

89 2019 Kallstadt Riesling Kabinett trocken 

Finely woven nose with apple and stone fruit, a hint of lemon 

zest, verbena and also stony notes. A slenderly built and 

juicy Kabinett with notes of citrus fruit, dynamic acidity 

that blends in well, apple notes and a fine astringency. No 

kitsch. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT HEINZ PFAFFMANN 

1616 PFAFFMANN 

Hauptstrasse 19-25, 76833 Walsheim 

T: +49 (6341) 61696, info@pfaffmann-wein.de 

www.1616pfaffmann.com 



Winemaker: Eugen Schurk 

Contact: Gustav Pfaffmann 



Things are afoot in Germany’s largest organic 

wine estate with its160 hectares of 

vineyards. It is run by Gustav Pfaffmann 

but in the meantime, the new generation, represented 

by Kanupriya and Pawel Hener, are making 

their mark. All the wines have a convincing, 

natural and almost sensuous nature, they have a 

fine balance that avoids extremes or excesses. 

The Beerenauslese made from Huxelrebe turned 

out exquisitely, the voluminous Chardonnay 

shows ageing potential, the Merlot impresses 

with fined structure and polished fruit. The Frühburgunder 

from the 2018 vintage has aged gracefully. 

The estate continues its upward trajectory. 

91 2017 Chardonnay Kalksteinmergel trocken 

Powerful nose with ripe pineapple and toast aromas; wood 

spice, beeswax, pear and papaya. Broad on the palate with 

volume and power and flashes of incense. Medium density 

with a nice spiciness and juiciness. Opulent Chardonnay that 

can mature further. 15 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

94 2015 Nussdorfer Bischofskreuz 

Huxelrebe Beerenauslese 

Rich, clear yellow. Aromas of dried fruits, quince jam, some 

blossom honey, sultanas and dried apricot. Textured sweetness 

on the palate, blossom honey, candied orange, lively 

acidity. Lots of spice, tension and potential. Long and powerful. 



Kalksteinfels feinherb 

91 2008 Frühburgunder 

im Barrique gereift trocken 

Deep rusty red at the rim and showing notes of evolution on 

the nose - soy sauce, rosehip, miso and smoked bacon, but 

also some primary fruit aromas. On the palate there is nice 

presence and good freshness, textured tannins, with light 

green tones on the finish. Maturing beautifully. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Merlot Lössboden trocken 

Blackberry and plum show on the nose along with blueberry 

and elderberry. The palate is fruity with accentuated clarity, 

a powerful structure, ripe tannins, fine fruit compote and 

delicate acid structure. Merlot with an intact balance, very 

harmonious. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Kalksteinmergel tr. 

A Sauvignon Blanc with a restrained and fine-smelling 

nose; aromas of grapefruit, mango and redcurrants. On the 

palate, slenderly built, juicy, with mild acidity and fine 

spice. Clear in expression, light feet on its feet and coherent 

in itself. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


399

WEINGUT TINA PFAFFMANN 

Am Stahlbühl, 76833 Frankweiler 

T: +49 (6345) 1364, info@tina-pfaffmann.de 

www.tina-pfaffmann.de 



Winemaker: Tina Pfaffmann 

Contact: Tina Pfaffmann 


Tina Pfaffman knows how to lift the 

mood. Her wines are just the same: 

sunny and carefree, always prettily attired 

and utterly without fault. Nonetheless, 

this Frankweiler winemaker knows how to 

imbue that harmonious nature of her wines 

with real substance – like her berry-ish Burgunders 

“Exklusiv”– both for Weiss and Grau. 

She stakes a claim towards much greater terroir 

expression with her Riesling “Oberer Affolter”- 

it will be a savoury delectation in two 

to three years. Lifted mood guaranteed! 

91 2019 Frankweiler Königsgarten 

Oberer Affolter Riesling trocken 

Lemon yellow and clear in the glass. On the nose scents of 

lemon, ripe apple, pear and wet stone. On the palate there is 

zesty acidity, complemented by a hint of apricot. Expressive 

and very well balanced. A medium body with a long finish. 


90 2019 »Exklusiv« Grauer Burgunder trocken 

Slightly buttery on the nose, with ripe Pinot berry notes, 

blueberry and cashew nuts. Full on the palate with an elegant 

sweetness-acidity interplay. Soft foundation, appetising 

fruit, finishes with juiciness and delicate sweetness. A ripe, 

fruit-bearing varietal style. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »No 9« Riesling trocken 

89 2018 »Ü 40« Riesling trocken 


89 2019 »Blanc de Noir Exklusiv« 



88 2019 »2.0« Gelber Muskateller trocken 

88 2019 »Pink« Rosé 

90 2019 »Exklusiv« Weisser Burgunder trocken 

Pale lemon yellow. On the nose, scents of young hazelnut, 

lime and ripe pear. Medium bodied on the palate with good 

acidity which sufficiently balances further flavours of ripe, 

sweet peach and lemon zest. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Herzglück« Riesling 

Fragrance develops in the glass; mango, peach and lime. On 

the palate, a light herbal note is added, accompanied by honeydew 

melon and nectarine. The lively acidity ideally balances 

the residual sugar for a fine tart flavour. 


90 2019 »Schick und Schön« Riesling trocken 

Lemon yellow in the glass. Varietal aroma of lemon, lime 

and green apple. On the palate there is lively acidity, delicate 

sweetness - the aromas on the nose are supplemented 

by nectarine, apricot and sweet peach. 



WEINGUT PFEFFINGEN 


Pfeffingen 2, 67098 Bad Dürkheim 

T: +49 (6322) 8607, info@pfeffingen.de 

www.pfeffingen.de 



Winemaker: Rainer Gabel 

Contact: Doris, Jan and Karin Eymael 


This long-standing estate – where the 

family has been making wine since the 

17th century – is known for its absolutely 

constant wine quality. Jan Eymael and 

his cellar master Rainer Gabel once again presented 

wines in 2019 that are as balanced as 

they were powerful and at whose apogee are 

the Grosse Gewächse. The Riesling from the 

Ungsteiner Herrenberg is a particular success. 

The two Scheureben, made in very different 

styles, are just as exciting and must be tasted. 

And we also know that Pfeffingen also knows 

how to make sweet wines. The Riesling Auslese 

is rich and harmonious. 

93 2019 Ungstein Weilberg Riesling GG 

A hint of overripeness, notes of date, cumin, aniseed. Powerful 

on the palate, bold, full bodied with some sweetness and 

fine acidity. The minerality of Terra Rossa ensures the wine 

finishes elegantly and light-heartedly. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »O« Scheurebe trocken 

92 2019 Ungstein Herrenberg Riesling GG 

Ripe yellow fruit, mirabelle and plum with herbal-spicy undertones 

and a hint of blossom honey. Quite full bodied on 

the palate, strong alcohol is somewhat warming. There’s a 

firm acidity, sweet fruit and rather discreet minerality. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



White and yellow flowers on the nose, apple, mirabelle 

plums and apricot, also notes of ripe citrus fruit. Good balance 

on the palate, clear fruit, good substance, clearly composed 

with phenolic appeal and ripe, well- integrated acidity. 

Classic style with a future. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »SP« Scheurebe trocken 

Mid golden yellow. On the nose, a scent of lemon peel, tomato 

leaf and lime. On the palate there is power and a lively 

acidity which wonderfully balances the flavours of peach, 

passion fruit, redcurrants leaf and biscuit, complemented by 

a wonderful bitter note. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Lemon yellow. On the nose a medium intensity of ripe apple, 

lemon and nectarine. On the palate these aromas are 

extended by very intense flavours of yellow peach, ripe 

mango and lemon zest, balanced by lively acidity and with 

a long finish. 11 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


401

WEINGUT PFIRMANN 

Wollmesheimer Hauptstrasse 84 

76829 Landau-Wollmesheim 

T: +49 (6341) 32584, info@weingut-pfirmann.de 

www.weingut-pfirmann.de 


Winemaker: Jürgen Pfirmann 

Contact: Jürgen Pfirmann 


If a winemaker like Jürgen Pfirmann presents 

five different Weissburgunders at once, we 

can safely assume that he is an expert in this 

grape variety. Pfirmann farms fourteen hectares 

Wollmesheimer Mütterle und Ilbesheimer Kalmit 

– in tune with nature – of vines in sites like the 

Wollmesheimer Mütterle and Ilbesheimer Kalmit 

with various soil profiles, which offer the possibility 

of different Weissburgunder interpretations. 

The powerful “Reserve” is matured in 500-litre 

oak barrels and stands at the top of his convincing 

quality pyramid. Also, his Spätburgunder from 

the Kalmit site shows provenance and is characterised 

by chalky minerality. Compliments! 

91 2018 »Réserve« Weissburgunder trocken 

The aroma is marked by wood ageing, smoky aromas, with 

apple, yellow fruit and flowers, roasted hazelnuts. Powerfully 

built on the palate, great volume with medium extract. 

Well woven acidity, elegant, underpinned by mineral spice. 

Good depth and length. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

palate, which has a spicy underlay. Powerful structure and 

neat tannins. Combines substance with minerality and origin. 

Still young. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

89 2019 »Landschneckenkalk« 


91 2019 Ilbesheim Kalmit 


The nose is characterised by chalky mineral notes, apple, 

herbs and citrus fruit. Spice at first on the palate, broad in 

volume with medium extract, yellow-fruited hints, ripe supporting 

acid structure, chalky mineral creaminess. Lasts 

long on the palate. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Kalkmergel« 


Apricot with flowers and citrus fruit on the nose, floral and 

spicy hints. Powerfully built on the palate, smooth base 

notes, mild acid structure, fine chalky mineral spiciness, also 

texture and nut flavours. Good varietal character. 


91 2017 Ilbesheim Kalmit 


Beautifully fruity nose with sweet cherry, raspberry, violet 

and fine wood spice. Juicy with ripe, playful acidity on the 

90 2019 Wollmesheim Am Zollstock 


Ripe apple on the nose, mirabelle plum, citrus fruit, hazelnut 

and delicate blossom. The structure is rather broad, 

textured. Juiciness is accompanied by a ripe acidity; spicy, 

tart mineral undertones. Shows its origin and character. 



WEINGUT REIBOLD 


Wallstrasse 19, 67251 Freinsheim 

T: +49 (6353) 1821, post@weingut-reibold.de 

www.weingut-reibold.de 



Winemaker: Philipp and Johannes Reibold 

Contact: Philipp Reibold 



Up until now, whenever there was talk of 

a pair of brothers making formidable 

wines in Freinsheim, it was clear that 

this talk was about Steffen and Andreas Rings. 

Philipp and Johannes Reibold, however, are 

slowly emerging as serious competitors. The 

brothers have run Weingut Reibold since 2012 

and their fifteen hectares of vines in sites like the 

Freinsheimer Musikantenbuckel, Grosskarlbacher 

Burgweg und Herxheimer Honigsack 

have been certified organic since 2014. We tasted 

a range of wines that had stature, a Riesling 

full of tension and a smooth Spätburgunder “Im 

grossen Garten” – a really strong performance! 

92 2019 »Im grossen Garten« Grosskarlbach 

Burgweg Riesling trocken 

Still somewhat closed on the nose; stone fruit, apple and citrus 

fruit, also yeast and notes of wet stone. Compact on the 

palate with good density and substance, tension, supporting 

acidity, fine phenolics and a long finish - full of character. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Im grossen Garten« Grosskarlbach 

Burgweg Spätburgunder trocken 

Spicy and powerful nose; a touch of lovage, smoke, coffee 

beans, liquorice and dark berry fruit, cassis and cherry. Compact 

power on the palate with good extract and finely polished 

tannins, spicy and smooth in its flow - ambitious. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Aromas of white peach, hazelnut, butter and toasted aromas, 

also ripe mango. Powerful and firmly built on the palate 

with good substance and ripe, savoury acidity. The wood 

slowly integrates; mango and pineapple. A lot of Pfalz and a 

touch of California. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Chardonnay & Weissburgunder tr. 

Fresh apple and pear on the nose, white flowers, mirabelle 

plums and tangerine. Clear and tidy on the palate there is a 

linear structure, ripe fruit notes, juicy and fine residual 

sweetness. Compact structure with balanced acidity and 

touch of spice. Very clean style. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »vom Kalkstein« Riesling trocken 

Mirabelle plums, apple and citrus fruit and herbs on the 

nose. On the palate, a compact texture initially reveals 

juicy creaminess, ripe acidity and mineral spiciness, dry 

and purist; thoroughly multi-layered and multi-faceted. 

Sophisticated Riesling. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


403

WEINGUT REINHARDT 

Hintergasse 58, 67150 Niederkirchen 

T: +49 (6326) 8372, info@weingut-reinhardt.de 

www.weingut-reinhardt.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays and Wednesdays 9–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Lukas Reinhardt 

Contact: Lukas Reinhardt 


Vintage by vintage, Lukas Reinhardt 

gains more stylistic confidence and authority 

– which could easily stand as a 

neat summary of the impressions we formed 

when tasting his wines. If these were a little 

over-ambitious in the past, the young winemaker 

by now shows a great combination of ambition 

and laissez-faire, knowing when to use 

what. Apart from his Rieslings from the 2018 

and 2019 vintages, all of which show real site 

character; we also like the firm, barrel-matured 

Weissburgunder. His 2016 Spätburgunder from 

the Ruppertsberger Nussbien site has evolved 

really well. Something clearly is happening here! 



Deep yellow with a concentrated nose showing ripe peach, 

hints of exotic fruit, papaya and passion fruit. Powerful and 

tightly built with good concentration, generous in extract 

and volume, the ripe acidity underlines this character. Will 

evolve. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

with a sensitive acidity in a compact, clear structure. Elegant 

fruit, raspberry and sour cherry, the tannins are polished. 

Shows substance and finesse. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2016 »Blanc et Noir« brut nature 

91 2018 Ruppertsberg Reiterpfad Riesling tr. 

Apple and citrus fruit on the nose, ripe stone fruit and spice, 

baked apple. Juicy and supple on the palate with subtle 

spice. Medium bodied, the volume is well filled out, it has 

enough tension to take the finish into elegance. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Deidesheim Nonnenstück 


Lean, dry Pinot Blanc that shows refreshing restraint. On the 

nose, wood spice with white peach and blossom. On the palate 

the use of wood provides firm structure. Still young, a little 

bottle age is all that is needed for full integration. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2016 Ruppertsberg Nussbien 


Cherry and chocolate coated cherry in Kirsch on the nose - 

mocha, fine wood and herbs. Well balanced on the palate 


Apricot and hints of mint on the nose, also tangerine and 

nectarine - leafiness. On the palate there’s ripe fruit with a 

nice freshness that is light and compactly built; juicy and 

with a minerality that shows the terroir of the Mittelhaardt. 



WEINGUT RINCK 


Klingbachstrasse 11, 76831 Heuchelheim-Klingen 

T: +49 (6349) 8542, info@weingut-richard-rinck.de 

www.weingut-richard-rinck.de 



Winemaker: Niko Leonhard and Annette Rinck 

Contact: Niko Leonhard and Annette Rinck 


In Heuchelheim-Klingen on the Südliche 

Weinstrasse, Niko Leonhard und Annette 

Rinck farm thirteen hectares of vines in 

sites like the Klingener Herrenpfad and 

Mörzheimer Pfaffenberg. Their focus is on 

Riesling, Silvaner and the Pinot varieties. 

“When making wine, we hold strongly on to 

tradition, including skin contact, maturation 

in large, used barrels and, depending on vintage, 

spontaneous fermentation.” the family 

reports. They presented a balanced and convincing 

range of wines which had a partially 

skin-fermented Silvaner as its top wine. A remarkable 

debut! 

90 2019 »RR« Silvaner trocken 

Red apple, pear, hop blossom and smoke, fresh bay leaf. 

Juicy on the palate with tart apple fruit, phenolic, dry, with a 

little wood tannin and spritz. Not a mainstream Silvaner, has 

character and edges. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



89 2018 Klingen Herrenpfad Riesling trocken 

Ripe yellow fruits (peach and plum) are joined by toasty aromas, 

smoke and spices. Compact and firmly built, the acidity 

is vivid and mobile, the fine fruit sweetness adds pleasure; 

juicy, again spicy notes. Will evolve further, still young. 


89 2019 »L'Ambre« trocken TR/PG 

Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris make up L'Ambre which 

shows the aromatics of a natural wine: dried apricot, wormwood, 

malt and rose petals. Slender on the palate with ripe, 

vivid acidity, phenolic and aromatic, medium extract. Will 


89 2019 Mörzheim Pfaffenberg 


Wood spice on the nose, quince and ripe pear with some vanilla. 

On the palate there is a powerful structure and broad 

volume, medium extract, juicy and spicy, pear is the leading 

fruit. Mild and creamy acidity, slightly astringent tannins. 

Ideal. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Fumé« Scheurebe trocken 

Ripe gooseberry, apricot and redcurrants, smoky, spicy 

hints. Slenderly built on the palate with a straightforward 

and vivid acidity. Emphatically dry and somewhat purist, a 

fine phenolic layer, good grip. An unusual interpretation of 

Scheurebe. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


405

WEINGUT RINGS 

Dürkheimer Hohl 21, 67251 Freinsheim 

T: +49 (6353) 2231, info@weingut-rings.de 

www.weingut-rings.de 


13–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Steffen and Andreas Rings 

Contact: Andreas Rings 



What the Rings brothers deliver is 

simply brilliant. The Riesling from 

the Kallstadter Saumagen shows 

why wines grown on limestone are so magnificent: 

a rare combination of volume and playfulness. 

Here this was captured with exactitude 

and taken to calm serenity in the barrel. 

Its counterpart from the terra rossa soils of the 

Ungsteiner Weilberg is no less successful: a soft 

minerality pervades the palate and lends tension 

in the most relaxed fashion. And then the 

reds: tannins like velvet from the Leistadter 

Felsenberg, breath-taking density and spice 

from the Saumagen. More please! 

94 2019 Kallstadt Saumagen Riesling GG 

Aromas of wood along with clear notes of spontaneous fermentation. 

Closed citrus fruit; lime, passion fruit. On the palate, 

dense but not broad, a high concentration of substance, 

acidity and minerality with a smooth backbone. A pithy wine 

with a great future! 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

Shows tension, density and elegance. Good ageing potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2018 Kallstadt Steinacker Spätburgunder 

Erste Lage trocken unfiltriert 

94 2019 Ungstein Weilberg Riesling GG 

Still closed on the nose, slightly vegetal, slightly citrusy. 

Great volume on the palate, a homogeneous combination of 

minerality and fine substance, delicate acidity, supple base. 

Seems totally relaxed and complete, soft minerality. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Spätburgunder GG unfiltriert 

Dark, dense nose that only opens slowly and shows herbs, 

smoke and mocha; also beetroot and sour cherry. Dense and 

tightly woven on the palate, very good balance of all elements, 

complete, stable and fine acidity. Quite delicate but 

with great potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2018 Leistadt Felsenberg 

Spätburgunder GG unfiltriert 

Smoky and herbal on the powerful nose, cherry and toasted 

aromas, some blood orange. Opens with a juicy palate; there 

is vivid, well integrated acidity, lots of ripe and fine tannin. 

93 2019 Ungstein Nussriegel 


A fine fragrance of lemon zest, lime and elderflower. On 

the palate there is pronounced acidity plus a complex aroma 

of lychee, peach, wet stone and lavender. Ideally balanced. 

An exciting wine with a significant finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT FAMILIE SAUER 


Hauptstrasse 44, 76833 Böchingen 

T: +49 (6341) 61175, info@weingut-sauer.de 

info@weingut-sauer.de 



Winemaker: Heiner Sauer and Felix Haertel 

Contact: Heiner Sauer 



There is much movement and dynamism 

at Weingut Sauer. Last summer the construction 

of a new winery building in 

Nussdorf was started and Valentin, son of 

Heiner Sauer, has by now joined the estate and 

will shape its future. Heiner Sauer has farmed 

his vineyards organically for 30 years, his 

vines thus are in great balance and can deal 

with the constantly changing conditions 

brought on by climate change. The wines are 

balanced – like the Weissburgunder “Holz und 

Ton” – density, tension and freshness. Outstanding 

range of wines! 

92 2018 »Holz und Ton« Weissburgunder tr. 

Exciting, multi-layered nose of herbs and spices such as tarragon, 

lemon balm, dried orange peel, white pepper and 

meadow flowers. On the palate, full-bodied, the wood is very 

well integrated with a delicate creaminess, not cloying, stimulating, 

fresh. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

palate; good freshness with juice and depth, fine straight 

structure, honest restraint, very long finish. Beautiful! 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Gleisweiler Hölle Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »Fumé« Böchingen Rosenkranz 


Elegant, slight smoky nose of flint and graphite, also cassis 

and green gooseberries. On the palate a fine balance between 

juicy citrus acidity and fruit, clearly defined, refreshing 

with a lovely mild finish. Beautiful! 



Grünfränkisch trocken 

Finely fragrant nose of tobacco and hay, candied lemon peel, 

honeydew melon, almonds, even a little cinnamon, but not at 

all Christmassy. Creamy and full bodied on the palate, yet 

with plenty of juice, spice, animating freshness and a long, 

pleasant finish. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2017 Nussdorf Kaiserberg 


Garnet red colour, fragrant berry nose, light graphite and 

leather, along with undergrowth and dark chocolate. On the 

92 2019 »Löss« Nussdorf 


Delicate rose-golden colour in the glass. A fragrant nose of 

melon and pumpkin, mirabelle plums and foliage. The palate 

is finely textured with good acidity and restrained fruit, 

a minerality and positive weightiness can already be felt. 

Patience will be rewarded! 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


407

WEINGUT MICHAEL SCHROTH 

Im Auweg 42, 67269 Grünstadt-Asselheim 

T: +49 (6359) 8015251, michael@weingut-schroth.de 

www.weingut-schroth.de 


Winemaker: Michael Schroth 

Contact: Michael Schroth 


Michael Schroth’s wine style, aiming 

for both ripeness and substance, has 

its basis in the vineyard: for the premium 

wines he reduces the yield of his vines, 

rooting in limestone soils, down to 20-30 hectolitres 

per hectare. The wines stay on their 

lees for an extended period and need time to 

unfold completely. The concentrated and limestone-spiced 

Riesling Goldberg from the 2017 

vintage slowly starts showing its profile. The 

“Reserve” Spätburgunder from 2017 still 

comes across as youthful. Clearly, patience 

will be rewarded here. 

91 2017 Asselheim Goldberg Riesling trocken 

Deep yellow. On the nose honeydew melon, caramelised 

nuts, pineapple and mango - a lush fruit bouquet. Powerful 

structure on the palate, concentrated, ripe acidity, spiciness. 

Combines opulence with mineral polish, rich in all aspects. 


palate with good substance and concentration, prominent 

tannins. Still a little astringent, has the potential to develop 

further. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2015 »Handgeformt« brut 

90 2018 Asselheim St. Stephan 


Deep colour. Concentrated on the nose, honeycomb, ripe 

pear and candied walnuts, smoky notes, spice. Soft and velvety 

on the palate with lots of texture as well as juice. Mild 

acidity, wraps its opulence in suppleness. Young, good potential. 


91 2017 »Reserve« Asselheim Goldberg 

Spätburgunder trocken unfiltriert 

Rich bouquet with black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, 

toasted aromas, tobacco, cedar and undergrowth. Full bodied 

on the palate with lots of substance, ripe fruit and spice, 

strong and distinctive tannins of good quality. Still has something 

up its sleeve. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Spätburgunder trocken unfiltriert 

Concentrated nose of black cherry, blackberry and rosehip, 

vivid wood spice and smoked bacon. Powerful and vivid on the 

90 2018 Asselheim St. Stephan 


Deep yellow. Pineapple, apricot and pear, caramelised almonds, 

spicy notes. On the palate, juicy and with texture, 

strong stature, ripe fruit and acidity, good extract and lots 

of substance, salty notes. With the licence to mature, destined 

for the table. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT SCHWEDER 


Hauptstrasse 211, 76879 Hochstadt 

T: +49 (6347) 2008, info@weingut-schweder.de 

www.weingut-schweder.de 


Winemaker: Henrik Schweder 

Contact: Henrik Schweder 


The Schweder family have run their estate 

in Hochstadt on the Südlichen 

Weinstrasse ever since 1898. There is a 

particular focus on Pinot varieties, on their 

eighteen hectares of vines which root and 

thrive in the deep loam and loess soils. Henrik 

Schweder who has stints in the Mosel, 

Wachau, Burgundy and California under his 

belt, is now the fifth generation responsible for 

the estate. This experience clearly flows into 

this most convincing range of very well-made 

wines – amongst which the well-structured 

Spätburgunder was particularly impressive. 

89 2019 »Alter Schwede(r)« trocken 

Yellow apple on the nose, ripe mirabelle plums, citrus fruit, 

guava. Vivid acidity meets subtle residual sweetness on the 

palate, ripe yellow fruit - apricot and mango, also lemon 

juice. Spicy, compact and linear structure, good balance, 

spice and distinctive tartness. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


89 2019 Goldmuskateller feinherb 

Cape gooseberry on the fruity nose, exotic fruit aromas such 

as papaya, passion fruit and ripe mango. Harmonious interplay 

of sweetness and lively acidity on the palate. Good balance 

and slender construction is generously rounded. 

Charming. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


White blossom on the nose, ripe mirabelle plums, candied almonds 

and citrus fruit, also light smoke notes. Supple on the 

palate there is a little fruit sweetness, some spritz provides 

life, juicy and with texture. A Pinot for many occasions. 



Spice, smoke and pine resin on the nose, redcurrants, cherry 

and earthy notes, wet leaves. Strong structure with some 

pronounced fruitiness. Good substance, not lightweight; a 

grown-up Pinot with a lot of ripe tannins on a balsamic foundation 

- plentiful. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Notes of citrus fruit on the nose, orange peel, apple and 

herbs. Juicy and with integrated acidity on the palate. Lean 

and tightly built with notes of citrus fruit, kumquat and 

grapefruit and fine astringency. Straightforward character 

with good momentum. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


409

WEINGUT SCHWEDHELM 

Klosterhof, 67308 Zellertal-Zell 

T: +49 (6355) 521, info@schwedhelm-zellertal.de 

www.schwedhelm-zellertal.de 



Winemaker: Stephan Schwedhelm 

Contact: Georg Schwedhelm 


Our home represents our biggest treasure,” 

Georg and Stephan Schwedhelm 

report. “The poor soils of limestone 

and clay along with the cool and dry climate 

with constant wind provide ideal conditions.” 

It really is no coincidence that the Zeller valley 

is booming right now. In addition to these natural 

conditions, there also is the youthful energy 

of these brothers: they make wines of cool 

savouriness and a minerality that comes with 

crystalline definition. We start off with a tentative 

and careful evaluation of this new addition 

to our guide. The third star, however, is already 

within reach. 



Closed on the nose with more limestone than fruit. On the 

palate; very poised in style, chalky, vivid and homogeneous. 

Elegant acidity, tactile mineral freshness and volume enter 

into an intimate liaison. Long, generous, but above all, complete. 

Brilliant. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

93 2017 Zell Klosterstück 


Discreet wood note, wild cherry, mineral, redcurrants, citric 

notes, fragrant, très Pinot. Elegant construction, fine tannins, 

lots of juiciness with a smooth mouth-feel; the juicy, 

spicy core dominates the very long finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Zellertal Spätburgunder trocken 

Wild aroma of mugwort, juniper, mint, and a hint of Pinot berries, 

but no specific defined fruit. Subtle new wood. Silky and 

vivid on the palate with sweet fruit. A full-bodied local wine 

with volume, but also with juiciness and finesse. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, € 



Light golden yellow. Very fine botrytis on the nose; dates, 

candied lemon peel and peppery lime notes. Viscous and 

creamy but also with significant substance. Ripe, concentrated 

acidity, silky sweetness, delicate fruit finish with the 

aroma of Sicilian cassata. Bags of potential. 

9 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2019 Zell Wotanfels Riesling trocken 

91 2019 Zell Kreuzberg Chardonnay trocken 

91 2019 Zell Kreuzberg Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Zellertal Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Zellertal Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2019 Zellertal Chardonnay trocken 

89 2019 Zell Karlspfad Riesling Kabinett 

93 2019 Zell Karlspfad Weissburgunder tr. 

Mineral, chalky notes on the nose; sesame, hay and just a 

hint of wood. Stringent but also fine acidity, homogeneous 

and long lasting. Good substance, compact structure, concentrated 

peppery terroir on the finish. All components are 

tightly woven. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT SECKINGER 


Hintergasse 26, 67150 Niederkirchen 

T: +49 (6326) 980217, info@weingut-seckinger.de 

www.weingut-seckinger.de 


Winemaker: Jonas Seckinger 

Contact: Philipp, Lukas and Jonas Seckinger 



Brothers Jonas, Lukas and Philipp Seckinger 

decided on a slower course and 

have thus presented their top Rieslings 

from the 2017 vintage again. “Since we want 

to let the 2019 single-site wines mature for a 

further year in barrel, we wanted to show you 

the 2017 wines again, since the vintages are 

quite similar,” the brothers report. We think 

that this was a clever decision: the 2017 Rieslings 

are on great form and what was presented 

from the 2019 vintage raises our expectations. 

We look forward to what will emerge 

next from this Niederkirchen estate. 

93 2017 »Wurzelecht« Deidesheim Kieselberg 


Fine spicy minerality, dark yellow fruit, firmly and elegantly 

woven. Supple with depth on the palate, juicy-citric acid 

structure, grippy minerality. Bright, ripe yellow fruit, lively 

and fresh, salty acidity. Focused, calm, has traction. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Deidesheim Langenmorgen 


Round, rich nose with ripe yellow fruit and juicy stone fruit, 

dark caramel spice and a hint of petrol. Mouth-filling, mineral, 

fresh. Fine grip and dark spiciness. Tapers on the finish towards 

herbal, citrusy juiciness. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Deidesheim In der oberen Petershöhle 


Complex nose. Rich, concentrated yellow fruit, stone dust, 

petrol and yellow spicy-caramel hints. Chalky minerality, 

juice, fine phenolic, herbaceous and nutty notes. Harmonious 

interplay of components: deep, complex, mineral and pure. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »R Pure« Riesling Landwein trocken 

Ripe apple, matchstick, smoky-spicy, mature fruit and stony 

minerality. Delicate fully ripe fruit on the palate. Soft, digestible, 

yet pure and flowing. Wet stone, salty acidity, calm, 

great depth, fine grip, light. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 Königsbach Ölberg Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »DD Pure« Riesling Landwein trocken 

90 2019 »Buntsandstein« Weissburgunder tr. 

90 2019 »R Blanc Pure« Ruppertsberg 

Landwein trocken WB/TR 

89 2019 Deidesheim Mäushöhle 


89 2019 Ruppertsberg Rosé Landwein trocken 

89 2018 »R Rouge Pure« Ruppertsberg 

Reiterpfad Cabernet Sauvignon 


90 2019 »vom Kalkstein Pure« tr. KR/CH 

Fine spicy, smoky with floral hints; apple skin, savoury 

meadow herbs, quince, pickled zest. Animated, weightless 

and yet dense on the palate with fine tannic grip, salty minerality, 

cool stone, apple and citrus zest. Pure, with the finest 

substance. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


411

WEINGUT GEORG SIBEN ERBEN 


T: +49 (6326) 989363, info@weingut-siben.de 

www.weingut-siben.de 


Winemaker: Andreas Siben 

Contact: Andreas and Nadine Siben 



For years now, Nadine and Andreas Siben 

have crafted absolutely solid to 

very good organic wines in Deidesheim. 

They confirm this once again this year and 

prove that both white and red wines that hold 

both power and elegance can be made in Erste 

Lagen. These wines are a source of utter joy for 

price-savvy wine lovers. The Riesling from the 

Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad, presenting solid 

length with its fine herbal savour, grippy acidity, 

fresh citrus aromas and a very mineral 

vein, is an exemplary representation of the entire 

wine portfolio – which is huge fun. 

91 2019 Ruppertsberg Reiterpfad Riesling 


Clear, rich yellow with greenish reflections. Fine herbal spiciness 

on the nose, lime zest, smoke, shattered rock, mineral - 

enlivening. On the palate; grippy acidity, citrus, fresh and 

gripping with a mineral vein. Nice structure, good length. 


90 2019 Deidesheim Herrgottsacker Riesling 


Rich, clear yellow. On the nose fresh citrus fruit, lemon balm 

and mint - fresh and lively, notes of papaya, delicate quince. 

The palate has a grippy acidity and pull, very fresh, lime, mineral 

spice. Good structure and length. Perfect. 




Clear, rich yellow. On the nose herbal spice, bay leaf, stone 

fruit, tangerine, shattered rock, warm hay. Balanced and 

juicy on the palate; bright fruits, apricot, mineral undertones, 

papaya. Medium body and length. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Deidesheim Paradiesgarten Riesling 


Rich, clear yellow. On the nose smoke, shattered rock, citrus 

fruits, some peach, stone fruit, herbal spice. Juicy on the palate, 

well integrated acidity, fine citric tension, mango. Medium 

body and length, spicy finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Vom Kalk« Riesling trocken 



89 2019 »Vom Kiesel« Riesling trocken 

Clear, rich yellow. Multi-layered bouquet on the nose, citrus, 

papaya, lemon balm, mineral underlay, invigorating. 

Fresh impressions on the palate juicy; lime and herbs, fine 

phenolics, grippy, harmonious, medium body and length. 




 

WEINGUT ERICH STACHEL 

Bahnhofstrasse 40, 67487 Maikammer 

T: +49 (6321) 5112, info@weingut-stachel.de 

www.weingut-stachel.de 



Winemaker: Matthias Stachel 

Contact: Matthias, Karin and Erich Stachel, Nadine Kienle 


Erich Stachel and his son Matthias have 

presented a pronounced classic wine 

style: proper when it comes to density, 

clearly delineated fruit – for instance in the 

barrel-matured Weissburgunder from the Kirrweiler 

Römerweg site. The red wines show 

Matthias Stachel’s international experience. 

With a Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, 

there are three exotic wines on offer 

which evidently feel quite at home in the Pfalz: 

the tannins are ripe, the aromas have varietal 

typicity – the only things these wines still lack 

is a little maturity, but, as we know, this will 

appear of its own accord. 

91 2017 Kirrweiler Römerweg 


Notes of wood, linden blossom and Brazil nut suggest signs 

of development on the nose, but a little more bottle age is 

needed for full development. On the palate; burly in structure, 

full-bodied and dense; smooth background, seamlessly 

integrated acidity - a gastronomic construction. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

grainy, ripe tannins, elegant length with good fruit accompaniment 

and a hint of chalky minerality. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 Maikammer Kirchenstück 


90 2018 Chardonnay Sekt brut 

Flowers on the nose, notes of walnuts and ripe pear and also 

stone fruit. On the palate there is beautiful texture and a fine 

mousse. Shows ripe acidity, good substance, and is successfully 

balanced. Sweet fruit on the palate. Solid - a distinguished 

aperitif. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Syrah trocken 

Dark chocolate, sultana, yeasty with herbaceous undertones. 

Taut tannins on the palate, very dense, slightly astringent 

with good freshness and a juicy release of tension. Has 

potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Malbec trocken 

Amarena cherry, spice seasoning, animal notes, dried meat. 

On the palate there is good structure, a juicy base, moderate 

90 2019 Kirrweiler Weissburgunder trocken 

Vegetal aromas; a little hay and meadow herbs. Juicy and 

elegant on the palate. Straightforward and without fuss, 

light to medium weight in extract, ripe in acidity. An elegant 

varietal style and unobtrusive food wine. 



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WEINGUT STERN 

Hauptstrasse 199, 76879 Hochstadt 

T: +49 (6347) 700580, info@weingut-stern.de 

www.weingut-stern.de 



Winemaker: Dominic Stern 

Contact: Dominic and Anne-Sophie Stern 


Less is more: that is the path we follow,” 

reports Dominic Stern who runs this 

winery in Hochstadt with its eleven 

hectares of vines. His “Pinot Noir Réserve” 

from the 2018 vintage bears this out. One of 

our tasters described it as a “charming powerhouse”. 

The two Rieslings from Mittelhaardt 

sites also turned out brilliantly well – the one 

from the Forster Ungeheuer scores with striking 

minerality. The sparkling Pinot, “Pino- 

Times”, made in collaboration with Aloisiushof 

in St. Martin, is also full of character. 

Dominic Stern has only just got started. 

92 2019 Forst Ungeheuer Riesling trocken 

Multi-layered and densely intricate fragrance with peach and 

apricot, also citrus fruit, stony-mineral hints. Well judged 

texture on the palate, delicate fruit and juiciness is offset by 

the striking minerality of the Ungeheuer. Young and talented. 


89 2019 »Rosé Fumé« Syrah trocken 

91 2019 Deidesheim Kieselberg Riesling tr. 

Subtle peach on the nose, leafy green, mineral streaks, spicy 

notes. Juicy on the palate with clear and beautiful fruit expression 

over a mineral foundation. Sweet extract, spicy, 

slenderly built, unfolds elegantly. Full of character. 


91 2018 »Pinot Noir Réserve« trocken 

Powerful aroma with smoky notes and ink, roasted coffee 

beans, black cherry, juniper berry and incense. Shows the 

power and substance of the warm year, lots of spice and 

warmth, prominent and ripe tannins, ripe acidity that blends 

in well, charming. A powerhouse. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Forst Ungeheuer Riesling Spätlese 

Peach and apricot on the nose, some leafiness, honey waffles. 

On the palate there is good concentration and lively 

acidity. Unfolds nicely with fruity notes, not too lush, dynamic, 

with good balance and mineral undertones. Elegant. 


91 2013 »PinoTimes Rosé« brut 

Copper-coloured. Powerful nose, rosehip, woodruff, hops, 

malt, caramel and smoke. On the palate there is silkiness 

in this powerful texture, fine acidity and fine mousse, solid 

and spicy. Strong character, a dream for sommeliers. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT PETER STÜBINGER 

Hauptstrasse 12, 76829 Leinsweiler 

T: +49 (6345) 1572, info@weingut-stuebinger.de 

weingut-stuebinger.de 


Winemaker: Peter Stübinger 

Contact: Peter Stübinger 


Peter Stübinger, along with his son Daniel 

in Leinsweiler, have presented a diverse 

range of wines – amongst which 

holds, without necessitating too much rummaging, 

a number of bargains. One of these is 

the fruity and striking Merlot at just EUR 

6.50! The sparkling wines, like the “Muskateller 

Sekt” know how to convince, the white 

wines are well-structured and are designed for 

the table. Our favourite, however, was the red 

blend “Cuvée S” from Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Syrah and Merlot with its dark-berried savouriness, 

power and freshness. We see even more 

potential! 

90 2019 Leinsweiler Sonnenberg 


Spicy and floral hints on the nose; ripe apricot, yellow apple, 

nutty aromas, roasted almonds, a hint of smoke and dried 

ginger. Full bodied on the palate with juicy creaminess, 

strong, firm structure, apple and spices on the finish. Dry 

style, ideal. 13 Vol.-%. cork, € 

90 2018 Muskateller Sekt trocken 

Very perfumed on the nose; lemon, lavender and nutmeg. On 

the palate there is a dynamic but fine mousse, juicy acidity, 

yeasty flavours and a not over-accentuated sweetness. Lean 

and fine in body, powerful in expression. A nice aperitif. 

11 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2013 Pinot Blanc extra brut 

Round and balanced on the nose. Yellow fruit and lemon 

zest. This sparkling wine has had seven years of lees ageing 

and appears compact on the palate, but also nuanced. 

Creamy with a nice spicy note and a finely integrated acid 

structure that lends freshness and presence. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Cuvée S« trocken CS/SY/ME 

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. Dark berry 

and spicy nose, tobacco, cassis, elderberry and peppery 

notes, woody perfume. Substantial blend with powerful muscle 

but also appropriate freshness; vivid acid vein, grippy and 

ripe tannins. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Leinsweiler Chardonnay trocken 


88 2019 »Kalkstein« Riesling trocken 

88 2019 »vom Löss« Scheurebe trocken 




87 2019 »Summer Kiss« Rosé halbtrocken 


Ripe, fruity nose showing redcurrants, elderberry and cherry. 

They’re also clearly pronounced on the palate where 

power, spice and juice meet; the tannins are prominent and 

still somewhat astringent. Good substance and resonance, 

enjoy with game. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, € 


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VIERMORGEN 

WEINKOOPERATIVE 

Hauptstrasse 36a, 76889 Niederhorbach 

T: +49 (173) 9939406, info@viermorgen-wein.de 

www.viermorgen-wein.de 


Winemaker: Dr. Boris Peter 

Contact: Axel Becht and Dr. Boris Peter 


Four “Morgen” – that is the size of the 

vineyard farmed by Axel Becht and Dr 

Boris Peter. They can circle the vineyard 

in “four minutes” time - as these two self-confessed 

“mavericks and contrarians” have 

measured. The size, they report, “was small 

enough for us to know every single grape, 

since quality starts in the vineyard,” having set 

up their “Viermorgen Weinkooperative” in 

Niederhorbach in 2012. Their wines deserve 

respect, especially the barrel-matured “Chardonnay 

500” with a Burgundian touch and 

the spicy red blend “Cuvée No.1”. Compliments! 

90 2019 »Chardonnay 500« Niederhorbach 

Silberberg trocken 

Golden yellow colour, powerful nose with new wood, ripe 

pear, apple and toasted aromas, yellow flowers, buttercup. 

Powerful structure. On the palate there is good volume and 

well-integrated acidity, juicy and with texture. Pfalz dialect 

meets Burgundian touch. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

the palate, smooth and full-bodied. Well built and solidly integrated 

wood, spicy, charming. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Shiraz & Cabernet Franc Rosé 

89 2019 Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach Kirchberg 

Sauvignon Blanc 

Blade of mace and nutmeg on the nose, lots of spice and ripe 

fruit, ripe gooseberry and redcurrants. The confident and radiant 

acidity on the palate makes the wine seem drier than it 

is, the fruit sweetness provides charm. Balanced. 



Flowers and yellow apple on the nose, meadow herbs and apple 

skin. This Riesling is what a wine sold by the litre bottle 

should be, especially in the Pfalz: gluggable, juicy and lively 

with clear fruit and a good standard. If only all litre bottles 

were like this. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2015 »Cuvée No. 1« Gleiszellen- 

Gleishorbach Kirchberg trocken SY/CF 

Blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah smelling of ripe black 

cherry and blackberry. Ripe acidity and ripe tannins show on 

89 2019 Klingenmünster Maria Magdalena 


Mirabelle plum, ripe apple, citrus fruit and floral notes on 

the nose. Creamy on the palate with some fruit sweetness 

and ripe acid structure. Balanced, juicy fruit, spice and also 

fine tart notes set accents and lend character. 



WEINGUT 

VILLA HOCHDÖRFFER 


Lindenbergstrasse 79, 76829 Landau in der Pfalz 

T: +49 (6341) 649630, info@weingut-villa.de 

www.weingut-villa.de 



Winemaker: David Hochdörffer 

Contact: Lieselotte Hahn-Hochdörffer 


Tradition and progress are the twin pillars 

on which our family estate stands,” 

the Hochdörffer family reports, being 

the seventh generation to make wine. They 

farm around 45 hectares of vines, many of 

which have been in the family’s possession for 

generations. “This has shaped us and created 

this strong bond for the region and its wines,” 

they emphasize. David Hochdörffer has been 

responsible for winemaking since 2012. We 

tasted an engaging and multi-faceted range of 

wines which makes us look forward to what is 

yet to come. 

90 2018 Birkweiler Kastanienbusch 


Intense smoky nose of flint and saffron, lightly roasted grain 

waft from the glass. On the palate; finely balanced acidity is 

paired with a delicate creamy sweetness, there’s a fresh reverberation 

of citrus and green apple notes. A nice food wine. 


91 2017 Nussdorf Kaiserberg 


Milky coffee and cappuccino on the nose as well as concentrated 

black cherry. Juicy onset for a brief moment on the 

palate, then powerfully grainy, dense, taut tannins, vivid acidic 

nerve, rather defensive fruit, but proper stuffing for a long 

life. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


89 2018 »Muschelkalk« Chardonnay trocken 

Intense golden yellow colour. Fragrant herbal nose including 

asparagus and ground elder. On the palate there is substance 

and a strong structure; creamy with a little bit of perceived 

sweetness, well integrated, juicy with a modest but 

refreshing finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Very beautiful delicate copper-gold colour. Restrained on the 

nose, some yellow fruit, pear and citrus, then a delicate tarragon 

herbal note. On the palate, refreshingly juicy, slenderly 

built, the elegant sweetness is well integrated. 


89 2019 »Löss« Weissburgunder trocken 

Clear in the glass with beautiful light green reflections. 

Clear scent of hay, white flowers, green almond kernels 

and mirabelle plums. At first slender on the palate with 

good acidity and notes of apples followed by a powerful finish. 



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WEINGUT WAGECK 

Luitpoldstrasse 1, 67281 Bissersheim 

T: +49 (6359) 2216, info@wageck-weine.de 

www.wageck-weine.de 


Winemaker: Thomas and Frank Pfaffmann 

Contact: Thomas Pfaffmann 


Thomas Pfaffmann sent us a series of 

reds from the 2017 vintage that left us 

nonplussed, impressed and enthused. 

This was already evident in the exquisite entry-level 

Spätburgunders and lasted all the 

way to the single-site Pinots from Goldberg, 

Burgweg and Geisberg. The profound Portugieser 

from a parcel planted in 1931, is unique 

and individual and an advertisement for this 

forgotten variety. We already knew, of course, 

that Pfaffmann also has a talent for white 

wines (and Sekt) – this year we crowned the 

sprightly estate Riesling as our favourite. 

94 2017 Bissersheim Geisberg 


Dark berries, blueberry, ethereal overtones. Complex. The 

commanding palate exhibits extensive fine tannins, densely 

staggered extract layers and ripe acidity, but for all its intensity 

it is also sophisticated and fine. Begins to unfold in the 

glass, great ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2017 »HW31 Réserve« Portugieser trocken 

Discreet wood, some wild plum, menthol, sour cherry, camphor. 

Creamy on the nose, a strong dose of grainy tannin, intense 

chalky minerality, taut tannin structure, noticeable 

warmth, but also texture and fruit. Very individual and certainly 

long-lasting. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Grosskarlbach Burgweg 


Elderberry, resin, leafy green. The palate opens softly with 

slowly increasing, very fine-grained tannins. Mild acidity, 

creamy background, ripe fruit. An opulent Pinot style, but 

one with a lot of depth. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Bissersheim Goldberg 


Herbal spice, sage, fresh cherry, pepper and caramel. On the 

palate there is drive, fine-grained tannin, ripe acidity and a 

supple, smooth finish. A full-bodied yet well constructed Pinot. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »Tertiär« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

90 2019 »Tertiär« 


89 2019 »Tertiär« Grauburgunder trocken 

89 2019 »Fundament« Rosé trocken 

92 2017 »Réserve« St. Laurent trocken 

90 2017 »Tertiär« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2017 »Kalkmergel« Bissersheim 


89 2019 »Fundament« Riesling trocken 

Lemon balm and rosemary, floral, fragrant, very clear. On 

the palate juicy, light to medium weight in extract and 

body, lively acidity, pleasantly dry and yet not rough or 

hard. A stylish Riesling for everyday life. 




 

WEINGUT FELIX WALDKIRCH 

Weinstrasse 53, 76835 Rhodt unter Rietburg 

T: +49 (6323) 5825, info@weingut-waldkirch.de 

www.weingut-waldkirch.de 


Winemaker: Felix Waldkirch 

Contact: Felix Waldkirch 


For Felix Waldkirch, 2019 was a vintage 

in which he could harvest classical Rieslings 

– for him that means ripe grapes 

with moderate alcohol levels. This, so he reported, 

was why 2019 was a vintage of “drinking 

pleasure”. And he is right! His dry estate 

Riesling “Felix” is balanced and savoury, the 

estate Kabinett “Wanderlust” shows dense 

structure and beautiful length – it will benefit 

from a further year of bottle age. We especially 

liked the dry Muskateller with its low alcohol 

and crunchy fruit bouquet – an ideal aperitif. 

90 2019 Weyher Michelsberg Riesling trocken 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose spicy citrus fruit, orange 

blossom, fine bergamot oil, lemon balm, mint - invigorating. 

On the palate juicy, balanced, ripe acidity, fine citrus fruit, nicely 

woven structure, good length - fun. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Dornfelder Rosé trocken 

89 2019 »Wanderlust« Rhodt Schlossberg 


Clear, medium yellow. On the nose ripe citrus fruits, lime 

zest, orange blossom, papaya, mint. Fine acidity on the palate, 

good balance with the fruit sweetness - pineapple and 

orange juice. A little phenolic but balanced overall with medium 

body and nice length. 10,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Felix'« Riesling trocken 

Clear, mid yellow. On the nose fresh citrus fruit, lime, pithy 

underlay, herbal spice, lemon balm. Fine acidity on the palate, 

rounded and harmonious, citrus fruit, feathered phenolics, 

fine spiciness, medium body and length, balanced. 


89 2019 Scheurebe Spätlese 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose spicy ripe fruit, redcurrants, 

lime, exotic fruits, mango, papaya. Textured sweetness 

on the palate - pineapple juice and cooked orange, rather 

mild acidity. Dense with power and structure, good length. 



Clear, medium yellow. On the nose freshly squeezed grape 

juice, a little nutmeg and elderberry. Fresh acidity on the 

palate, very lively, juicy grape fruit, some citrus, elegantly 

structured and harmoniously rounded. Medium body - ideal 

aperitif. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT KARL WEGNER 

Am Neuberg 4, 67098 Bad Dürkheim 

T: +49 (6322) 989327, info@weingut-wegner.de 

www.weingut-wegner.de 


Winemaker: Joachim Wegner 

Contact: Joachim Wegner 


Whenever you taste wines made by 

Joachim Wegner, a surprise is always 

in store. This winemaker always 

has a few mature vintages in reserve, like 

the powerful but elegant Pinot Noirs from the 

Schenkenböhl site from 2013 and 2014, or the 

fruity and complex Syrah from the 2015 vintage. 

Wegner manages – with maturation in 

wood – to imbue his wines with long life and 

ageing potential. However, Wegner also cuts a 

great figure in the 2019 vintage with a successful, 

layered range of wines. 

91 2018 »14« Ungstein Herrenberg Riesling tr. 

Golden yellow in the glass. Notes of fermentation, herbs, 

wild honey, sage, malt and toasted aromas on the nose. Unconventional 

on the palate, powerful stature with a ripe, 

straightforward acidity. Dry, wood tannins and phenolics add 

to the complexity. Good potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Fumé Blanc« Bad Dürkheim 

Feuerberg Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Deep yellow in the glass. Lots of spice on the full nose, also wood 

aromas, smoke, ripe apricot and a touch of lychee. On the palate 

there is a lot of spice, lean construction, tightly filled but with good 

extract - avoids opulence, shows concentration. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2014 »Kleinod« Bad Dürkheim 

Schenkenböhl Pinot Noir trocken 

Brick red reflections. Cassis, ripe cherries and spice on the 

nose, wood notes. On the palate, a ripe and playful acidity that 

conveys elegance. Powerful construction, the tannins are ripe 

and fine-grained, vivid, good length. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Aureus« Bad Dürkheim Feuerberg 

Cabernet Blanc Eiswein 

Cooked green peppers, green gooseberry, quite prominent on 

the nose. On the palate there is tangy acidity, medium-high 

extract, reasonably vivid alcohol and finely integrated wood 

spice. An unusual Eiswein but very successful especially in 

palate structure. 10,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Lunatic« Ungstein Herrenberg 


89 2019 Bad Dürkheim Schenkenböhl 


91 2015 »Sinnreich« Bad Dürkheim Feuerberg 

Syrah trocken 

91 2014 »Cuvée Philipp« Bad Dürkheim 

Feuerberg trocken CS/ME/SY 

90 2013 »Kleinod R« Bad Dürkheim 

Schenkenböhl Pinot Noir trocken 

90 2016 Bad Dürkheim Nonnengarten 


90 2016 »Wunderrot« Bad Dürkheim 

Nonnengarten trocken CS/SY/ME 

89 2019 Bad Dürkheim Rittergarten 


Juicy and finely rounded Riesling with aromas of ripe stone 

fruit, vine peach. Ripe and spicy acidity, well integrated 

fruit sweetness, slender and compact construction. 

Charming fruitiness, ripe apricot, fine mineral appeal. 



WEINBIET MANUFAKTUR 


An der Eselshaut 57, 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse 

T: +49 (6321) 67970, info@weinbiet.de 

www.weinbiet.de 



Winemaker: Patrick Öttl 

Contact: Bastian Klohr 


Under the management of Bastian Klohr, 

the Weinbiet Manufaktur has evolved 

into one of the most extraordinary 

cooperative business models. More than 50 

members farm 325 hectares of vines together. 

“We proudly carry the name of the 554m/1818ft 

high mountain that majestically sits above us, 

lending its protection,” the cooperative reports 

which has a cellar master in Patrick Öttl who 

knows how to lend a contemporary interpretation 

to Pfalz wine culture. The Philipp-Bassler- 

Series represents the top wines, like the mineral 

Riesling from 70-year-old, ungrafted vines. 

There is much dynamism here! 

90 2018 »Philipp Bassler Wurzelecht« 


The multi-layered nose already indicates that this wine will 

occupy the palate: citrus fruit, grapefruit and passion fruit on 

the nose, also ripe peach. The palate is juicy with a nice spiciness, 

the acidity is balanced and delicate, the minerality has 

depth. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

on the palate, a pithy and strong Pfalz wine with distinctive 

tannin and lots of spice and pepper. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2018 Haardt Herrenletten Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Philipp Bassler Fumé« 


Pale gold in colour, the lush nose reveals blackcurrant and 

papaya as well as smoky oak spice. Generous on the palate 

with ripe fruit and lots of spice, juice and texture, mineral undertones, 

multi-layered. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 »Von Ersten Lagen« 


White flowers on the fragrant nose, mirabelle and apricot, 

apple and also pear, a hint of elderflower. Juicy and creamy 

on the palate, this soft impression is complemented by a noticeable 

spiciness and fine fruit sweetness. Medium body, 

clear structure, balanced acidity. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2016 »Philipp Bassler Réserve« 


Finely matured bouquet with cassis, black cherry, black olives, 

rosemary, black pepper and a little menthol. Powerful 

89 2018 Haardt Schlossberg Riesling trocken 

Fresh nose accentuated by citrus notes, grapefruit and apple, 

also stone fruit. Juicy and soft on the palate, the vivid 

acidity provides freshness and movement. Slenderly built, 

avoids the opulent, citrus fruits enhance the fresh impression, 

fine spiciness. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEIN- UND SEKTGUT 

WILHELMSHOF 

Queichstrasse 1, 76833 Siebeldingen 

T: +49 (6345) 919147, info@wilhelmshof.de 

www.wilhelmshof.de 



Winemaker: Thorsten Ochocki 

Contact: The Roth-Ochocki family 


The entire country is swept up in a 

Sekt-boom and a whole new generation 

of winemakers manages to spirit sparkle 

and fine bubbles into champagne flutes. One 

thing, however, is easily overlooked: The Roth 

family has been making premium Sekt (sparkling 

wines) since the 1970s and has helped lay 

the foundations of today’s Sekt trajectory. Their 

expertise clearly shows itself in a most delicious 

fashion in their magnificent “Pinot B privé” – 

uniting freshness with sensuality. This Sekt is a 

highlight in the absolutely convincing wine 

range made by the Wilhelmshof – not following 

trends but building on artisanal skill. 

93 2016 »Pinot B privé« brut 

Finely chiselled Pinot fruit, white and redcurrants, citric 

notes, yeast, passion fruit. On the palate there is a lot of traction 

and tension, fine mousse, discreet sweetness with a racy 

and yet elegant core, but also fruity volume. 

12 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, €€€ 

prominent, juice, spice and elegance. Needs time. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Siebeldingen Im Sonnenschein 




Berry and fragrant nose that announces its Spätlese character 

with apricot, honey and caramelised nuts, aniseed biscuits. 

Juicy and soft on the palate the sweet extract also 

shows the structure of a Spätlese. Fine spice and texture, elegant 

and consistent. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Herbal notes and grated lemon zest. Very sophisticated acidity, 

delicate palate flow, delicate sweetness, slightly tactile 

mineral underlay. A quite subtle Riesling sekt, approachable 

in a very stylish way. Elegance combined with expressiveness. 

12,5 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, €€ 


Spätburgunder Spätlese trocken 

The nose still shows clear notes of barrique ageing, juniper 

berries, clove and fruit, cherry and redcurrants. Good balance 

on the palate, the wood tannins are still somewhat 

89 2019 »Buntsandstein« Frankweiler 


Apple and apricot in the delicate and unobtrusive fragrance, 

tangerine and lime peel. Juicy and creamy on the 

palate there is clear and pure fruit and good freshness, the 

acidity is lively and supple. Emphatically lean construction, 

spicy and finely mineral - has natural ease. 



WEINGUT KATRIN WIND 


Nauweg 6, 76829 Arzheim 

T: +49 (6341) 33339, info@weingut-wind.eu 

www.weingut-wind.eu 


Winemaker: Katrin Wind 

Contact: Katrin Wind 


We simply cannot remember ever having 

awarded a 94-point-score to a 

Frühburgunder (aka Pinot Noir Précoce) 

from the Pfalz. The one presented by Katrin 

Wind from the 2018 vintage, with its brilliant 

fruit and finely polished tannins, deserves the accolade. 

We are also mightily impressed by the 

tension-laden Riesling from the Kalmit site, vinified 

in the style of natural wine. This winemaker 

is increasingly courageous and uncompromising 

– but utterly sensitive at the same time. And her 

magnificent range of wines moves between these 

two poles. We also have to draw your attention 

to the honest and precise “NackteRiesling”. 

94 2019 Arzheim Kalmit Kapellenstück 


Apple and a touch of cider, fresh bay leaf, a hint of smoke. The 

athletic body shows bright lemon juiciness, is dense and rich 

in extract, fresh and tension-filled. There are phenolic layers 

and a mineral foundation. Bold in the style of a skilfully interpreted 

natural wine. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

cherry, superb acidity, the tannins are finely extracted and 

vivid. Elegant, excellent. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


91 2019 »vom Landschneckenkalk« 


Densely intricate nose with notes of apple, mirabelle plum 

and citrus fruit, also darker notes, toasted aromas and juniper 

berry. On the palate there is good tension and density, the 

acidity is ripe and well integrated, citrus notes again. Good 

balance, pronounced minerality. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


No overt Sauvignon nose, delicate yellow fruit, yellow gooseberry, 

a touch of mango and wood spice, also nutmeg. On the 

palate there is sensitively woven wood, lean and compact 

stature, spiciness and balanced acid structure. Well balanced 

- understands Pfalz dialect. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Blueberries and cherries on the nose, fine herbs and wood 

spice. On the palate juicy and with good extract and good 

concentration. Bundled, very precise brilliant fruit, sour 

91 2019 »NackteRiesling« trocken 

Herbal nose with apple, stone fruit and apple peel, a little 

sesame. Lean and tightly built, it only goes in one direction: 

forward. Precise acid vein, fine citrus fruit, mineral, unadulterated, 

without levelling sweetness. Bare and beautiful. 



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WEINGUT VON WINNING 


T: +49 (6326) 966870, weingut@von-winning.de 

www.von-winning.de 



Winemaker: Kurt Rathgeber 

Contact: Stephan Attmann 


Following on from the brilliant 2017 

wines, Stephan Attmann and his team 

trump this with excellent 2018 wines – 

which of course are a little more full in style 

than its taut predecessors – yet they show as 

much balance and inner conviction. We are 

happy to place bets on the fact that the dense 

and deeply mineral 2018 Kirchenstück will 

still sing in 20 years’ time. However, the von- 

Winning-style can also be had in a more accessible 

price category. The wines from the “Win- 

Win” series or the equally well-priced Erste 

Lage Paradiesgarten are full of expression and 

elegance. 

98 2018 Forst Kirchenstück Riesling GG 

Some wood, also spicy, cumin, chilli and mineral undertones. 

On the palate; broad, supple, but also sturdy. Ripe acidity, the 

high intensity level lasts for a long time, everything is densely 

interwoven. Very, very mineral. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

96 2018 »Marmar« Riesling 

Restrained wood influence, concentrated citrus aromas, also 

herbs and volcanic rock. A supple start to the palate, an increasingly 

fine texture, a tactile minerality which spreads 

evenly and gently across the palate. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


A little wood, citrus fruit, tangerine, warm brick. Powerful on 

the palate, smooth extract, subtle sweetness balances the 

ripe acidity. Very fine but clearly present phenolics, textured, 

full bodied with an intense fruit-driven finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »500« Weisser Burgunder trocken 

Closed on the nose. Notes of wood, hay, sultana and linden 

blossom. Supple, viscous opening, pronounced fruitiness, immediately 

vivid, powerful tactile mineral background. Lots of 

juice behind the dense structure. Indicative of the warm vintage 

showing concentration but not alcohol. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 »I« Weisser Burgunder trocken 



92 2018 Deidesheimer Grainhübel 

Riesling GG trocken 

90 2019 »II« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

89 2019 »Win Win« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Win Win Rosé« trocken 

91 2017 »Royale« Pinot Noir trocken 

90 2019 Deidesheim Paradiesgarten 


Citrus notes on the nose, candied lemon peel, grapefruit, a 

touch of nutmeg and lemon balm. Supple attack, a little 

spritz, medium weight extract. Quite linear in structure 

with ripe acidity and discreet sweetness underlining the 

fruit. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT JOSEF WÖRNER 

Staatsstrasse 24, 67483 Edesheim 

T: +49 (6323) 3685, hallo@josefwoerner.de 

www.josefwoerner.de 


Winemaker: Sebastian and Stefan Wörner 

Contact: Sebastian and Stefan Wörner 

Sebastian and Stefan Wörner who took 

over the reins at their parental estate in 

Edesheim in 2018, have only just made 

their second vintage. “We have made it our 

lives’ task to create wines that fit all occasions, 

at any time of day, at any moment,” the brothers 

say. They say they want their wines to be 

uncomplicated and fresh, in no way overwrought 

or heavy with meaning. They are indeed 

true to their aims – we were presented 

with very clean, well-made wines for every day 

that go well with food and don’t break the 

bank. This is what we call undisguised, freshfaced 

Pfalz wine culture. 


Ripe pear on the nose, apple and freshly sliced pineapple, hazelnuts. 

Ripe acidity, a lovely tartness and citrus fruit; juicy 

and balanced. Harmonious Chardonnay that conveys the 

typicity of the grape variety well. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Gelber Muskateller 


Clean-cut varietal expression; ripe mango, blackcurrant and 

lemongrass aromas. Juicy, sweetish fruit on the palate with 

balanced acid structure, salty notes with a hint of iodine. 



Rich, ripe aromas of pear, yellow fruit and nutty notes, some 

honey, herbs. On the palate there’s good texture and gentle 

acidity. The fruit sweetness provides balance and also harmony. 

Powerful and measured construction - shows both 

muscle and suppleness. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Lieblingsmensch Weiss« 

feinherb WB/SÄ 

Pinot Blanc and Scheurebe form the wine “Lieblingsmensch”, 

with scents of yellow gooseberry, apricot, tangerine 

and white flowers. Quite smooth on the palate with mild 

acidity and a vivid fruit sweetness. A well rounded cuvée, delightful 

aperitif. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Tangerine peel on the nose, white flowers, almonds, meadow 

herbs and also mirabelle plums. Juicy on the palate 

with gentle acidity. Starts softly, medium bodied, keeps the 

balance of freshness and ripeness, citrus notes on the mid 

palate provide fresh tartness. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


425

WEINGUT WOW 

Freinsheimer Weg 9, 67281 Bissersheim 

T: +49 (6359) 3779, info@wolfgangsweine.de 

wolfgangsweine.de 


Winemaker: Wolfgang Bender 

Contact: Wolfgang Bender 


The fact that Wolfgang Bender has his 

own views becomes apparent very 

quickly. He took over his family estate 

in Bissersheim in 2011 at age 22. He offers his 

dry Riesling Auslese that clocks up 14% ABV 

in a litre-bottle, his multi-layered red wine 

blend “Time to say Peace” is dedicated to “tolerance, 

peace and humanity in turbulent 

times.” He had a 30-year-old vineyard of 

Siegerrebe top-grafted to Chenin Blanc from 

which he now makes a wine with intense savouriness. 

We appreciate winemakers like 

Wolfgang Bender, uncompromisingly turning 

their unorthodox ideas into reality. 

90 2018 »Réserve« Chenin Blanc 


Ripe citrus fruit and apple on the nose, grapefruit, apricot, 

preserved lemon. Intense spice on the palate complements 

the ripe fruit notes. Tightly built, good substance, phenolic 

and also slightly peppery, ripe acidity. A French variety that 

does well in the Pfalz. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »Time to say Peace« 

Landwein trocken ME/CS 

Penetrating and spicy nose of cassis and dark berries, tea, ink 

and forest floor. On the palate tidy with sweet extract and 

beautiful fruit. Powerful stature, spice, lots of substance, 

multi-layered. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon trocken 

Powerful bouquet characterised by cassis, wood spice, rosehip 

and juniper berry. Tightly and powerfully structured on 

the palate. Dry and with vivid acidity, depicts the powerful 

year, but also shows freshness. Pure in fruit, individualistic. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Woody notes on the nose; dark berry fruit and spice, rosehip, 

blackberry and black cherry, cassis. On the palate there is a 

prominent tannin framework, powerful and forceful, not a 

wine that is on the light side, nevertheless shows fruity elegance 

and consistency. 13,3 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2017 »Réserve« Weissburgunder & 

Chardonnay Landwein trocken 

89 2019 Grauer Burgunder Landwein trocken 

88 2019 Bissersheim Held 

Riesling Auslese trocken (litre) 


89 2018 »Samira Blanc de Noir« 

Landwein trocken PN/BP 

89 2017 »Tilt« Landwein trocken 


90 2018 Silvaner Landwein trocken 

Ripe apple on the nose, herbaceous, rosehip and pear. 

Juicy palate with apple fruit, good extract and density. Dry 

and direct, very natural in expression, compact construction, 

tightly woven and good balance. Balanced acidity, 

mineral hints. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT ZELT 


Binsenstrasse 2, 67229 Laumersheim 

T: +49 (6238) 3281, info@weingutzelt.de 

www.weingutzelt.de 



Winemaker: Lotte Iglhaut 

Contact: Mario Zelt 


Things are moving fast at Mario Zelt’s 

winery: all throughout summer 2020 

there were buiding works, new construction 

and refurbishment works. The harvest 

was pressed in the new winery – and we 

are curious! The wines that were presented 

from the 2017 and 2018 vintages come across 

as “business as usual”: the Rieslings are in the 

rather corpulent camp, the Spätburgunders, 

by contrast, are all the more juicy and elegant. 

The 2018 vintage sat particularly well with 

this style. The Bordeaux blend is also remarkable. 



Deep, dark spice, autumn apple. Juicy and round on the palate, 

fine grip, tangy with fine sweet fruit concentration. Tart 

hints, some piquancy and spiciness, herbal spice, stone fruit 

and incisive acidity. Good length. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 





Dark notes, sweet cherry, wood spice, hints of iodine, brooding 

minerality. Clear and well textured with fine grained tannins 

on the palate. Depth and calmness are complemented 

by fine juicy notes of sour cherry. Gripping towards the back 

with a lively acid structure. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Trilogie« trocken CS/ME/CF 

Dense, delicately spicy, cherry fruit, blueberry, cool nuances 

of mint. On the palate there is fine grip, dark spice, fresh fruit 

with tart hints. Grainy mature tannins give bite. Juicy, lively 

acid structure. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Grosskarlbach Burgweg 


Red fruit (strawberry/wild raspberry), subtle smoke, pencil, 

slightly stemmy undertones, a hint of white pepper and nutmeg, 

discreet wood spice. Clear, fresh, juicy on the palate 

there is fine acidity and good grip. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Laumersheim Kapellenberg 


Yellow fruit and dark spice on the nose. Juicy, full bodied, 

round on the palate with concise, if accentuated acidity. 

Pome fruit, vegetal undertones. Fine grip with herbal spice 

and bright citrus fruit. A powerful take on the vintage. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


427

WEINGUT ZIMMERMANN 

Grabenstrasse 5, 67157 Wachenheim 

T: +49 (6322) 2384, info@wein-zimmermann.de 

www.wein-zimmermann.de 



Winemaker: Jürgen Zimmermann 

Contact: Jürgen Zimmermann 


This year, once again, we are happy to 

confirm that Weingut Zimmermann in 

Wachenheim with its single-site Rieslings 

is in the top league of the Mittelhaardt estates. 

Cellar master Jürgen Zimmermann 

knows exactly how to depict the hallmarks 

and differences of each single site clearly. His 

Riesling Altenburg shows striking minerality – 

in an unobtrusive fashion. The Riesling from 

the Gerümpel site, on the other hand, shows its 

power and substance. The Riesling from the 

Fuchsmantel site is already accessible with its 

playful elegance. What a boon that these wines 

are available at most attractive prices! 

93 2019 Wachenheim Altenburg 


The nose is characterised by minerality, apple, citrus fruit 

and subtle wood spice. On the palate; juicy, fruity-sweet and 

soft in texture, increasing complexity with phenolic layering 

and striking minerality. Long lasting on the palate, lots of potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

firm in structure, ripe stone fruit on the palate. Juicy with 

ripe acidity and slightly astringent tannins. No charmer, 

dominated by structure but full of potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


92 2019 Wachenheim Gerümpel 


Hop blossom on the nose, orange peel a little citrus fruit and 

delicate smoke. Strong texture with good substance on the 

palate. Ripe acidity, accompanies subtle fruit sweetness, 

phenolic layers and a mineral impression lends character. 

Young and talented. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 Wachenheim Fuchsmantel 


Restrained fragrance with yellow fruit, apricot, apple also 

pebble. Initially juicy on the palate with sweetish fruit then 

increasingly mineral notes, integrated acid vein. Not too 

complex, but of a fine tactile nature. 13 Vol.-%. cork, € 

90 2019 Wachenheim Schlossberg 


The aroma is marked by the ageing in wooden barrels, roasted 

chestnut, nut aromas, spices, herbs and smoke. Strong, 

89 2019 Wachenheim Luginsland 


Inviting aroma of fresh, sweet peach, apricot and touch of 

leafiness, delicate floral spice. A finely balanced Riesling 

with clear fruit and well integrated acidity. Juicy and with 

texture, lively and elegant. A solid entry into the Riesling 

category. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


PFALZ | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Bach-Mayer 

67098 Bad Dürkheim 

Carsten di Lorenzi serves home-style regional dishes 

with French, Italian and Austrian accents at 

this winebar located in an old princely hunting 

lodge. All the wines are made by winemaking friends 

of his around Bad Dürkheim, Bensheim or 

Deidesheim, for example. 

Gerberstrasse 13 

+49 (6322) 92120 

www.bach-mayer.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

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80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


429

Knipsers Halbstück 

67281 Bissersheim 

Wines made by the Knipser family are sought 

after, but you can enjoy them by the glass in their 

beautiful estate restaurant in Bissersheim, 

alongside hearty and authentic Pfalz specialities. 

The cooking also reflects the seasons. 

Hollergasse 2 

+49 (6359) 9459211 

www.halbstueck.de 

Recommended by: Weingut WoW 

Käsbüro 

67098 Bad Dürkheim 

The Weinstube is one of the most traditional restaurants 

in Bad Dürkheim and is housed in a former 

abbess's house. The menu features upscale 

Mediterranean specialities and excellent wines 

from the region. In the beautiful inner courtyard 

you can sit under climbing vines. 

Ritterhof zur Rose 

76835 Burrweiler 

Florian Winter's regional cuisine is amongst the 

best in the Pfalz; his dishes thrive on first-rate ingredients 

and exquisite culinary craftsmanship. 

The menu is pleasantly diverse and also includes 

creative vegetarian options. Very good wine selection. 

Dorfplatz 1 

+49 (6322) 680963 

www.kaesbuero.de 

Weinstrasse 6a 

+49 (6345) 407328 

www.ritterhofzurrose.de 


Recommended by: Weingut Jürgen Leiner, 

Weingut Michael Andres 

Goldberg 

67281 Bissersheim 

If you want to experience a convivial and cosy 

evening of German and Mediterranean food, this 

is the place for you. In addition to the regional dishes, 

the seafood is particularly popular. In summer 

you can even sit outside. 

1718 

67146 Deidesheim 

Diners enjoy French-inspired cuisine and regional 

wines from around Deidesheim at the restaurant 

of the ‘Ketschauer Hof’, both for lunch and dinner. 

If you love dining outdoors even in cooler 

temperatures, the terrace is heated. 


+49 (6359) 960423 

www.goldberg-restaurant-bissersheim.eatbu.com 

Ketschauerhofstrasse 1 

+49 (6326) 70000 

www.ketschauer-hof.com 

Recommended by: Weingut WoW 

Recommended by: Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl 

430 falstaff 



L.A. Jordan 


Daniel Schimkowitsch has turned this stylish restaurant 

into a culinary hotspot of the Pfalz with 

his unusual creations, skilfully combining local 

produce with Asian accents. The well-stocked 

wine list leaves hardly anything to be desired. 

Schwarzer Hahn 


The interior of this legendary gourmet restaurant 

has been somewhat refreshed and given a stylish 

overhaul. The kitchen under Stefan Neugebauer 

remains true to its renown and combines regional 

tradition with creative elements to deliver upscale 

cuisine with a fresh approach. 

Ketschauerhofstrasse 1 

+49 (6326) 70000 

www.ketschauer-hof.com 

Am Marktplatz 1 

+49 (6326) 96870 

www.restaurant-schwarzer-hahn.de 


Leopold 


Named after the founder of the winery Leopold 

von Winning, the chefs Michael Pauli and Christian 

Meier spoil their guests with specialities of 

Pfalz cuisine. These are accompanied by selected 

wines from their own estate and from wineries 

run by friends. 



+49 (6326) 9668888 

www.von-winning.de 

 

Restaurant 

St. Urban 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


88 

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Time and again the authentic Pfalz country house 

cooking has won over even outsiders like prominent 

politicians. Their Saumangen, served in a tasteful 

settings, is more than legendary. The beautiful 

terrace offers views of the historic market 

square. 

Siben's 

Gutsküche 


This long-established winery has been in the same 

family's hands for around 300 years. Their restaurant 

is housed in the lovingly converted former 

stables and seasonal Pfalz specialities are served. 

Am Marktplatz 

+49 (6326) 96870 

www.deidesheimerhof.de 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 



+49 (6326) 989363 

www.weingut-siben.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


 

86 

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86 

Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


431

Noëls Prinz 

67147 Forst an der 

Weinstrasse 

In order to eat a first-rate fish soup ‘Marseille-style’ 

you have to go to Noël Matacz. The Alsatian-born 

chef has given his cuisine an entirely 

French orientation and serves the great classics of 

the ‘cuisine traditionelle’ in lovely surroundings 

made even more attractive by friendly staff. 

Robichon 

76833 Frankweiler 

In a homely atmosphere, Hanne and Bruno Robichon 

welcome their guests and spoil them with genuine 

French cuisine. The set menus, called ‘Plaisir’ 

or ‘Gourmet’, for example, are always a good 

choice. The charming staff make great wine recommendations. 

Weinstrasse 50a 

+49 (6326) 701647 

www.noels-prinz.de 

Orensfelsstrasse 31 

+49 (6345) 3268 

www.restaurant-robichon.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Margarethenhof 

Recommended by: Weingut Katrin Wind, 

Weingut Villa Hochdörffer 

Zum Schockelgaul 

67147 Forst an der 

Weinstrasse 

Pfalz hospitality has been cultivated in this cosy 

Weinstube for 40 years. Everything on the plates 

comes from the local area, and the wines are from 

the Forster vineyards. The house speciality is the 

legendary Cordon Bleu with fried potatoes, just 

like at home. 

Karlbacher 

67229 Grosskarlbach 

In the lovingly-restored 17th century half-timbered 

house, Alsatian-born Christian Rubert cooks 

with fresh seasonal produce. Guests enjoy the culinary 

delights in the romantic Weinstube, in the 

vault cellar or in the glass-covered inner courtyard. 


+49 (6326) 5669 

www.schockelgaul.de 


+49 (6238) 3737 

www.karlbacher.info 

Recommended by: Weingut Margarethenhof 

Recommended by: Weingut Reibold 

432 falstaff 


Pfälzer Stuben 

im Hotel Krone 

76863 

Herxheim-Hayna 

Chef Fabio Daneluzzi has impressed guests for years 

with his excellent Pfalz cuisine, served in a beautifully 

rustic atmosphere by friendly staff. 

Many Pfalz treasures mature in the wine cellar of 

this traditional family business. 


Kapeller 

Hopfestubb 

76889 Kapellen- 

Drusweiler 

The Wendel family understands genuine Pfalz 

hospitality, they serve exactly the right food to go 

with their wines. Also, it doesn't always have to be 

Saumagen or rump steak; homemade pasta and 

salmon steak are also on the diverse menu. 


+49 (7276) 5080 

www.hotelkrone.de 

 

Hubertushof 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

76831 Ilbesheim 

Hosts Sandra Bernhard and Jochen Sitter have 

created a feel-good place for connoisseurs in the 

former coaching inn. Pfalz wines and modern interpretations 

of classic cooking meet a picturesque 

half-timbered house surrounded by vines 

with an idyllic inner courtyard. 

Obere Hauptstrasse 8 

+49 (6343) 8245 

www.hopfestubb.de 

 

Weinstube Hahn 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

76829 Landau 

in der Pfalz 

Slow Food the Pfalz way: this family-run Weinstube 

has delighted regulars with regional kitchen 

classics for decades. Fläschknepp with horseradish 

sauce and Bratkartoffeln are particularly popular. 

The local Pfalz wines are an excellent 

match. 

Arzheimer Strasse 5 

+49 (6341) 930239 

Food: 

Service: 

43 | 50 

18 | 20 

www.restaurant-hubertushof-ilbesheim.de Drinks: 18 | 20 


 

88 

Total: | 1 00 

Arzheimer Hauptstrasse 50 

+49 (6341) 33144 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Intense 

67169 Kallstadt 

Behind the historic façade, Benjamin Pfeifer has 

established a modern restaurant where he skilfully 

combines regional dishes made from local produce 

with Japanese influences. This gives the 

menu exciting aromatic effects that are in a class 

of their own. 

Alte Pfarrey 

67271 Neuleiningen 

At weekends the handful of rooms at the Pfarrey 

Hotel are quickly booked up, and reservations 

should definitely be made for the restaurant. We 

can highly recommend the set menus and the diverse 

wine list. 


+49 (6322) 9591150 

www.restaurant-inten.se 

Untergasse 54 

+49 (6359) 86066 

www.altepfarrey.com 

Recommended by: Weingut Gabel, Weingut am Nil 

Recommended by: Weingut Zelt 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


433

H'manns 

67271 Neuleiningen 

Chris Brigitte and Andreas Hegmann are gastronomic 

all-rounders who bake bread, make ice cream 

and pasta, grow herbs and cook passionately. 

Their restaurant thus is a place of indulgence, 

their excellent cooking is seasonal and regional, 

classic and modern. 

Fritz Walter 

76889 Niederhorbach 

The wine hotel with its stylish rooms is a great address 

for a weekend trip. In the adjoining restaurant, 

guests experience very well-executed and 

confident cooking that conjures up classic and 

modern dishes, all made from first-rate produce. 

Am Goldberg 2 

+49 (6359) 5341 

 

Eselsburg 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 19 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

67435 Neustadt an der 

Weinstrasse 

Anette Berberich's small Weinstube may not be on 

a main route, but it has long enjoyed cult status 

and is now a Pfalz institution. The menu features 

genuine Pfalz classics, and the well-thought-out 

wine list features wines from top local estates. 

Landauer Strasse 82 

+49 (6343) 936550 

www.fritz-walter.de 

 

Hofgut 

Ruppertsberg 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

67152 Ruppertsberg 

At the traditional Hofgut, chef Jean-Philipp Aiguier 

is an absolutely seasonal cook, using only regional, 

organic produce. The kitchen offers two set 

menus, accompanied by wines from almost all 

European growing regions. 

Kurpfalzstrasse 62 

+49 (6321) 66984 

www.eselsburg.de 

 

Spinne 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

67433 Neustadt an der 

Weinstrasse 

Jörg Friedrich likes to think outside the box with 

his creative cooking. The attractive menu includes 

fillet of locally-caught pike-perch, scallops, rack 

of lamb and black-feathered chicken with truffles. 

Christiana Mix is responsible for the gracious 

front-of-house service. 

Obergasse 2 

+49 (6326) 982097 

www.dashofgut.com 

 

Kirchstübel 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


88 

Total: | 1 00 

67487 St. Martin 

The cosy Weinstube has long been a Pfalz institution 

and only local wines are served here. When it 

gets crowded, people cram closer together and order 

classic Flammkuchen, small plates of hearty 

Pfalz specialities and, at the weekend, homemade 

cakes. 

Eichkehle 58 

+49 (6321) 9597799 

www.restaurant-spinne.com 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


Kirchstrasse 9 

+49 (6323) 949131 

www.kirchstuebel.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


 

84 

Total: | 1 00 

 

87 

Total: | 1 00 

434 falstaff 


Bauer’s Stuben 

67482 Venningen 

This family-run Gutshof has been cherished for its 

warm hospitality and authentic down-to-earth 

cooking for more than 40 years. Pfalz specialities 

are served here as well as variations of Flammkuchen 

(tarte flambée) and delicious desserts. 


Gerümpelstube 

67157 Wachenheim an 

der Weinstrasse 

Located right on the German Wine Route, Gerümpelstube 

represents Pfalz hospitality: ambitious, 

high-quality, regional Pfalz cooking with Mediterranean 

flair combined with excellent wines 

from the region, selected with love and care. 

Altdorfer Strasse 3 

+49 (6323) 2734 

www.gutshof-bauer.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

Hintergasse 4 

+49 (6322) 8550 

www.geruempelstube.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Zimmermann 

Admiral 

67273 Weisenheim 

am Berg 

Charming Pfalz hospitality and inspiring cuisine: 

with his creations, chef Holger Stehr skilfully 

roams through the international world of produce 

and flavours without losing sight of his homeland. 

His wife Martina provides excellent wine 

matches. 

Leistadter Strasse 6 

+49 (6353) 4175 

www.admiral-weisenheim.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Gabel 

Hambel's 

67157 Wachenheim 

Legendary traditional Pfalz cuisine from the 

Hambel butchery was made world-famous in its 

day by Helmut Kohl. The former German chancellor 

loved the original Pfälzer Saumagen, which 

has since achieved cult status. Other hearty dishes: 

black pudding or salad of Schwartenmagen. 

Winzerstube Weyher 

76835 Weyher 

in der Pfalz 

The view of the Rhine plain from the terrace is 

quite something, as is the food from this kitchen. 

An unusual combination of familiar ingredients, 

refined and served with great attention to detail, 

delights the guests. Every Friday evening fish is on 

the menu. 

Bahnhofstrasse 17 

+49 (6322) 9563340 

www.metzgerei-hambel.de 

Kirchgasse 19 

+49 (6323) 987818 

www.volker-krug.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Zimmermann 

Recommended by: Weingut Meier 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Photo: WSNA 

RHEINGAU 

MOST PLEASANT IN THE GLASS

With its 70% incline, the Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg 

site is the steepest vineyard of the Rheingau 

A TICKET FROM 

HOCHHEIM TO LORCH 

AND BACK PLEASE 

How do you best subdivide the Rheingau? How to categorise it in a fashion 

that does justice to the diversity of its wines? Here is a fresh attempt. 


It takes the Deutsche Bahn rail service an 

hour and five minutes to cover the distance 

between Hochheim and Lorch. 

While travelling, you pass 3,185ha/7870 

acres of vineyard, more or less visible from 

the train track. Rheingau is not a large region 

but even within the moderate confines of 

German viticulture Rheingau only takes 

eighth place in terms of hectarage. 

Nonetheless, your head quickly starts 

spinning when you try to define a common 

Rheingau thread. Certainly, Riesling thrives 

throughout, but considering the quality levels 

at which Rheingau wines are discussed this 

does not really say much. If you delve deeper 

into the subject, you realise that the wines 

grown in Hochheim have little in common 

with those grown in Lorch. Even if you zoom 

into a smaller area, the wines grown close to 

the forest and those at higher elevations in 

the Steinberg, taste completely different from 

those grown in the Erbacher Marcobrunn on 

the river – and the distance is just four 

kilometres as the crow flies. 

VALLEY AND MOUNTAIN 

The first attempt at classifying the 

Rheingau vineyards, undertaken in 1867 

by Friedrich Wilhelm Dünkelberg, and 

unearthed from the dusty darkness of an 

archive just a few years ago by historian 

and journalist Daniel Deckers, supports 


RHEINGAU | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

Photos: www.rheingau.de/Rüdesheim Tourist AG/Karlheinz Walter, provided, Marcia Breuer/Weingut Georg Breuer 

the discourse that is still prevalent and 

even pervasive amongst Rheingau 

winemakers today: the division between 

“Berglagen”, or hill sites, which should be 

seen as privileged, and the rest. If you look 

at Dünkelberg’s map, it is above all the 

sites beyond the river which are highlighted 

in the deep red reserved for first class sites: 

in Rauenthal these are Gehren, Wieshell 

and Rothenberg. Wieshell has now been 

subsumed into Baiken and Gehrn. The 

dark red outline of the Rothenberg, as 

marked on that map, does not include the 

Nonnenberg. Both Gräfenberg and 

Turmberg in Kiedrich are marked dark red 

and so are Steinberg and Schloss 

Johannisberg. Next to these, the tiny dark 

red spots of the Hochheimer Domdechaney 

and the Erbacher Marcobrunn hardly 

seem significant. 

The Geisenheimer Rothenberg and the 

different sites on the Rüdesheimer Berg 

take a middling rank. The cliché of the 

“Berglagen” purports that the soils there 

are stony and characterised by slate and 

that the resulting wines therefore are 

“cooler”, more mineral and firm. Of 

course, the 50-80m/164-262ft of altitude 

Riesling expert Tom Drieseberg runs not one 

but two top Rheingau estates: J. Wegeler 

and Krone Assmannshausen 

Fred Prinz of Weingut Prinz farms his 

high altitude sites in the Rheingau 

according to biodynamic principles 

make a climatic difference. However, if 

you look at the soil maps of the vineyards 

published by the regional Hessian 

government in the 1980s and 90s, that 

image of the stony “Berglagen” clearly 

starts showing cracks. Let’s take the 

Johannisberg: Dünkelberg restricts its first 

class status to the central knoll where the 

soils are actually “deep, dry to fresh, 

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Good vibes in the historic, vaulted cellar: 

Bernd and Andreas Spreitzer of Weingut Spreitzer 

mostly calcareous”. It is loess with an 

admixture of gravel that dominates there. 

In its upper reaches you will find loessloam 

with quartzite debris and inclusions 

of red shale. The soils that the “Berglage” 

cliché proliferates are present in exactly 

those places Dünkelberg left blank in his 

classification. In the far west of the 

Johannisberg – classified by the VDP 

today – you will find quartzite with 

inclusions of shale, plus loess-loam with a 

slight admixture of sand, loess-loam with 

admixtures of quartzite debris and partial 

inclusions of red shale. In total: “medium 

to deep soil, dry to fresh, mostly 

non-calcareous.” 

What does that tell us? That both 

Dünkelberg and the VDP had valid 

reasons for their respective decisions. The 

finding of Dünkelberg’s classification 

RHEINGAU WINE REGION 

Growing area 



1 district (Bereich), 11 collective sites 


Soils 

Quartzite, gravel, loam, loess 


Riesling, Spätburgunder 


Rheingauer Weinwerbung GmbH 

Kloster Eberbach-Pfortenhaus 

www.kulturland-rheingau.de 


RHEINGAU | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

Photos: provided, Deutsches Weininstitut/www.deutscheweine.de 

approach is that even – and especially – 

the slate soils need a little fat, i.e. loam or 

clay and therefore water retention, in 

order to deliver consistent results. 

Dünkelberg’s motivation is equally clear in 

Kiedrich where he awards higher 

classifications to parcels of “loess-slope 

loam with admixture of mica schist” than 

those of “weathered mica schist with 

non-calcareous loess-loam admixture”. 

Which means? More loam with a little 

mica schist is better than mica schist with 

a little loam. Today the consequences of 

climate change come on top of these 

multifarious effects. For the most part they 

seem to have been considered in the VDP’s 

classification. Ripening grapes is no longer 

restricted to fully south-facing sites. And if 

the possibility of irrigation will compensate 

for the dryness of certain sites in the future, 

it will merely make the mosaic of Rheingau 

sites even more complex. 

LIMESTONE 

One element which usually has high currency 

across the world of wine but is often 

overlooked in the Rheingau is limestone. 

Sites near the river like Marcobrunn, Sankt 

Nikolaus and Jesuitengarten benefit – like the 

By now, Philipp Corvers of Weingut 

Dr. Corvers-Kauter and his father farm 

30 hectares of vineyards together 

best limestone sites of Rheinhessen on the 

opposite bank of the Rhine – from the 

calcareous substrates of the Mainz Basin 

which approximately 20 million years ago 

used to be an inland sea. If you thus want to 

subdivide the Rheingau sensibly, the relevant 

question for the categorisation of any 

vineyard might be formulated as follows: 

where within that square of soil depth, 

calcareousness, presence of quartzite/slate 

and altitude is it located? Normally you 

would expect that deep soils and 

calcareousness correlate with valley sites. The 

two outer points of Hochheim and Lorch fit 

this profile: Hochheim with its heavy loess 

loams and calcareous marls near the river, 

Lorch with shallow soils and stony slopes. 

However, the Rheingau also boasts sites like 

the Steinberg that combines the depth of its 

soils with altitude and slate. In the end, and 

that really means that the Rheingau, within 

your glass, thus remains complex and hard to 

fathom. What a pleasure. 

INFO 

Lord over poor slate and heavy 

loam soils: Dr. Matthias Corvers 

of Weingut Dr. Corvers-Kauter 



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A small Spätburgunder enclave within a sea of 

Riesling: the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg site 

GRANDS CRUS – RHEINGAU 


LORCH | KRONE 

First documented in 1339, this 8ha/19.7 

acre southwest-facing site rises between 


45-50%. The medium to deep, slightly 

calcareous loess soils which also show some 

slate and quartzite are predominantly 

planted to Riesling. 

92 2019 Riesling »Grosses Gewächs« tr. 

Weingut Mohr, 


ASSMANNSHAUSEN | 

HÖLLENBERG 

Derived from the old German term “Helda“ 

which denotes a steep slope, the Höllenberg 

has been planted to vines since 1470. This 

red wine site, rising at inclines between 30- 

60% from 80-300m/262-984ft faces 

south-southwest and has medium to deep 

soils of foliated layers of weathered mica 

schist with a portion of loess. 



Weingut August Kesseler, further info on page 467 


Weingut Künstler, further info on page 472 


»im Barrique gereift« trocken 



Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim, page 451 


Weingut Chat Sauvage , further info on page 454 


Weingut Krone Assmannshausen, page 470 

93 2017 »Crescentia« Spätburgunder 

Hessische Staatsweingüter, 

Domäne Assmannshausen 




92 2018 Spätburgunder S trocken 

Alte Bauernschänke – Konrad Berg, 



Weingut Fritz Allendorf, further info on page 446 


RHEINGAU | GRANDS CRUS 

RÜDESHEIM | BERG ROSENECK 

Named after the rose hedges that used to grow 

here, this fully south-facing site rises 160- 

200m/524-656 feet at inclines of up to 60% 

and is divided into an eastern and western 

part. The eastern part is rather flat with deep 

loess-loam soils while the steep, western part 

has very stony medium-to-deep soils. 




Weingut Georg Breuer, further info on page 452 




Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim, page 451 

93 2018 Katerloch Riesling GG 

Weingut Leitz, further info on page 473 


Weingut Fritz Allendorf, further info on page 446 


Weingut Dr. Corvers-Kauter, further info on page 455 

RÜDESHEIM | BERG SCHLOSSBERG 

Sitting just below Castle Ehrenfels which lent 

its name, the Schlossberg has been cultivated 

since the 13the century. With inclines of up to 

70% it rises from 90-170m/295-557ft and is 

amongst the steepest vineyards of the 

Rheingau. Its 22ha/54 acres are of weathered 

quartzite are planted to both Riesling and 

Spätburgunder. 




95 2013 Katerloch Alte Reben Riesling tr. 

Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim , page 451 




Weingut August Kesseler, Further info on page 467 



93 2018 Ehrenfels Riesling GG 

Weingut Leitz, further info on page 473 



93 2018 Riesling »RGG« 


Domainenweingut Schloss Schönborn, info on p. 483 

93 2019 Katerloch Riesling trocken 

Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim, info on page 451 



Rhine 

Lorch 

KRONE 

STEINBERG 

GRÄFENBERG 

WIESBADEN 

HÖLLENBERG 

BERG SCHLOSSBERG 

BERG ROSENECK 

Assmannshausen 

Rüdesheim 

Johannisberg 

Hattenheim 

SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG 

Kiedrich 

Erbach 

MARCOBRUNN 

Rhine 

MAINZ 

Hochheim 

HÖLLE 

Main 

BERG ROTTLAND 

Photo: Shutterstock 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

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Weingut Dr. Corvers-Kauter, 



Domänenweingut Schloss Schönborn 



Weingut Johannishof, Further info on page 465 

HATTENHEIM | STEINBERG 

Schloss Johannisberg: 

viticultural history dating back 

to the 8th century 


Alte Bauernschänke – Konrad Berg, info on p. 450 

RÜDESHEIM | BERG ROTTLAND 

This 31ha/76 acre fully-south-facing site rises 

from 90-140m/295-459ft and has 

predominantly deep loess-loam soils with 

some slate, quartzite and gravel. Compared to 

Berg Schlossberg, Berg Rottland brings forth 

the more powerful wines of the Rüdesheimer 

Berg. The name is derived from the old term 

“rotten” which refers to the clearing of the site 

in the 11th century. 




Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim 









Weingut Balthasar Ress , further info on page 481 

92 2017 Hinterhaus Riesling GG 

Weingut Leitz , further info on page 473 

This 37ha/91 acre site, surrounded by a 

perimeter wall, is divided in two parts: the 

Zehnstück in the mid-slope for dry wines 

and the upper Mauerstück with trellising 

for the (residually sweet) Kabinett wines. 

At an altitude between 133-235m/436- 

755ft with inclines between 15-35%, its 

soils are medium to deep and of sandy, 

clay-rich loam which contains stony slate 

in its upper reaches. This former 

experimental vineyard of the Cistercians is 

now a monopole of the Hessian State 

Domaine at Kloster Eberbach. 



Hessische Staatsweingüter, further info on page 429 

JOHANNISBERG | 

SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG 

This site is not only legendary because the 

idea of Spätlese was supposedly invented 

here. No, its natural conditions are also 

unique. This history-steeped slope has 

medium to deep soils of loess and loessloam 

with an admixture of iron-oxide-rich 

slate and quartzite. The fully south-facing 

site rises from 114-182m/374-597ft. 

97 2019 »Blaulack» Riesling 


94 2017 »Goldlack« Riesling trocken 

94 2019 »Rosalack» Riesling Auslese 

93 2019 »Silberlack« Riesling GG 

93 2019 »Grünlack» Riesling Spätlese 

Domäne Schloss Johannisberg, further info on 

page 464 


RHEINGAU | GRANDS CRUS 

KIEDRICH | GRÄFENBERG 

This spur of the Taunus mountains covers 

11ha/27 acres which rise from 393-590ft 

with inclines between 40-60%. Its 

medium-to-deep soils of stony, gritty mica 

schist with portions of loess and loam allow 

for deep root development of the vines and 

come with excellent water-holding capacity. 

It is a monopole of Weingut Robert Weil. 

98 2019 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 


97 2019 Riesling Beerenauslese 


Weingut Robert Weil, further info on page 488 

ERBACH | MARCOBRUNN 

South-facing site at an altitude of 

90-100m/295-328ft between the villages of 

Erbach and Hattenheim. The approx. 

7ha/17 acres have inclines up to 25% with 

excellent water availability. The mica-rich 

loess-loam soils are very calcareous. 


Weingut von Oetinger, www.von-oetinger.de 



Domänenweingut Schloss Schönborn, info on p. 483 




Domänenweingut Schloss Schönborn, info on p. 483 

HOCHHEIM | HÖLLE 

The 44 hectares /109 acres have an incline of 

up to 3-% at an altitude of 75-100m/246- 

328ft. Facing south towards the river Main, 

the Hölle site is protected by the Taunus 

mountains and also benefits from the 

moderating influence of the river Rhine. It 

has rich soils of loess, gravel and clayey marl 

with some calcareous sediments. 


91 2019 Riesling Im Neuenberg 




89 2019 »Stückfass« Riesling trocken 

Weingut Im Weinegg, further info on page 489 


Weingut Peter Flick, further info on page 461 






Bio-Weingut Mitter-Velten, further info on page 475 

Photo: Deutsches Weininstitut/www.deutscheweine.de 

Berg Rottland west of the town of Rüdesheim: 

the mesoclimates created by the river Rhine 

make for majestic wines 

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WEINGUT FRITZ ALLENDORF 

Kirchstrasse 69, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

T: +49 (6723) 91850, allendorf@allendorf.de 

www.allendorf.de 



Winemaker: Max Schönleber 

Contact: Ulrich Allendorf 


Max Schönleber, cellar master at Weingut 

Allendorf, knows how to handle 

wood. Most of the Rieslings are matured 

in large barrels in order to gain structure 

– without losing any of their charm. Ulrich Allendorf 

presented no less than three Riesling 

Grosse Gewächse from the 2018 vintage – and 

his Riesling from the Hasensprung site is a 

great example of the house style: balanced 

power, dense and yet full of finesse. The Auslese 

from the same site is equally exquisite – 

and great Spätburgunder is made here as well. 

An impressive range of wines without anything 

to fault! 

93 2018 Winkel Hasensprung Riesling GG 

Smoky notes in the powerful aroma; liquorice, ripe stone 

fruit, floral hints, also pepper. On the palate there is a powerful 

structure: spicy, ripe acidity, good density on the midpalate, 

poised. Keeps everything well-balanced to display elegance. 

Good potential. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck 

Riesling GG 

Nomen est omen (the name says it all): Smells of roses and 

ripe peach, also fine smoke. Good concentration on the palate, 

with sweetish juice and texture, almost opulent, yet 

clearly structured in texture. Medium tension, beautiful minerality 

leads into the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Winkel Jesuitengarten Riesling GG 

Concentrated aroma of ripe stone fruit, apple and spice box. 

Juicy on the palate with quite zippy acidity, but compact texture, 

with medium concentration, slightly phenolic tartness 

and mineral hue. Peppery-spicy finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 Winkel Hasensprung 


Rich, bright yellow. On the nose dried fruits, candied lime and 

orange, dried apricot, blossom honey, citrus freshness. Powerful 

on the palate, sweetness and acidity in balance, citrus fruit, 

passion fruit, well built, long, nice elegance, distinctive phenolics. 


90 2019 Roter Riesling trocken 

89 2018 »Charta« Riesling 

89 2018 Rüdesheim Berg Riesling 



91 2016 »Quercus« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2017 Assmannshausen Frankenthal 


89 2019 Winkel Riesling trocken 

Finely balanced nose with apricot and peach, also citrus 

fruit and some spice. Fresh Riesling with a slender structure 

and lively acidity, showing the advantages of the grape 

variety in an intricate way, playful and spicy, again with fine 

yellow fruit. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


Rheingau | WINERIES 

 

SEKTKELLEREI BARDONG 

Bahnstrasse 7, 65366 Geisenheim 

T: +49 (6722) 47136, info@bardong.de 

www.bardong.de 


Winemaker: Norbert Bardong 

Contact: Renate and Norbert Bardong 

Many of Renate and Norbert Bardong’s 

Sekts are incredibly delicious and 

animating and give the impression of 

time travel to the early days of German sparkling 

wine. The Riesling “Reserve” from the 

1991 vintage takes us almost 30 years back, 

no less, and it is quite easy to find yourself 

pleasantly fast-forwarded to the present with 

its lively nature. This Sekt manufacturer 

opened its doors in 1984 and has been true to 

its style ever since. The Sekts are lively but also 

imbued with a certain texture – which makes 

them the perfect accompaniment to food. 

Please continue with the good work! 

93 2001 »Reserve« Riesling brut 

Light golden with greenish reflections. Herbaceous aroma, 

mint and lemon balm, coriander seed, some peach. On the 

palate; delicate, slightly evolved, but nevertheless also 

full-bodied, rich in nuance, juicy, very fine mousse, a delicate 

ripeness in all components. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2015 Chardonnay brut 

93 1991 »Reserve« Riesling brut 

Golden in colour. Multi-layered on the nose, slightly tertiary, 

freshly cut apple. On the palate concentrated, lively, 

long-lasting acidity, very fine, already slightly receding 

mousse, spicily unfurled Riesling fruit, mineral background. 

Exquisite. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

93 2013 Erbach Honigberg Riesling extra brut 

Complex aroma, yellow-fruited Riesling, peach, but also 

slightly iodine tones. On the palate there is ripe, plump 

late-harvest fruit, peppery terroir notes, delicate sweetness, 

fine but also dynamic mousse. A very elaborate sparkling 

Riesling. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

92 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon brut 

Very concentrated on the nose with juniper and cassis. On 

the palate, powerful tannins, firmly gripping with admirable 

astringency, perceptible mineral notes, palate-filling 

mousse, supporting acidity. Very unusual sparkling wine - but 

quite coherent. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2015 Geisenheim Mönchspfad 

Weissburgunder brut 

Intense berry aroma, redcurrant, in the style of a Pinot 

Noir, also a slightly “noble sweet” undertone. Full and rich 

on the palate, the firm acid backbone provides structure 

and movement, medium-fine mousse, concentrated finish 

fruit. Generous Pinot sparkling wine. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEIN- UND SEKTGUT BARTH 

Bergweg 20, 65347 Eltville-Hattenheim 

T: +49 (6723) 2514, mail@weingut-barth.de 

www.weingut-barth.de 



Winemaker: Sarah Broschart 

Contact: Mark Barth 



Sekt is Mark Barth’s enduring passion. As 

a member of the VDP’s steering committee 

on Sekt he was instrumental in creating 

their Sekt statute. In the past year, he also 

officially took over the Wein- and Sektgut in 

Eltville-Hattenheim which he now runs with 

his wife Christine. For us, his top wines were 

the two brut nature Sekts from the Hattenheimer 

Schützenhaus. The only wine that 

trumps these two is the Riesling TBA from 

2010 – it captured us with its electrifying acidity 

and silky charm. Excellent! 

94 2014 Hattenheim Schützenhaus 

Riesling brut nature 

Sparkling bright in the glasss, fine cool nose of white berries, 

also minerality, still fresh on the nose. Further fine freshness 

on the palate with delicate, elegant ripe tones, poised by the 

balanced mousse. Very well done and very special! 

12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€€ 

creamy on the palate, a backbone of electrifying acidity, 

enormously fresh, very young on the palate. Traditional 

Rheingau at its best. 8 Vol.-%, glass, €€€€ 

91 2018 »Singularis« Riesling Barrique 

92 2014 Hattenheim Hassel 


Sunny yellow in the glasss with beautiful reflections, the typical 

Riesling scent on the nose and the elegant kerosene 

nose, very fine. More tart on the palate than the Schützenhaus, 

in 2014, - rather the little brother. Not quite as elegant, 

but finely salty and smoky. 12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€€€ 

91 2019 Hallgarten Schönhell Riesling GG 

Delicate scent of honey, mirabelle plums, sour cherries, 

white flowers and also lilac. On the palate juicy with firm 

acidity, but also rich sweetness, tight construction, smoky 

flint notes, mineral tinge, pleasant astringency, elegant and 

long finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

95 2010 Hallgarten Schönhell 


Golden in colour, ripe spicy aroma, dried apples, cardamom, 

chamomile, dried orange peel, allspice, apricot. Silky and 

89 2019 Hattenheim Schützenhaus Riesling 

trocken Erste Lage 

Delicate light green reflections in the glass. Cool, fragrant 

nose with aromas of yellow and citrus fruit. Fresh, with texture 

on the palate, delicate aromas of white berries and 

citrus fruits, nice, dry, yet juicy acidity with a crunchy finish. 

Young and with merit. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT HANS BAUSCH 

Waldbachstrasse 103, 65347 Hattenheim 

T: +49 (6723) 999203, info@weingut-hans-bausch.de 

www.weingut-hans-bausch.de 


Winemaker: Hans Bausch 

Contact: Hans Bausch 


Down to earth, no-frills, straight up. This 

is how Weingut Hans Bausch describes 

itself. What we can add: when you read 

Bausch on the label, there is 100% Bausch in 

the bottle. This is honest winemaking craft, 

without big experimentation or avant-gardist 

ambitions. Among the dry wines, it is the well 

balanced Grosses Gewächs from the Engelmannsberg 

site that is very convincing. Among 

the residual sweet wines, the substantial 

Spätlese from the Wisselbrunnen site shows 

everything that the 2019 vintage made possible. 

We must note that within a Rheingau context, 

the prices are incredibly reasonable. 

90 2019 »Rheingau Grosses Gewächs« 

Hattenheim Engelmannsberg Riesling tr. 

The "Rheingau Grosse Gewächs"" has a lot to offer: powerful 

aroma of ripe apricot and mirabelle plum. On the palate good 

substance and also density, lots of juice and texture, 

well-balanced and with fine mineral spice. Consistent with 

good length. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

forming a harmonious combination. Generous and with good 

substance. Good potential for further maturity; 

still youthful. 8 Vol.-%, cork, € 

87 2019 Spätburgunder Rosé 

89 2019 »1 PS« Hattenheim Rheingarten 


Ripe apple on the nose, herbal notes and mirabelle plum, yellow 

flowers and caramel. Soft and supple opening with 

sweet fruit and restrained acidity; coherent and well rounded, 

fine spice provides further interest. 


88 2019 Hattenheim Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit on the nose; peach and yellow blossom, also 

ripe yellow apple and some white nougat. Juicy and with ripe 

fruit on the palate. Generous and with texture, ripe acidity 

and noticeable sweetness, underlaid with spice. Elegant and 

with potential for development. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 

91 2019 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen 


Lots of ripe sweet fruit - mango and papaya dominate the picture. 

Full-bodied on the palate with sweet fruit and ripe acidity 



Apple and apricot kernel in the powerful aroma, floral 

notes and some leafy green hints. Juicy, with texture on 

the palate, the noticeable residual sweetness is accompanied 

by a ripe acidity, nice spiciness, mineral hints, good 

substance. A well-executed classic. 



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WEINGUT KONRAD BERG & SOHN 

Niederwaldstrasse 23, 65385 Assmannshausen 

T: +49 (6722) 49990, info@altebauernschaenke.de 

www.altebauernschaenke.de 


Winemaker: Peter Perabo 

Contact: Konrad Berg 


The Berg family has run this old farmhouse 

inn for more than fifty years. 

Their hotel and restaurant business 

also includes an estate with two hectares of 

vines in the sites of Lorcher Pfaffenwies and 

Krone, in the Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg 

and the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg. Peter 

Perabo, the well-known Rheingau oenologist, 

advises the family when it comes to vineyard 

and cellar. We were captured by this magnificent 

range of wines with its finely balanced 

Rieslings and the site-specific Spätburgunders. 

A great discovery and a real insider tip! 

92 2019 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg 


Finely woven nose with notes of apple (Granny Smith), apricot, 

herbs and hot stone. On the palate there is good energy and 

traction, ripe acidity, medium substance, fine astringency and 

mineral hue. Good balance between the elements. Shows its 

provenance. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

93 2015 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg 


Concentrated nose with lots of cassis and a fine barrel note, 

spicy, herbal and mineral. Concentrated on the palate as well 

and there is good substance, much extract, spice, the ripeness 

of the warm year combined with the mineral character of the 

site. Already impressive. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 



Fine, mature Pinot nose with balsamic spice, earthy tones, 

cassis, blood orange and mineral notes. Soft and elegant. On 

the palate there is integrated acidity and beautiful spice, ripe 

tannin. The minerality is the key to the greatness of the wine, 

without pomp. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

93 2009 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg 


Fine, ripe nose of saffron and sour cherries, some petrol. On 

the palate the wonderful sweetness of a crème brulée, juicy 

acidity with plump buffering, light marine and iodine notes. Incredibly 

gluggable and with a very long finish. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

91 2019 Lorcher Pfaffwies Riesling 


90 2018 Lorcher Bodenthal Riesling feinherb 

90 2015 Lorcher Pfaffwies 


92 2018 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg S 




92 2015 Lorcher Bodenthal-Steinberg 


92 2019 Riesling vom Schiefer 

91 2018 Lorcher Pfaffenwies Riesling 


Ripe apricot on the nose, yellow flowers and apple, also 

mango and slate and spicy notes. Opens with a juicy acidity 

on the palate and pure apple fruit, well-balanced and with 

a smooth flow, fine astringency and mineral spiciness, elegance 

and style. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

BISCHÖFLICHES WEINGUT 

RÜDESHEIM 

Marienthaler Strasse 3, 65385 Rüdesheim 

T: +49 (6722) 910560, info@bischoefliches-weingut.de 

www.bischoefliches-weingut.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays through Fridays 14–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Peter Perabo 

Contact: Peter Perabo, Silke Trick, 

Betty Enchelmaier-Tietz 


It is really hard to explain why this estate 

still flies below the radar – since what they 

deliver is truly extraordinary. They hold 

parcels in the best sites and in the very best 

Rheingau tradition, as much devotion is lavished 

on Riesling as on Spätburgunder. 

Both of these flagship varieties come with a 

real signature style and are characterised by 

clarity and freshness. That this is down to the 

meticulousness of cellar master Peter Perabo 

and his team is evident. Perhaps they work according 

to the words of Saint Hildegard of 

Bingen: “Wine heals and pleases man.” 

93 2019 Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg 

Katerloch Riesling trocken 

Shattered rock on the nose, plus complex fruit, blood orange, 

peppery notes, and balsamic tones. The palate has vibrant 

energy, is dense, substantial, supple, intensely mineral in its 

texture and has very concise acidity. Pithy, still very young. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

94 2017 »S« Rüdesheim Pinot Noir trocken 

Toasty oak, smoke and also some elderberry rise, almost 

ethereally, from the glasss. On the palate, there is some 

creamy vanilla, which complements the firm, finest tannins 

well. Excellent acidity offers proper backbone. Real class. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Assmannshausen Pinot Noir trocken 

A hint of black elderberry resonates fragrantly on the cherry 

nose together with smoke. On the palate, the fruit is fine, 

ripe, supple and pure. The finest tannins are taut and wonderfully 

firm, giving the wine its graceful structure. Very 

good. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

93 2017 Rüdesheim Riesling Auslese 

An extremely delicious wine, with genuinely noble botrytis 

spice plus candied fruit in the background. On the palate 

there is tangy, dense acidity and some texture with medium 

viscosity. Restrained sweetness here, rather than an 

over-concentrated and extremely sweet Auslese. 

9 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

92 2019 »Episcopus« Rüdesheim 


92 2018 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland 


90 2019 »A Priori« Riesling trocken 

89 2018 »Laudate« Rüdesheim 


89 2019 Blanc de Noir Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2017 Rüdesheim Pinot Noir trocken 

93 2019 »1960« Rüdesheim Berg Rottland 


Clear, fresh and complex on the nose: fresh citrus zest, 

blood orange and hints of spice. On the palate, full-bodied, 

powerful, fine phenolics, firm but ripe acidity. This is a distinctive 

'terroir' wine with depth, and made for long ageing 

and development of its complexity. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT GEORG BREUER 

Geisenheimer Strasse 9, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein 

T: +49 (6722) 1027, info@georg-breuer.com 

www.georg-breuer.com 


Winemaker: Hermann Schmoranz and Markus Lundén 

Contact: Theresa Breuer 



This year, Theresa Breuer presents us with 

a fireworks display from the Rüdesheimer 

Berg: the 2019 wines from Berg Rottland 

and Schlossberg show themselves with 

such ripe fruit, and such subtle and fine texture. 

This can only happen when a highly impressive 

site and a very talented winemaker coincide. 

Her 2016 Riesling from Berg Roseneck shines 

with an almost timeless stillness. The counterpoint, 

ever since the takeover of Weingut Altenkirch, 

is no longer represented just by the wines 

from Rauenthal – now there is Lorch, too: the 

Riesling from the Pfaffenwies site immediately 

captured the hearts of all our tasters. 



Initial expression on the nose has undertones of vine peach, 

grape and candied orange peel. On the palate, silky with lively, 

finely chiselled acidity, with delicious sweetness and vivid 

fruit. Moderate alcohol, subtle minerality, immense finely-derived 

extract. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 Lorch Pfaffenwies 


Starting with warm tones of chamomile and almond, then 

rather floral, light notes on the palate. Wonderfully integrated 

acidity, dense extract, light and deft in the mouth, has tension 

and drive, with an unbelievable ageing potential. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Estate« Lorch Riesling trocken 



A wine that offers very ripe yellow fruit aromas which are 

perfectly supported by the still-lively acidity. Tension and 

composure united in an impressive Riesling that still has potential 

to mature. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 



Concise nose reminiscent of ripe pineapple. On the palate, 

hints of green tea and ripe tropical fruits. All is held together 

by ripe acidity and fine, gentle minerality. A Riesling that already 

shows length and tension. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Terra Montosa« Riesling trocken 

On the nose, vine peach and light rose notes with some 

spice. On the palate, clear, crunchy acidity and an animating 

minerality. A wonderful blend of precise fruit and mineral 

depth. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 



 

WEINGUT STEFAN BREUER 

Auf der grossen Strasse 10, 65345 Eltville am Rhein 

T: +49 (6722) 4024880, sb@breuer-wein.de 

www.breuer-wein.de 


Winemaker: Stefan Breuer 

Contact: Stefan Breuer 


It was in 2006 that Stefan Breuer founded 

his estate in Eltville with one hectare of 

vines. By now, his ten hectares of vines are 

almost all in the Selz valley – across the Rhine 

in Rheinhessen. His top site is the Rüdesheimer 

Berg with up to 40-year-old Rieslings. The 

winery, however, is still in the Rheingau. Apart 

from Riesling, Breuer also grows Grauburgunder, 

Sauvignon Blanc, Weissburgunder, 

Muskateller, Merlot, Früh- and Spätburgunder. 

Breuer makes accessible wines of which 

we liked his Grauburgunder “Glanzstück” 

best! 

89 2018 »Meisterstück« Gross-Winternheim 

Bockstein Riesling Erste Lage trocken 

On the nose bright yellow fruit, petrol, dark spice, and underneath: 

clear limestone minerality. Juicy fruit, supple with 

fine tannic grip, pronounced fruitiness, dark, ripe notes. Complemented 

by fine traction and delicately mineral acid freshness 

towards the back. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

herbs and herbal components. Subtle juice, still some drying 

tannin, fine etherealness and cherry fruit on the finish. 


87 2019 »S3B3 Handwerk« Selztal 


88 2019 »W3 Handwerk« Selztal 


On the nose bright fruit including apricot and yellow apple, 

fine minerality. Juicy and supple on the palate, sweet pear, 

apple and ripe citrus notes. A little purer and stonier towards 

the back; still a certain fruit sweetness on the finish. 


88 2017 »Glanzstück« Selztal Merlot trocken 

Deep, dark cherry, plum, ivy and dark spice on the nose. On 

the palate there is fluency and juice. Powerfully-built with 

structure, dark fruit, herbal nuances and slightly astringent 

tannin, as well as a discreet bitter note on the finish. 


88 2017 »Glanzstück« Ingelheim Schlossberg 


Dark cherry and berries, deep, spicy, a touch of dry wood 

notes. Dark spice on the palate, some sour cherry, tar, tart 

90 2018 »G1 Glanzstück« Selztal 


Nuanced, deep, compact and weightless with well-integrated 

wood. Fine nuttiness, deliciously juicy stone fruit. 

On the palate, supple with a subtle structure, gentle and 

multi-layered. Fine, pronounced fruitiness complemented 

by fine tannin and acid structure. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


453

WEINGUT CHAT SAUVAGE 

SCHULZ & SCHÖTTLE GBR 

Hohlweg 23, 65366 Johannisberg 

T: +49 (6722) 9372586, pinot@chat-sauvage.de 

www.chat-sauvage.de 


Winemaker: Verena Schöttle 

Contact: Verena Schöttle 


There have been no changes at our estate 

since last year,” Verena Schöttle and 

Günter Schulz have us know. For an estate 

at this quality level, this is truly good 

news. And indeed, once again and as in previous 

years, their Chardonnay “Clos de Schulz” 

takes the title of Rheingau’s most atypical 

wine – simply because it is so Burgundian. As 

always with the Pinot Noirs, you have the 

choice between the mineral bite of the Lorch 

sites and the generosity of the Rüdesheim sites 

– or the finely tuned balance of “Le Schulz”. 

Please continue! 

94 2017 »Clos de Schulz« Chardonnay trocken 

Discreet wood spice, aniseed biscuit and pepper, wormwood, 

but then also butter and yellow fruit. Powdery tannins, tight 

body, dense, supple and firmness is closely interwoven; concentrated 

acidity, pithy, and clearly perceptible mineral finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »Selection Schulz« Pinot Noir trocken 

94 2017 Rüdesheim Drachenstein Pinot Noir tr. 

Wild cherry, blood, iron, blackcurrant and redcurrant. Immense 

density, powerful and delicate simultaneously, firm, 

palpable mineral, ripe but with sufficient acidity, and some 

creaminess in the background. Has long ageing potential. 

14 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

94 2017 Lorch Schlossberg Pinot Noir trocken 

Ethereal scent, juniper, tree resin, dark raspberry, discreet 

wood. On the palate there is extract, mellow-grainy tannins, 

a backbone of acid, but also enough fruit to turn the structure 

into fullness. Dense, long, immensely young. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

93 2017 »Le Schulz« Pinot Noir trocken 

Strong new wood, raspberry and tree resin on the nose. On 

the palate a dense but also mellow tannin texture, slightly 

drying tannins, firm acid backbone, plump body, obvious vivid 

minerality. It is refined, rich in extract and elegant at the 

same time. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

93 2017 Rüdesheim Pinot Noir trocken 

Wild cherry, black pepper, stony mineral notes, closed red 

berry aromas. On the palate there is immense tannin texture, 

yet everything is fine and mellow, lots of juiciness and 

a delicious mineral note in the background. Stylish; will 

age excellently. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 



 

WEINGUT DR. CORVERS-KAUTER 

Rheingaustrasse 129, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

T: +49 (6723) 2614, info@corvers-kauter.de 

www.corvers-kauter.de 


Winemaker: Matthias Corvers 

Contact: Matthias and Brigitte Corvers 



At first sight, it may seem surprising that 

there is not a single dry Riesling that 

made it onto the podium of the four 

highest scoring wines. That, however, can in 

no way be construed against them: these 

Rieslings simply had to give way to the superior 

wines in the stupendous range which Dr. 

Matthias Corvers and his son Philipp presented. 

They lack neither class nor luminosity. 

Apart from the excellent noble sweet Rieslings, 

we were also deeply impressed by the 

mineral-driven Spätburgunder from the Höllenberg 

site. These are wines oenophiles are 

talking about! 

93 2018 Assmannshausen Höllenberg 


Wild berries, liquorice and spices form a lively aromatic introduction 

on the nose. Also mineral hints, stone. Complex 

structure on the palate with a lot going on. Well-judged substance, 

fine-veined acidity, clearly marked by minerality. 

Long-lasting. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

97 2019 Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling TBA 

Date, apricot compote on the nose, also a hint of ester. On the 

palate, enormously creamy and unctious onset, followed by 

an ultra-fine mineral extract. Impressive how all components 

are interwoven, homogeneous and almost endlessly long. 

Great wine, great future. 6 Vol.-%, glass, €€€€ 

96 2019 Rauenthal Baiken Riesling TBA 

The aroma reveals dates, meat juices, coarsely ground coffee 

and dried pears. On the palate very creamy, viscous and 

almost oily. Juicy acidity, razor-sharp on the palate, salty 

notes, ends oily again and almost with quite a grip at the end. 

Still has a long way to go. 6 Vol.-%, glass, €€€€ 

95 2019 Hattenheim Mannberg Riesling TBA 

Almost closed on the nose, citrus, lemon balm, rosemary, but 

also dates, a little mineral. Oily on the palate, then very elegantly 

integrated acidity, silky sweetness, grippy and substantial on the 

finish, herbs, juicy, fine, elegant style. 6 Vol.-%, glass, €€€€ 

92 2019 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling tr. 

92 2019 Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling trocken 

92 2019 Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck Riesling tr. 

92 2019 Rauenthal Baiken Riesling trocken 



92 2018 Rüdesheim Drachenstein 


91 2019 Oestrich Doosberg Riesling Spätlese 

89 2019 »R3 Remastered« Rheingau 


Inviting aroma with some facets from the citrus family and 

also herbal spectrum, apple and yellow stone fruit. 

Straightforward on the palate with taut, mouthwatering 

acidity and mineral grip. Good fun to drink, a nice introduction 

to the world of Riesling. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


455

WEINGUT DIEFENHARDT 

Hauptstrasse 9–11, 65344 Eltville-Martinsthal 

T: +49 (6123) 71490, weingut@diefenhardt.de 

www.diefenhardt.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Saturdays 10–12 hrs 

and 14–20 hrs 

Winemaker: Julia and Peter Seyffardt 

Contact: Julia Seyffardt 


Weingut Diefenhardt cultivates 

eighteen hectares of vines in the 

steep sites of Rauenthal and Martinsthal 

– a large portion of the Martinsthaler 

Berg is in the family’s possession where two 

generations share responsibilities: Peter Seyffardt 

and his daughter Julia, a Geisenheim 

graduate who sets increasingly strong accents. 

This is especially true for the finely balanced 

Pinot Noirs for which the young winemaker 

also sought inspiration in Burgundy. The Rieslings, 

too, bear her signature, like the dense 

Grosse Gewächs that was matured in large 

barrel. More please! 

92 2019 Martinsthal Schlenzenberg 

Riesling GG 

Straw yellow with light green reflections, still youthfully 

closed on the nose, smoky and distinctive. On the palate 

there is good, crunchy acidity, dense minerality, discreet 

sweetness. Everything still very youthful and closed, nice 

grapefruit aftertaste. Needs time! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

peach and also herbs. Delicious and delicate sweetness on 

the palate, incredibly juicy with refreshing acidity, sensitively 

balanced. Great fruity Spätlese! 7,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Martinsthal Wildsau 


90 2019 Rauenthal Rothenberg 


Bright in the glass, yellow stone fruit on the nose, also floral 

hints, some green leaf. Lean and tightly built on the palate, juicy, 

light notes of white flowers, well-balanced acidity and mineral 

tones. Refreshing and elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Martinsthal Wildsau 

Pinot Noir Erste Lage trocken 

Looks almost unfiltered, blackberry, red berry nose, fresh 

and juicy, also cherry and fine spice. Slightly tangy on the palate, 

blackberry here too, wood well integrated, gets juicier 

and rounder with time, slightly animalistic hints, long on the 

palate. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

92 2019 Martinsthal Langenberg 


Delicate, light green reflections in the glasss, fine honey 

scent on the nose, also yellow stone fruit, fine notes of vine 

90 2019 »Alte Reben J.D.« Martinsthal 


Mineral and also slightly herbal nose, with smoke and 

stone fruit, apple, peach and almond. On the palate a nice 

juicy acidity (the fine sweetness suits it well) spicy, slender 

construction, mineral notes, long finish with pleasing 

freshness. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT EGERT 


Erbacher Landstrasse 22, 65347 Eltville am Rhein 

T: +49 (6723) 5557, weingut.egert@t-online.de 

www.weingut-egert.de 


Winemaker: Manfred Egert 

Contact: Manfred Egert 


This wine contains 100 per cent love and 

passion,” so reads the motto of the 

Egert family on the back label of their 

wines. And we are pleased to confirm that they 

actually make this happen. Manfred Egert 

makes his finely fruited Rieslings with style 

and a fine sweetness and acid interplay from 

nine hectares of vines across the villages of 

Mittelheim, Oestrich and Hattenheim – 85% 

of them are classified as Erste Lage. The dry 

Spätlese “Hommage à Jean” - offers substance 

and elegance. The Sekt is made in a purist style, 

spicy and mineral. Fabulous! 

91 2019 »Hommage à Jean« Hattenheim 

Wisselbrunnen Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Yellow blossom, flower meadow, grapefruit, ripe apple and 

mango on the nose. Shows good substance and balance, 

grapefruit contributes a tart freshness, the acidity is ripe and 

resilient, the fine sweetness fits well. A Spätlese with style 

and consistency. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

power and ripeness, clear fruit. Spice and sweet fruit complement 

each other. Spätlese, which is also well suited to accompany 

food. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Oestrich Doosberg 


90 2019 Kiedrich Sandgrub 


White flowers on the nose, mirabelle pear and ripe citrus 

fruit, apple and cinnamon. Full-bodied with texture on the 

palate, has power displayed in precise structure. Ripe and 

vivid acid structure, good volume. Spätlese, which deserves 

its name, will pair well with food. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Erbach Siegelsberg 


Ripe fruit such as mango and peach on the nose, fine herbal 

spice and a little yeast, also peel of citrus fruit. Juicy and 

with a lot of texture on the palate, ripe acidity, nice sweetness-acidity 

interplay with notes of grapefruit. Precise and 

elegant. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Rosé Spätburgunder Spätlese tr. 

Aromas of raspberry, strawberry and garden herbs, also 

peach. Good density on the palate, shows freshness, but also 

91 2018 »Schwarze Linie« 


Straightforward, direct and purist sparkling Riesling that 

smells of peach and apple. Does without kitsch and compromises. 

Spicy and also mineral, shows the Rheingau terroir 

in sparkling fashion; taut acidity, fine mousse, clear orientation. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


457

WINZER VON ERBACH 

Ringstrasse 28, 65346 Erbach im Rheingau 

T: +49 (6123) 62414, info@winzer-von-erbach.de 

www.winzer-von-erbach.de 



Kellermeister: Steve Eberding 

Contact: Ronald Müller-Hagen 


It is the first time that Winzer von Erbach 

are featured here, a co-op with 31 members. 

They harvest mainly Riesling and 

Spätburgunder on 33 hectares of vines across 

Erbach, Kiedrich and Rauenthal. Painstaking 

work in the vineyards, lays the foundation for 

healthy and aromatic grapes. “Small but exquisite 

is our motto,” this cooperative reports 

and hits the nail on the head. We tasted a sophisticated 

range of wines with a very appetising 

sparkling Riesling, a fine TBA and a formidable 

Pinot Noir. A strong debut! 

89 2019 Erbach Steinmorgen 


Citrus fruit, candied lemon peel, a neat, fresh aroma. Lean 

and typical for a Kabinett on the palate: restrained sweetness 

and a lively acid backbone, accompanied by minerality. 

A wonderfully juicy, sophisticated Kabinett. 


again, sultana, densely woven structure, texture, good 

length. Will have a long life. 6,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

87 2019 Rosé feinherb 

89 2019 Cabernet Blanc 

Quite clear on the nose: elderflower, mint, paprika. Balanced 

on the palate, ripe acidity, discreet fruit-supporting sweetness, 

a harmonious example of the variety, not greenish, yet 

fresh. Finally, a lot of juiciness and even a little texture. 


91 2015 Pinot Noir Auslese trocken 

Some roasted coffee on the nose, fig compote, candied cherry 

and caramel. On the palate there is fine energy, a creamy 

base and a rich dose of fine-grained tannins. Full-bodied with 

ripe acidity, good harmony and full of potential due to its noble 

extract. 15 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2015 Erbach Honigberg 


Honey yellow, clear. On the nose dried fruits, sultanas, baked 

fruit, spice, forest floor, fir honey, spice. On the palate very 

concise sweetness, rather restrained acidity, dried fruits 

90 2018 Riesling extra brut 

Discreetly yeasty, a little lemon balm, citrus, fresh and 

spicy. On the palate it starts smoothly, with quite fine 

mousse and fine acidity. A very appetising sparkling Riesling 

from the Rheingau; pleasingly dry and yet not harsh. 

Picture-perfect. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT AUGUST ESER 

Friedensplatz 19, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

T: +49 (6723) 5032, mail@eser-wein.de 

www.eser-wein.de 



Winemaker: Désirée Eser Freifrau zu Knyphausen 

Contact: Désirée Eser Freifrau zu Knyphausen and 

Dodo Freiherr zu Knyphausen 


Weingut August Eser, now run by the 

tenth generation of the family, Désirée 

Eser Freifrau zu Knyphausen 

and her husband Dodo, once again shows total 

Riesling competence – and successfully interprets 

two of the Rheingau’s sites: the Kabinett 

from the Lenchen site is of elegant character, 

the delicious Spätlese from the Doosberg is 

dense and mineral. These are Rieslings with 

potential which will bring joy for years to 

come – like the powerful and phenolic “W”, a 

very individual wine. Beyond that, we also recommend 

the sparkling wines and Spätburgunder. 

A strong, multi-faceted range of wines. 

91 2018 Erbach Siegelsberg Riesling Spätlese 

Finely intricate nose with apricot, mango and grated lemon 

peel, herbs and caramel. Juicy, supple and also profound on 

the palate, the acidity is deliciously integrated, phenolic 

tartness and citrus fruit show with fine caramel. 

11 Vol.-%, cork 

90 2019 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg 


Mango on the nose, apricot and peach, also apple. On the palate 

there is crystalline acidity and phenolic astringency, medium 

to firm stature, good extract, delicate acidity. Well-balanced 

with mineral spiciness that lingers into the finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

91 2015 Mittelheim St. Nikolaus 

Spätburgunder Barrique trocken 

Cherry and toasted aromas on the powerful and aromatic 

bouquet, also some violet, rosehip and smoked bacon. On the 

palate, the powerful texture is interspersed with a fine acidic 

vein, dry impression, good substance and also length, spice, 

further potential. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

93 2019 Oestrich Doosberg Riesling Spätlese 

Focused nose with peach, caramelised apricot and apricot 

kernel, also herbs and some rosemary. On the palate, the fine 

acidity dominates and combines with the beautiful fruit 

sweetness. Good density and mineral penetration. Great potential. 

9 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

90 2019 Rüdesheim Bischofsberg Riesling 


90 2017 »L« Riesling trocken 

90 2018 »W« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Kabinett 

89 2019 »Vom Aueboden« Winkel 



89 2018 »Charta« Riesling 


Ripe apple on the nose, yeasty spice and stone fruit. Taut 

on the palate with focused acidity and fine spice, good concentration, 

texture, and mineral nerve and grip. A stylish 

interpretation of sparkling Riesling with local character 

and terroir. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


459

WEINGUT JOACHIM FLICK 

In der Strassenmühle, 65439 Flörsheim-Wicker 

T: +49 (6145) 7686, info@flick-wein.de 

www.flick-wein.de 



Winemaker: Dirk Bohnensack and Reiner Flick 

Contact: Reiner Flick 



Even if Reiner Flick decided not to show 

his Grosse Gewächse from the 2019 

vintage, there is much to praise here. 

His two Rieslings from his Erste Lagen indicate 

the quality of the vintage: the Riesling 

from the Hochheimer Königin Victoriaberg 

scores with clear fruit, freshness and mineral 

verve. In fact, the wines, like the Wicker Riesling, 

our tip at a very fair price, all come across 

as very present and focused. Among the noble 

sweet wines, the Spätlesen show body, texture 

and lively finesse. With daughter Katharina 

Flick the next generation is already poised. 

91 2019 Hochheim Königin Victoriaberg 


Notes of peach, pear, orange, stone, yet clear and fresh. Very 

smooth texture, gentle and soft fruitiness on the palate. The 

fine, citrusy acidity weaves itself discreetly into the wine. 

Fine bitterness towards the back; mineral, fresh. 


90 2019 Wicker Nonnberg 


Aged in barrel, this Riesling shows a round nose of yellow-green 

fruit, beautiful herbal spiciness and suppleness. 

On the palate it flows easily, then gains more and more citrusy 

energy and juicy concentration. Juicy until the finish. 


92 2019 Wicker Nonnberg Riesling Spätlese 

Fresh citrus, rosemary, Amalfi lemon. Very clear and fresh. 

On the palate, a force of substance and sweetness, quite restrained 

acidity, only slowly gaining in pithiness over the 

course of the palate. Long finish, fruit-filled, but completely 

without primary ostentation. 9 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


Riesling Spätlese Erste Lage 

Clear, medium yellow. Rather restrained nose, citrus and 

matchstick, apricot kernel, herbs, spice. Sophisticated. On 

the palate - texture, lively acidity and well-placed sweetness, 

bright fruit, complete with good structure and length. Maturity 

potential. Ends on peach blossom. 


90 2019 Wicker Nonnberg Riesling Kabinett 

89 2019 »F. vini et vita« Riesling trocken 


88 2019 Rosé 



90 2019 Wicker Riesling trocken 

Intricate on the nose, apple, bright fruit and blossom, delicious 

herbal spice. The palate is more purist and characterised 

by calcareous marl with fine minerality, apricot and 

citrus fruit as well as beautiful acidity. Great value for 

money! 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT PETER FLICK 


Holger-Crafoord-Strasse 4, 65239 Hochheim 

T: +49 (6146) 6590, info@wein-vom-flick.de 

www.wein-vom-flick.de 



Winemaker: Peter Flick 

Contact: Peter Flick 


Weingut Peter Flick was not founded 

until summer 2018. After the sudden 

death of Emmerich Himmel in 

2017, Peter Flick initially assisted Annette 

Himmel before taking over the estate at the 

tender age of 27. By now Flick has completed 

his craftman’s master certificate as Winzer and 

wanted to start anew: “Between heaven and 

hell,” he says, playing on the name of the 

Hochheimer top site Hölle (=hell). “It’s a 

damned good site” to start anew. His dense 

Spätlese Riesling from the Kostheim site Weiss 

Erd proves that we will hear a lot more from 

Peter Flick. A remakable new entry! 

91 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Hochheim 

Kirchenstück Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit, peach kernel, some petrol and beeswax. On 

the palate powerfully built with substance and density, spice 

and with fine minerality. Classic example of its style. Thickens 

on the midpalate, sweet extract and also phenolic. Will 

evolve. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Wicker 

Mönchsgewann Riesling trocken 

Ripe bouquet with ripe stone fruit, peach and passion fruit as 

well as spices and a slight astringency. Full-bodied on the 

palate with good volume and density, slight sweetness, ripe 

acidity. Classic and of a high standard. Riesling with good 

ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Stückfass« Hochheim Kirchenstück 


Ripe and full-fruited apricot on the nose, honeydew melon, 

also smoke. Full-bodied on the palate, powerfully structured, 

generous, juicy and elegant with ripe, neat acidity. Maturation 

in wood gives stature, elegant and with finesse. Will continue 

to evolve. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Hochheim Kirchenstück 


Stone fruit, passion fruit and also freshly-cut pineapple on the 

nose. Spicy on the palate. There is phenolic astringency and 

dark tones, clear minerality. The wine testifies to its origin and 

age of the vines. Deep and aromatically complex. Medium density. 


89 2019 »Verflickst« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Hochheim Hölle Riesling Kabinett tr. 


88 2019 Hochheim Riesling Kabinett trocken 

88 2019 Wicker Mönchsgewann 

Scheurebe feinherb 


87 2019 Wicker Mönchsgewann 


92 2019 Kostheim Weiss Erd Riesling 


Complex nose with ripe stone fruit, apricot kernel and 

peach, also honeydew melon. On the palate there is good 

concentration and density, the smooth texture is underpinned 

by spice and minerality. Compact and substantial, 

tightly woven. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


461

WEINGUT EVA FRICKE 

Elisabethenstrasse 6, 65343 Eltville 

T: +49 (6123) 703658, info@evafricke.com 

www.evafricke.com 


13–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Eva Fricke 

Contact: Eva Fricke 



No, we still love Eva Fricke’s Rieslings 

very much – yet, this year it was her 

sparkling wine Pinot Noir Rosé brut 

nature that surprised us most with its vinous 

smoothness. Eva Fricke also presented successful 

2019 Rieslings: her Rheingau Riesling 

is balanced with aplomb and was turned into 

our Falstaff tip. Her Lorcher Riesling sits at 

the top and shows drive and mineral tension. 

“Mélange” convinces with phenolics and extract. 

We can safely say that all these Rieslings 

will continue to unfold. We practice patience 

and will drink the appetizing sparkling wine in 

the meantime. 

91 2019 Lorch Riesling trocken 

Deep lemon yellow. Clean and precise aroma of yellow apple, 

lime and pear. On the palate, the lively acidity carries the fine 

aroma of orange blossom, lemon and blackcurrant leaf. A 

clearly focused Riesling with a good finish. 


89 2019 Kiedrich Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »Mélange« Riesling trocken 

Golden yellow in the glass. Subtle nose with scents of mirabelle 

plum, apricot and a touch of blackcurrant. On the palate 

there is phenolic and extract as well as the above aromas, 

complemented by lemon zest and a petrol note. Lively 

acidity leads to a good finish. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Lorch Schlossberg Riesling 

Golden yellow. Yellow fruit on the nose with a clearly-recognisable 

scent of very ripe grapes. On the palate peach, nectarine, 

pineapple jam, lime as well as a light petrol note. 

Good acidity carries this slightly sweet wine. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2016 Pinot Noir Rosé brut nature 

Light pink to onion skin colour, a very fine, quite precise Pinot 

scent with red berries and spice. On the palate, supple attack 

of acidity, a hint of phenolics, dynamic mousse, that gains 

good volume but is not coarse. Extra-crunchy finish. Very vinous. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Rheingau Riesling trocken 

On the nose, a scent of fully ripe apple, lemon and lime. On 

the palate, the lively acidity balances a versatile aroma of 

peach, mandarin and lemon peel. Light minerality in a medium-weight 

body takes the wine to a good finish. 

8,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT HÖHN 


Freudenbergstrasse 200, 65201 Wiesbaden 

T: +49 (611) 7168789, info@weinguthoehn.de 

www.weinguthoehn.de 


Winemaker: Jürgen Höhn 

Contact: Jürgen Höhn 


The origins of Weingut Höhn can be 

traced back to 1696. For a long time it 

was run as a mixed farm and today it is 

under the management of Jürgen Höhn who 

farms almost 21 hectares of vines. In 2017 he 

managed to acquire parcels in the Erbacher 

Marcobrunn, Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen 

and Kiedricher Sandgrub from Weingut Langwerth 

von Simmern. All of his wines show 

great varietal typicity, his Riesling Kabinett is 

playful and animating, the generous Spätlese 

from Nussbrunnen is charming, the Spätburgunder 

is monumental. An estate with real potential! 

88 2019 Eltville Sonnenberg 


Sunflower fields on the nose, ripe stone fruit, apricot and 

peach, subtle spiciness. Slenderly-built on the palate, good 

varietal typicity, the acidity is ripe but vivid enough to give 

structure. Clear expression, fine sweetness, citrus fruit on 

the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 

acidity. Generous, with fruit expression, medium density, fine 

spiciness and also good length and minerality. 




Ripe melon on the nose, pear, roasted chestnut, smoke and 

herbs. Juicy and spicy on the palate, well-built and compact. 

The acidity is ripe, the sweetness pronounced - thus harmoniously 

balanced. Pure wine for friends with good taste. 


89 2018 Frauenstein Herrnberg 


Concentrated aroma of ripe and cooked plum, blackberry 

and cherry, juniper berry, beetroot, toasted aromas. Powerful, 

yet soft on the palate with ripe acidity and strong alcohol 

which is well-integrated. Monumental wine with a lot of substance 

and spice. 15 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

90 2019 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen 


Rich nose with peach and passion fruit, also papaya. Almost 

viscous on the palate, nice creaminess, underpinned by a ripe 

89 2019 Kiedrich Sandgrub 


Classic Riesling aroma with stone fruit, also some citrus 

fruit, apple and floral hints. On the palate, the fresh acidity 

and the residual sweetness become a good match. Slenderly 

built, lean, citrus fruit again. Harmonious, well-proportioned 

Kabinett. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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DOMÄNE SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG 

Schloss Johannisberg, 65366 Geisenheim-Johannisberg 

T: +49 (6722) 70090, info@schloss-johannisberg.de 

www.schloss-johannisberg.de 



Winemaker: Gerd Ritter 

Contact: Stefan Doktor 


Everything is running smoothly on the 

Johannisberg.” That was our verdict of 

the previous year after we had tasted 

the wines from Schloss Johannisberg. This 

year there is only one thing we can add: things 

are running even more smoothly now: the 

enormous efforts of the mangement duo of 

Stefan Doktor and Marcel Szopa are paying 

off. They invested in a new press house, hired 

Michael Städter as viticulturist and Gerd Ritter 

as cellar master – and both understand 

their craft. A stupendous range of wine with 

finely nuanced Rieslings. A huge compliment! 

94 2017 »Goldlack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling trocken 

Gentle, fluid and with depth, fine phenolics, minerality and 

subtle tension. On the palate, finely concentrated yellow 

fruit, dark spicy nuances, citrus freshness. Has individual 

character with both subtlety and substance, juice, tension, 

saltiness, finest tannins and finesse. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork 

93 2019 »Silberlack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling GG 

Balance and complexity; quite a statement here. Structure 

and fine spice, with yellow fruit, red apple, herbs. Peach and 

citrus fruit on the palate - balance and fluidity, firm acid grip, 

juiciness, zest. Balanced, concentrated Riesling with a finely 

salty, mineral finish. 13 Vol.-%, cork 

97 2019 »Blaulack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling TBA 

Finely woven aromatics of Reine Claude plum, sage, minerality 

with date and sweet cherry. Subtle palate, neither conspicuous 

in sweetness nor in acidity, quite gentle and refined 

in style, dried pear on the finish with date, mineral hue and a 

finish defined by its texture. 7 Vol.-%, cork 

94 2019 »Rosalack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling Auslese 

Finely woven and nuanced nose with fine minerality, stone 

fruit, blossom, bergamot and citrus fruit. Wonderfully balanced 

on the palate with exquisite fruit concentration, delicious 

honey note, perfectly complemented by juicy, citric 

acid structure. 8 Vol.-%, cork 

91 2019 »Bronzelack« Johannisberg Schloss 


91 2019 »Rotlack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

90 2019 »Gelblack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling feinherb 

93 2019 »Grünlack« Johannisberg Schloss 

Johannisberger Riesling Spätlese 

90 2019 »Gelblack« Johannisberg Schloss 


Intricate texture, balance complemented by fine minerality 

and grip, yellow fruit and peach notes. Freshness on the 

palate with concentrated, yet deft, fruit. Chiselled, pervasive 

acid structure. Very nice Riesling, balanced, with substance 

and finesse. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork 



 

WEINGUT JOHANNISHOF 

Grund 63, 65366 Johannisberg 

T: +49 (6722) 8216, info@weingut-johannishof.de 

www.weingut-johannishof.de 


13–17 hrs, wine shop: Saturdays 15–18, Sundays 11–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Johannes Eser 

Contact: Johannes and Sabine Eser 


This year, Johannes and Sabine who run 

the Johannishof estate chose not to present 

their current Grosse Gewächse. In 

their place, we tasted a Riesling GG from the 

Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland from the 2015 vintage 

which came across as a little unwieldy. 

However, what we had in our tasting glasses 

from the 2019 vintage raised our expectations: 

The Rieslings from the Erste Lagen show presence, 

especially Ramstein, which is finely woven 

and shows mineral tension. The sophisticated 

Spätlese from the Johannisberger Klaus site 

turned out spectacularly well. We are more than 

happy to wait to taste the Grosse Gewächse. 

91 2019 Johannisberg Auf der Höll 


Red apple and freshly peeled orange peel on the nose. Very 

vivid on the palate, fine phenolics, lively sweetness-acidity interplay 

with a slight predominance of sweetness. Good body, 

full-bodied with terpenic notes, and a fruity and aromatic finish. 




Ripe red apple, a hint of sultana, peppery notes, warm brick. 

A robust body, substantial, with slightly green acidity, intensely 

obvious mineral on the mid palate and noticeable alcohol. 

Juxtaposition of sweetness and acid. Will need bottle 

age. 10 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2015 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling GG 

90 2019 »Charta Fass 94« Riesling 

Berry notes, yellow-fruited, delicious yeast, a hint of flinty 

mineral spice on the nose. Juicy acidity on the palate, generous, 

fruity sweetness, medium-weight extract, a typical representative 

of the style that will develop elegantly after a 

few years of bottle ageing. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

93 2019 Johannisberg Klaus Riesling Spätlese 

Mineral fragrance, tangerine and flint. On the palate, despite 

the vivid sweetness, quite fresh and unpretentious, acidity. 

Freshness and mineral extract dominate the underlying 

creamy style. Long and compact, very mineral and with refinement. 


91 2019 Rüdesheim Ramstein 


Citrus-scented and floral, a balsamic hint of rosewood. On 

the palate there is subtle restraint, delicious acidity, finely-chiselled 

extract. Very much in the style of a dry Kabinett, 

real tension from tangible minerality. A subtle wine. 



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WEINGUT JAKOB JUNG 

Eberbacher Strasse 22, 65346 Erbach 

T: +49 (6123) 900620, info@weingut-jakob-jung.de 

www.weingut-jakob-jung.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 13–18 hrs , 


Winemaker: Alexander Jung 

Contact: Alexander Jung 


We have the impression that each 

year Alexander Johannes Jung’s 

wines come across with a little 

more precision and focus. The wines he made 

in the 2019 vintage are definitely impressive, 

his entire range of wines is at a very good 

standard. The Grosses Gewächs scores with its 

fine savour, grip and stony minerality – it is 

among the top Rheignau players. The Eiswein 

is exquisite and we are also impressed with the 

Spätburgunders. For a while, this winery was 

amongst the more nondescript VDP members 

in the Rheingau – now it is really showing profile. 

93 2019 Erbach Hohenrain Riesling GG 

Red-green fruit on the nose, sweet reine claude plums, density 

and fine minerality and also spice. Flow and depth on the 

palate, gradually weaving more and more fine grip into the 

steady flow; stony minerality, salty citrus fruit and a hint of 

smokiness. Good potential. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

92 2016 »Alexander Johannes« 


Smoky cherry notes on the nose, wild cherry, also fine wood. 

On the palate, cherry, tobacco and some juiciness. The tannin 

is pleasantly vivid and lends structure. Acidity and minerality 

provide a nice flow. Elegant Pinot. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

94 2018 Erbach Michelmark Riesling Eiswein 

Very good clarity on the nose - sultana, date. On the palate 

viscous, plump, comparatively discreet acidity, already concentrated. 

This concentration, however, is on a vintage-typical 

mild acidity, extract-rich palate. Round and rich, honey-sweet 

finish. Long-lived. 8,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

92 2019 Erbach Michelmark Riesling Spätlese 

A hint of overripeness on the nose, dried apricot, candied 

peach, pineapple; a real fruit basket. Dense and full-bodied 

on the palate, powerful extract, the rich sweetness is completely 

balanced by the acidic backbone. A very dense 

Spätlese with very good potential. 8,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



91 2019 »Charta« Riesling trocken 


Riesling Erste Lage feinherb 






90 2019 Erbach Riesling trocken 

Balanced aroma, bright fruit, white peach, stone, some 

herbs, fresh orange. Rounded on the palate at first, followed 

by citric acidity, tart hints, some grapefruit juice and 

zest. Juicy, refreshing, with tart nuances and fine herbaceousness. 




 

WEINGUT AUGUST KESSELER 

Lorcher Strasse 16, 65385 Assmannshausen 

T: +49 (6722) 9099200, info@august-kesseler.de 

www.august-kesseler.de 


Winemaker: Max Himstedt 

Contact: August Kesseler, Simon Batarseh 


Few German winemakers can claim to 

have returned a historic site to its rightful 

place – and few names are as associated 

with a specific site as that of August Kesseler 

and the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg. 

Kesseler’s pioneering path was stony and characterised 

by hard work. Today he is amongst 

the icons of German viticulture. Spätburgunder 

is no longer the sole focus of the estate, his 

Rieslings are just as amazing. The two vintages 

of Berg Schlossberg which we present now 

are cultural monuments made with ageing potential. 


Riesling GG 

Dewy, still very youthful fruit on the nose: tangerine. The intensity 

of the citrus aromas is also beguiling on the palate. 

The concentrated palate vibrates with mineral freshness, 

one is aware of salty stone notes. Everything is taut, bright, 

radiant. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork 


Pinot Noir GG 

The penetrating, smoky nose is almost reminiscent of incense. 

On the palate, fine cherry fruit is linked with elderberry; 

both overlaid on stoniness, giving the stone notes charm 

and the fruit depth. Fine acidity brightens everything. The 

echo is seductive. 14 Vol.-%, cork 


Riesling GG 


Riesling GG 

The heightened fruitiness of juicy mandarins and oranges 

bursts from the glasss, then dried hay flowers gently steer 

the aromatics into the ethereal. On the concentrated palate 

zest and fine, ripe freshness can be made out alongside wonderful, 

eternal, stony depth. 14 Vol.-%, cork 


Pinot Noir GG 

Ethereal scent reminiscent of smoked meat and salty, dried 

herbs. On the palate, both incredible transparency and concentration 

prevail. Finesse and power are paired. Finest fruit 

shines bright over the stoniness and only makes it more intense. 


94 2019 Lorchhausen Seligmacher 

Riesling GG 

Ripe tangerine peel is highly aromatic on the precise nose. 

On the palate, ripe orange note are present too, bright and 

clear and with pronounced juiciness. A ripe acidity holds 

back at first, but comes into its own on the finish. 



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KLOSTER EBERBACH 

Kloster Eberbach , 65346 Eltville 

T: +49 (6723) 6046 0, weingut@kloster-eberbach.de 

www.kloster-eberbach.de 

Cellar Door: Wine shop April to October daily from 

10–19 hrs, November to April daily from 10–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Bernd Kutschick / Oenologist: Kathrin Puff 

Contact: Dirk Sewe, Dieter Greiner 

Bottles/Hectares: 2,300,000 (85 % weiss, 15 % rot)/238 ha 

With her 2019 vintage, the new chief 

oenologist at Kloster Eberbach, 

shows in which direction she intends 

to take this 238-hectare estate with its 

portfolio of top sites: towards an emphasis of 

provenance and authenticity. But a lot more is 

going on: in the future, many of the steep sites 

are to be converted into terraces to improve 

mechanization. This should be seen as a contribution 

towards efficiency and therefore the 

preservation of this cultural landscape. The 

boost in wine quality could not be clearer and 

a fourth star is well within reach. 

94 2018 Hattenheim Steinberg Riesling GG 

Dried mango, lilac, and notes of shattered rock. On the delicate, 

balanced palate: breadth, effortlessly filled with substance: 

finest phenolics, suppleness, ripe acidity and a suitably 

restrained sweetness. Textured finish. 




Some new wood, but mainly “wild” berry aromas, damson. On 

the palate full-bodied, dense, powerful mineral-tinged, lively 

acidity, very good substance, a layer of creaminess behind 

the taut and still compact structure. Great potential. 


93 2017 »Crescentia« Assmannshausen 

Höllenberg Spätburgunder trocken 

Fruits of the forest aromas on the nose, some mint, a hint of juniper, 

some strawberry jam. On the palate there is acid-fresh 

elegance, also well endowed with tannin, fine-grained, ripe, 

but also juicy and ethereal. Clearly mineral in character. Very 

stylish and elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 »Crescentia« Rauenthal Baiken 


Multi-layered, citrusy, but also sultana, plus spicy mineral 

notes, flint. Juicy on the palate, crunchy acidity, rather restrained 

sweetness, intense perceptible minerality, quite classic 

in structure, will mature excellently. 8 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 




Riesling brut 

90 2019 »Crescentia« Wiesbaden Neroberg 


90 2019 »Crescentia« Heppenheim 

Centgericht Grauburgunder trocken 

90 2019 »Aus dem Cabinetkeller« Rüdesheim 

Berg Roseneck Riesling feinherb 

90 2017 »Crescentia« Pinot Noir trocken 

90 2019 »Crescentia« Hattenheim Steinberg 



Some elderflower, but also citrus zest, dried lemon peel. 

On the palate quite straightforward, juicy and crunchy with 

quite good density and intensity, not a paragon of complexity, 

but highly respectable for a Gutsriesling (i.e. estate 

Riesling). 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT BARON KNYPHAUSEN 

Draiser Hof, Erbacher Strasse 28, 65346 Eltville-Erbach 

T: +49 (6123) 790710, weingut@baron-knyphausen.de 

www.baron-knyphausen.de 


Winemaker: Arne Wilken 

Contact: Frederik zu Knyphausen 


The 2019 vintage turned out very well at 

Weingut Baron Knyphausen and ensured 

that the cellar is full of a whole 

host of appealing Rieslings: at the very top, 

stands the compact and multi-layered Grosse 

Gewächs from the Erbacher Hohenrain. The 

Riesling from the Steinmorgen site knows 

how to impress with its substance and mineral 

drive. We should not forget the classic Rheingau 

field blend of seven historical varieties like 

Gelber Orleans, Roter Riesling or Weisser Heunisch 

– a particular cause for this estate. It impresses 

with its natural character. 

92 2019 Erbach Hohenrain Riesling GG 

Focused nose with stone fruit and spicy mineral, floral notes, 

already fine on the nose. Multi-layered, spicy, almost peppery 

on the palate, soft acidity, substantial and compact, good 

density and consistency. Has potential and will develop well. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 



The full nose shows classic yellow fruits like peach and apricot 

as well as spicy, mineral notes. On the palate there is 

good substance and a slender body, finely spicy with a mineral 

base. Full of character. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 Erbach Riesling trocken 

Lemon zest on the nose, ripe apricot and peach with mint. 

Lean and focused on the palate, intricate construction, vivacious 

but restrained acidity. Phenolic tartness, straightforward 

and finely crafted. Shows terroir character and profile 

in easy fashion. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Charta« Riesling trocken 

Fruity nose, stone fruit and mineral notes, peach, floral 

notes, bay leaf and toasty aromas. Sweet fruit with ripe and 

precise acidity, juicy and clearly depicting Rheingau character. 

Elegant, with real personality. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


89 2019 1141 Riesling trocken 


88 2019 Roter Riesling feinherb 

88 2019 1818 Riesling feinherb 

89 2019 »Knyphausen 7 Historischer 

Rebensatz« tr. RR/ROR/WH/OR/TR/EL/GS 

Herbal and spicy scent, also apple and nutty aromas, some 

mint. Juicy start on the palate, ripe, refined acidity; slender 

in structure and gentle in its essence, but with inner merits: 

fine spiciness, naturalness and fine roundness. 



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WEINGUT KRONE 

ASSMANNSHAUSEN 

Niederwaldstrasse 2, 65385 Assmannshausen 

T: +49 (6722) 2525, info@weingut-krone.de 

www.weingut-krone.de 


Winemaker: Michael Burgdorf, Dominic Borgwardt 

and Peter Perabo 



A 

mention of the Krone in Assmannshausen 

may well conjure up thoughts 

of a traditional country inn rather than 

a well-placed Rheingau wine estate. Peter Perabo 

who works here, not only knows how to 

handle heavy motorbikes, but is a profound 

talent when it comes to Pinot Noir. The cellar 

master and his team really manage to masterfully 

express the mineral tension and depth of 

these Assmannshausen sites in their Spätburgunders. 

Their Spätburgunder “Juwel” is a 

symbol of their style. However, Krone also 

knows how to make Weissburgunder and Riesling. 

These are wines that deliver real pleasure. 

92 2019 Hallgarten Weissburgunder trocken 

Apple and pear on the fine nose, with a portion of citrus fruit, 

hay and some thyme. On the palate juicy and spicy with good 

density and tension, firm in structure due to wood ageing, 

good freshness, mineral spiciness. Focused wine with potential. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

94 2014 »Juwel« Assmannshausen 


The fact that a Pinot from 2014 presents itself in such lively 

fashion is thrilling. Aromatic intensity on the nose with tones 

of sandalwood, bottled strawberries and cherry. On the palate, 

the fruit is somewhat juicier and cooler. Poised with fine 

minerality. Round, harmonious, accessible and profound. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 



Already spicy, dense, warm fruit on the nose. The same on 

the palate: sweet black cherry, juicy plum, some almond, 

spicy finish. Acidity and noticeable minerality carry this supple, 

very fine wine with tension. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 



Still somewhat youthful on the nose with cherry stone, red 

cherries, spicy and green tones. The acidity is still distinct, 

but underpinned with pleasant sour cherry. The wood is very 

nicely and gently integrated, contributing to the finely-balanced 

overall package. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Pinot« Rosé trocken 

90 2016 Assmannshausen 



90 2019 »Alte Reben« Riesling 

Clear, pale yellow. On the nose fine citrus fruit, lemon 

balm, mint, honeydew melon. Lively acidity on the palate, 

tangerine, lime, lemon balm, stone fruit; lively. Medium 

structure, pleasantly rounded. Ideal picnic wine. 




 

WEINGUT PETER JAKOB KÜHN 

Mühlstrasse 70, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

T: +49 (6723) 2299, info@weingutpjkuehn.de 

www.weingutpjkuehn.de 



Contact: Angela and Peter Bernhard Kühn 



Our family has made wine in the central 

part of the Rheingau for more than 

230 years,” the Kühn family reports. 

“For ten generations, the understanding of the 

vineyard sites and their mica schist and 

Taunus-quartzite soils has been passed on and 

refined. We look upon this tradition with the 

upmost respect.” What could we possibly add 

to this since we have immense respect for the 

ninth and tenth generation of this family: Peter 

Jakob and Peter Bernhard Kühn live and 

breathe biodynamics and manage once again 

to present wines of crystalline depth. 

95 2018 Oestrich Doosberg Riesling GG 

Already full of scent: notes of yeast, iodine and minerals. On 

the palate there is great density with a firm acid backbone. 

Juice and tension dominate the midpalate; mineral and phenolic 

notes the finish. Great aromatic potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

with a "cool" elegant impression and a palate structure that 

demands bottle-ageing to develop the mineral finesse. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »Rheinschiefer« Hallgarten 


94 2018 Mittelheim Sankt Nikolaus 

Riesling GG 

Nuanced yellow fruit, very discreet wood. Silky on the palate 

with finest phenolics, ripe yet long-lasting acidity, an immensely 

refined flow, juice and body. Structure and suppleness 

are almost effortlessly in balance. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Oestrich Klosterberg Riesling 


Some wood and strong notes of spontaneous fermentation. 

Viscous upfront, supple and rich. The plump structure is then 

countered by texture and ripe acidity. It is definitely a wine 

that expresses this vintage but it comes with so much saltiness 

and extract that balance is guaranteed. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Hallgarten Hendelberg 


Balsamic, fresh, citrusy, smoky-mineral undertones. On the 

palate there is fine acidity and relatively vivid sweetness, 

91 2019 »Quarzit« Oestrich Riesling trocken 

Tangerine, balsamic notes on the nose, not yet very developed. 

On the palate, pithy, dense, strong mineral note, almost 

chewy. A substantial, entry-level Riesling with quite a 

bit of zest. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT KÜNSTLER 

Geheimrat-Hummel-Platz 1a, 65239 Hochheim 

T: +49 (6146) 8386, info@weingut-kuenstler.de 

www.weingut-kuenstler.de 


13–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs, Sundays 11–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Gunter Künstler, Rolf Schregel 

Contact: Monika Künstler 


Our motto,” the estate reports, “is the 

gentle and meticulous care of grapes 

in vineyard and cellar. This means 

tending our vineyards in tune with nature, 

with ground cover in the vine rows and eschewing 

herbicides.” Gunter Künstler and his 

wines need no introduction, of course. He 

stands for an utterly classic style. The wines we 

tasted in 2019 convinced us with pronounced 

fruit and clear site expression – and the wines 

from the river Main side of the Rheingau tend 

generally to be a little rounder and sweeter 

than their counterparts from the opposite end 

in Rüdesheim. 

93 2019 Hochheim Kirchenstück Riesling GG 

Fragrant on the nose with yellow fruitiness and spice. White 

pepper. On the palate flavours of caramelised apricot and hibiscus. 

Rich in extract yet harmonious, fine-boned with a vivid, 

sweet counterbalance. Balanced and supple. Extremely 

fine. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 


Riesling GG 

Fruit, spice and minerality on the nose: parsley root, lovage 

with tropical hints of papaya and young pineapple. Sandstone. 

On the palate powerful phenolics with pronounced 

acidity, medium body and good ageing potential. 


93 2019 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling GG 

Lemon and lemon balm, flint on the nose; firm grip on the 

palate with texture as well as fine, yet determining, spiciness. 

Stone fruit. Tightly woven and harmonious. Juicy acidity 

dominates into the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 Hochheim Hölle Riesling GG 

Tangerine and vine peach on the nose, also herbaceous 

notes. On the palate animating minerality with firm acidity 

and vivid sweetness. Rich in extract. Everything has smooth 

foundations. Lemon zest and discreet phenolics on the finish. 

Needs time. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

92 2019 Kostheim Weiss Erd Riesling GG 

91 2019 Hochheim Hölle Im Neuenberg 


90 2019 »Mainterrassen« Hochheim 


90 2019 Hochheim Herrnberg Riesling 


89 2019 Hochheim Domdechaney Riesling 



93 2017 Hochheim Reichestal 


91 2019 »Alte Reben« Hochheim Stielweg 


Complex nose with aromas of lemon and lime zest, fresh 

stone fruit, but also smoky notes. On the palate, intense 

Riesling spiciness, saltiness and noticeable texture. Quite 

dry and harmonious with good length. 



WEINGUT LEITZ 


Theodor-Heuss-Str. 5, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein 

T: +49 (6722) 9999100, johannes.leitz@leitz-wein.de 

www.leitz-wein.de 


Winemaker: Johannes Leitz, Manuel Zuffer 

Contact: Johannes Leitz 


Johannes Leitz, who took over his family 

estate that can be traced back to 1744 in 

1985, consistently produces first class 

wines across the board - from 120 hectares of 

vineyards. This is as true for his very solid, animating 

Riesling trocken as it is at the top for 

his outstanding Grosse Gewächse. This time, it 

was the Riesling from the Rüdesheimer Berg 

Kaisersteinfels that impressed us most with its 

body, towering minerality and great ageing 

potential. The other Grosse Gewächse are 

competing strongly too! A great range of 

wines. 

94 2018 Rüdesheim Berg Kaisersteinfels 

Terrassen Riesling GG 

Fragrant nose of flint and stone fruit, dark honey, brown sugar. 

Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, smooth acidity, real 

drive, very long, deliciously-astringent finish, lots of minerality, 

enormous potential, very grown-up! 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Monopol« Rüdesheim Rosengarten 

Riesling GG 

Bright green in the glasss, cool, slightly powdery nose, also 

mirabelle plum. Creamy on the palate with juicy acidity, 

white currants, then salty minerality paired with tart citrus 

notes. Seems very young and powerful - in a positive sense. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


Ehrenfels Riesling GG 

Spicy and fresh on the nose with notes of smoke and wood, 

herbs, moss, stone-fruit, passion fruit. Also smoky on the palate 

with a combination of both suppleness and tension, ripe 

acidity, restrained sweetness. Long, substantial finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck Katerloch 

Riesling GG 

Glinting green-golden reflections, fragrant nose of white 

blossom and delicious Mediterranean herbs such as lavender 

and rosemary. On the palate real force with ripe, vintage 

typical acidity, discreet sweetness and delicious juiciness. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Rüdesheim Drachenstein Riesling 


89 2019 »Magic Mountain« Rüdesheim 



89 2019 Rüdesheim Riesling trocken 

88 2019 »Eins-Zwei-Dry« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Rüdesheimer Kirchenpfad Riesling 


89 »Blanc de Noir« Assmannshausen 


91 2019 Rüdesheim Magdalenenkreuz 


Clear yellow. On the nose fine citrus fruit, mineral tone, 

lemon balm, lemon, herbal spice. On the palate sweetness 

and acidity in a nice balance, somewhat phenolic, ripe apple, 

pear, apricot, stony. Firm, good structure, long, elegant. 



473

MEHRLEIN 

Rieslingstrasse 49, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

T: +49 (6723) 2934, info@weingut-mehrlein.de 

www.weingut-mehrlein.de 


Winemaker: Thorsten Mehrlein 

Contact: Thorsten Mehrlein 


By now, Thorsten Mehrlein farms a respectable 

62 hectares of vines between 

Oestrich and Rüdesheim – amongst 

them renowned sites like the Oestricher Doosberg, 

Johannisberger Erntebringer or 

Oestricher Klosterberg and 98% of his vineyards 

are planted to Riesling. This turns 

Mehrlein into a Riesling specialist – and he 

knows how to reveal the variety’s most charming 

aspects. The fruit is clearly depicted, a few 

wines show an alluring interplay of acidity 

and sweetness, all are slender, linear and avoid 

unnecessary ballast. An impressive collection! 

91 2019 Oestrich Klosterberg Riesling trocken 

Apple and apricot on the nose, orange zest, some herbs such 

as thyme. Well-structured Riesling with density, good extract 

and fine sweetness. Harmonises well with aromas of citrus 

fruit on the palate. The fine minerality lends character. 


88 2019 Mittelheim Edelmann 



Multi-layered nose with ripe stone fruit, papaya and peach, 

spice, also darker notes, bay leaf. Juicy and deep. On the palate 

there is nice spice and texture; well balanced, the elements 

are well integrated, lean and yet intense. 


89 2019 »Gentleman« Riesling trocken 

Ripe mango and peach on the nose, grapefruit, also orange 

peel and herbs. Slenderly built on the palate, everything is 

balanced, juicy and with ripe and lively acidity, nice sweetness-acidity 

interplay. Stylish Riesling that knows why it is 

called "Gentleman".12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 

89 2019 Johannisberg Erntebringer Riesling 

Clear, pale yellow. On the nose - passion fruit, ripe citrus fruit, 

lush peach. On the palate lively acidity and a fine sweetness. 

Again bright, exotic sweet fruit, medium structure and 

length, with some apple tartness. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Quarzit« Riesling trocken 

Spicy, herbal nose showing apple and stone fruit, also 

warm stone. With clear, pure fruit on the palate and lots of 

juice and texture, good balance of spice, sweetness and 

freshness, slenderly built. Also has tang and is very moreish. 




 

BIO-WEINGUT MITTER-VELTEN 

Frankfurter Strasse 31, 65239 Hochheim am Main 

T: +49 (6146) 9101, weingut-mitter@gmx.de 

www.weingut-mitter.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 10–12 hrs, Tuesdays 

through Thursdays 15–18 hrs, Sundays 10–12.30 hrs 

Winemaker: Martin Mitter 

Contact: Martin Mitter 



At Weingut Mitter-Velten in Hochheim 

am Main, run by Martin Mitter, you get 

good, classic winemaking craft in the 

best sense of the word – and since 2018 all this 

comes with an organic certification. The wines 

Mitter presented are solid and well-made, you 

get what it says on the label: when you read Kabinett 

or Spätlese, this is exactly what you get. 

His Riesling “Premium No.7”- with its great 

consistency and substance stands at the top of 

the range, the Riesling Kabinett shows the typically 

enjoyable interplay of the genre and comes 

with much drinkability, the Spätburgunder 

shows spice and body. Convincing! 

90 2019 »Premium No.7« Hochheim 

Kirchenstück Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Profound aromas of passion fruit, peach and sweet apricot. 

On the palate juicy, full-bodied with ripe, firm acidity. Displays 

power, volume, sweet fruit and also elegance, good texture; 

with the fine mineral note setting the tone. Good ageing 

potential. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap 

extract, sweet fruit and plenty of ripe tannin. Generous. 

14 Vol.-%, screwcap 


Weissherbst halbtrocken 

89 2019 Hochheim Hölle Riesling 


Ripe peach and mango on the powerful nose, also fine floral 

spice. Juicy palate with well-judged power and substance. 

Classic Spätlese with good volume, ripe acidity and good 

length; shows texture and creaminess. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap 

89 2019 Weissburgunder Spätlese trocken 

Powerful and full-bodied Pinot Blanc, which truly deserves 

the title Spätlese. On the nose ripe yellow fruit - mirabelle 

plum and yellow apple. On the palate there is good density, 

the sweetness is well integrated, the acidity ripe and resounding. 

Classic craftsmanship. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap 

89 2018 Hochheim Hölle Spätburgunder 


On the nose ripe sweet cherry and smoky, toasty aromas, 

some smoked bacon, blood orange and bay leaf. Powerful 

structure on the palate, with volume and intense spice, good 

89 2019 Hochheim Hölle Riesling Kabinett tr. 

Fine yellow fruit on the nose - peach and apricot - also with 

floral notes and fine spice. Juicy on the palate with precise 

fruit, the discreet sweetness is well supported by the vivid 

acidity. Clear Kabinett style, playful and precise, lean in alcohol. 

12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap 


475

WEINGUT MOHR 

Rheinstrasse 21, 65391 Lorch 

T: +49 (6726) 9484, info@weingut-mohr.de 

www.weingut-mohr.de 


Winemaker: Jochen Neher 

Contact: Jochen Neher 



Weingut Mohr took another decisive 

step forward with the 2019 

vintage: the wines this organically 

certified estate made are truly impressive! 

Manager and cellar master Jochen Neher presents 

squeaky clean, wonderfully balanced 

Rieslings that absolutely show their provenance. 

His two Grosse Gewächse from the 

Krone and Bodental-Steinberg sites are grippy 

and pervaded with fine minerality. The profound 

Riesling “34” from a 1934-planted parcel 

in the Schlossberg site is even more compelling. 

If Jochen Neher can maintain this cruising 

altitude his third star is well within reach. 

93 2019 »34« Lorch Schlossberg Riesling tr. 

Finely-scented: apricot and orange blossom on the nose. On 

the palate there is pleasant acidity and obvious spicy aromas 

of ripe stone fruit and orange peel. Shows good balance. The 

finish is slightly herbaceous, pleasing and finely resonant. 

13 Vol.-%, glass, €€€ 

added interest. The ripe fruit remains on the palate for a long 

time. Appealing Ortsriesling. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


92 2019 »Rheingau Grosses Gewächs« Lorch 

Krone Riesling trocken 

White flowers, pepper and white mushroom on the nose. On 

the palate there is fine acidity that combines wonderfully 

with the fresh, tart aromas. Slate minerality makes the wine 

pleasantly long and smooth. Finely balanced, not overt, elegant. 

13 Vol.-%, glass, €€€ 

91 2019 »Grosses Gewächs« Lorch 

Bodental-Steinberg Riesling trocken 

Intense on the nose with tones of very ripe pineapple. Well-integrated 

and animating acidity that carries the ripe fruit flavours 

well. Fine minerality with a slightly peppery finish. Accessible 

Grosses Gewächs that is opening up nicely. 

13 Vol.-%, glass, €€€ 

89 2019 Lorch Riesling trocken 

Vivid nose of fresh pineapple and almond blossom, also yellow 

stone fruit, peach. Compactly built on the palate, moderate 

acidity and a dash of sweetness, fine minerality gives 


Vivid and animating nose with tones of ripe pineapple and 

fresh mango. On the palate, ripe fruit aromas are beautifully 

supported by the vivid and balanced acidity. The old 

vines bring complexity and contribute to the character. 




 

WEINGUT 

GEORG MÜLLER STIFTUNG 

Eberbacher Strasse 7–9, 65347 Hattenheim im Rheingau 

T: +49 (6723) 2020, info@georg-mueller-stiftung.de 

www.georg-mueller-stiftung.de 


14–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Tim Lilienström 

Contact: Peter Winter 


With this current range of wines, 

Weingut Georg Müller Stiftung underpins 

its standing in the Rheingau. 

Under estate manager and cellar master Tim Lilienström, 

the estate has been on an upward trajectory 

for a while. This winemaker from Lower 

Saxony knows how to exploit the potential of 

92 2018 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling GG 

Vivid and nutty nose with floral notes. A clearly-structured 

Riesling on the palate: full-bodied and emphatically dry, with 

animating minerality and wonderfully spicy. Harmonious and 

full of tension, a great food wine, also has ageing potential. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Hallgarten Jungfer Riesling GG 

This wine inspires with its intense spontaneous fermentation 

spiciness and smoky mineral notes. You will look for fruit 

in vain, but you get a complex, animating Riesling with spice, 

texture and fine sweetness-acidity interplay. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Hattenheim Hassel Riesling GG 

On the nose, a dense, but complex, impression of ripe apricots 

and toasted rice, also liquorice. Quite a sturdy structure, 

strong acidity, well-balanced sweetness. Finally, the ripe 

apricots return on the finish. Hearty with good flow. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Auslese 

Melon, green tea and lychee perfume the finely-woven nose. 

The fine fruitiness persists on the palate without becoming 

too lush. The taut acidity is very nice, giving the Auslese an 

unusual flow. Good balance and potential for development. 

7,5 Vol.-%, cork 

the 19 hectares of vineyards – among them such 

famed sites as Wisselbrunnen, Hassel or Nussbrunnen. 

Lilienström clearly lends his signature 

to the wines and knows how to handle wood, 

which is also used for maturing Riesling. His 

Grosse Gewächse, his noble sweet wines and the 

Spätburgunders are all most convincing. 

88 2019 »Alte Reben« Hallgarten 







90 2017 »Artist Edition Tumarova« 


89 2018 »Daniel« Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2019 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen 


89 2019 »Rheinstrom« Riesling trocken 

A fresh Riesling with a delicious scent of fresh stone fruit 

on the nose, apricot and peach. On the palate, juicy fresh 

with pleasantly restrained acidity and nice flow. Definitely 

a wine for any occasion! 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


477

WEINGUT HEINZ NIKOLAI 

Ringstrasse 16, 65346 Erbach 

T: +49 (6123) 62708, weingut@heinz-nikolai.de 

www.heinz-nikolai.de 



Winemaker: Frank Nikolai 

Contact: Katharina Nikolai 


The Nikolai family will soon be able to celebrate 

a big anniversary: they have been 

making wine in the Rheingau since 1824 

and they had their 196th harvest in 2020. Frank 

and Katharina Nikolai are the sixth generation 

of the family to run the estate, farming sixteen 

hectares of vines on Taunus-quartzite, loess and 

loam – and Riesling plays the starring role, of 

course. The 2019 wines, once again, turned out 

really well, it was the GG Steinmorgen with its 

juicy fruit and mineral grip that really gripped 

us. We were also surprised by the rounded Spätburgunder 

with its spicy fruit. It’s worth noting: 

you get a lot of wine here at a good price. 

90 2019 »Rheingau Grosses Gewächs« Erbach 

Steinmorgen Riesling trocken 

Rounded and full-bodied on the nose. Green papaya, apple, 

ripe stone fruit, fine minerality and spiciness. Mouth-filling 

and supple on the palate with freshness and juice. Creamy 

peach fruit, fine tart hints, citrus fruit and salty-mineral acidity. 



Siegelsberg Riesling trocken 

Bright fruit, red crisply-sweet apple, slight hint of caraway, 

some hawthorn. Smooth mouthfeel, charming fullness and 

juiciness. Fresh orange, some blossom, salty-fresh acid 

structure. Juicy, full-bodied, fresh. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Hallgarten Würzgarten 


Rich yellow fruit, herbs, a little apple and orange on the nose. 

Smooth texture on the palate, flowing and balanced. Finely concentrated 

fruit, delicious spice, fine acid grip. Ripe Amalfi lemon, 

orange zest and juiciness into the finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap 

92 2018 »Johann Jakob« Spätburgunder 

Alte Reben trocken 

Some new wood, herbal spice, but also Amarena cherry. Menthol. 

Dense cherry fruit on the palate, silky tannins, lots of 

juiciness and texture and, despite this plump, round, massive 

structure, also good acidity. Sweet, long lasting finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Filetstück« Erbach Michelmark 


89 2019 »Primus Maximus« Riesling trocken 

88 2019 Hallgarten Jungfer 


87 2018 Weissburgunder brut 


87 2019 Hallgarten Schönhell Riesling 


87 2019 »Blanc de Noir« Spätburgunder tr. 

89 2019 »Alte Reben« Erbach Steinmorgen 


Sweet green apple, stone, some tangerine. Concentrated 

and at the same time light on the palate with fine mineral 

spiciness. Juicy, bright fruit, some blossom, subtle sweetness 

and a spicy acid structure with mineral grip and drive 

on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT PRINZ VON HESSEN 

Grund 1, 65366 Geisenheim-Johannisberg 

T: +49 (6722) 409180, weingut@prinz-von-hessen.com 

www.prinz-von-hessen.com 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Saturdays 12–17 hrs 

Winemaker: Sascha Huber 

Contact: Bärbel Weinert 


If we stick to the winemaking maxim that 

the estate Riesling is the calling card of the 

house, then that of Weingut Prinz von 

Hessen is a most attractive one: it spreads 

across the palate with juiciness, charm and 

fresh brightness, it is animating and almost voluptuous. 

It is these entry-level and village 

wines that appear to have gained in clarity 

since Bärbel Weinert took over the running of 

the estate. We cannot yet speak of a paradigm 

shift, but we are curious to see how things will 

develop. 

91 2018 »Dachsfilet« Riesling trocken 

Uniformity and intricateness on the nose, notes of stone 

fruit, citrus and spicy meadow herbs. Concentrated and grippy 

on the palate with notes of peach and citrus. Mineral, with 

fine acidity and juicy, animating freshness. Pithy and elegant. 


90 2019 Johannisberg Riesling trocken 

On the nose, balance, depth, juicy, bright fruit, red apple, gently 

spicy herbs, a hint of smokiness. Supple mouthfeel, then 

finely-integrated acid structure, rejuvenating towards the 

end to a straight, citrusy finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Royal« Riesling Kabinett trocken 

88 2019 »Classic« Riesling feinherb 




88 2019 Rosé feinherb 



Intricate and fine-grained on the nose with notes of yellow 

fruit, orange blossom, white peach, yellow pear and juicy citrus 

fruit. On the palate, a beautiful interplay of fresh, sweet 

fruit and delicious acidity, delicate structure and yet taut, elegant 

and refined. 8 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 »Steckenpferd« Riesling Spätlese 

Finely-concentrated on the nose with notes of fresh vine 

peach and a hint of apricot. Juicy on the palate, there is fine 

fruit sweetness, supple and light. Fine grip and invigorating 

citric acidity on the finish. Well-balanced and charming. 



On the nose blossom, stone fruit, red-green fruit; round 

and fresh. Initially charming and mouth-filling on the palate, 

followed by invigorating acidity, vine peach and juicy 

citrus fruit. Animating and pleasurable estate Riesling. 



479

WEINGUT PRINZ 

Im Flachsgarten 5, 65375 Hallgarten 

T: +49 (6723) 999847, info@prinz-wein.de 

www.prinz-wein.de 


Winemaker: Fred Prinz 

Contact: Sabine and Fred Prinz 


Fred Prinz makes wines that translate the 

conditions of the high-altitude sites of 

Hallgarten according to the criteria of 

good, organic practice. This results in wines 

like the Jungfer Spätlese which will not fully 

reveal itself for another two to three years. Its 

dry counterpart will probably open up a little 

earlier and also shows a little more depth. In 

the mid segment we had two favourites this 

year: the juicy estate Riesling and the Riesling 

from Hendelberg that comes with an irresistible 

sense of place: cool and taut with a fruity 

core. 

93 2019 Hallgarten Jungfer Riesling GG 

Still closed on the nose, but with hints of citrusy fresh fruit, 

herbal spice and smoky terroir. Supple and poised on the palate 

at the beginning, then with delicious phenolics, refined 

acidity and restrained sweetness. Extremely stylish! 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Hallgarten Riesling trocken 

92 2019 Hallgarten Hendelberg Riesling tr. 

Pomelo, floral notes, rosehip, blood orange. On the palate 

there is an exciting structure, with a supple background and 

a firm, intensely palpable mineral structure as a contrast. 

Good extract, very nice balance, great future. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

91 2019 Hallgarten Frühernberg Riesling tr. 

Apple, orange peel. Initially closed, then also more and more 

yellow-fruit appears. Powerful on the palate, good volume, 

firm acid backbone and a rather generous counterbalance of 

sweetness. Compact and sturdy on the finish. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

92 2019 Hallgarten Jungfer Riesling Spätlese 

Fragrant, floral, berries, a hint of blackcurrant, lemon blossom. 

On the palate: very vivid sweetness and a counterbalance 

of saltiness and steely acidity. For all its sweetness it is 

fresh and mineral, compact and ultimately still very young. 

8,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


Vegetal, herbaceous. Well-proportioned on the palate, firm 

acidity, medium density, fruit highlighted with a slight 

sweetness. An emphatically "cool" estate Riesling that will 

mature with more spice. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT BALTHASAR RESS 

Rheinallee 7, 65347 Eltville-Hattenheim 

T: +49 (6723) 91950, info@balthasar-ress.de 

www.balthasar-ress.de 



Winemaker: Stephan Sänger 

Contact: Christian Ress 



Christian Ress, industrious and active, 

has run this 1870-founded family estate 

since 2010. They own 50 hectares 

of vines in sites like Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen 

and Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland. Right 

from the start it was his aim to make it into one 

of the Rheingau’s top estates. Initially he managed 

to do this with the assistance of Dirk 

Würtz who was later followed by Oliver 

Schmid. More recently Stephen Sänger took 

over as cellar master. Happily, this upheaval of 

personnel changes went well and we tasted a 

range of wines at a very high standard. Compliments! 

92 2018 Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Riesling GG 

Ripe apple, nutty caramel hints, yellow spiciness, earthy 

minerality. Fluid on the palate with gentle, juicy, rich stone 

fruit, floral notes. Delicious phenolics, finely integrated acid 

structure, charming astringency at the end. 


91 2018 Hallgarten Hendelberg 


Spicy, ripe yellow fruit, peach, caramel hints with darker nuances, 

finely intricate. Yellow-fruited on the palate, fresh, 

juicy acid structure and fine tannin grip. Sweet Golden Delicious 

apple, tangerine and nectarine, with delicious herbs. 


93 2015 Hattenheim Engelmannsberg 


Honey gold, clear. On the nose evolved notes, citrus, almond, 

matchstick, some rose, lavender. On the palate nice balance 

between sweetness and acidity, with citrus, sultanas, good 

texture, fine grip, very elegant, finely matured, almost almond 

biscuit. Nice length. Great extract. 




Golden in colour. A hint of Fino, apple skin, but also floral, lilac, 

dried pear. On the palate quite plump and soft, silky texture, 

ripe acidity and a sweetness completely softened by 

ripeness, slightly caramelised aromas on the palate. Finely 

evolved Auslese. 9,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »Von Unserm« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Hattenheim Riesling 

88 2019 Hallgarten Riesling 

90 2018 »Von Unserm - S« 


89 2018 »Von Unserm« 


91 1989 Oestrich Doosberg Riesling Auslese 

90 2019 Rüdesheim Riesling trocken 

Light stone fruit, sweet apple. Delicious and fresh on the 

palate. Light, fluid, clear fruit, peach, very fine herbaceousness 

and a chiselled acid structure. Citrusy juiciness with 

fine grapefruit bitterness on the finish. 



481

SCHAMARI MÜHLE 

Grund 65, 65366 Johannisberg 

T: +49 (6722) 64537, mail@schamari.de 

www.schamari.de 

Cellar Door: Thurdays through Saturdays and 

Mondays 10–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Thomas Grundler 

Contact: Dr. Peter Reck 


The Schamari-Mühle estate sits in 

Johannisberg, just underneath the Castle. 

This picturesque, century-old mill is 

surrounded by the meadows and pastures of 

the Elsterbach valley. It was taken over in 1950 

by Swede Erik Andersson but now the estate 

with its five hectares of vines in Johannisberg, 

Geisenheim, Assmannshausen and Lorch belongs 

to Dr. Peter Reck. We tasted exquisite 

Spätburgunders, the mineral-pervaded “La 

Déesse” - and the cheeky, astoundingly fresh 

“Scha-to-Marie” from the 2013 vintage. The 

white wines also turned out well and the sparkling 

wine is a true pleasure! 

91 2019 »Scha-to-Marie« Geisenheim 

Kläuserweg Riesling trocken 

Spicy, multi-layered bouquet with aromas of citrus fruits, 

apricot and flowers, also smoke. On the palate there is good 

density, firm structure, fine spice and mineral undertone. 

Soft and grippy, with a layer of powdery phenolics. Potential. 


on the nose. Fresh and deft on the palate, although it has a 

lot of power. Firm tannin, good concentration, but also a lot 

of Pinot delicacy, consistent, dry and precise in expression. 

14 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€€ 

89 2019 Geisenheim Kläuserweg 


90 2019 Geisenheim Kilzberg 


Fine smoke on the nose, melon and some quince, walnut and 

herbs. Powerful on the palate with substance and density, 

ripe acidity, emphatically dry, yet with texture and juice. 

Clearly structured and of medium complexity, ends with fine 

spiciness. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

93 2015 »La Déesse« Johannisberg Hölle 


Smoke, blackcurrant, black tea, curry leaves, seaweed, tar, 

ethereal tone. Good concentration and density on the palate, 

the tannins are dense and fine, smooth foundation, pronounced 

minerality, shows power, provenance and finesse. 

Great potential. 14 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€€ 

92 2013 »Scha-to-Marie« Johannisberg Hölle 


Parsley notes, cassis, sour cherry, smoky bacon and juniper 

93 2018 Assmannshausen Höllenberg brut 

Smoky nose with raspberry and wild strawberry. Juicy and 

also complex sparkling wine; its fine sweetness sits well 

and complements the slate notes of the Höllenberg. Brilliant 

fruit in a thoroughly complex structure, sophisticated 

and full of style. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


DOMÄNENWEINGUT 

SCHLOSS SCHÖNBORN 


Hauptstrasse 53, 65347 Eltville-Hattenheim 

T: +49 (6723) 91810, 

schloss-schoenborn@schoenborn.de 

www.schloss-schoenborn.com 

Cellar Door: Office: Mondays through Fridays 8–14 hrs 

Wine shop: Wednesdays through Sundays 15–21 hrs 

Winemaker: Florian Franke 

Contact: Marcel von den Benken 


The upward trajectory at Domänenweingut 

Schloss Schönborn continues 

and is on firmer footing now. We tasted 

a really successful range of wines with outstanding 

dry Rieslings from the Marcobrunn, 

Berg Schlossberg and Berg Rottland sites 

which clearly depict their provenance. Amidst 

the noble sweet wines, we really liked the powerful 

yet fine Spätlese from the Marcobrunn 

site; while the Spätburgunder from Berg Rottland 

is mineral and really delicious. The 29 

hectares of vineyard are in conversion to organic 

farming. We congratulate this estate on 

receiving its well-deserved third star! 


Marcobrunn Riesling 

Lemon balm on the nose, with stone fruit, floral hints, a certain 

balminess and wet stone. Opens up on the palate with 

juiciness and sweet fruit. Ripe acidity provides a backbone 

through the compact format, with phenolic hints, ripe citrus 

fruit and a mineral finish. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling 

Apricot on the nose, together with caramel and white flowers, 

elderflower cordial and floral hints. A well-concentrated 

palate with texture, substance but at the same time poised 

with juicy spiciness, fine mineral accent, good length and 

ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Spätburgunder 

Ripe, sweet, red and black cherry in the intense aroma, beautiful 

Pinot aromas, fine spice and smoke, some blood orange. 

Powerful and dense on the palate, the refined acidity is vivid 

and gives energy. Quite delicious and mineral. Young. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling Spätlese 

Lemon balm and incense, floral notes, lavender, lemon blossom. 

A hint of overripeness. Rich and full on the palate, as expected 

from the area, but also characterised by good texture 

and long-lasting, juicy acidity. A Spätlese with finesse and 

power. 7,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

92 2019 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling tr. 

91 2019 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen 


90 2019 Hochheim Kirchenstück 


89 2019 Hochheim Hölle Riesling trocken 



89 2018 »Alte Reben« Pinot Noir trocken 

91 2019 Erbach Marcobrunn 


Apple, orange zest and apricot, floral notes and leafiness 

on the fine nose. Neat and supple on the palate, delicate 

structure, juicy and finely fruity with playful acidity, underpinned 

by spicy slate minerality. Finely balanced and intricate. 

8 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


483

WEINGUT SOHNS 

Hospitalstrasse 25, 65366 Geisenheim 

T: +49 (6722) 8940, info@weingut-sohns.de 

www.weingut-sohns.de 


14-18 hrs, Saturdays 10–15 hrs 

Winemaker: Pascal Sohns 

Contact: Pascal Sohns 


Weingut Sohns is in the northern 

part of Geisenheim, close to the famous 

viticultural college. Pascal 

Sohns and his father Erich work hand in hand 

in order to “produce top quality wines in tune 

with nature,” they report. Cellar master Pascal 

manages to make really expressive wines, like 

the dense and textured Grosses Gewächs from 

the Kläuserweg, which mirror their site. But 

his Spätburgunder also turn out really well! 

You can taste and sip the wines at their Vinothek 

(wine shop) with its roof terrace that offers 

a panoramic view of the river Rhine. 


Geisenheim Kläuserweg Riesling trocken 

Powerful and complex nose with ripe stone fruit, apricot, orange 

zest and fine herbs. Full-bodied and powerful on the 

palate with good substance and density. Phenolic tartness 

adds to the complexity, ripe acidity. Good ageing potential. 


and relatively lively acidity, full-bodied and compact. The 

tannin is noticeable and still slightly demanding, good length 

and also potential. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

90 2017 Geisenheim Mönchspfad 


90 2018 Lorchhausen Seligmacher Riesling tr. 

Slate spice on the nose with ripe yellow fruit, peach, mango 

and citrus, floral notes, balmy. Well-balanced on the palate, 

powerful structure, ripe acidity, fine spice and minerality. 

Harmonious example of its terroir and provenance. 


90 2018 »M« Geisenheim Mönchspfad 


On the nose toasty aromas from wood-ageing, green walnut, 

also melon and smoky notes. Creamy, full-bodied and juicy 

on the palate, judicious use of wood that lends structure; 

well-integrated power. Pinot blanc with potential and that 

would pair well with food. Young. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

91 2016 »M« Geisenheim Mäuerchen 


Compact and intense nose, black cherry and blackberry, obvious 

spice and also smoke. On the palate robust with spice 



Ripe yellow fruit on the nose, some flint and also herbs. 

Multi-layered on the palate with well-woven components - 

fruit, acidity and phenolic elements are balanced. Dry and 

with good density and minerality, long on the palate. Ageing 

potential. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


SOLVEIGS 


Rheinstrasse 7c, 65366 Geisenheim 

T: +49 (6701) 2024183, mail@solveigs.de 

solveigs.info 


Winemaker: Jens Heinemeyer 

Contact: Jens Heinemeyer 



This tiny estate, with its cellar in Geisenheim 

and its vineyards in Lorch and Assmannshausen 

sent us excerpts of its 

past oeuvre – some of which are still available 

– for tasting. Those who don’t believe that German 

Spätburgunder can age, would do well to 

taste the 2013 vintage from the Presenteberg 

site (“Present”). It is fascinating what combination 

of depth and elegance Spätburgunder 

grown on slate can attain if they are made according 

to the criteria of minimal winemaking. 

98 2013 »Present« Pinot Noir trocken 

Mineral notes to the fore on the nose, flinty and slate-spicy, 

plus small red berries, chocolate and juniper. On the palate 

there is rich, but fine tannin, a lot of suppleness, lively acidity. 

Absolutely exceptional presence and length. Great! 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

95 2013 »Micke« Pinot Noir trocken 

Cranberry, smoky wood and minty tones. Red and black currant. 

When allowed to breathe, more and more herbal spice 

apparent. On the palate, a union of contrasts: dense yet fine, 

powerful yet weightless, already slightly textured tannin, 

mineral foundation. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

92 »Rosa von P« Pinot Noir trocken 2017 

94 2015 »Steil« Pinot Noir trocken 

93 2013 »Koloss« Pinot Noir Précoce trocken 



92 2014 »Phyllit« Pinot Noir trocken 

91 2011 »Koloss« Pinot Noir Précoce trocken 

95 2016 »Present« Pinot Noir trocken 

Pure slate spice on the nose: red and black currant, mint, 

menthol and thyme. The palate shows homogeneous texture, 

suppleness and fine-grained tannin in intimate liaison, 

firm acid backbone, dense, warm fruit, plus cool minerality. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

95 2016 »Micke« Pinot Noir trocken 

Raspberry, rose, mint, thyme, dried orange peel, a true firework 

of scents. The palate starts off creamily and is then 

characterised by the finest, velvety tannin, ripe acidity, tobacco 

and elderberry aromas as well as palpable minerality 

on the finish. Ready to drink! 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Phyllit« Pinot Noir trocken 

A seemingly “cool”, but also complex spicy nose, juniper 

and mint, plus small red berries. Very juicy on the palate, 

fine-grained tannin, ripe acidity, tangible mineral finish. At 

the beginning of drinking maturity, but still has many years 

ahead of it. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT JOSEF SPREITZER 

Rheingaustrasse 86, 65375 Oestrich 

T: +49 (6723) 2625, info@weingut-spreitzer.de 

www.weingut-spreitzer.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9– 12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Andreas Spreitzer 

Contact: Bernd Spreitzer 


Sometimes it is wonderful when nothing 

changes. Last year we noted: “Andreas 

and Bernd Spreitzer remain guarantors 

for high class Riesling pleasure at fairly calculated 

prices.” We simply cannot add more. Apart 

from the fact, perhaps, that the 2019 wines even 

have a touch more brilliance. Once again, the 

“Alte Reben” Riesling from the Doosberg site 

are outstanding – denoting the style of the entire 

mid-segment. Among the Grosse Gewächse, it 

is the Mittelheimer St. Nikolaus with its smooth, 

mineral character that takes the top spot. The 

noble sweet wines are balanced, full-bodied and 

layered. Congratulations! 

94 2019 Mittelheim St. Nikolaus Riesling GG 

Complex and clear: rosehip and orange marmalade, allspice, 

rose, beeswax. On the palate dense, slightly phenolic, juiciness 

and suppleness are combined, delicious mineral hue. 

The body has power but remains lean and light. Terpenic layers 

on the finish. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Riesling GG 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose ripe, yellow fruit, mango, 

peach, plus some white nougat. Juice and tension on the palate, 

mineral, ripe citrus fruit, delicious phenolic layer. Refined. 

Length with good acidity. Will develop nicely. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

98 2019 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling TBA 

Clear honey yellow. On the nose dried fruits, apricot, fir honey, 

date. Dense, powerful but fine and with candied citrus 

fruit. Supple texture on the palate, oily, dense, dried fruits. 

Fine vein of acidity provides tension. Big wine, lots of potential. 

7 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

97 2019 Hallgarten Hendelberg Riesling TBA 

Clear, dark-honey yellow. On the nose deep, dark spice, fir 

honey, dried tropical fruits, papaya, roasted almond; dense 

and vivacious. On the palate dense texture, powerful fruit 

sweetness, taut vein of acidity, densely woven, long, with 

enormous potential. 7,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 Oestrich Rosengarten Riesling GG 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Winkel Jesuitengarten 


91 2019 »Alte Reben« Hallgarten Hendelberg 


90 2019 »Buntschiefer« Hallgarten 


90 2019 »Muschelkalk« Oestrich Riesling tr. 

93 2019 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Auslese 

93 2019 »303« Oestrich Lenchen 


92 2019 »Alte Reben« Oestrich Doosberg 


Rich, clear yellow. Mineral nose, flint, lime, pineapple, papaya, 

stimulating, rich. On the palate - centred, ripe acidity, 

mineral coolness, citrus fruits, densely woven structure, 

powerful and harmonious. Long, a wine with a lot of potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGÜTER WEGELER 

GUTSHAUS RHEINGAU 


Friedensplatz 9-11, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

T: +49 (6723) 99090, info@wegeler.com 

www.wegeler.com 



Winemaker: Michael Burgdorf, Andreas Holderrieth 



The industrious understatement projected 

by the headquarters of this Oestich 

winery, looking on the placid Friedensplatz 

in the village, can also be found in the 

wines. They never come across as loud or mercantile 

and yet they always manage to bring a 

kind of gustatory common sense into the 

glasss. The 2019 vintage is no exception, you 

can taste that these wines are made with solid 

craft. No wonder that the branded wines like 

“Geheimrat J” and “Pur” also score well. This 

year, the Riesling from the Geisenheimer 

Rothenberg site clearly emerges from the 

shadows of the other Rüdesheim sites! 

94 2019 Geisenheim Rothenberg Riesling GG 

Multifaceted. Slightly earthy tones mingle with apple, cider 

and some yeast. Then it continues with strong palpable minerality, 

penetrating acidity and good concentration. A great 

arc of tension, but also with a pleasant delicacy. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 


Riesling GG 

Complex bouquet, deep and lively. Many herbs such as chamomile 

and lavender are vivid. Gripping and inviting. Mouthwatering, 

mineral, still somewhat acidic but very well-harmonised. 

Even at this early stage, a great wine. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

97 2019 Geisenheim Rothenberg Riesling 

Trockenbeerenauslese Grosse Lage 

Dried pear, panforte on the nose. On the palate there is 

creaminess and piercing acidity. The palate shows enormous 

concentration, almost painfully extract-rich, pithy acidity, intense 

sweetness. Still rather closed, but with immense potential. 

6,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 Geisenheim Rothenberg 

Riesling Auslese Grosse Lage 

Delicious botrytis notes, baked apple, sultana; very nuanced 

on the nose. On the palate it is finely-tuned - mineral-salty, 

juicy acidity, silky sweetness. A delicious wine that defines itself 

through ethereal elegance. 7 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Winkel Jesuitengarten Riesling GG 

92 2018 »Geheimrat J« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Oestrich Riesling trocken 


89 2019 Johannisberg Riesling feinherb 

92 2019 Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling 



Riesling Kabinett Grosse Lage 

90 2019 »Pur« Geisenheim Riesling 

Incense and dried lemon peel, Rheingau spice undertones. 

Lightweight and elegant on the palate, lively acid backbone, 

fine petillance freshness. The sweetness is subtly-integrated 

and remains in the background. It is really pure 

and stimulating to drink. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT ROBERT WEIL 

Mühlberg 5, 65399 Kiedrich 

T: +49 (6123) 2308, info@weingut-robert-weil.com 

www.weingut-robert-weil.com 



Winemaker: Christian Engel, Fabian Kretschmer 

Contact: Wilhelm Weil, Jochen Becker-Köhn 


This Kiedrich estate presents itself unchanged 

and in finest fettle: the Grosses 

Gewächs from the Gräfenberg site 

moves into a score territory that is usually reserved 

for noble sweet wines. The Erste Lage 

Turmberg displays a stature that is more usually 

found in Grosse Gewächse. Last but not 

least, Weil also presents an estate Riesling 

whose juicy character leaves nothing to be desired. 

We could also point you to the Spätlese 

from the Gräfenberg which comes with 20 to 

30 years of ageing potential. Wilhelm Weil and 

his entire team deserve the utmost respect. 

97 2019 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling GG 

Discreet mineral notes, floral, orange peel. Complex, but still 

undeveloped. On the palate almost astringent and dense, relentlessly 

supple and mineral; an almost painfully dense offering 

over a smooth-sweet foundation, with crunchy acidity 

and impeccable balance. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

98 2019 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling TBA 

Amber colour. Menthol, porcini mushroom, sultana and, with 

aeration, more and more emerging herbal spiciness. Viscous 

on the palate, balm-like, yet huge freshness, crunchy acidity, 

intense minerality. Will live forever. 7,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

97 2019 Kiedrich Gräfenberg 


Amber-coloured, clear. On the nose highly concentrated 

dried fruits, apricot kernel, fir honey, acacia, sultana. On the 

palate enormous volume, balsamic texture, held by virile 

acidity, dried fruits, dense, big. Long finish - made for eternity. 

7,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

97 2019 Kiedrich Turmberg 


Floral notes on the nose, mirabelle plum, sultana. On the palate 

a lot of texture, elegant and dense at the same time, steely 

acidity, accompanied by concentrated fruit. A giant in the guise 

of a ballerina. Very, very long finish. 7,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling 


92 2019 Kiedrich Klosterberg Riesling 


90 2019 Kiedrich Riesling trocken 

97 2019 Kiedrich Turmberg 


95 2019 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese 

94 2019 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling 

Spätlese 

93 2019 Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Auslese 


Blood orange, lemon peel, fragrant and even slightly mineral. 

On the palate a delicious and soft start, then a lively 

thread of acidity follows. Juicy and yet medium in body and 

extract. A high-quality, very elegant Gutsriesling (i.e. estate 

Riesling). 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT IM WEINEGG 


Kirchstrasse 38, 65239 Hochheim am Main 

T: +49 (6146) 9072229, f.schmidt@weingut-weinegg.de 

www.weingut-weinegg.de 


Winemaker: Fabian Schmidt 

Contact: Fabian Schmidt 


Year on year, the wines made by Fabian 

Schmidt at Weingut Im Weinegg gain 

more profile. They show that this winemaker 

has mastered all disciplines, whether 

that is Riesling in dry, off-dry or sweet styles: 

they all show structure, depth and individual 

character – like his “Stückfass” from the 

Hochheimer Reichestal site. His Auslese from 

the same site is delicious. Fabian Schmidt 

started this winery in 2009 and his sensitive 

use of wood is part of his house style. His red 

wines, like the astonishingly clear and fresh 

Merlot, are also well made. Chapeau! 

91 2019 »Stückfass« Hochheim Reichestal 


Clear, pale yellow. On the nose fine bright fruit, peach blossom, 

some lemon balm. On the palate a lot of texture, fine 

fruit and delicious phenolics, smooth sweetness with some 

tangerine and honey. Good structure, elegant, ends gently 

and in a long finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

90 2019 Hochheim Hölle Riesling trocken 

Herbs on the nose, stone fruit, peach, apricot and papaya, 

also some fine malt. Lean and tightly-built on the palate with 

juice, clear fruit and ripe, vivid acidity, discreet residual 

sweetness. Good substance, also phenolic and mineral. Still 

young, will evolve. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 

90 2018 Hochheim Reichestal Merlot trocken 

Fruity and herbaceous nose, black cherry, blackcurrant and 

blackberry, fine smoke and toasty aromas. Powerful and vivid 

on the palate. Good balance of substance and freshness, the 

fruit is clear and pure; individual Merlot with expression. 

14 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 

92 2019 Hochheim Reichestal Riesling Auslese 

Rich yellow. On the nose blossom honey, dried apricot, wet, 

hot stone, sultana. Very intense and fine. On the palate first 

dried fruit, then fine texture and lively acidity, smoke, honey. 

Good structure and length. Has potential. 10,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Perle Blanche« Hochheim 


89 2019 »Stückfass« Hochheim Hölle 


89 2019 Hochheim Riesling feinherb 

88 2019 Hochheim Riesling trocken 


89 2019 Hochheim Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 Hochheim Hölle Riesling Spätlese 

90 2019 »Sur Lie« Hochheim Hofmeister 


Apricot, peach and also mango on the fruity nose. Well-balanced 

on the palate. The juicy fruit blends with pleasant 

acidity in a lean texture. Fine spice, clear in expression and 

also with mineral hints; a lot of wine for the money. 



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GRIESEL & COMPAGNIE 

Grieselstasse 34, 64625 Bensheim 

T: +49 (6251) 8696890, info@griesel-sekt.de 

www.griesel-sekt.de 



Winemaker: Rachele Crosara 

Contact: Niko Brandner 


Within the space of a few short years, 

the labels of this Sekt estate in Bensheim 

have become a real promise 

that prompts most pleasant sensations of anticipation 

in connoisseurs of Sekt. This unusual 

ascent is certainly down to lots of hard work 

and also a good portion of entrepreneurial vision 

– but it would not have been possible 

without the sensitivity that is expressed in the 

balance of all the cuvées. The German Sparkling 

world is decidedly richer with the existence 

of the sophisticated sparkling Riesling 

that is the 2013 Réserve –“Dosage Zéro” – to 

name just one wine. This is the way to go! 

93 2013 »Riesling Réserve Dosage Zéro« 

Complex on the nose. Fine spice, herbs, some yellow fruit, 

citrus notes, light tobacco leaves. Complex and focused at 

the same time. Concentrated fruit, citrus and tart nuances, 

some zest and stone fruit. Unique style with wonderfully taut 

and finely salty acidity. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€€ 

90 2017 »Blanc de Noirs Tradition« brut 

93 2016 »Pinot Prestige« brut nature 

Complex and nuanced with hints of black fruit, spice and 

notes of apple. Fine yeast and minerality. Elegant, powerful 

and full on the palate. Concentrated fruit, wonderfully focused, 

juicy and citrusy with crunchy acidity. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

91 2016 »Chardonnay Prestige« brut nature 

Balance and depth in the bouquet. Nuanced, yet at the same 

time there is a certain power and concentration with fine 

spiciness and minerality. Apple, citrus fruit. On the palate a 

lively acid structure, a rather fine mousse with juiciness and 

tartness. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2016 »Rosé Prestige« extra brut 

Fine complexity and spiciness on the nose. Notes of rosehip, 

apple, some herbs. Juicy on the palate with a crunchy acid 

structure, slightly drying, beautiful phenolic in the middle. 

Citrusy, finely spicy, captivating, complex. Great! 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Griesel & Co Tradition Riesling brut 

The nose is fragrant, fine and complex: flowers, quince, apple, 

pear, meadow herbs, brioche. Spicy on the palate with 

concentrated bright fruit, juicy apple. Acidic traction and 

mineral saltiness that are more pronounced in the finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


HESSISCHE BERGSTRASSE | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT SCHLOSS SCHÖNBERG 

Lahnstrasse 27–29, 64625 Bensheim 

T: +49 (176) 20454340, info@schloss-schoenberg.com 

www.schloss-schoenberg.com 

Cellar Door: Fridays 15–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–14 hrs and 


Winemaker: Rabea Trautmann 

Contact: Rabea Trautmann 


A 

very sensitive touch can be made out 

in each of the wines presented. This 

care, especially when it comes to the 

clarity of the wines, is telling, as is the equally 

sensitive use of fine, smoky oak. Rabea Trautmann, 

the young cellar master, deliberately 

hones both her craft and style. Hiring her, just 

like hiring the right winemaker at Sekthaus 

Griesel & Compagnie, was a clever move. 

What we see is a very deliberate forming of individual 

quality, with a real step up between 

estate and village wines which will benefit 

from further bottle age. 

91 2018 Auerbach Silvaner trocken 

Smoky, but fine, oak notes still dominate on the nose, yet fine 

pear fruit shimmers through. The oak has yet to be integrated 

on the palate, too, but the finest phenolics, fruit fullness 

and a certain delicacy are promising. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


91 2017 Auerbach Grauburgunder trocken 

The gentle smoke of fine oak mingles on the nose with notes 

of textured butter and ripe, yellow pear. The palate then 

combines its very own slenderness and clarity with these 

round, generous elements. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

90 2017 Auerbach Auerbach 


Both lemon peel and a hint of dried fruit dance on the nose. 

The slender palate is enriched by the flavours, but brightens 

them up with its clear freshness and just thrives on its delicacy. 

Finally, there is a little butter on the finish. 


92 2018 Auerbach Höllberg 


Juicy, ripe Morello cherry flirts from the glasss. A little smoky 

almond is also animating. The essential elements of Pinot Noir 

are depicted wonderfully; has freshness and texture. And that 

in a vintage like 2018 - hats off!! 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


The nose is restrained, a little earthy, but doesn't reveal 

much else. The palate is wonderfully lean, juicy, without an 

ounce of fat. This makes it an atypical, yet incredibly animating, 

representative of this variety, characterised by 

freshness. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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Eberbach 

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Blauer Aff 

64625 Bensheim 

The atmospheric traditional restaurant in the blue 

half-timbered house has plenty of classics on the 

menu. These include, of course, wild boar sausages 

and the rump steak ‘Selektion Blauer Aff’. The 

wine list is mainly made up of local wines. 

Drei Birken 

69488 Birkenau 

In elegant surroundings, chef Karl Gassen serves 

upscale cooking – and he has stood for such quality 

for many years. Meanwhile, his wife Christine 

lovingly and charmingly looks after the guests 

and also gives excellent advice on wine. 

Kappengasse 2 

+49 (6251) 72958 

www.blauer-aff.de 

 

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Baiken 

65343 Eltville 

One of the best Gutsschänken (winery inns) of the 

Rheingau. With a magnificent view of the Rhine 

valley and looked after by friendly, competent 

staff, guests enjoy down-to-earth cuisine with a 

difference, made from first-rate ingredients. Daily 

specials complement the attractive menu. 


Kronenschlösschen Bistro 

In addition to the gourmet restaurant, the more 

casual and elegant bistro is one of the best addresses 

in the Rheingau. The international menu classics 

served here are executed expertly and the sensational 

wine list leaves nothing to be desired. 

Wiesweg 86 

+49 (6123) 900345 

www.baiken.de 

Rheinallee 

+49 (6723) 640 

www.kronenschloesschen.de 

Recommended by: Kloster Eberbach 

Jean 


In addition to a café with its own patisserie, the family-run 

hotel right next to the train station also 

includes Johannes Frankenbach's gourmet restaurant 

in the former Weinstube. His cuisine is 

classically French and the dishes are perfectly executed. 


65346 Eltville am Rhein 

Schwarzes Häuschen 

Enclosed by a wall, the Steinberg was the house 

vineyard of the Cistercians in the nearby Eberbach 

monastery. Today, you can taste the wines of 

the Hessische Staatsdomäne here at the Schwarzes 

Häuschen, plus small snacks and a beautiful 

view of the vineyards. 

Wilhelmstrasse 13 

+49 (6123) 9040 

www.hotel-frankenbach.de 

Domäne Steinberg 

+49 (6123) 9997065 

www.kloster-eberbach.de 


Kronenschlösschen 


The stylish boutique hotel has two excellent restaurants. 

The stylish bistro offers very well-executed 

classics, while the kitchen of the gourmet restaurant 

skilfully plays with creativity and inventiveness. 

First-class service, sensational wine list. 


60311 Frankfurt am Main 

Heimat Essen & Weine 

Furnished in a 1950s style, this restaurant has a 

nostalgic flair and is a popular spot for all those 

who appreciate good cuisine. In a relaxed atmosphere, 

you can enjoy international classics, brasserie-style 

dishes and regional specialities. 

Rheinallee 

+49 (6723) 640 

www.kronenschloesschen.de 

Berliner Strasse 70 

+49 (69) 29725994 

www.heimat-restaurant.de 


Recommended by: Georg Gustav Huff 

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Burgrestaurant 

Schwarzenstein 

65366 Geisenheim 

This castle restaurant offers a magnificent view 

over Johannisberg into the Rhine valley. The gastronomic 

prospects are excellent as well, with beautifully 

seasoned home-cooking with a fine flair 

coming from the kitchen. The wine list leaves 

hardly anything to be desired. 

Weinschänke 

Schloss Groenesteyn 

65399 

Kiedrich 

Dirk Schröer serves his imaginative and creative 

cooking, always prepared with a touch of sophistication 

from first-rate produce, in a sophisticated 

and stylish setting. The set menu is an excellent 

choice here, and the friendly staff will recommend 

the right wine. 

Rosengasse 32 

+49 (6722) 99500 

www.burg-schwarzenstein.de 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


Oberstrasse 36 

+49 (6123) 1533 

www.groenesteyn.net 

Food: 44 | 50 


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Schlossschänke Johannisberg 

The terrace of the estate restaurant offers one of 

the most beautiful views of the Rhine valley and, 

with a little luck, you can get a seat here even without 

a reservation. The menu features regional 

and hearty classics, accompanied by Schloss Johannisberg 

wine, of course. 

Schloss Johannisberg 

+49 (6722) 96090 

www.gerdkaefer-rolandkuffler.de 

Recommended by: Domäne Schloss Johannisberg 

Adler 

Wirtschaft 

65347 Hattenheim 

In the atmospheric and cosily-decorated inn, 

guests can always rely on the quality of the produce. 

The meat comes from the restaurant's own 

farm while most of the wines come from the family 

estate in Oberbergen, Baden. 

Weinwirtschaft 

Laquai 

 

65391 Lorch 

The small half-timbered house is usually a hive of 

activity: Susanne Laquai and her team keep the 

guests in a good mood with hearty food and delicious 

wine. Classic Wisper Valley trout, rump 

steak and venison sausages are menu favourites. 


+49 (6723) 7982 

www.franzkeller.de 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


Schwalbacher Strasse 20 

+49 (6726) 839213 

www.weingut-laquai.de 

Food: 42 | 50 


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Brentanohaus 

65375 

Oestrich-Winkel 

The Allendorf family's smart wine bar is a gastronomic 

hotspot in the Rheingau. Not only does the 

estate's kitchen serve tasty and delicious regional 

dishes, the first-rate wine selection also offers the 

right wine for every taste. 

Zwei Mohren 

65385 Rüdesheim 

In this comfortably furnished restaurant, chef 

Torsten Schambach offers down-to-earth cooking 

such as braised beef roulade with beans and mashed 

potatoes, spit-roast, rump steak with herb 

butter and, of course, an Assmannshäuser red 

wine cake to finish. 

Am Lindenplatz 2 

+49 (6723) 88540 

www.brentanohaus.de 

 

Breuer's 

Rüdesheimer Schloss 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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65385 

Rüdesheim 

In the middle of Drosselgasse, the Rüdesheimer 

Schloss is an oasis of good taste. The wine list is 

varied and offers vintage depth. The menu features 

classic, hearty dishes that always come with a 

subtle contemporary touch. 

Rheinuferstrasse 1 

+49 (6722) 9020 

www.hotel-zweimohren.de 


Steingasse 10 

+49 (6722) 90500 

www.ruedesheimer-schloss.com 

 

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Zur Schlupp 

65396 Walluf 

In summer, you can take a seat in the lovely inner 

courtyard. The wine list, which Isabell Ehrhardt 

has put together with great sensitivity, has grown 

to more than 120 bins. Her husband Michael in 

the kitchen loves braised dishes and so do his 

guests. 

Wellenlänge 

65428 Rüsselsheim 

Furnished with great taste, the restaurant impresses 

with its modern and elegant ambience. A feelgood 

oasis that is also up-to-date in culinary 

terms. The ambitious cooking offers both regional 

dishes and international classics. 


+49 (6123) 72638 

www.gasthauszurschlupp.de 

 

Landhaus Diedert 

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65195 

Wiesbaden 

The French-style country house has flair and is a 

popular destination with its beautiful garden and 

terrace shaded by trees. The gastronomic offer is 

varied and features well-executed modern country 

house cuisine from predominantly regional 

produce. 

Mainstrasse 17 

+49 (6142) 961280 

www.hoellammain.de 

Mo bis Sa 17.30–23 Uhr 


Landgraf 

64342 Seeheim- 

Jugenheim 

The atmosphere in this newly-renovated restaurant 

is always cheerful. This is down to its varied 

country cooking including juicy steaks and delicious 

schnitzel, great game dishes from the Odenwald, 

along with first-class fish dishes. 

Am Kloster Klarenthal 9 

+49 (611) 1846600 

www.landhaus-diedert.de 

 

Weinhaus Sinz 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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65201 Wiesbaden 

This friendly family-run restaurant is known for 

its excellent seasonal and regional cooking and 

booking ahead is highly recommended. Everything 

is homemade, the delicious game dishes are 

recommended during the hunting season. 

Felsbergstrasse 49 

+49 (6257) 5051795 

www.gasthaus-landgraf.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


Herrnbergstrasse 17 

+49 (611) 942890 

www.weinhaus-sinz.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


 

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WINE NOTES 

497

RHEIN- 

HESSEN 

IN THE NAME OF BIODYNAMICS 

Photo: WSNA

Both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Carl Zuckmayer 

had an appreciation for Nierstein wines. Here a view 

of the Roter Hang, or Red Slope 

RELUCTANT ACCEPTANCE 

Rheinhessen claims to be particularly dynamic and innovative. Yet, natural 

winemakers are still in defensive mode. 


Harvest on the Roter Hang, or Red 

Slope, “came and went in a 

fairy-tale fashion,” Kai Schätzel 

says. Yet he adamantly refuses to join the 

annually recurring proclamation of yet 

another ‘vintage of the century’. “Almost 

everyone now grows great fruit,” says this 

winemaker from Nierstein who also is 

deputy chairman of the VDP in Rheinhessen. 

Rheinhessen is now seen as a dynamic 

region where much change is afoot. 

“We basically invented the ‘Jungwinzer’ – 

or ‘the young winemaker’,” the 41-yearold 

says to whom taking charge comes 

quite naturally. 

After Rheinhessen’s image was shaped for 

a number of years by winemakers like 

Klaus Peter Keller und Philipp Wittmann, 

Schätzel notes that he now sees “far more 

individuality following on from the Keller- 

Wittmann-style.” This is not without irony 

since Keller and Wittmann were once the 

avant-gardists of their time. However, 

Schätzel started fermenting wines on their 

skins ten years ago. His “oddball” wines 

were meant to provoke. Now, he says, he 

has enough experience to “make natural 

wines as standard.” 

The fact that a VDP winemaker dedicates 

himself to such a degree to natural wine 

may rile his fellow-members in particular 

– but for Schätzel this does not constitute 

a contradiction. He notes that, after all, 

the VDP emerged from the former 

Verband Deutscher Naturweinversteigerer 

(Association of Natural Wine Auctioneers) 

– even though in those days ‘natural’ had 

a different definition, it meant unadultered, 

unenriched wines, and, says Schätzel, 

natural wines reflected current societal 


RHEINHESSEN | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

xxxx 

challenges best: “we no longer have to 

discuss the classification pyramid; in 

times of climate change, burning forests 

and vineyards we have to face the real 

topics.” 

Kai Schätzel is not blinded by 

Rheinhessen’s successful trajectory, either. 

On the contrary, he is convinced that 

viticulture has to change fundamentally: 

nobody can afford to ignore rising must 

weights, dry stress, sunburn, increasing 

water demand and different pH-levels in 

the vineyards any longer. “Viticulture as 

we know it will soon be a thing of the 

past,” Schätzel says, even if many growers 

“rather faff around with its effects” while 

hoping that things change back again. 

Schätzel prefers to turn his gaze south to 

hotter wine regions. He looks into dry 

farming on the Red Slope and 

“climate-adapted cultivation”. His 

vineyards are farmed according to an 

“anti-stress-system” that takes the vines 

into a “naturally protective state”: It is an 

almost pergola-like training within a 

“shaded system” – he does not want to 

“force his vines into an artificial shape 

and steal their leaves” which only prompts 

them to grow more leaves and use more 

For VDP-member Kai Schätzel, the concepts 

of this elite association and natural wines 

are not mutually exclusive 

water. Schätzel is aware of the effects his 

farming methods have on the outside 

world: “Many winemakers feel attacked.” 

In the south of the region, in the 

Wonnegau, Bianka and Daniel Schmitt of 

bio-estate Weingut Schmitt in 

Flörsheim-Dalsheim work according to 

biodynamic principles. Hungarian-born 

Bianka studied oenology in Budapest and 

met Daniel in Rheinhessen in 2012. From 

Photos: Shutterstock, Weingut Riffel/Nils Weiler sixdesign 2018, provided 

Daniel and Bianka Schmitt run their Demeter-certified 

estate according to the motto “nothing but the grape” 

501

Björn, Corina and Tobias Knewitz 

of Weingut Knewitz 

then onwards a passion for “unadulterated 

wines that are created within a real 

balance between humans and nature” has 

connected them. They also think that 

biodynamic farming helps them deal 

better with the effects of climate change. 

“The immune system of the vines is 

boosted that way,” explains 29-year-old 

Bianka. “They have the ability to react 

and become more resilient of their own 

accord.” Bianka and Daniel Schmitt work 

with skin-contact and skin-fermentation, 

using barrels and amphorae. “We reject 

stainless steel due to its reductive 

properties,” Bianka emphasizes, because, 

she says, wines need oxygen, otherwise 

they become asphyxiated. “Dead natural 

wine is the worst thing you can drink,” 

RHEINHESSEN WINE REGION 

Growing area 





Soils 

Limestone, rhyolite, porphyry, loess 


Riesling, Silvaner, Weissburgunder, 



Rheinhessenwein e.V. 

Otto-Lilienthal-Strasse 4 

55232 Alzey 

www.rheinhessenwein.de 


RHEINHESSEN | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

xxxx 

she says. Their wines are unfiltered and are 

either bottled without or minimal sulphur 

dioxide of 15mg/l. They have to be “clean 

and without faults”, Bianka says, noting 

that this is their top priority. They don’t 

want to make wines that are inaccessible, 

overthought and iconoclastic, no “they 

should be as clear as possible.” Their series 

of eminently gluggable “Frei.Körper. 

Kultur“ wines was especially developed 

for the German market, yet 95% of the 

wines are exported and shipped to 35 

countries. Germany is still a country of 

natural wine sceptics. “There is a lot of 

headwind here,” Bianka says. When she 

attended the oenological college in Alzey, 

she only met winemakers who worked 

conventionally. She remembers the 

indulgent smiles she had to endure for 

“doing things differently.” Initially the 

same was true in their village, “but by now, 

the other winemakers see that what we do 

actually works.” The Schmitts believe in 

their methods and philosophy. Next year 

they will move to the outskirts of 

Flörsheim-Dalsheim where they plan to 

have a Vinothek with a dining area for 

guest chefs and events – all in the name of 

biodynamics. “We want to introduce a 

different kind of culture and live more slowly 

and consciously,” Bianka Schmitt says. 

INFO 

To ensure optimal development of 

their wines, Weingut Schmitt counts 

on extended skin contact 



Two estates, one couple and a common path: H. O. Spanier (Weingut 

Battenfeld-Spanier) and Caroline Spanier-Gillot (Weingut Kühling-Gillot) 

have farmed according to biodynamic principles for 15 years 

503

The Westhofener Kirchspiel site opens like and 

amphitheatre towards the river Rhine 

GRANDS CRUS – RHEINHESSEN 


BINGEN | SCHARLACHBERG 

This site is named after the colour of 

its scarlet-red soils which are down to 

the high iron-oxide content of the 

weathered slate soils. The well-ventilated 

25ha/62acre vineyard is fully south- facing 

and rises from 110-200m/360-656ft with 

inclines between 5% to a staggering 60%. 

Seen from a geological perspective, the 

Scharlachberg thus has more in common 

with the Rheingau than with Rheinhessen. 


Weingut Wagner-Stempel, wagner-stempel.de 



Weingut Riffel, further info on page 562 


Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, 

www.kruger-rumpf.com 


Weingut Bischel,further info on page 512 


Schloss Wallhausen, Prinz zu Salm-Dalberg 


93 2019 »105 Grad« Riesling Auslese 

Weingut Riffel, further info on page 562 


Schloss Wallhausen, further info on page 308 


Weingut Bischel, further info on page 512 


Vinothek und Weinschule Hemmes, info on page 538 

NACKENHEIM | ROTHENBERG 

This 16ha/39 acre site forms part of the Roter 

Hang, or Red Slope. It is named after the red 

soils of its iron-oxide rich rhyolite soils, a kind 

of sandstone. There are also stony slate veins. 

Rising from 50-150m/164-492ft, it faces 

north-east, east and south-east. 

95 2019 »wurzelecht« Riesling GG 

Weingut Kühling-Gillot, further info on page 550 


Weingut Gunderloch, further info on page 533 


RHEINHESSEN | GRANDS CRUS 

NIERSTEIN | PETTENTHAL 

This 31ha/101 acre site forms part of the 

Red Slope and rises with inclines of up to 

70% from 50-170m/164-557ft. The upper 

steep parts are of rhyolite and and shale; the 

flatter, lower parts are alluvial with loam 

and clay. The slope, facing east, southeast 

and south, has almost-exposed rocks and 

very thin topsoils. 


Weingut Gunderloch, further info on page 533 


Weingut Kühling-Gillot, further info on page 550 


Weingut Schätzel, further info on page 563 

93 2019 »Rehbacher Steig Sommerseite« 


Weingut Georg Gustav Huff, further info on page 542 


Weingut St. Antony, further info on page 509 


Weingut Manz, further info on page 553 


Weingut Fritz Ekkehard Huff, further info on page 541 


Weingut Gehring, further info on page 528 


Louis Guntrum, further info on page 534 



Weingut Rappenhof, www.weingut-rappenhof.de 


Weingut Eckehart Gröhl, further info on page 532 

WESTHOFEN | KIRCHSPIEL 

A rather homogeneous site of 45ha/111 

acres that opens like an amphitheatre 

towards the river Rhine, facing east-southeast 

and rising from 120-200m/393-656ft 

at inclines between 10-30%. The poor soils 

consist of loam, clayey marl with calcareous 

inclusions and weathered limestone on solid 

limestone bedrock. 


Weingut Wittmann, further info on page 575 

94 2019 Riesling Grande Réserve 

Weingut Groebe, 

www.weingut-k-f-groebe.de 


Katharina Wechsler, further info on page 572 


Weingut Weedenborn, further info on page 573 

Bingen 

Rhine 

SCHARLACHBERG 

Nahe 

ROTHENBERG 

Nackenheim 

PETTENTHAL 

Nierstein 

Selz 

MORSTEIN 

KIRCHSPIEL 

HUBACKER 

Westhofen 

Flörlsheim-Dalsheim 

LIEBFRAUENSTIFT- 

KIRCHENSTÜCK 

Worms 

505

Nierstein, Hipping and Pettenthal 

WORMS | 

LIEBFRAUENSTIFT-KIRCHENSTÜCK 

This is the original and historic site of 

“Liebfraumilch“ fame. Formerly, the site 

covered 9ha/22 acres but was extended to 

17ha/42 acres. The soils are a mix of what 

the Rhine river brought here after being 

forced into curving west by the Taunus 

mountains: mineral-rich alluvial deposits of 

rhyolite, limestone, deep gravel and sand. 


Château Schembs, www.schembs-worms.de 


Weingut Gutzler, www.gutzler.de 


Alexander Flick, further info on page 526 


Seehof – Familie Fauth, www.weingut-seehof.de 


Weingut Dreissigacker, www.dreissigacker-wein.de 


Cisterzienser Weingut Michel, further info on page 518 


Weingut Dieter Michel, further info on page 555 


Weingut Keth, further info on page 547 

WESTHOFEN | MORSTEIN 

The oldest single site in Westhofen, 144ha/356 

acres large, fully south-facing, rising from 

140-280m/459-918ft, from a glacial valley to 

a plateau. Only its core parcel of 50ha/123 

acres is considered special. The aquiferous 

limestone layers in the subsoil are covered in 

heavy, calcareous clay and marl. 


Weingut Wittmann, further info on page 575 


Weingut Gutzler, www.gutzler.de 

Liebfrauen-Kirchenstück 


Rheinhessen | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT ACHENBACH 

Kirchgasse 1, 55599 Wonsheim 

T: +49 (6703) 707, info@weingut-achenbach.de 

www.weingut-achenbach.de 


Winemaker: Frank Achenbach 

Contact: The Achenbach family 


There is nothing mass-produced about 

the wines from Weingut Achenbach: all 

the wines made by cellar master Frank 

Achenbach, who also had stints in New Zealand 

and South Africa under his belt, have an 

individual signature. This family estate farms 

23 hectares in Rheinhessen’s northwest which 

are in the process of being converted to organic 

farming. This should lend even more site 

and province character to these wines. We already 

love the mineral Rieslings from these 

weathered porphyry soils – like the “Reserve 

del Rey”. There is so much potential! 

91 2017 »Reserve del Rey« Siefersheim 

Heerkretz Riesling trocken unfiltriert 

Aromas of spontaneous fermentation on the nose, herbs, apple 

skin, ripe and dried apricot, some cold charcoal. On the 

palate there is juicy sweet yellow fruit, apricot again and a 

soft, almost viscous mouthfeel, plus spice and a refined. 


palate there is good sweetness-acidity interplay, medium 

viscosity, rounded and honey-sweet on the finish, accompanied 

by slightly yeasty flavours. 9 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

88 2019 »Urmeer« Scheurebe feinherb 

91 2018 Volxheim Mönchberg 


Smells of white flowers and almonds, also fine apricot and 

tangerine as well as spicy notes. Opens softly and velvety on 

the palate with mild acidity, powerfully-built but tightly and 

smoothly contained. This has lots of substance and will 


90 2015 »Wild Wines« Siefersheim 

Martinsberg In der Mockenhöll Silvaner tr. 

Herbal scent with apple, pear, fine wood spice and greengage. 

On the palate there is a tight and firm structure, juicy 

sweet fruit, good density, spicy and well-balanced. It shows 

the generosity of the vintage and remains focused. 


89 2018 »AAA« Huxelrebe 


Initially lactic and estery notes, but they dissipate with air. 

Also dried porcini mushroom, walnut, passion fruit. On the 

90 2019 »Porphyr« Riesling trocken 

Fresh nose, yellow stone fruit, mirabelle and apricot with 

delicate floral scent. On the palate creamy and dense, 

juicy, some sweetness with a slightly tart edge, ripe and 

smooth acid structure, more apricot, fine minerality with 

some smokiness. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


507

ADAMSWEIN 

Altegasse 28, 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein 

T: +49 (6132) 790800, info@adamswein.de 

www.adamswein.de 


Winemaker: Simone Adams 

Contact: Simone Adams 


The journey continues”, Simone Adams 

reports. “We used the Corona year of 

2020 to convert our farming to biodynamics 

and see this time as an opportunity to 

re-think our long-term strategy, as a turning 

point.” This of course means that we are curious 

what future vintages will bring. The starting 

point for the journey, however, is already 

rock solid: the white wines from 2018 absolutely 

show the advantages of this ripe vintage 

without getting too powerful or broad. The Pinot 

Noirs, meanwhile, have turned the 2017 

into finesse – a kind of Ingelheim tradition 

made in a dry style. 

94 2018 »Kaliber 25« Chardonnay trocken 

Yeasty on the nose with some wood and herbaceousness. 

The palate has silky phenolics with a grip that builds on the 

finish. Mineral, dense, great substance with a sinewy, yet not 

overly austere style. Incredible finesse with a subtle power. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Kaliber 9« Weissburgunder trocken 

91 2017 Ingelheim Auf dem Haun 


91 2017 »Kaliber 28« Spätburgunder trocken 

92 2018 »White Wedding Kaliber 21« 

trocken VI/PG/CH 

Discreet wood. Closed fruit. Very balanced on the palate, 

with juiciness and nerve, but also with suppleness and spicy 

notes. Emphatically fresh on the finish, with tactile mineral 

notes and a hint of phenolic astringency. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Complex notes of fig compote, cherry, earthy, herbaceous 

with a limestone backbone. Juicy on the nose, very fine yet 

tight tannin, plump structure, ripe fruit. Quite a traditional 

Spätburgunder produced to a high standard. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Delicately spicy with sweet cherry, redcurrant, mint and juniper. 

The palate is surprisingly satisfying for an entry-level 

wine, tightly-structured, firm acidity, but balanced with fruit 

and spice. Compact finish, drinking well now, but with further 

potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 »Kaliber 19« Grauburgunder trocken 

A light dusky pink "gris"" colour. Tight nose with notes of 

berry and apple peel tisane. On the palate there is close interplay 

of texture and raciness and juicy berry fruit. Lots of 

tension on the palate and excellent length." 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT ST. ANTONY 

Wilhelmstrasse 4, 55283 Nierstein 

T: +49 (6133) 509110, info@st-antony.de 

www.st-antony.de 



Winemaker: Sebastian Strub 

Contact: Dirk Würtz 



This longstanding Nierstein estate presents 

a stellar performance – five scores 

of 93 points speak for themselves. The 

Nierstein village Riesling already sets the tone: 

with its mineral character and powerful structure 

it represents a kind of Sunday edition of 

the Grosse Gewächse which are wines for celebrations 

: very rich in aroma, generous in 

their palate structure. They are more than 

worthy representatives of their classic origin. 

The red wines, too, are exquisite. Under the aegis 

of Dirk Würtz the wines seem to have 

gained in nuance and differentiation. Well 

done! 

93 2019 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling GG 

Ripe, yellow fruit on the nose, apricot, peach and mango, in addition 

fine herbs and the minerality of the Roter Hang. On the 

palate ripe, yellow fruit, juicy and with texture. The acidity is 

ripe and carries to the long length, good substance and density, 

finishes on a mineral note. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2019 Nierstein Orbel Riesling GG 

93 2019 Nierstein Hipping Riesling GG 

Floral and spicy fragrance, lavender, marigold and chamomile. 

Terroir tones from Rhyolite soils. On the palate silky, 

finely-chiselled and soft, then develops a vivid sweetness 

balanced with a bright acidity. A wine with a gentle blueprint 

that can attain real volume. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

93 2018 Nierstein Paterberg 


Wild cherry, milk chocolate, cinnamon, redcurrant, fragrant, 

floral on the nose. Quite a meteorite on the palate: wide-bodied 

and creamy, plus a hefty amount of grainy, artisanal tannin, 

but also juiciness, peppery-mineral finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Rothe Bach« Blaufränkisch trocken 

Sour cherry, Amarena cherry, elderberry and noticeable 

wood spice in a multi-layered aroma, followed by juniper berry. 

Taut and compact on the palate with good density and extract, 

finely-woven tannins, lots of concentration. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Aus Ersten Lagen« Nierstein 


Apple compote, pink pepper, berries and balsamic notes. 

impressive on the palate, quite voluminous for a Ortswein, 

loosely-knit phenolics, firm acidity but integrated into a 

smooth base. Concentrated, strongly mineral and discreetly 

spicy on the finish. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


509

WEINGUT BATTENFELD-SPANIER 

Bahnhofstrasse 33, 67591 Hohen-Sülzen 

T: +49 (6243) 906515, kontakt@battenfeld-spanier.de 

www.battenfeld-spanier.de 

Cellar Door: only in Bodenheim at Kühling-Gillot 

Winemaker: Hans Oliver Spanier, Axel Thieme, 

Christopher Full 

Contact: Hans Oliver Spanier and Carolin Spanier-Gillot 


Respect! The wines presented by H.O. 

Spanier do not have to shy away from 

comparison with anything. The village 

wines from “Erste Lagen”, as per the most recent 

VDP-parlance, really taste of classified 

sites while the Grosse Gewächse leave nothing 

one could possibly desire from a Grand Cru 

wine: The Frauenberg shows volume, the 

Zellerweg a chalky minerality while the Kirchenstück 

is as distinguished and salty as never 

before. The auction wine from the Zeller 

Kreuzberg site is a veritable elixir of limestone. 

We honour all this with the fifth star. 

95 2019 Zell Kreuzberg Riesling 

Erste Lage trocken (auction) 

Balsamic (new) wood, closed aromas, citrus hints, plus damp 

stone. On the palate silky, seamlessly-rounded, generous and 

poised with slowly rolling minerality. Dense with a lightness 

of touch. This has a great future. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork 

fruit, acidity and substance. The acidity is delicious, tightly 

woven into the structure, nicely spicy with clear expression 

and potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

90 2019 Hohen-Sülzen Riesling 

Aus ersten Lagen trocken 

95 2019 Hohen-Sülzen Kirchenstück 

Riesling GG 

Stone fruit on the nose, also apple, herbs and smoke, the 

smell of lingering incense in church. Noble and poised on the 

palate, well-balanced with ripe fruit and cultivated acidity 

and salty notes underpinning the muscular body. Dense and 

long. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Mölsheim Zellerweg am Schwarzen 

Herrgott Riesling GG 

Herbaceous and spicy on the nose, coriander, cumin, tangerine. 

Powerful on the palate, delicious phenolic, juicy acidity, 

tactile, mineral and beautifully balanced. Still youthful and 

compact, with very good length and hints of spice to come. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

94 2019 Nieder-Flörsheim Frauenberg 

Riesling GG 

Dense nose with herbs and minerals, also yellow fruit, spicy. 

Generous and complete on the palate, with good balance of 

92 2019 Mölsheim Riesling 

Aus Ersten Lagen trocken 

Fresh aroma, orange peel, blood orange, lemon peel. Juicy 

acidity, medium weight with delicious phenolics, fine tactile 

mineral base and a vivid spicy finish. Very elegant with 

focus on spice and minerality. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT BEISER 


Ausserhalb 1, 55578 Vendersheim 

T: +49 (6732) 8732, weingutbeiser@t-online.de 

www.weingut-beiser.de 


13–19 hrs, Sundays 11–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Simon Beiser 

Contact: The Beiser family 


This estate’s homepage shows the sizeable 

“Beiser-Clan” in the best of moods 

and smiling. This is not surprising 

when three generations are united in one common 

aim: namely, to produce wines which 

“have expression and power and show what 

our sites in Rheinhessen’s north can do,” as 

cellar master Simon Beiser says. We tasted a 

most convincing range of wines. The single-site 

wines from the Bingener Schlossberg 

Schwätzerchen are the top wines. The mineral 

and defined Riesling “Quarzit”, from the 

2014 vintage shows the potential of the terroir. 

Grandiose! 

93 2014 »Quarzit« Bingen Schlossberg 

Schwätzerchen Riesling trocken 

Ripe yellow fruit, apricot and papaya, with clear mineral 

notes, warm stone. Clearly-defined on the palate with welljudged 

power, tightly-woven and yet delicious and nuanced. 

Pronounced minerality, elegant and with unpretentious 

complexity. Flowing. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Schwätzerchen Silvaner Alte Reben tr. 

Ripe pear on the nose, herbal spice and yellow apple, also 

rosehip. Complex and multi-layered Silvaner with a powerful 

structure, shows substance and extract, ripe, well-woven 

acidity, lots of spice, density and also texture, and noticeable 

mineral definition. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Schwätzerchen Riesling trocken 

Multi-layered aromas of ripe yellow fruit, guava and notes of 

a warm vineyard, hot stone and flint. Juicy and spicy on the 

palate, some lemon juice, fine flow with well-integrated 

acidity. Powerful, dense and with good extract and mineral 

definition. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 »Tonmergel« Vendersheim 

Chardonnay Kleines Fass trocken 

Smoky notes on the nose, melon, quince and pear, also some 

smoky bacon. Powerful and firm on the palate, smoky notes 

again, sweet extract, well-integrated ripe acidity, shows juice 

and texture, young and attractive with ageing potential. 


89 2019 »Vetter B« trocken GS/CH 

89 2019 »Muschelkalk« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

88 2019 »Tonmergel« Sprendlingen 


88 2019 »Kalkmergel« Vendersheim 


88 2019 »Tabularasa« Scheurebe trocken 

89 2018 »Tonmergel« Vendersheim 


89 2017 »Kalkmergel« Sprendlingen 


89 2019 »Muschelkalk« Vendersheim 


Juicy nose with apple, citrus fruit and mirabelle, spicy and 

floral notes. Also spicy on the palate and with a ripe and 

confident acid structure, again notes of juicy lemon, nice 

flow, invigorating and also creamy and coherent. 



511

WEINGUT BISCHEL 

Sonnenhof 15, 55437 Appenheim 

T: +49 (6725) 2683, info@weingut-bischel.de 

www.weingut-bischel.de 


Winemaker: Matthias and Christian Runkel 

Contact: Matthias and Christian Runkel 



The new VDP-member estate did really 

well in our tastings: The three single-site 

Rieslings from the Appenheimer 

Hundertgulden, the Binger Scharlachberg 

and the Siefersheimer Heerkretz compete for 

pole position – for us, it is the Heerkretz that 

takes the crown, as the most complete of these 

three wines. Yet, the generous Hundertgulden 

and the firm, mineral contours of the Scharlachberg 

lend expression to their provenance 

in an equally compelling fashion. At this quality 

level we can see that the fourth star is within 

reach. 

94 2019 Siefersheim Heerkretz Riesling GG 

Apple and yellow fruit mingle with rocky mineral notes on 

the nose, also herbs, apricot, beeswax and floral fragrance. 

Compact and well-balanced on the palate, the delicious acidity 

is well-integrated, mineral, spicy and deeply satisfying. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 Appenheim Spätburgunder 


93 2019 Bingen Scharlachberg Riesling GG 

Yellow fruit and ripe apple, apricot, yellow flowers, broom 

and mango, also herbs and warm stone. The palate is 

well-balanced, powerful built with clear definition; ripe, 

well-woven acidity, with juiciness, texture and minerality. 

This has real charm and presence. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Appenheim Hundertgulden 

Riesling GG 

Complex multi-layered nose with apricot and peach, apple, 

floral notes, spice and hints of chalky minerality. Juicy and 

creamy on the palate, good substance and density on a soft 

foundation, fine acidity, limestone minerality, consistent and 

elegant. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Medium, clear yellow. On the nose dried fruits, dried apricot, 

lime zest, fine. On the palate well-balanced acidity and 

sweetness, ripe citrus fruits, pear, fine structure and nice 

length. Harmonious and with potential. 7 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Réserve« Weissburgunder trocken 

Fine and clear on the nose with notes of stone, some smokiness 

and subtle wood spice. Flowing on the palate with 

mineral grip, fresh yellow fruit, almond, freshly-grated citrus 

zest and chiselled acid structure. Elegant and balanced 

with a fine finish. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT BOSSERT 


Hauptstrasse 15, 67598 Gundersheim 

T: +49 (6244) 905510, info@bossert-gundersheim.de 

www.bossert-gundersheim.de 


Winemaker: Johanna and Philipp Bossert 

Contact: Johanna and Philipp Bossert 


To get straight to the point: in 2018, the 

Bossert siblings have made their best 

ever Höllenbrand-Spätburgunder of 

their young careers yet. This wine vibrates between 

fruit, minerality, between charm and seriousness 

– it is the purest pleasure and will remain 

so for many years. Likewise, we also enjoyed 

the white wines from the 2019 vintage. 

We think that there may be a possibility that 

the crunchy, super-bright and deeply mineral 

Gundersheimer village Riesling may impress 

some connoisseurs more than the altogether 

more complete and richer single-site wine 

from the Königstuhl. More please! 

92 2019 Gundersheim Königstuhl Riesling tr. 

Discreet wood, orange marmalade, rosewood and balsamic 

overtones. Ripe berries, picked pure and healthy. Good volume 

on the palate, poised with lively, cultivated acidity and vivid 

sweetness as a counterbalance. Well-defined minerality and 

terpenic extract in the long finish. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 


91 2019 Gundersheim Weissburgunder trocken 

Initially marked by spontaneous fermentation, then a hint of 

almost Riesling-like citrus notes, finally hay and white flowers. 

On the palate there is fine acidity and a silky, deliciously 

phenolic texture, tactile mineral underpinnings, tense and 

juicy. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

91 2019 Gundersheim Riesling trocken 

A hint of wood. Grapefruit, bitter orange and meadow herbs. 

On the palate crunchy, taut, slightly phenolic, wood-spiced 

foundation, intensely chalky-mineral, an Ortswein (village 

wine) full of freshness and tension, with the unadulterated 

pithiness typical of the year. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

94 2018 Gundersheim Höllenbrand 


Discreet wood, clove, coconut, plus intensely sweet cherry 

fruit. On the palate there is a good dose of mellow, grainy tannin, 

lively, cultivated acid backbone, lots of texture in the 

background, but also juiciness and lime minerality. Great finesse! 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Ripe varietal fruit on the nose, red apple and peach. 

Full-bodied on the palate with good density, estate Riesling 

is expressed here by intensity (not as often is the case by 

lightness of the fruit, unripeness or lack of depth). Light 

sweetness underpins the fruit. 12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


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WEINGUT BOXHEIMERHOF 

Wonnegaustrasse 31, 67550 Worms-Abenheim 

T: +49 (6242) 60180, info@boxheimerhof.de 

www.boxheimerhof.de 


Winemaker: Johannes Boxheimer 

Contact: Johannes Boxheimer 


Johannes Boxheimer of Weingut Boxheimerhof 

has a very clear idea of the 

genesis and development of his wines: 

“Wine, for us is a cultural product which is 

made by our hands,” he says. His village and 

single-site wines are fermented spontaneously 

and sometimes also on their skins. They are 

then matured in wood – the tautly-constructed 

Rieslings with their mineral foundation 

also benefit from this. The precise and elegant 

Pinot Noir is deserving of its name, the Riesling 

“vom Brummelochsenboden” is our Falstaff 

tip. A great debut! 

90 2018 Gundheim Sonnenberg Riesling tr. 

Deep yellow in the glass, apple and citrus fruit, yellow fruit 

and flowers and also smoke. Slenderly-built and with a firm 

structure on the palate, ripe acidity, juice and texture, delicate 

spice and sweetness, a fine layer of phenolics, elegant 

and delicious. 11,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

88 2019 Abenheim Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

90 2018 »Alte Reben« Abenheim Klausenberg 


Spicy and smoky fragrance, yellow apple and apricot, herbs. 

The ripe and playful acidity determines the palate, salty nuances, 

compact and firm texture. Shows depth, elegance and 

spurs the gastronomic imagination. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2018 Abenheim Klausenberg Pinot Blanc tr. 

Powerful aroma of ripe yellow fruit, mirabelle, apricot and 

apple, citrus fruit, smoky notes, yellow flowers. Powerful and 

firm on the palate with lively acidity, noticeable residual 

sweetness, shows texture and elegance. Gastronomically 

versatile. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 


Bay leaf on the nose, smoke and toasted aromas with Morello 

cherry fruit. On the palate there is a finely-chiselled and 

nervous acidity with coherent texture, good balance, precise 

expression and cultivated tannins. A lovely example of Pinot 

Noir. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2019 »vom Brummelochsenboden« 

Abenheim Riesling trocken 

Fine fruit and spice on the nose, peach and apricot, also 

some mango. The palate shows a fine interplay of sweetness 

and acidity, clear, powerful framework; good draw and 

fine mineral polish, juicy, spicy and elegant. A lot of wine 

for the money. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT MARKUS BRANDT 

Dalbergstrasse 27, 67596 Dittelsheim-Hessloch 

T: +49 (6244) 5521, kontakt@brandt-weine.de 

www.brandt-weine.de 


Winemaker: Markus Brandt 

Contact: Markus Brandt 


This rather young estate – founded in 

2010 and taken over by Markus 

Brandt, the next generation, in 2017 – 

presented great proof of its abilities with its 

range of wines. The Riesling from the Rheinhessen 

part of the Zeller valley pleases with its 

finely-woven and mineral freshness; the white 

Pinots show real measure when it comes to 

maturation in wood. The Pinot-Rosé-Sekt 

convinces with its textured feel and clarity. 

Last but not least, Markus Brandt also shows 

ambition when it comes to aromatic grape varieties 

and nobly sweet wines. A totally successful 

debut in this guide. 

92 2019 Mölsheim Zellerweg am Schwarzen 

Herrgott Riesling trocken 

Candied lemon peel and tangerine fruit, radiantly fresh, almost 

Kabinett-like. On the palate there is very good balance 

between density and juicy acidity. Terpenic extract illustrates 

the distinctive site character, with chalky minerality. 

Exciting. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

acidity and a sweetness that carries the wine but does not 

dominate it. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Fumé« Weissburgunder trocken 

90 NV »Pinot Noir Rosé« brut 

Fruit-driven aromatics of raspberry, quince and sweet cherry. 

On the palate there is medium-fine mousse and ripe acidity 

with savoury Pinot fruit. Good substance and a suitably dry 

dosage, a vinous Sekt. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Bechtheim Hasensprung Gelber 

Muskateller Beerenauslese 

Clear, rich yellow. On the nose dried fruits, peach, orange 

zest, herbal spice, nutmeg and hints of smoke. Very vivid 

sweetness on the palate, lively acidity, concentrated, dense 

citrus fruit, lime, texture, lots of drive, good length. Ageing 

potential. 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 Hessloch Liebfrauenberg 

Scheurebe Auslese 

Highly concentrated grapefruit fruit on the nose. There also 

is a clear botrytis component and underlying dried porcini 

mushroom. Very round and finely-chiselled palate, with fresh 

91 2019 »Fumé« Grauburgunder trocken 

Red berry nose with meadow herbs and some yellow apple. 

On the palate there is a fullness of fruit without becoming 

baroque, overlayed with a fine acidity. Good grip, fine phenolics 

and balance with noticeable tension. 



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WEINGUT ERNST BRETZ 

Langgasse 35, 55234 Bechtolsheim 

T: +49 (6733) 356, info@weingutbretz.de 

www.weingutbretz.de 



Winemaker: Harald Bretz 

Contact: Horst Bretz 


It is not only down to the brilliant Trockenbeerenauslese 

of Scheurebe that we can 

tell that Weingut Bretz is on an upward 

trajectory. The Riesling from the Petersberg 

site in the 2019 vintage is finely-executed, elegant 

and well-balanced and we can really recommend 

the spicy and present Sauvignon 

Blanc. This trajectory can be clearly pinned to 

Victoria Bretz, daughter of Horst and Heike 

Bretz. As a Geisenheim graduate, she now contributes 

ideas and sets new influences. Especially 

the use of wood seems to be much more 

precise. A development which, we are sure, is 

set to continue. 

90 2019 Bechtolsheim Petersberg Riesling tr. 

Fruity nose with peach, some leafiness and mineral hints. 

The palate comes with an elegant attitude. Leanly-built, fine 

juice and flow, underpinned by spice, freshness, citrus fruit 

on the back palate and well-balanced. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Réserve« Bechtolsheim Petersberg 


Smells strongly of blossom, pear and ripe apple. Rich, full-bodied 

wine with lots of juiciness and texture. The powerful structure 

corresponds well with the generous expression, not too 

sweet and with fine spice. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 Bechtolsheim Petersberg 


Powerful, spicy aroma with ripe red and dark fruit, wood 

spice, juniper berry and damp forest floor. Concentrated and 

spicy on the palate, good substance, ripe vein of acid. Successful 

combination of power and Pinot personality. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

96 2018 Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese 

Complex nose: pink grapefruit, some beeswax, fresh pea and 

apricot. On the palate juicy and supple, not overly viscous, but 

definitely full-bodied, rich, sweet, with rather restrained acidity, 

but supported by powerful extract. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 









90 2015 Bechtolsheim Petersberg Cabernet 

Sauvignon & Merlot trocken 




Scheurebe Spätlese 



Spicy and intense nose of grapefruit, papaya and green 

pepper with some lemongrass. Juicy and spicy on the palate, 

slender stature, well-balanced with freshness, fruit 

and texture. Good varietal expression with class and a 

Rheinhessen accent. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT LISA BUNN 


Mainzer Strasse 86, 55283 Nierstein 

T: +49 (6133) 59290, info@weingut-bunn.de 

www.lisa-bunn.de 



Winemaker: Lisa Bunn, Bastian Strebel 

Contact: Lisa Bunn 


More consistency is hardly possible. 

Lisa Bunn and her husband Bastian 

Strebel have presented a flawless 

range of wines. This cements their reputation as 

outstanding winemaking personalities in 

Rheinhessen. Their 21 hectares of different sites 

and various soil types lends them a spectrum, 

that reaches from the fresh Riesling “Fleissigen 

Lieschen” via the savoury Sauvignon Blanc 

“Fumé Reserve” all the way to the finely mineral 

Riesling from the Niersteiner Hipping. And 

we should not forget to mention the finely-balanced, 

aromatic reds: both the Sankt Laurent 

and the Spätburgunder are very enjoyable. 

92 2019 Nierstein Hipping Riesling trocken 

Rich, clear yellow. Mineral scent, apricot and pink grapefruit. 

On the palate ripe acidity, fine phenolics, citrus, mineral traction, 

tension and elegance all leading to a nice structure. 

Needs some time to fully evolve but has the power and potential 

to last for years. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Nierstein Orbel Riesling trocken 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose, mineral, ripe lime, pink grapefruit 

and some matchstick notes. The palate offers an invigorating 

acidity, ripe citrus fruit, mineral pull and fine phenolics. 

Appealing structure, good length, finishes elegantly. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »vom Rotliegenden« Nierstein 


Rich, deep and clear cherry red. On the nose red berries, Amarena 

cherry, herbal spice, cloves, some cinnamon and vanilla, 

but retaining freshness. Fine, well-balanced tannins on 

the palate, with cherry, spices and prunes. Harmonious acidity, 

good length, finishes with spice. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 Wintersheim Spätburgunder trocken 

Medium cherry red, brownish rim. On the nose spicy cherry, 

some smoke, blackberry and fresh plum. On the palate 

shows fine tannins, dark red fruits, cherry, tobacco and forest 

floor, good structure, very balanced with a nice length. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Reserve« Dienheim Tafelstein 



90 2019 »Fumé Reserve« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

90 2019 Wintersheim Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »vom Rotliegenden« Nierstein 


90 2019 »vom Kalkstein« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Fleissiges Lieschen« Riesling tr. 


Clear cherry red. On the nose sour cherry, some smoke, 

fresh blackcurrants and spiciness. On the palate harmonious, 

rather soft tannins, balanced acidity, cherry, herbal 

spice, medium structure and length, definitely has charm. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, € 


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CISTERZIENSER WEINGUT 

Dalbergstrasse 28, 67596 Dittelsheim-Hessloch 

T: +49 (6244) 4921, info@cisterzienser-weingut.de 

www.cisterzienser-weingut.de 



Winemaker: Ulrich Michel 

Contact: Karen and Ulrich Michel 


We just want to see what happens,” 

Karen and Ulrich Michel report. 

“So we’ve decided on a new logo, 

new labels and totally new design. Why? Because 

we fancied it!” Well done. It is always a 

good thing when work turns out to be fun. We 

also note that this sense of renewal has not just 

stayed on the surface: the Michel Family is converting 

its vineyards to organic farming, they 

have hired a young cellar master and have 

strengthened their position with new vineyards 

and additional wood ageing capacity in the cellar. 

Can we taste the difference? Absoluteley! 

We look forward to seeing how things develop. 

92 2019 Westhofen Morstein Riesling trocken 

Lavender, lemon blossom, yeast, rosemary, wet chalk. On the 

palate driven and lean in equal measure, crunchy acidity, restrained 

sweetness, juicy and dense on the midpalate, still 

closed, with mineral freshness and yeasty finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Bechtheim Hasensprung 

Riesling trocken unfiltered 

Shy on the nose with citric, yeast and lemon balm notes. On 

the palate there is a supple structure, firm acidity, mealy 

phenolics, medium-weight in concentration and good mineral 

components. This is still a youthfully-introverted wine 

with good ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Masswerk« Hessloch Edle Weingärten 



89 2019 »Sommersprossen« tr. SB/WB/RR 


88 2019 Merlot Rosé trocken 

89 2018 »Monsignore« trocken CS/SL/RE 

89 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot trocken 

90 2018 »Cisterzienser Sekt« 

Sauvignon Blanc brut 

Floral, gooseberry with ripe stone fruit and mango. On the palate, 

lively acidity combines with fine, sweet fruit, the mousse is 

delicate, clear and focussed. A sparkling wine that goes beyond 

just being an aperitif. 12,5 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, €€ 


Cherry stone and herbs, restrained wood. Generous tannin, 

but finely-grained, ripe and juicy, gentle acidity, mouthfilling, 

beautiful clear fruit on the finish. The warm alcohol is 

well-balanced by juiciness and extract. 

14 Vol.-%. agglomerated cork, €€ 


Kiwi and gooseberry on the nose, juicy and elegant on the 

palate, fine acidity, silky mouthfeel, flow, a hint of sweetness, 

unobtrusive varietal aromas, more on the fruity than 

the "green". 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT DACKERMANN 

Gaustrasse 15, 67596 Dittelsheim-Hessloch 

T: +49 (6244) 7054, info@weingut-dackermann.de 

www.weingut-dackermann.de 


Winemaker: Sascha Dackermann 

Contact: Sascha Dackermann 


Weingut Dackermann has been making 

wine since 1913 and from 2011 

onwards, Sascha Dackermann, the 

fourth generation, has been responsible for 

vineyard and cellar. “Our vinification is very 

gentle and we only use what nature gives us 

each year,” Dackermann says about his winemaking 

approach. His wines show substance 

and power without losing any balance, like the 

smooth Riesling “vom Kalkstein” for instance. 

He also creates, aromatic varieties that turn out 

exquisitely well, like the varietally-typical and 

fine-fruited Gelber Muskateller. A most promising 

debut in this wine guide! 

90 2019 »vom Kalkstein« Hessloch Riesling tr. 

Ripe apricot and peach on the nose, classic and beautiful, 

also mango and mineral hints. The acidity on the palate is 

lively and buffered at the same time, clearly-defined fruit, 

chalky mineral smoothness, compact stature. A grown-up 

Riesling. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2016 Bechtheim Hasensprung St. Laurent tr. 

Intense nose, ripe and also cooked fruit, cherry and blackberry, 

some elderberry, toasted aromas, smoke and Asian spices. 

Retains plenty of freshness despite all power and substance. 

The tannins are strong and slightly astringent and 

this needs hearty food. 14,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

89 2017 »Grande Réserve« Chardonnay brut 

90 2019 »vom Kalkstein« Hessloch 


Intense and spicy nose of yellow and white flowers, ripe citrus 

fruit, guava and apricot, also toasty aromas. Powerful 

stature, starts juicy and soft, increasing concentration and 

spiciness on the midpalate, texture and chalky mineral 

nerve. Youthful. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 »vom Löss« Bechtheim 


Reddish colour in the glass, intense nose, smells strongly of 

wood and roasted chestnuts, also ripe pear. On the palate 

there is good substance and early signs of balance with wood 

notes starting to integrate. Ripe and lively acidity, fine sweetness; 

this will age well. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Clear, varietal nose of blade of mace, apricot, mango, lychee 

and ripe gooseberry. The palate has well-defined 

fruit, fine sweetness accompanied by lively acidity and 

well-built. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT ENGEL 

Untergasse 39, 67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim 

T: +49 (6243) 6574, webmaster@der-wein-engel.de 

www.der-wein-engel.de 



Winemaker: Albrecht Engel 

Contact: Albrecht Engel 


Albrecht Engel trained with Wittmann, 

Gutzler and Christmann and is responsible 

for winemaking at his home 

estate. “Whether in stainless steel tank, large 

barrel or barrique, and when it comes to maturation 

our philosophy is to have as little intervention 

as possible,” Engel reports. The 

eleven hectares are farmed in tune with nature 

and are situated in the Nieder-Flörsheim sites 

Frauenberg and Goldberg, in the Dalsheim 

sites Bürgel and Hubacker as well as in the 

Mölsheimer Zellerweg am Schwarzen Herrgott. 

Engel knows how to exploit the potential 

of these sites. A most successful debut! 

90 2019 Mölsheim Zellerweg Am Schwarzen 

Herrgott Riesling trocken 

Intense Spätlese fruit, mirabelle, peach and apricot. Powerful 

palate, soft and round, full-bodied, more fruity than mineral, 

yet fresh with fine acidity, phenolics, medium length 

and a return of the yellow-fruited aromas on the finish. 


fine acidity, well-balanced with citrus fruit, apricot, mango, 

with good structure, length and fresh finish. Good potential. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Porphyr« Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Nieder-Flörsheim Frauenberg 


Very deep colour, the nose needs a lot of air, but then shows 

herbaceous notes, caraway and anise. Very hard on the palate, 

with striking acidity and almost painful tannin, intensely 

mineral. An edgy Riesling that needs bottle age. 


89 2019 Nieder-Flörsheim Goldberg 


Fragrant and floral on the nose, also notes of citrus fruit. 

Fresh and juicy on the palate, at the same time with good 

body, silky texture, lively acidity, but also some sweetness 

that highlights the fruit. Good potential, but still needs time 

to harmonise. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 Mölsheim Zellerweg Am Schwarzen 

Herrgott Riesling Spätlese 

Clear, bright yellow in colour. On the nose shattered rock, 

lime, ripe citrus fruit, honey and white currant. On the palate 

90 2019 Nieder-Flörsheim Riesling trocken 

Deep colour, at first somewhat subdued on the nose, with 

subtle aromas of white peach and apricot appearing. 

Round and smooth on the palate, almost creamy, strong 

phenolics, emphatically dry, mineral tinge and terpene finish. 

Youthful. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT EPPELMANN 

Kirchgasse 10, 55271 Stadecken-Elsheim 

T: +49 (6136) 2778, info@eppelmann.de 

www.eppelmann.de 



Winemaker: Timo, Christian and Corinna Eppelmann 

Contact: Corinna Eppelmann 


This is the best range of wines we have 

ever tasted from Weingut Eppelmann. 

It substantiates all the stylistic changes 

that have taken place: it is the first vintage that 

siblings Corinna and Christian Eppelmann, 

both still studying at Geisenheim, have made 

together with their parents Simone and Timo. 

The wines were fermented spontaneously and 

spend extended time on lees. Riesling and 

Spätburgunder are the focus, but white Pinot 

varieties can also show their mettle on the 

limestone soils. The conversion to organic 

farming will be completed in 2021. We think 

there is a whole lot more to come! 

91 2019 Elsheim Bockstein Riesling trocken 

Ripe yellow fruit, apricot and greengage, spicy notes, herbs, 

mineral hints. Multi-layered Riesling with good complexity and 

structure, well-balanced power, freshness and elegance, salty 

notes. Uncompromisingly dry and young. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Elsheim Blume Silvaner trocken 

Pear and pumpkin on the nose, fine meadow herbs and 

smoky hints. Juicy on the palate with texture, spice and ripe 

acidity, salty notes on the mid palate, powerful and compact 

construction, good density and consistency. A real pleasure. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Pear and quince on the nose, green walnut, smoke and wood 

aromas. Powerful and rather broad on the palate, good density 

and extract, shows substance, juice, spice and a ripe, supporting 

acid structure with salty notes. Youthful, but with 

ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2019 Elsheim Blume Riesling 


Clear, medium yellow. On the palate dried citrus, ripe quince 

and passion fruit, clear. On the palate lots of traction and texture, 

sweet pear juice, spice, exotic fruits. For all its power 

and presence, elegant, very balanced and with great potential. 

8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€€ 

90 2019 Elsheim Riesling trocken 

90 2017 »Pinot« brut nature 

90 2019 Elsheim Grauburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Elsheim Weissburgunder trocken 

90 2017 Elsheim Spätburgunder trocken 


89 2019 Elsheim Blume Riesling Spätlese 


Fruity and floral nose, apricot, peach, flowers, ripe apple 

and citrus fruit. Fresh and lively on the palate with attractive 

acidity and clear fruit, slender structure, fine spiciness 

and mineral hints. A sophisticated introduction to Riesling. 



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WEINGUT ESPENHOF 

Hauptstrasse 81, 55237 Flonheim-Uffhofen 

T: +49 (6734) 94040, weingut@espenhof.de 

www.espenhof.de 


Sundays 9– 11 hrs 

Winemaker: Nico Espenschied 

Contact: Nico Espenschied 


Nico Espenschied is amongst the creative 

minds of the winemaker scene 

and always has new projects on the 

go. This time he surprised us with Manzoni Bianco, 

an Italian crossing of Riesling and Pinot 

Blanc. The wine fermented for five and a half 

months on its skins in a stone vessel and was 

then “left to its own devices” for 18 months in 

a small, used barrel, as Espenschied reports. 

He vinified a second batch in a 500-litre barrel 

and only added minimal sulphur dioxide. This 

resulted in two compelling, individual wines. 

We salute this courageous and imaginative 

winemaker. 

91 2019 »Herz+Hand« Manzoni Bianco 

unfiltered trocken 

Full-bodied, round, fresh on the nose. deliciously smoky, a little 

grassy. Intricate on the palate with fine density and lightness. 

Juicy, fresh light fruit, lively acidity, fine saltiness, delicious 

phenolic grip. Balanced, exciting, juicy. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »Hautnah« Sauvignon Blanc 

natural trocken 

90 2018 »Bauchgefühl« Manzoni Bianco 

natural trocken 

More than five months of skin contact resulting in a dense, 

fine phenolic nose of peach, yellow spiciness, wild rose and 

citrus tea. Imminent power with herbal components. Balanced 

with juiciness, tart, tannic notes and freshness on the 

palate. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2013 »E.P.I.« Pinot Noir trocken 

Focused, yet balanced with herbal spice, an ethereal hint, fine 

grip, vegetal notes and dark fruit. Intricate on the palate, fresh 

dark cherry and spiciness. Fine phenolics, direct acidity. Depth 

meets tension, spice and freshness. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2018 »Herz+Hand« Syrah & 

Cabernet Franc trocken 

Violet nuances, dark berries, herbal components, clear, spicy, 

something ethereal and a hint of drying wood. Nuanced on the 

palate. Fresh, concentrated, fruit extract, still quite grippy tannin, 

astringency and lively, juicy acidity. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Veltenbummler« Veltliner Laura 

Espenschied trocken 

Juicy, full-bodied and fresh, meadow herb, some blossom, 

stone, juicy apple, peach and a hint of smokiness. On the 

palate fresh, sweet fruit and vegetal notes. Fine grip, juicy 

acidity. Invigorating and appetising. 




 

WEINGUT FINKENAUER 

Ausserhalb 7, 55270 Bubenheim 

T: +49 (6130) 944206, info@finkenauer.de 

www.finkenauer.de 


Winemaker: Yvonne Finkenauer 

Contact: Yvonne Finkenauer 


We liked what Weingut Finkenauer 

from Bubenheim presented for 

tasting: Especially their ambitious 

“Meilenstein” wines, which have gained in 

character and profile, above all the complex, 

mineral Riesling from the Schwabenheimer 

Schlossberg site and the spicy, creamy Weissburgunder 

from the Bubenheimer Kallenberg 

site. It is remarkable what this self-made winemaker 

Yvonne Finkenauer has managed to 

build – with the help of her team and her father 

Wilfried. Together they farm 15 hectares of 

vines in Bubenheim. We think even greater 

things will be possible in the future! 

91 2018 »Meilenstein« Schwabenheim 

Schlossberg Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit on the nose, notes of apricot and peach, also 

citrus fruit. Powerfully-built on the palate with just the the 

right level of sweetness. Persistent ripe acidity, more ripe 

fruit, mineral underpinning. Riesling with complexity and 

character. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

with good extract and plenty of spice. The alcohol is well-integrated, 

intense and well-balanced at the same time. 


88 2019 Bubenheim Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

91 2019 »Meilenstein« Bubenheim Kallenberg 


Subtle smoke on the nose, discreet wood spice, apricot and 

apple. On the palate there is a powerful and firm structure 

due to wood ageing, good extract, spicy and textured, good 

balance of power and smoothness, ripe acidity, good ageing 

potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Meilenstein« Bubenheim Honigberg 


Melon and pear on the nose with fine toasty aromas and 

spice, also aromas of walnut. Powerful and broad on the palate. 

Power, density and texture combine well against a soft 

backdrop, firm texture. Well-balanced, youthful Chardonnay 

with good ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Meilenstein« Bubenheim Kallenberg 


Ripe papaya, mango and lychee on the nose, also gooseberry 

and redcurrant. Lots of substance on the palate, full-bodied 

89 2019 »vom Löss« Bubenheim Honigberg 


Fruity nose with mirabelle plum and apricot, some mango 

and also herbal notes. There is a lot of juiciness and ripe 

fruit, a supple and elegant expression of Riesling, slender 

and athletically-built with good proportions, spice and 

charm. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT FISCHBORN BERGESHOF 

Dalheimer Strasse 57, 55278 Dexheim 

T: +49 (6133) 60156, info@bergeshof.de 

www.bergeshof.de 


Winemaker: Martin and Eric Fischborn 

Contact: Martin and Eric Fischborn 


Fischborn – born for wine!” – such is the 

slogan of the industrious brothers Martin 

and Erik Fischborn. Their 12-hectare 

site portfolio covers three different regions: 

Rheinhessen, Mosel and Nahe where 

they took over vineyards in 2019. Riesling is 

their speciality, so it is a boon that the different 

soils lend themselves to different interpretations. 

Especially the single-site Rieslings from 

the Red Slope which show stature and finesse. 

We are curious what else they will do. 

91 2019 »Rotliegend« Nierstein Riesling tr. 

Powerful aroma that immediately conveys the image of the 

Roter Hang with herbaceous spiciness, yellow fruit and mineral 

notes. On the palate there is good substance, steely 

acidity, clear fruit and a mineral foundation with clear character. 



Smoky notes, ripe yellow fruit and herbs, some beeswax. 

Juicy on the palate with ripe acidity and texture, good levels 

of extract and sweetness, full-bodied and rich, shows the 

generosity of the vintage and the site, fine minerality with 

good length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2018 Bodenheim Burgweg 


Intense and spicy nose of cassis, peppers and herb garden, 

wood spice and smoke, balsamic touch. On the palate, powerful 

and with good strength, distinctive tannin, texture and 

spice, shows substance and also finesse. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Nierstein Hipping Riesling Auslese 

Clear, rich yellow. Peach, apricot, tangerine and herbal spice 

on the nose, rich. The palate has lots of texture, tangy acidity, 

dominant citrus fruit, stone fruit, taut vein of acidity, nice 

structure and length with ageing potential. 


89 2019 »Kalkmergel« Kreuznach Riesling tr. 

89 2019 »Kalkstein« Dexheim Riesling trocken 

89 2018 Badenheim Weissburgunder trocken 

88 2019 »Schiefer« Piesport Riesling 


88 2019 »Everybody´s« Riesling trocken 

86 2019 »Sundowner« Scheurebe feinherb 

90 2018 »Muschelkalk« Badenheim 


90 2019 Dienheim Chardonnay trocken 

Smoky notes accompany yellow fruit and pear, floral 

notes, fresh bay leaf. Juicy on the palate with vivid and refined 

acidity, shows structure and power in good balance, 

dense and with good extract. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT FLEISCHMANN 

Kloppgasse 8, 55435 Gau-Algesheim 

info@fleischmann-weine.de 

www.fleischmann-weine.de 


14.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 9.30–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Quirin and Fabian Fleischmann 

Contact: Stephanie Fleischmann 


Whoever wants to take a deep dive 

into the diversity of grape varieties 

that are grown in Rheinhessen and 

appreciates a clear-cut, traditional wine style 

has found the right address here: Weingut 

Fleischmann in Gau-Algesheim. For absolutely 

fair prices you get quite some wine: like the 

layered and well-balanced Riesling “Ouvertüre”, 

for instance, grown in the Gau-Algesheimer 

Steinert. The winery is run by Quirin 

and Stephanie Fleischmann along with their 

son Fabian, a Geisenheim graduate. Together 

they farm 17 hectares of vines. Compliments! 

90 2018 »Symphonie« Grauer Burgunder tr. 

Multi-layered aromas with ripe stone fruit, pear, melon, honeycomb, 

herb garden and spicy hints. Generous in all dimensions 

on the palate, has power, extract, sweet roundness, 

spice, length and silky elegance, juicy and with ripe acidity. 

Good ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 Gau-Algesheim Goldberg 

Scheurebe Kabinett 

Very clear and fresh on the nose, grapefruit and candied lemon 

peel. Vivid sweetness, firm acidity, relatively powerful for 

a Kabinett, but the raciness of the acidity and the fresh aromatics 

give the wine momentum. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Gau-Algesheim Abtei 

Weisser Burgunder trocken 

Ripe apricot and grapefruit on the nose, flowers and meadow 

herbs, juicy and elegant. On the palate the acidity sets the 

tone and there is clear fruit, delicate spice, good balance and 

lots of texture. Has real charm and a bargain for lovers of 

classic style. 13,3 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »S« Gau-Algesheim Abtei 


Pear, quince and honeydew melon on the nose, also autumnal 

hints, herbs, chestnuts and nuts. Powerfully-built on the 

palate with good structure and balance, finely-rounded with 

some sweetness, shows extract and a resilient acid structure. 

Perfect for food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



88 2019 Gau-Algesheim Abtei Grüner Silvaner tr. 

87 2019 Rivaner trocken 

88 2019 Gau-Algesheim Abtei »Blanc de 

Noirs« Spätburgunder halbtrocken 

87 2019 Gau-Algesheim Abtei Rosé trocken 



88 2018 Gau-Algesheim Johannisberg 

Kerner Auslese 

90 2019 »Ouvertüre« Gau-Algesheim 

Steinert Riesling trocken 

Fruity and classic Riesling nose of apricot and peach, also 

some mango. Well-built palate with extract and good density, 

the acidity is ripe and vivid and there is mineral grip 

and spice. Wine with character. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


525

WEINGUT ALEXANDER FLICK 

Brückesgasse 15, 55234 Bechtolsheim 

T: +49 (6733) 6814, info@weingut-flick.de 

www.weingut-flick.de 



Winemaker: Alexander Flick 

Contact: Alexander Flick 


Alexander Flick has two unusual vintages 

in his cellar. This becomes immediately 

clear with two wines that reach 

high scores: the 2019 Morstein Riesling, brimming 

with mineral extract and the full-bodied 

yet balanced 2018 Blaufränkisch. We also 

found the Silvaner from the Siefersheim site 

Goldenes Horn really individual and sophisticated 

– a perfect refutation for those who 

think this variety cannot exceed mediocrity. 

We also love the textured Grauburgunder and 

the Chardonnays that only have the slightest 

touch of wood influence. 

93 2019 Westhofen Morstein 


White peach, floral and citrus undertones. Impressive on the 

palate, rich and pronounced in fruit, but also kept in balance 

by cultivated acidity and a layer of fine phenolics. Intense 

tactile mineral finish. Pithy single-vineyard wine. 


91 2019 Siefersheim Goldenes Horn 


Herbal spicy notes on the nose and some flint. Still some 

yeasty notes. On the palate powerful, juicy, dry phenolics, 

still very compact and introverted, very well-proportioned, 

really dry with very good potential. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »Réserve« Grauburgunder trocken 

A berryish and nutty varietal style, Brazil nut, very full-bodied 

on the palate, striking acidity and powerful phenolics, sophisticated 

construction, dense and slightly tactile mineral 

underpinnings. Quite dry and still very young, needs two or 

three years of bottle age. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

93 2018 Blaufränkisch trocken 

Amarena cherry, white pepper and pine on the nose. Supple 

opening, immediately vivid juicy fruit, great fullness without 

being overblown with fine-grained tannins. Rich yet fresh, 

discreetly mineral, long. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2017 Gau-Odernheim Herrgottspfad 


89 2019 »Jakob« Riesling feinherb 

89 2019 »Alexander« Bechtolsheim 

Klosterberg Chardonnay trocken 

88 2019 Gau-Odernheim Riesling trocken 

88 2019 Bechtolsheim Weissburgunder tr. 

89 2019 »Flickwerk« Rosé trocken 

89 2018 »Von Berg und Tal« trocken 

CU/CD/CS/ME/AC 

89 2019 Gau-Odernheim Chardonnay tr. 

Very fragrant, spice box with hints of nutmeg, flax and 

yeast. Round and smooth on the palate, stable acidity, a 

touch of sweetness, round and textured on the finish. Fulfils 

the expectations of a lightly-oaked Chardonnay. 




 

GUTGALLÉ RHEINHESSEN 

Langgasse 69, 55237 Flonheim 

T: +49 (6734) 8961, info@gutgalle.de 

www.gutgalle.de 


Winemaker: Klaus Gallé and Jonathan Gallé 

Contact: Klaus, Ortrud and Jonathan Gallé 


This year there are reasons to celebrate at 

GutGallé: it was 25 years ago that Ortrud 

and Klaus Gallé founded their estate 

which has evolved ever since. Now, their 

son Jonathan has a bigger influence where aesthetics 

and style are concerned. Some of the labels 

stand out with demonstrative colour but 

the wines, too, show the courage to be individualistic: 

like the Riesling La Roche with its 

phenolic layers and limestone savouriness. 

The Spätburgunder from the same site takes 

the top spot where reds are concerned. The dry 

Kabinett is most filigree. Congratulations! 

92 2019 Uffhofen La Roche Riesling trocken 

Citrus fruit and apple on the nose with stone fruit, herbs and 

spice. On the palate full-bodied with juicy yellow fruit, ripe 

acidity and some lemon juice, firm and powerful structure, 

spicy notes, chalky mineral underpinning, fine phenolic layering. 

13 Vol.-%. glass, €€ 

90 2019 Flonheim Weissburgunder trocken 

White flowers, ground almond, fine apricot with smoky, floral 

and toasty aromas. Broad and juicy on the palate with a spicy 

background, the acidity carries and comes with a slightly 

salty accent, phenolic. Shows power and substance with elegant 

facets. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Identität« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Ripe grapefruit and gooseberry on the nose, also tomato leaf, 

peppery spice, Asian spice and ripe yellow fruit. The palate is 

attractively juicy and spicy with transparent expression, ripe 

structure, good balance and also complexity. 


91 2018 Uffhofen La Roche Spätburgunder tr. 

Red fruit and also dark cherry with violets, raspberry, nice Pinot 

scent with well-integrated wood spice. On the palate 

there is beautiful spice with mineral background, compact 

yet powerfully-built, dry, vivid acidity with good potential for 

further evolution. 14 Vol.-%. glass, €€€ 

90 2017 Flonheim Rotenpfad Silvaner trocken 

89 2019 Wöllstein Riesling trocken 



87 2019 »Guter Fruchtiger« Scheurebe 

89 2017 »Pétillant Naturel Rosé« 


89 2019 »Guter Leichter« 


Fruity notes of apricot, mirabelle plum with floral notes 

and a little elderflower; emphatically-lean structure. On 

the palate there is low alcohol and a beautiful, straight 

flow, the filigree nature is enhanced by vivid acidity, pure 

citrus fruit, true Kabinett style. 11 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


527

WEINGUT GEHRING 

Ausserhalb 17, 55283 Nierstein 

T: +49 (6133) 5470, info@weingut-gehring.com 

www.weingut-gehring.com 


Winemaker: Theo Gehring 

Contact: Theo Gehring 


If you like surprises, Weingut Gehring is the 

right place for you. Apart from their rare 

Gelber Orleans which garners most respectable 

scores each year, they have now also 

presented us with a “Kleiner Heunisch” that 

convinces with spicy and Burgundian grace. 

The Rieslings – e.g. from the Pettenthal site – 

show the typical minerality of the “Roter 

Hang”, in a most elegant fashion. Likewise, the 

Pinot-varieties show sophistication and style. 

Currently, Theo and Diana Gehring are being 

supported by their daughter Gina who has finished 

her vocational training as vintner. This 

means we can look forward to further surprises. 

92 2018 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling trocken 

Ripe stone fruit and citrus on the nose, the spiciness of the 

site and a hint of petrol. Lightness of touch on the palate, 

medium-weight, elegant, fine sweetness, filigree acidity, 

beautiful flow and the minerality of the Roter Hang; fine astringency 

on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2018 Nierstein Oelberg Gelber Orleans tr. 

Spicy and herbaceous with aromas of apple, apple peel and 

toasted sesame. Juicy on the palate with mild, well-integrated 

acidity. Soft impression and well-packed power underpinned 

by noticeable minerality. Salty hints, full of character. 



On the nose ripe stone fruit and Roter Hang character, herbaceous, 

expressive, also dark aromas, apple skin, rosehip and 

apricot. Ripe acidity on the palate in a powerful and clearly-defined 

body, well-balanced, medium extract, fine phenolics 

and minerality. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »Alte Reben« Nierstein Oelberg 


Smells of corn and flax, also ripe pear and yellow fruit with delicate 

smoke. The palate is soft and textured, with power to come, 

volume and spiciness and plenty of charm. Multi-layered and 

complex, still young, good potential. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2019 »Alte Reben« Nierstein Bildstock 


90 2017 Nierstein Schloss Schwabsburg 



88 2019 Scheurebe feinherb 

88 2019 »Blanc de Noir« trocken 

90 2018 Nierstein Bildstock 


89 2018 Nierstein Bildstock 


92 2019 »Kleiner Heunisch« Auxerrois tr. 

White flowers and smoky notes on the nose with pear, apple 

and nectarine. Soft and spicy on the palate, good volume, 

with Burgundian grace, fine use of wood, sweet extract, 

clearly-emphasised fruit, restrained acidity, beautiful 

interpretation of a rare grape variety. 




 

WEINGUT HELMUT GEIL 

Am Römer 26, 55234 Monzernheim 

T: +49 (6244) 220, info@geilwein.de 

www.geilwein.de 


Winemaker: Andreas Geil 

Contact: Andreas Geil 


The Geil family has been local to Monzernheim 

since the 18th century. Son Andreas 

now runs the estate and takes it to the 

future with great relish – underpinned by consistent 

performance at a high quality level. Just 

as in the previous year, we were quite smitten by 

the off-dry Scheurebe in the litre bottle. Wine 

does not have to be complicated to be fun – so 

we turned it into our Falstaff-tip. Andreas Geil 

also turned out great red wines, above all the 

Bechtheimer St. Laurent from the 2018 vintage, 

combining fine spice with a densely-woven 

structure – it was just the perfect accompaniment 

to a roasted saddle of venison. 

91 2018 Bechtheim St. Laurent trocken 

Rich, clear dark red. Spicy nose with sloe and sweet cherry, 

also some cinnamon and clove. On the palate fine tannins, 

spicy cherry, sloe and also some smoke. Medium, elegant 

structure, nice length, very well done. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

90 2018 Westhofen Spätburgunder trocken 

Rich, clear cherry red. On the nose ripe fruit, plum, sweet 

cherry, blackberry, some smoke and milk chocolate. On the 

palate ripe, textured tannins, ripe red fruits, Amarena cherry, 

powerful and with nice length, traditional. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 2019 Westhofen Grauburgunder trocken 





88 2019 Westhofen Albalonga Spätlese 

88 2019 Huxelrebe Spätlese 

90 2019 Weissburgunder & Chardonnay tr. 

Medium, clear yellow. On the nose some vanilla, fine smoke, 

peach and apricot, with some citrus underneath. On the 

palate fine texture, nice vein of acidity, ripe apple and some 

hazelnut, good structure and length. 


89 2019 Bechtheim Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Clear, light yellow. On the nose elderflower and blackcurrant 

with some citrus fruit. Medium acidity on the palate, juicy, 

more elderberry and blackcurrant, some lively cherry, medium 

length and structure. Attractive aperitif. 


89 2019 Scheurebe feinherb 

Bright, clear yellow. On the nose some smoke and blackcurrant. 

On the palate fine citrus fruit, some elderberry, 

cassis, mirabelle plum, harmonious acidity and finelyrounded. 

Light and fresh, medium length, refreshing. 



529

WEINGUT OEKONOMIERAT 

JOHANN GEIL I. ERBEN 

Kuhpfortenstrasse 11, 67595 Bechtheim 

T: +49 (6242) 1546, info@weingut-geil.de 

www.weingut-geil.de 


13–17 hrs, Saturdays 8–12 and 13–16 hrs by appointment 

Winemaker: Johannes Geil-Bierschenk 

Contact: Elisabeth Geil-Bierschenk 


This longstanding estate with its 150- 

year history has a firm focus on Riesling, 

Pinot and Silvaner – all of which 

turn out in delicious and calm fashion. Cellar 

master Johannes Geil-Bierschenk makes individual 

wines which are balanced and most animating. 

We liked the Riesling from the 

Geyersberg site in particular, showing great 

ageing potential with its power and juicy nature. 

Silvaner lovers can be happy about the 

“S” from Bechtheim which comes across as 

spicy and harmonious – a great wine! 

92 2019 Bechtheim Geyersberg 


Medium, clear yellow. Clear scent of lime peel, peach, lemon 

balm and some hot stone. Lively, fine acidity on the palate, 

passion fruit juice, mineral thread, mint and flint. Good structure, 

nice length, powerful, potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »S« Bechtheim 



Medium, clear yellow. On the nose, vanilla, smoke, pear skin, 

quince, fine spice. Mirabelle plum comes through. On the palate 

harmonious acidity, with texture and drive and touch of 

vanilla and ripe fruit. Drive and power, good structure and 

nice length, potential. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Bechtheim Hasensprung 


Medium, clear yellow. On the nose citrus fruit, some smoke, 

redcurrant and grapefruit peel. On the palate bright acidity, 

lemon, passion fruit, mint, fresh and lively. Has traction, medium 

structure and a nice length. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »S« Bechtheim Silvaner trocken 

Clear, light yellow. On the nose freshly cut grass, lemon 

balm, pear, ripe apple, some ripe citrus fruit. On the palate 

harmonious acidity and nice texture, lots of spice, apple, 

quince, lively, good structure and length. 


90 2019 »S« Bechtheim Riesling trocken 

Medium, clear yellow. On the nose citrus fruit, mango, 

spice, overall rather expansive. Lively acidity on the palate, 

has traction, ripe fruit, mango, passion fruit, red grapefruit, 

shows a powerful structure and nice length. 




 

WEINGUT GOLDSCHMIDT 

Enzingerstrasse 27–31, 67551 Worms 

T: +49 (6247) 7044, weingut.goldschmidt@t-online.de 

www.wein-goldschmidt.de 

Cellar Door: Fridays 13–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Uli and Jonas Goldschmidt 

Contact: Uli, Elke and Jonas Goldschmidt 



Inter-generational relations are cordial 

and smooth at Weingut Goldschmidt. Uli 

Goldschmidt and his son Jonas share the 

responsibilities in vineyard and cellar – and Jonas 

sets new standards with his exciting series 

of barrique-fermented white wines called 

“Edition Jonas”. All the wines from this estate 

which has been certified organic ever since 

2002, in fact, have natural aura and serenity. 

Their Riesling “S” shows real class and purity, 

their rare Grünfränkisch shows a savoury profile, 

while the ripe and confident Cabernet 

Sauvignon opens new perspectives. Everything 

is solid here. 

91 2019 »S« Dalsheim Bürgel Riesling trocken 

The nose shows apple and herbal notes, also freshly-grated 

lemon peel, floral hints. Well-built on the palate, lean and 

athletic with good extract, juicy and spicy, more lemon notes, 

cultivated acidity, good balance with a mineral finish. 


tannins and attractive spice, penetrating, good density, long 

and consistent. Rheinhessen can also offer Cabernet. A big 

wine. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 


90 2019 »Edition Jonas« Pfeddersheim 

Kreuzblick Chardonnay trocken 

Closed nose with smoky aromas, also pear, melon and apricot. 

Powerful structure on the palate, subtle juice and spice, 

good sweet extract and density, the ripe acidity carries well. 

This is likely to age well and has gastronomic potential. 


90 2019 »Edition Jonas« 


Walnut shell, smoke and ripe pear, yellow fruit, herbs and 

spices. Lean and firm structure on the palate, good extract, 

juice and texture combine with spice and fine sweetness, 

pure fruit. Elegant Pinot style that belongs on the table. 


90 2018 Dalsheim Steig 


Powerful nose of ripe blackcurrant, black cherry and finelybalanced 

wood spice. Powerful Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe 

89 2019 Grünfränkisch trocken 

Delicately spicy aroma of green apple and ripe citrus fruit 

with herbs and nutty aromas. Fresh and juicy with fine 

spice on the palate, a balanced wine at one with its ripe 

acid structure and minerality. Characterful grape variety. 



531

WEINGUT ECKEHART GRÖHL 

Uelversheimer Strasse 4, 55278 Weinolsheim 

T: +49 (6249) 809000, info@weingut-groehl.de 

www.weingut-groehl.de 



Winemaker: Eckehart Gröhl 

Contact: Eckehart Gröhl 


The future looks bright for the Gröhl 

family: they have a diverse portfolio of 

sites covering 25 hectares, stretching 

from Weinolsheim all the way to the Roter 

Hang, or Red Slope, in Nierstein. Daughter 

Franziska and son Johannes, the thirteenth 

generation of the family, are now supporting 

their parents Angela and Eckehart Gröhl and 

contribute fresh ideas. We tasted a diverse and 

multi-faceted range of wines of which a number 

of wines stood out: the mineral Riesling 

from Pettenthal and the elegantly-woven Pinot 

Noir from the Niersteiner Hölle. Flawless! 


Bright fruit, finely-concentrated, floral nuances, fresh stone 

fruit, apricot and mirabelle plum, fine minerality and structure. 

On the palate fine, flowing, stony, yet deliciously juicy, 

lightly spicy, delicious bitter tones, fine acid structure, citric 

traction. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Nierstein Ölberg Riesling trocken 

Rich, fresh nose with fine grip, yellow-green fruit and a hint of 

light pepper. Juicy on the palate with mineral-fresh acidity, 

lemon zest, light orange and stone fruit and meadow herb. 

Lively, mineral and finely-grained towards the finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Roter Hang« Nierstein 


89 2018 Nierstein Hölle Weissburgunder tr. 

88 2019 »Kalkstein« Nierstein 




87 2019 Dalheim Grauer Burgunder trocken 

91 2016 Nierstein Hölle Pinot Noir trocken 

Complex aromas of toast, stone, spice, iodine, iron, flowers 

and cherry. Flowing on the palate, juicy and slightly salty. 

Nice balance, some cherry fruit and violets, elegantly-woven 

with grippy tannin. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2016 Oppenheim Herrenberg 


Fragrant nose with toasted notes, autumnal hints, violets, 

light berries, also some pastry. Finely-woven on the palate, 

discreet cherry fruit and balanced acidity. Violets, nutty and 

toasty tones, discreet juice and grippy tannin. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Kalkstein« Oppenheim 


Fresh yellow fruit, notes of orange, ripe and at the same 

time fresh hints with some limestone minerality. Juicy, 

round and full-bodied on the palate. Light peach, orange 

zest, fine bitter tones and tangy, playful acidity. 




 

WEINGUT GUNDERLOCH 

Carl-Gunderloch-Platz 1, 55299 Nackenheim 

T: +49 (6135) 2341, info@gunderloch.de 

www.gunderloch.de 



Winemaker: Johannes Hasselbach 

Contact: Johannes Hasselbach 


Tasting his current range of wines, it is 

hard to believe that Johannes Hasselback 

has only been at the helm of this 

estate for five years. His signature comes 

across as dynamic and well-practised, the 

wines have finesse and an irresistibly clear 

style. The Grosse Gewächse manage to pack a 

ton of extract into what remains taut and slender. 

The entry-level wines are so focused on 

minerality that we had trouble choosing our 

Falstaff-tip: the Sauvignon is edgy, the Kabinett 

“Jean Baptiste” is a pure classic, while the 

Nackenheimer village Riesling is enchantingly 

playful. 


Herbal notes, apple peel, malt and herb bed, drive on the 

nose. Clear and juicy on the palate, precise in expression, 

lean and taut, crystalline, the acidity is as if drawn with a ruler 

and the minerality expresses the Rote Hang. Youthful and 

skillfully-made. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

mineral component. A stylish Sauvignon from the Rote 

Hang! 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »vom Roten Schiefer« 


95 2019 Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling GG 

Herbal and spicy notes on the nose, some smoke, apple skin, 

apricot, malt and hop flowers. Lean and firmly-built on the 

palate with ripe and vivid acidity, phenolic and dense; considerable 

intensity in a slender format, mineral and full of character. 


92 2019 Nackenheim Riesling 


Mineral and spicy on the nose, underpinned with ripe but not 

overripe fruit, yellow plum, medlar. On the palate silky and 

poised, fine acidity, peppery and mineral aromas, tactile 

components, very dry but not rough in the slightest. 


91 2019 »vom Stein« 


Kiwi and green gooseberry, a finely-spiced varietal scent. 

Taut on the palate, with crunchy acidity, full-bodied and mineral, 

straightforwardly dry and very persistent, especially the 

91 2019 »Jean Baptiste« Riesling 


Peppery and floral on the nose, the minerality of the Rote 

Hang is easily recognisable. Juicy on the palate, delicious, 

not overly sweet, fine-boned but long lasting acidity. A delicious 

Kabinett that really delivers. 10,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


533

WEINGUT LOUIS GUNTRUM 

Rheinallee 62, 55283 Nierstein 

T: +49 (6133) 97170, info@guntrum.de 

www.guntrum.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 7–12 hrs and 

13–16.30 hrs, Fridays 7–12 hrs 

Winemaker: Dirk Roth 

Contact: Louis Konstantin Guntrum 


We are very pleased with the wines 

that Konstantin Guntrum and cellar 

master Dirk Roth presented: the 

single-site wines show their provenance with 

intensity and freshness and have transformed 

the 2019 vintage with an extra portion of mineral 

tension. There is no need to hurry with 

these wines, the Oppenheimer Sackträger will 

easily last a five-year distance, the Niersteiner 

Oelberg at least a decade and Hipping even 

longer. Thankfully there also are wines like the 

Niersteiner village wine, or the Sekt, which give 

much pleasure in the interim. We also liked the 

gastronomically-inspired Spätburgunder. 

93 2018 »Grosses Gewächs« Nierstein Hipping 


Tangerine, balsamic notes, very mineral. Slightly floral, silky 

and rounded on the palate, broad, supple, fine phenolics with 

slightly viscous layers, the acidity seamlessly connected to 

the body. A very refined single-site wine, long finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Oppenheim Sackträger 


92 2019 Nierstein Oelberg Riesling trocken 

Red apple, plum, wet sand and slatey notes. Opening with 

juiciness on the palate, then deliciously phenolic and intense 

tactile minerality. Brisk acidity in a rich, very 

well-balanced wine. Good length. Made for ageing. 



On the nose, citrus, ripe stone fruit (peach) and also a hint of 

petrol. Juicy on the palate with some saltiness. Lively acidity 

and neat mousse, showing incipient evolution and uncompromising 

rigour. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 »Réserve« Pinot Noir trocken 

Spicy and ripe on the nose with varietal aromatic expression 

and hints of almond and cocoa, herbal spice and light cherries. 

Lots of juice on the palate, fine, slightly drying tannin, 

tense acidity on a powerful body, sinewy and gastronomic. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Nierstein Riesling trocken 

Yellow-fruity aroma, notes of orange zest, dense and lively 

on the palate, firm acid backbone, lots of juiciness, discreet 

spicy finish, the slightly mineral hue gives the wine elegance. 



WEINGUT GYSLER 


Grosser Spitzenberg 8, 55232 Alzey-Weinheim 

T: +49 (6731) 41266, info@weingut-gysler.de 

www.weingut-gysler.de 


Winemaker: Alexander Gysler 

Contact: Sebastian Oberhausen 



Axel Gysler’s resolute attitude is to be 

admired: he has worked according to 

biodynamic principles since 2004, 

longer than most wine growers in the country. 

“Working with nature for us is craftmanship, 

the result is a cultural product and a pleasure,” 

he reports. He farms twelve hectares of vines 

around Alzey, the slightly cooler climate there 

and the constant winds characterise his wine 

style. All his wines have something in common 

and show their provenance. They carry names 

like “Sternenglanz” or “Klangwerk”: This 

may well sound poetic but it is expressed in the 

material substance of the wines. 

92 2018 »Klangwerk GG« Weinheim Hölle 


Notes of spontaneous fermentation on the nose, herbs, malt, 

apple skin, dark spices. On the palate juicy and spicy with a 

powerful structure, ripe fruit, good extract, power and also 

tension, citric notes, condensed on the mid palate, mineral 

and elegant. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

citrus fruits, taut and tightly-woven and phenolic tartness 

provides highlights. Coherent and complete, lean and rich. 


89 2019 »Feldstärke« Grauburgunder trocken 

91 2019 »Kammerton« Weinheim 


Finely-nuanced nose with apple and citrus fruit, stone fruit, 

spice, some lemongrass. Lean and taut with good proportions, 

lots of juice, tension and also density, the acidity is 

well-integrated; amazing what is packed into this slender 

format! 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2015 »Pinot Blanc de Noir« brut nature 

Deep colour and powerful aroma of wild raspberry, cherry, 

blueberry and fine smoke. On the palate full-bodied, spicy 

and with incisive acidity, well-integrated power, shows texture 

and natural charm. Long on the palate, versatile at the 

table. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Sternenglanz« 


Spicy and floral notes, nectarine and some passion fruit, 

blackcurrant as well. On the palate dry and spicy, juice of ripe 

90 2019 »Sandstein« Riesling trocken 

Fruity nose of fine, ripe fruit, guava, apricot and apple. 

Juicy on the palate, slender structure, very finely-executed, 

some freshly-grated lemon zest, fine phenolic tartness, 

ripe and lively acidity, well-woven, elegant and delicate. 



535

WEINGUT HAUCK 

Albigerstrasse 15 Sonnenhof, 

55234 Bermersheim vor der Höhe 

T: +49 (6731) 1272, vinum@weingut-hauck.de 

www.weingut-hauck.de 


Winemaker: Heinz-Günter and Jana Hauck 

Contact: The Hauck family 


Time and again we are surprised at what 

client-friendly wines the Hauck family 

manages to offer: accomplished 

Spätlesen of Riesling and Weissburgunder are 

to be had for a mere EUR 7.80. In any case, 

you get a lot of bang for your buck here. Apart 

from the classic Spätlesen, both the 

“kunststück” made from Weissburgunder and 

Auxerrois, and the red blend “essential” from 

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon stand out. 

This shows where the new generation, personified 

by Jana Hauck, might take the estate in 

the future. Exciting! 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Bermersheim 

Klosterberg Riesling Spätlese trocken 

Concentrated aromas of ripe stone fruit, apricot and vine 

peach, also mango. Generosity, depth and freshness combine 

on the palate, good extract, lively acidity sets the tone, 

fine mineral polish, good length. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 Bermersheim Hildegardisberg 


Pear and apricot on the nose, fine smoke and spice, also 

some banana. Textured and juicy on the palate, smooth foundation, 

well-integrated acidity, slight fruit sweetness. Good 

balance, wraps up its complexity in a most elegant fashion. 


91 2017 »essential« Bermersheimer 

Klosterberg trocken ME/CS 

Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, powerful aroma of 

cassis, wood spice, toasted notes, forest floor and leaves. 

Well-balanced on the palate, good extract, fine fruit sweetness, 

ripe and vivid acid vein, distinctive tannins, still slightly 

astringent. Good potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

90 2018 »Réserve« Bermersheim Klosterberg 


Strong cherry fruit with wood spice and toasted aromas, 

chocolate-coated cherry in Kirsch and rosemary. Powerful 

and broad on the palate, there is power and force, concentrated 

expression of a warm year and ripe acidity. Generous 

in evey aspect, yet elegant. 14 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

90 2019 Bermersheim Klosterberg 


89 2019 »Hildegard« Silvaner trocken 

89 2019 Bermersheim Hildegardisberg 


89 2019 Chardonnay & Weisser Burgunder tr. 



89 2019 »Jana« Rosé trocken 

90 2019 »kunststück« trocken WB/AU 

Blend of Weissburgunder and Auxerrois, spicy aroma, mirabelle 

plum, lemongrass, white flowers, toasted sesame 

and some butter. On the palate there is ripe, well-integrated 

acidity, slender structure, good traction, fine spiciness, 

balanced in harmonious proportions, refined. 




 

WEINGUT HEILIGENBLUT 

Hauptstrasse 114, 55232 Alzey 

T: +49 (176) 45804433, info@heiligenblut-wein.de 

www.heiligenblut-wein.de 


Winemaker: Christian and Martin Hannemann 

Contact: Christian and Martin Hannemann 


The name of the estate may sound martial, 

but there is no need to fear the 

Rieslings or Scheureben which grow on 

the Heilger Blutberg – a monopole site of a 

mere three hectares. The times when monks 

were executed here are long gone. What happens 

today is much more pleasant: Brothers 

Christian and Martin Hannemann, the fourth 

generation, took their family estate over in 

2018 – and evidently they are going full throttle. 

They manage to convert the conditions of 

the black volcanic soils into mineral-driven, 

dry and classically fruity Kabinett wines. 

92 2019 Weinheim Heiliger Blutberg 


Passion fruit and coriander seed, blood orange, a spicy fruit 

scent. On the palate very finely-staged, powerful extract, 

clear minerality, fine phenolics, ripe acidity, restrained 

sweetness supporting the volume. Marked by its terroir. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

sweetness, high intensity due to the acidity, quite a classic 

Kabinett. 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Scheurebe Kabinett 



Citrusy and spicy aromas with caraway, almond and hints of 

wood notes. Very classic on nose and palate: light, with racy 

acidity and a real Kabinett sweetness that is only delicately 

apparent on the finish. Mineral background. 

9 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



A hint of petrol on the nose, blotting paper, but also mirabelle 

plum. Soft in the attack for a short moment, then juicy 

with a firm acid backbone, elegant Kabinett lightness, a little 

mineral underlay with a fine spicy finish. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Weinheim Riesling Kabinett 

Strawberry and rhubarb jam on the nose, lemon, fresh and 

clear. Crunchy acidity, juicy and light on its feet, restrained 

90 2019 »Melaphyr« Weinheim Riesling tr. 

Slightly floral fragrance, jasmine, cherry blossom, tangerine, 

also a little bit flinty and mineral. Well-built palate, 

firm acidity, restrained sweetness, fresh and slightly tangy 

with lots of juiciness on the finish. Elegant, mineral style. 



537

WEINGUT HEMMES 

Grabenstrasse 13 & 34, 55411 Bingen am Rhein 

T: +49 (6721) 1 24 20, info@weingut-hemmes.de 

www.weingut-hemmes.de 


14–18 hrs, Sa 10–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Frank and Felix Hemmes 

Contact: Frank Hemmes 


Frank and Felix Hemmes continue in the 

same vein as last year: once again this 

father-son team presented a balanced 

and sophisticated range of wines. You can feel 

that the two generations get on well since Felix 

Hemmes joined the estate and adds his influence. 

The labels had a re-design for the 2018 

vintage and the 20 hectares of vines are farmed 

in tune with nature. The wines come across as 

powerful and linear, but also refined, like the 

Riesling Auslese, for instance. The former village 

classroom now serves as their wine shop/ 

cellar door. 

91 2019 »Urgestein« Riesling trocken 

Some peach and apricot, but mainly balsamic, stony notes. 

Juicy and racy on the palate, good mineral tension, discreet 

sweetness, compact structure, harmonious now - but will 

continue to develop very favourably. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 Bingen Riesling trocken 

Peach and apricot on the nose, flinty mineral notes and 

stewed apple and yellow fruit. The palate offers good balance 

of body and texture, a juicy style with acidity and minerality. 

Medium weight in depth and length, spicy finish. 


92 2018 Bingen Kirchberg Spätburgunder tr. 

Complex aromas of sour cherry, herbal bitters, bay leaf and 

chocolate powder. Powdery tannin on the palate with a 

smooth ripe body and medium density, strong alcohol, ripe 

acidity. A firm, very well-built wine with classic proportions. 

Elegant, lots of potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Caramel, stewed apple and sultana on the nose. On the palate, 

rounded fruit with hints of fine spice and minerals. Supple 

with fine silky sweetness and ripe acidity. Poised and discreetly 

tactile in structure. Not a monster Auslese. 



89 2018 Bingen Viognier trocken 

89 2019 »I sell« Riesling trocken 




90 2016 »Carlot« trocken CS/ME/RE 

89 2019 »Blanc de noir« trocken 

Finely-nuanced berry fruit on nose with grapey notes. Good 

concentration on the palate with juiciness and a fine 

sweetness with a cultivated and well-integrated acidity. An 

appetising, fruit-driven Blanc de Noir. 



WEINGUT HIESTAND 


Nordhöferstrasse 19, 67583 Guntersblum 

T: +49 (6249) 2266, info@hiestand-weingut.de 

www.hiestand-weingut.de 


Winemaker: Gunther Hiestand 

Contact: Gunther Hiestand 


We initially thought that the abbreviation 

“JJ” on the Kreuz Riesling 

stood for “Jrosses Jewächs” (i.e. a 

Berlin pronunciation of Grosses Gewächs), and 

indeed, the wine easily meets that expectation 

too. However, the village of Guntersblum is far 

from such northerly dialects and it turns out 

that “JJ” stands for the family ancestor Julius 

Jakob Hiestand (1876–1938). His successors 

wow us year after year with their organic wines. 

They are crafted in a precise fashion, come with 

bright aromatics and a clear expression – as 

well as an inner serenity and balance. Lovers of 

nuance are bound to be rewarded here. 

92 2017 Guntersblum Kreuz 

Riesling »JJ« trocken 

Distinctive Riesling style fruit with notes of orange, passion 

fruit and grapefruit and light hints of wood. Supple sweetness 

in the opening, lively, bright acidity, intense fruit, 

full-bodied yet very vivid and homogeneous, long finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Guntersblum Silvaner trocken 

Fresh and herbaceous on the nose, slightly nutty - pure Sylvaner. 

Broad and soft on the palate, with a style typical of the 

vintage, but also with juiciness and balance. The acidity remains 

light, but carries well. A pleasant wine. 



91 2018 Guntersblum Riesling trocken 

Orange blossom, marigold, green pepper and hints of wood 

on the nose. Supple palate, silky delicious sweetness, ripe 

acidity, rich in substance yet retaining restraint and subtlety. 

Fresh and juicy despite the roundness typical of the vintage. 


90 2017 Guntersblum Kachelberg 


Ripe spice interwoven with intensely yeasty notes. Pinot berries, 

herbs and a slight wood note. On the palate there are 

mealy phenolics, a layer of smoothness and sweetness, vivid 

acidity, still some reductive notes on the finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Smoky notes with hints of rose, allspice and pepper. Dry 

palate with pronounced rounded fruit, textural with delicious 

phenolics. Light acidity and an elegant spice carries 

into a very long finish. Superb! 14 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


539

WEINGUT HOFMANN 

Vor dem Klopp 4, 55437 Appenheim 

T: +49 (6725) 300063 

info@schiefer-trifft-muschelkalk.de 

www.schiefer-trifft-muschelkalk.de 

Cellar Door: Saturdays 9–12 hrs and 13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Jürgen Hofmann 

Contact: Carolin Hofmann 


Jürgen Hofmann has found his style. His 

“Appenheim School of Thought” which 

he founded and which stands for taut 

concentration with a touch of phenolics, is a 

little more approachable now. Yet, his terroir 

wines, like the firm Hundertgulden Riesling or 

the naturally slightly more full-bodied Ölberg 

from the Roter Hang, or Red Slope, remain 

clearly recognisable. His Weissburgunder, already 

made in a clearly gastronomic fashion, 

are also worth a mention. His “Urmeer” is an 

absolutely kitsch-free zone and captures us 

with its fine herbal savouriness. 

92 2019 Nierstein Ölberg Riesling trocken 

On the nose light and elegant layers of yellow fruit, melon 

and bright apple. The palate offers a juicy vibrant freshness 

and elegant light stone fruit with orange blossom. 

Nice grip and ripe, lively acid structure. 


91 2019 Appenheim Eselspfad 


Fresh, clear, lively, with bright fruit. Supple, juicy on the palate, 

tart nuances, fine fruit sweetness, orange blossom, delicious 

herbaceousness and grip, ripe citric acidity, animating, 

juicy, light. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

88 2019 »vom Muschelkalk« Appenheim 




Deep, finely-spicy, green apple, stone fruit, floral hints, meadow 

herbs and mineral notes. Juicy on the palate, red apple 

and bright citrus fruit on the finish. Straightforward dry 

freshness and fresh acidity. Shows distinctive site character. 


91 2019 »MG« Gau-Algesheim St. 

Laurenzikapelle Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

On the nose fine smokiness, bright fruit and delicious herbal 

spiciness. Fresh and clear on the palate, with fine juice, phenolic 

and grip. Citrusy acidity, with its own character and animating 

delicacy, focused and linear. 


90 2019 »Urmeer« Appenheim 


Juicy nose with notes of pear, apple and almond. Vibrant 

and fresh with a flowing, juicy palate full of green-yellow 

fruit offering a discreet sweetness. Behind it fine layers of 

spice and herbs, ripe acidity and an overall tight structure. 




 

WEINGUT FRITZ EKKEHARD HUFF 

Hauptstrasse 90, 55283 Nierstein 

T: +49 (6133) 58003, info@weingut-huff.de 

www.weingut-huff.de 


13–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–17 hrs by appointment 

Winemaker: Christine Huff and Jeremy Bird-Huff 

Contact: Christine and Doris Huff 


There is one thing that Christine Huff 

and her husband Jeremy Bird-Huff 

have managed in the past few years with 

impressive consistency: Weingut Fritz Ekkehard 

Huff with its nine hectares of vines now is 

a sought-after address in Nierstein and the Roter 

Hang, or Red Slope. Steep sites, like Schloss 

Schwabsburg which is particularly treasured 

by Christine Huff, now have high currency 

even beyond regional confines. Once again her 

Riesling “Rabenturm” convinces with its firm 

structure and mineral grip. The concentrated 

and finely-woven Beerenauslese from the same 

site is equally impressive. Exquisite! 

92 2019 Nierstein Pettenthal 


On the nose bright yellow fruit, apricot and nectarine, also 

stony minerality, compact and lively on the palate. Juicy with 

stone fruit, imminent power and finely-pronounced fruitiness. 

Nuanced, with tension, fine saltiness and citrusy, grippy 

acidity. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork/screwcap, €€€ 

also traction, apricot and juicy citrus fruit. Fresh and mineral 

on the finish. 8 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

88 2019 »The Yellow Bird« Nierstein 


92 2019 »Rabenturm« Nierstein Schloss 

Schwabsburg Riesling trocken 

Red-green fruit on the nose, apple, rosehip, floral hints, fine 

herbaceousness. Supple on the palate, intricate flow, stone 

fruit, orange blossom, juicy citric acidity, a hint of liquorice, 

creamy with spicy acid grip and good traction on the finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Nierstein Orbel Riesling trocken 

Fine spicy, yellow and red fruit, fresh apple and also meadow 

herbs, dense and centred. Mature, lively fruit on the palate 

with peach and apricot, fine minerality, straight acidity, increasingly 

focused towards the end. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



Concentrated bouquet, dense and firm, apricot, vine peach, 

fresh citrus, ripe fruit and mint. On the palate clear extract, 

beautiful sweetness-acidity interplay, concentration, but 

90 2019 Schwabsburg Riesling trocken 

Fine herbal, full-fruited, complex and focused nose with 

ripe fruit, peach and apricot, wet stone. Juicy palate, yellow-green 

fruit, subtle fruit sweetness and zesty acidity 

with fine mineral grip. Shows the typicity for Roter Hang. 



541

GEORG GUSTAV HUFF 

Woogstrasse 1, 55283 Nierstein-Schwabsburg 

T: +49 (6133) 50514, info@weingut-huff.com 

www.weingut-huff.com 


13.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–17 hrs, Sundays 10–12 hrs 

Winemaker: Stefan and Daniel Huff 

Contact: The Huff family 


Responsibilities and competences are 

clear-cut at Weingut Georg Gustav 

Huff: Stefan Huff looks after the red 

wines, his brother Daniel after the whites – 

while father Dieter can usually be found in the 

vineyards on the Roter Hang, or Red Slope. 

And we have no doubt that they are a most 

well-coordinated team – how else could we 

explain that they yet again presented an outstanding 

range of wines. The Rieslings offer 

minerality depth, tension and elegance; the Pinots 

offer substance and grip. And the Silvaner 

will even convince sceptics. 

93 2019 Nierstein Pettenthal Rehbacher Steig 

Sommerseite Riesling trocken 

Complex, clear, spice on the nose; red and yellow fruit, meadow 

herb, sweet, fresh apple and ferric notes. The palate is 

more restrained with juicy fruit, initially flowing but increasingly 

spicy, firm and mineral. Tapering towards a multi-layered 

finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Alte Reben« Nierstein Hipping 


Attractively-balanced on the nose, deep, intricate, yellow 

fruit, orange blossom, wet stone and herbs. The palate is 

well-judged with restrained proportions and flow. Finishes 

with stone-dusted minerality, citrus notes and juicy acidity. 

Multifaceted and elegant. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2018 »Réserve« Riesling trocken 

Smoky, stony nose. Grip, focus and bright fruit. Intricate on 

the palate, also fine juiciness, notes of tangerine, lemon, 

some stone fruit. Lean structure with firm, salty acidity. 

Slightly drying in the middle, but balanced and expressive. 

Citrusy-mineral aftertaste. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



A fine nose with apple and liquorice and clear spiciness from 

the distinctive red soil. On the palate an almost brutal acidity, 

but well-integrated into the overall texture and sweetness 

along with the spicy minerality. The finish is round and 

smooth. Multifaceted and fascinating. 6,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Réserve« Pinot Blanc trocken 

91 2018 »Réserve« Pinot Gris trocken 



89 2019 »vom Löss« Riesling trocken 

88 2019 Nierstein Riesling Kabinett feinherb 

90 2017 »Alte Reben« Nierstein Rosenberg 


89 2017 Nierstein Spätburgunder trocken 

91 2019 Nierstein Silvaner trocken 

Delicious and grippy on the nose with refreshing notes of 

ripe citrus fruit, pear, green apple and minerality. Silky on 

the palate. The juicy, lively acidity weaves itself into the 

texture, fine saltiness, a hint of freshly-grated citrus zest. 

Wonderfully balanced. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT JÄGER 


Rheinstrasse 17, 55437 Ockenheim 

T: +49 (6725) 2330, weingut@jaegerwein.de 

www.jaegerwein.de 



Winemaker: Armin Jäger 

Contact: Diana Jäger 


Neronet may sound like a name for a 

red blend made from dark-coloured 

grape varieties but it is in fact a new 

crossing hailing from the Czech Republic, 

based on noble parentage: (St. Laurent x Blauer 

Portugieser) x (Alicante Bouschet x Cabernet 

Sauvignon). Weingut Jäger, which also is a 

nursery, has developed this crossing further 

and now makes decidedly interesting wines 

from it. We also liked their Blauer Spätburgunder 

with its slightly rounder stature, as is typical 

for the vintage – as well as the fruit-forward 

Sauvignon Blanc. The rest of the white 

wines easily play in that same league! 

89 2019 Ockenheim Schönhölle 


White flowers and some wood, vanilla and caramel on the 

nose. On the palate there is some force, a layer of phenolics 

and pithy acidity provide the counterpoint to the powerful 

body, the mid-palate is dense and pronounced in fruity leading 

to a pronounced yellow-fruited finish. 


89 2018 Blauer Burgunder trocken 

Bitter chocolate and herbs, thyme, also peppery notes on the 

nose. Creamy base on the palate, with a medium dose of finegrained 

tannins. The ripe acidity holds well with the dark berry 

and Pinot fruit. Generous, rich body and finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , € 

87 2019 Ockenheim Schönhölle 


88 2019 Ockenheim Hockenmühle 


Citrus on the nose, with alcohol and acidity accentuating the 

palate before a layer of slightly dry phenolics takes over in 

the middle. Has attractive length, freshness and tension. A 

good companion to hearty food. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 Neronet trocken 

Violet pastille and liquorice, elderberry, blueberry and ethereal 

herbal notes dominate the aromatics. Dense on the palate 

with a fine-grained tannin, yet well-balanced with juicy 

ripe acidity. Concentrated youthful fruit, with a very clear 

and intense finish. 13 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , € 


Appealing fruity aromatics of red gooseberry, Williams 

pear and discreet hints of yeast. The palate shows a good 

body, the sweetness-acidity ratio is harmonious, texture 

and slight saltiness give the wine something distinctive. 

Good length. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


543

WEINGUT GEORG JUNG 

Alzeyerstrasse 4, 55278 Undenheim 

T: +49 (6737) 246, info@wein-macht-jung.de 

www.wein-macht-jung.de 


Saturdays 9.30–12 hrs by appointment 

Winemaker: Johannes Jung 

Contact: Georg Jung 


Notwithstanding the fact that a hailstorm 

in April 2019 decimated the 

yields at Weingut Georg Jung, Johannes 

Jung reports that “the 2019 is a source 

of joy.” The young winemaker sets ever stronger 

influence at his parental winery. It was a 

stint in South Africa that spurred his passion 

for Chardonnay which he now matures in new 

barriques: his Chardonnay from the Undenheimer 

Goldberg is the top wine in a range of 

a rather sophisticated wines. His full-bodied 

and barrique-aged Sankt Laurent shows that 

Jung also knows how to handle reds. Onwards 

and upwards! 

91 2018 Undenheim Goldberg Chardonnay tr. 

Fine smoke on the nose, which lies over fruit aromas of pear 

and apricot and also spices. Broad on the palate, peppery 

spice allied to a smooth base with good balance, lots of substance, 

body, minerality and depth. Can evolve further. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

87 2019 Undenheim Chardonnay trocken 

90 2017 Undenheim Gib Gern Weissburgunder tr. 

Concentrated, ripe nose with fresh and dried apricot, apple, 

yellow flowers, spicy and floral notes. The palate also has apple 

notes, good extract, density and noticeable sweetness, 

much substance, ripe and supporting acidity, mineral underpinnings. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

89 2018 Spiesheim Rindertanz Riesling 

Ripe notes on the nose, petrol, peach and pineapple juice, 

also smoky notes. Powerful and tightly-built on the palate, 

wood balanced with sweetness; beautiful fruit, ripe acidity 

and mineral appeal. Riesling with good potential that still 

needs some time. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Undenheim Grauburgunder trocken 

Powerful aromas of fresh pear and caramelised pear, walnut 

and floral notes, honeycomb and resin. Noticeable sweetness 

on the palate with vivid acidity in a powerful and compact 

body, sweet extract, harmoniously-balanced. 


91 2018 Selzen St. Laurent Barrique trocken 

Smoky notes and concentrated wild berry aromas, cranberry, 

discreetly accompanied by herbal spices. Lots of 

juiciness and full, long-lasting fruit and drive. The strong 

alcohol recedes into a smooth finish with mineral tones. 

14,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


KAPELLENHOF 


Kapellenstrasse 18, 55278 Selzen 

T: +49 (6737) 204, kapellenhof@t-online.de 

www.kapellenhof-selzen.de 



Winemaker: Thomas Schätzel 

Contact: Thomas Schätzel 


Thomas and Sabine Schätzel are the fifth 

generation of their family to run the 

Kapellenhof in its idyllic setting in the 

village of Selzen – and the estate can look back 

across a 600-year history. From his eighteen 

hectares of vines, most of them on mineral - 

rich soils of calcareous marl, Thomas Schätzel 

makes varietally-typical wines year on year. 

This year it is the multi-layered and dense 

“Selection” Riesling that is at the top of the 

range – but the other wines know how to 

convince, too. All of them absolutely work at 

the table. Solid! 

91 2018 »Ökonomierat E« Hahnheim Knopf 

Riesling trocken Selection Rheinhessen 

Intense aroma, ripe stone fruit, peach and apricot, also a hint 

of petrol and spicy impressions. Powerful and tightly-built on 

the palate with good extract, dense and complex, the ripe 

acidity is skilfully integrated with more spice and good minerality. 


88 2019 Selzen Am dicken Stein 


89 2019 »Kalkmergel« Hahnheim 


Fruity nose of white and yellow flowers, apricot and apple, 

also spice and with aromas of warm greenhouse. Well-balanced 

on the palate with ripe acidity and clear fruit, powerful 

structure, delicately spicy. Substantial, multi-layered and elegant. 

A lot of wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Selzen Chardonnay trocken 

Spicy aroma, ripe honeydew melon and pear, also lactic 

notes. Juicy and soft on the palate, slender structure, mild, 

well-integrated acid vein, subtle spiciness, clear in expression. 

A well-balanced, versatile Chardonnay that cuts a fine 

figure. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 Selzen Silvaner trocken 

Spicy and floral notes, fully ripe pear, yellow flowers, some 

mango lassi. Soft and supple on the palate, mild acidity, 

sweet extract, lots of peppery, spicy notes, especially on the 

mid-palate. Made for hearty food. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Kalkmergel« Hahnheim 


Intense and powerful aroma of stone fruit, peach and mango, 

yellow flowers and buttercup, spiciness. Powerful and 

well-built on the palate with ripe acidity and texture, multi-layered, 

spicy, with a chalky mineral accent, clear fruit 

expression and good length. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


545

WEINGUT KARLHEINZ KELLER 

Landgrafenstrasse 74-76, 67549 Worms 

T: +49 (6241) 75562, info@weingutkeller.de 

www.weingutkeller.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 

9–18 hrs, Wednesdays 9–13 hrs , Saturdays 9–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Markus Keller 

Contact: Karlheinz Keller 


Weingut Karlheinz Keller, which is 

now run by Markus Keller, farms 

around twenty hectares of vines 

and continues to deliver consistent quality at 

astonishingly fair prices. Since Markus Keller’s 

wife hails from Alto Adige, he is dedicated to 

Lagrein, a powerful and somewhat rustic 

grape variety from the southern side of the 

Alps. The results are impressive: this barrique-matured 

red is spicy, smooth and really 

textured – a most successful experiment within 

a thoroughly-balanced and convincing 

range of wines. 

92 2019 Pfeddersheim St. Georgenberg 


Wonderfully fruity and fresh on the nose with quince and 

candied red apple. Then dense on the palate with good substance. 

Energetic without dominating the fruit. Polished. 

Balanced. Bravo! 13 Vol.-%. cork, € 


Discreet aromas on the nose with red fruits like redcurrant. 

The use of wood is noticeable but well-integrated. Good substance 

and power of the wine with pleasant viscosity. Harmonious. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 »Cuvée Gabriel« trocken ME/SY/CS 

Blackberry, elderberry, cherry, cinnamon and clove with a 

slightly herbaceous hint. Lots of fine tannin, concentrated 

with a smooth backdrop, vivid fruit, seamlessly-integrated, 

ripe acidity. Juicy and fruit-driven with a sweet finish, elegant 

wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Lagrein trocken 

Strong notes of new wood and herbaceous aromas of thyme, 

menthol and camphor. Supple, almost viscous on the palate, 

grainy tannin with good ripeness. Cherry-like fruit on the palate, 

strong alcohol, slightly pronounced fruitiness, sturdy 






91 2018 Frauenberg Spätburgunder 


89 2018 Pfeddersheimer Hochberg 


89 2017 Pfeddersheim St. Georgenberg 


91 Pinot Noir Brut 

Salmon pink. Yeasty on the nose and aromatic Pinot berries. 

On the palate there is good balance between fresh, 

racy acidity and it's fine, also dynamic, mousse. A Sekt with 

clear aromatics and clear dry finish. Nice aperitif. 

12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


WEINGUT KETH 


Wormserstrasse 37, 67591 Offstein 

T: +49 (6243) 7522, kontakt@weingut-keth.de 

www.weingut-keth.de 



Winemaker: Matthias Keth 

Contact: Matthias Keth 



It was in 1971 that Weingut Keth started 

out in the southern Wonnegau – with 2.5 

hectares of vines and just 600 litres of wine. 

Now, Matthias Keth is at the helm of this estate 

and the vineyards have been extended to a respectable 

55 hectares. The top sites are Westhofener 

Morstein and Offsteiner Engelsberg 

and farming was converted to organics as early 

as 2007. The wines impress with their inner serenity 

and unaffected character. The Morstein 

Riesling shows complexity, the Sankt Laurent 

knows how to convince with its spiciness while 

the Riesling Beerenauslese from the Morstein 

shows provenance. A great performance! 


Concentrated nose of peach and apricot, yellow apple, grapefruit 

and a mineral ambience. On the palate there is good extract 

and density, taut and athletic, consistent and balanced, 

the acidity is well-integrated. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap 

89 2019 »Sonnenspiel« Riesling trocken 

Juicy and straightforward aromatics of apple, apricot and 

grapefruit. On the palate there is a lively freshness. Lean and 

taut construction with everything in the right place. The fine 

sweetness corresponds well with the agile acidity, supple 

with fine spice and minerality. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap 

90 2018 St. Laurent trocken 

Intense dark and spicy nose, blackcurrant and cherry, some 

smoke, eucalyptus and also earthy notes. Vivid acidity on the 

palate, medium body, clear fruit and spicy and pepper notes. 

The tannins are ripe and juicy, good ageing potential. 


92 2018 Westhofen Morstein 


Flora lavender on the nose with dried apricot and mint. Viscous 

at the beginning, then immediately spicy. Comparatively 

mild acidity, evoking the impression of mildness through 

creaminess rather than sweetness. An original Beerenauslese. 


89 2019 »Rebstoff Weiss« trocken CB/MS/PH 

88 2019 »Aufspiel Weiss« trocken WB/CH/SB 





88 2017 Offstein Engelsberg 



Ripe yellow gooseberry, apricot and grapefruit on the nose, 

floral notes and fine spice. Juicy, textural and with fine 

fruit on the palate. Ripe, well-integrated acidity, finely-balanced, 

unobtrusive yet intense, with natural expression 

and character. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap 


547

WEINGUT KNEWITZ 

Rheinblick 13, 55437 Appenheim 

T: +49 (6725) 2949, info@weingut-knewitz.de 

www.weingut-knewitz.de 


Winemaker: Tobias and Björn Knewitz 

Contact: The Knewitz family 


Sometimes we wonder how it is all going 

to end with Tobias Knewitz: he made his 

first wines as a 14-year-old, took over 

the family estate at 21 and now at age 30 he 

makes wines like few others. This precocious 

winemaker is supported by his brother Björn 

and his father Gerold who mainly looks after 

the vineyards which by now have grown to 25 

hectares. We were smitten with the Hundertgulden 

Riesling with its fine phenolics and pervasive 

minerality. At least one thing is certain: 

we are happy to reward this stellar performance 

with a fourth star! 



Alluring smoky spice on the nose, alongside lime citrus and 

grapefruit. Highly concentrated on the palate with very fine 

phenolics, a hint of carbon dioxide, but also a penetrating 

tactile minerality. Density without drama. Very good! 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

honeysuckle. On the palate lively acidity balances the fruit 

flavours, complemented by lychee and ginger. A precise, persistent 

wine in a medium body with a good finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Holzfass« Chardonnay trocken 

92 2019 Nieder-Hilbersheim Steinacker 


Pale lemon yellow in the glass. Fresh herbs, lime and apple 

on the nose. Very precise primary fruit on the palate, complemented 

by a fine mineral component. Compactly-built, 

well-balanced, perfectly-integrated acidity with a long finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Still closed on the nose offering more minerality than fruit. 

Good density on the palate, supple foundation, poised and 

plump, but also with refined acid backbone and mineral core. 

Tangerine and kumquats on the finish. Freshness and minerality, 

good potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2019 »Kalkstein« Appenheim 


Lemon yellow. A scent of wet stone, young peach, lime and 

91 2019 »Eisenerz« Nieder-Hilbersheim 


Smoky and peppery on the nose with white peach and hints 

of limestone. The palate is substantial, straightforward 

and built without frills, firm but not aggressive acidity, 

juicy, distinctive, in excellent balance. Compact and long 

lasting. Stylish and pure. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT KÖSTER-WOLF 

Langgasse 62, 55234 Albig 

T: +49 (6731) 2538, mail@koester-wolf-weingut.de 

www.koester-wolf-weingut.de 


Winemaker: Claus Wolf 

Contact: Bärbel Wolf 


The Köster-Wolf estate was founded in 

1684 and is run by Bärbel and Claus 

Wolf now, the eleventh generation of 

the family. The couple reports that “striving 

for quality is an unwritten law for us and our 

yardstick.” They turn the fruit of almost 35 

hectares of vines into varietally-typical, expressive 

and well-balanced wines and offer 

them at very fair prices. The lively Sauvignon 

Blanc and the elegant Weissburgunder are 

very good examples for this. A very successful 

debut for this estate in Albig. 

89 2019 Albig Schloss Hammerstein 


Apple and Mirabelle on the nose, spicy and floral with light 

notes of lemon grass. Juicy and clear on the palate with 

beautiful fruit expression, slender structure, well-integrated 

acidity and sweetness, fine texture and spice; good substance, 

cleanly-executed, elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

87 2019 »Classic« Rivaner trocken 

89 2019 »Scheus Traum« Scheurebe feinherb 

Fruity and spicy nose of gooseberry, pink grapefruit and yellow 

fruit with hints of guava and a sweet-sour note. The palate 

shows a good combination of clear fruit, sweetness and 

freshness in a lean texture. Spicy and delicious, finely-tuned. 



Juicy pear and apple on the clean nose, some floral notes 

and spices. Juicy on the palate, with clear varietal typicity, 

ripe acidity, fine spiciness and a sweetness of fruit. Powerful 

construction; classic and uncomplicated Pinot Gris that 

highlights its best qualities. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Loup Blanc« trocken SB/RR/CH 

Blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Smelling 

of green apple, yellow fruit and citrus. Animating freshness, 

juicy and well-balanced, youthful fruit and spice on the 

finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Albig Schloss Hammerstein 


Varietal nose of gooseberry, grapefruit, pepper, hints of 

grass clippings and fine spiciness. Fresh acidity, clear fruit 

and fine sweetness on the palate lead to a slender structure. 

Animated with an upbeat style. Good varietal typicity 

with a local accent. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


549

WEINGUT KÜHLING-GILLOT 

Ölmühlstrasse 25, 55294 Bodenheim 

T: +49 (6135) 2333, info@kuehling-gillot.de 

www.kuehling-gillot.de 



Winemaker: H. O. Spanier, Axel Thieme, Christopher Full 

Contact: Carolin Spanier-Gillot and Hans Oliver Spanier 


What an incredible flight of wines are 

Carolin and O.H. Spanier’s Grosse 

Gewächse from the Roter Hang 

(Red Slope): a crystalline Hipping, a full-bodied 

Rothenberg, a phenolically-tart Pettenthal and 

an Ölberg that is as salty as creamy. The expression 

of site character is convincing, the consistency 

impressive. One is almost tempted to claim 

that “of course,”- even the village wines show the 

same sophistication in their class: the Niersteiner 

is playful, the Nackenheimer more solemn. But 

the very fact that all of this comes with such ease 

and as a matter of course proves their hard work. 

Congratulations on achieving the fifth star. 

95 2019 Nierstein Ölberg Riesling GG 

Complex aromatics of ripe apricot, mint and myrrh incense 

on the nose. Palate opens with a juicy fruit and creamy undertones. 

A classic style but with innovation and integrity, 

densely-woven, taut acidity and saltiness; the generosity of 

the site is energised in this wine with its long finish. Great potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

starts ripe and soft with a clear, juicy acidity and develops a 

crystalline precision and linear expression as it evolves. Firm 

structure, delicious, self-contained. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

91 2019 Nierstein Riesling 



Ripe yellow fruit on the nose with earthy notes and herbal 

undertones reflecting true Roter Hang in the summer heat. 

Opens with juicy dense yellow fruit, counters with phenolic 

astringency; high intensity, dense, yet lean and with drive. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

95 »wurzelecht« Nackenheim 

Rothenberg Riesling GG 2019 

Rich yellow colour with greenish nuances. On the nose blood 

orange and light wood spice. On the palate there are fine phenolics, 

integral acidity, discreet minerality, concentrated 

fruit and lots of texture. A round, harmonious and homogeneous 

Burgundian-style wine with discreet minerality. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Stone fruit is accompanied by herbs, apricot, mango on the 

nose, alongside red apple and some liquorice. The palate 

92 2019 Nackenheim Riesling 


Sweet Reine Claude Doree plum on the nose with apple, 

balsamic spice and slightly smoky undertones. The palate 

is well-balanced between the crunchy acidity and textural 

fully ripe fruit. Good density, rich in substance, has potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


WEINGUT LAMBERTH 


Kirchstrasse 20, 55278 Ludwigshöhe 

T: +49 (6249) 8611, info@weingut-lamberth.de 

www.weingut-lamberth.de 


14–18 hrs and Saturdays by appointment 

Winemaker: Carsten Lamberth 

Contact: Carsten Lamberth 


Apart from presenting his wines from 

the 2019 vintage, Carsten Lamberth 

also presented more mature wines 

from 2018, 2016 and 2015. We already know 

that he has a great touch for wood-matured 

red wines. His Spätburgunder “Très Fins” 

from the 2016 vintage comes across as Burgundian 

with its fine acidity and smooth tannins. 

The white wines, too, are on great form, 

especially the complex Grauburgunder Himmelthal 

and the linear, super-straight Riesling 

“Kalkstein”. Lamberth always has surprises 

up his sleeve. 

91 2018 Guntersblum Himmelthal 


Slightly reddish shimmer in the glass. Herbs, bay leaf, smoke 

and toasted aromas with layers of quince, green walnut and 

pear. Powerfully-built but with a clear outline, sweet extract, 

juicy with a phenolic tartness adding to it's complexity and 

mineral foundations. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2015 »R« Ludwigshöhe Teufelskopf 


Deep yellow, still shows smoky notes from barrique ageing, 

dark aromas of roots, herbs with ripe, exotic honeydrew melon. 

Powerful and firmly-built on the palate with sweet extract 

and ripe acidity. Spice and some wood tannin, with juice 

and texture, good potential. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2008 »Pinot Blanc de Noir« brut 

Fine, unobtrusive Pinot fruit on the nose, raspberry, strawberry 

and discreet spices from light evolution. Freshness on 

the palate with lively acidity and ripe fruit; slender, straightforward 

construction, a precise sparkling wine, good aperitif. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2016 »Très Fins« Spätburgunder trocken 

Spicy nose with juniper berry, fir resin, ripe wild raspberry 

and cherry, layers of smoke and a slightly ethereal tone. On 

the palate there is a fine and ripe acid structure, dry, soft tannins, 

elegant and Burgundian in impression, light with an animating 

savouriness. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2018 »Kalkstein« Chardonnay 





90 2015 »R« Guntersblum Himmelthal 


90 2016 »Kalkstein« Spätburgunder trocken 

89 2015 Guntersblum Steig-Terrassen 

Syrah trocken 


The yellow fruit of apricot and peach is joined on the nose 

by a chalky mineral tone and fine spice. On the palate there 

is traction and drive, but also texture and clear fruit, ripe 

acid vein, tightly-built, as if drawn with a ruler. Highly mineral, 

exhibiting its own individual character. 



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WEINGUT LUFF 

Hauptstrasse 16, 55459 Aspisheim 

T: +49 (6727) 5893, info@weingut-luff.de 

www.weingut-luff.de 


Winemaker: Christian Luff 

Contact: Kornelia Kilz-Luff 


Christian Luff is tattoed all over and likes 

to present himself as unconventional. 

His labels, too, are most colourful and 

the back label reads: “Contains sulphites and 

a little revolt.” This winemaker wants to show 

that wine is not just for square folk. And indeed, 

the content of the bottles has quite something 

to offer. The blend “Blickkontakt” combines 

spice and elegance, the Grauburgunder 

presents itself with good substance. His red 

wine “Red Barrel” pleases with its clear fruit 

and animating tartness. And it goes on. Or, as 

Christian Luff would say: “Viva La Vinificación!” 

90 2019 »Blickkontakt« Deutscher Wein tr. 

Blend of Grüner Sylvaner and Riesling, smelling of ripe fruit, 

pear, apple, apricot and banana. Sweet Riesling fruit takes 

over on the palate, controlled by a lively, spicy acidity and 

earthy notes from the Sylvaner, a beautiful duet. 


88 2019 »X« Rosé 

90 2018 »MMXVIII« Grauburgunder trocken 

The nose already shows a lot of substance can be expected 

here with some smoke, pear, quince and hints of charcoal. 

Powerfully-built on the palate, marked by maturation in barrique, 

dry, good extract and texture. Juicy and spicy on the 

finish. Lots of Potential. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Ripe apricot and papaya on the nose, spicy and floral notes in 

tow, leafy greens and lemongrass. On the palate, the ripe 

acidity and fine sweetness combine well, a layer of fine phenolics 

highlights the fruit. Charming, with good flow. 



Spicy and floral aromas on the nose, ripe Mirabelle plum and 

grapefruit. On the palate, the agile acidity provides momentum 

and balances the noticeable residual sweetness. Juicy 

and fruity, with attractive spice notes, good balance between 

freshness and harmony. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2018 »Red Barrel« trocken DF/RE 

Blend of Regent and Dornfelder, aromas of black cherry 

and elderflower, bay leaf and wood spice. Dry on the palate 

with slender berry fruit, fine and animating tartness. Satisfying 

honest finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT MANZ 


Lettengasse 6, 55278 Weinolsheim 

T: +49 (6249) 803008, weingut@manz-weinolsheim.de 

www.manz-weinolsheim.de 


Saturdays by appointment 

Winemaker: Erich and Eric Manz 

Contact: Eric Manz 


The Riesling from the Niersteiner Pettenthal 

in the 2019 vintage, caused 

quite a stir at our tasting table: appreciative 

murmurs, delight and a commensurate 

score. This wine depicts both character and 

terroir of the Roter Hang, or Red Slope, exactly 

– and it is just one example for the many oenological 

possibilities that Eric Manz turns 

into a reality. His portfolio of exquisite sites 

has by now grown to 30 hectares. He knows 

how to set the scene for his Pinots with just the 

right amount of woody spice, his rich red “Cuvée 

M Réserve” will satisfy even demanding 

palates. Compliments! 


Ripe fruit nose with warm stone, herbs and ripe yellow fruit, 

showing the character of the Roter Hang. On the palate there 

is a firm and powerful structure, good density, balanced acidity, 

the powerful extract is accompanied by juice and spice, 

pronounced minerality. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 »Alte Reben« Grauer Burgunder tr. 

91 2019 Weinolsheim Kehr Riesling trocken 

Compact nose with some smoke, apple and stone fruit, relatively 

closed, opens slowly. Powerful and compactly-built 

with noticeable sweetness which sits well with the acidity. 

Phenolic tartness, good balance, elegance with juiciness and 

fine spice. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Buttery nose, some pumpkin, white flowers and a smoky ambience. 

Voluminous on the palate with a powerful structure, 

juicy and with fine sweetness, texture and spice, great 

smooth balance. Good ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2015 »Cuvée M Réserve« trocken 

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Mitos. Powerful, 

spicy nose of dark cherries, mulberry, elderberry and blackcurrant, 

roasted and smoky aromas and hints of pepper. Powerfully-built 

with strength, volume and vivid acidity. Rich, 

with texture, spice and a round full finish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »***100« Oppenheim Herrenberg 


Juicy stone fruit on the nose of peach, apricot and mineral 

notes. On the palate a juicy and fine sweetness, mineral 

notes echo in a powerful structure with good substance 

and balance, creamy, consistent and with good length. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


553

BURGUNDERHOF MERKEL 

Rheinstrasse 8, 67598 Gundersheim 

T: +49 (176) 70805824, merkel-weine@web.de 

www.merkel-weine.de 


Winemaker: Carmen Merkel 

Contact: Carmen Merkel 



Burgunderhof Merkel in the village of 

Gundersheim is now run by the fourth 

generation of the Merkel family. Since 

2016, Carmen Merkel has been at the helm 

and, together with her father Dietmar, wants 

“to combine tradition and modernism”. Their 

five hectares of up to 100-year-old vines have 

been farmed organically since 2004. Right 

next door to the winery they planted a round, 

snail-shaped vineyard where vines sprout 

beautifully towards the sun. We look forward 

to seeing what accents the new generation will 

set. 

87 2019 »Alte Reben« Gundersheim 

Königstuhl Riesling trocken 

Riesling from 55-year-old vines with aromas of citrus fruits 

and yellow paprika, also some caramel and floral notes. On 

the palate there is striking and invigorating acidity, more citrus 

fruits and also red apple. Not a heavyweight. 


again, powerfully-built, mouthfilling with vivid acidity, juicy 

and generous, strong tannin, slight astringency. 

14 Vol.-%. DIAM, € 



Königstuhl Schwarzriesling trocken 

Dark cherry on the nose, spicy and smoky notes, some cherry 

yoghurt, a hint of wild raspberry and also mint. On the palate 

juicy, sweetly fruity, also notes of sour cherry, firm tannin, 

slightly astringent with medium complexity. Expresses grape 

variety and terroir. 14 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 


Höllenbrand Spätburgunder trocken 

Cherry, raspberry, wood spice, toasted aromas, dark notes, 

forest floor, berry tones, floral nuances, an ethereal hint. On 

the palate liquorice spice, soft fruit, sour cherry juice, big and 

powerful. The alcohol is well-integrated, long. 

14 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

88 2019 »Glut« Gundersheim Höllenbrand 

trocken ME/BP/DF/CI/RE 

Purple in colour, spice, blackberries, some whey and mint. 

Dark, sweet fruit on the palate, blackberry and black cherry 

89 2019 Gundersheim Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

Aromatic nose, typical for the variety and attractively exotic. 

Green pepper, papaya, pomegranate and apple with 

spicy aromas. Slenderly-built on the palate, balanced and 

fresh without being too overblown with more fruity papaya 

notes. Harmonious finish, good varietal expression. 



WEINGUT MICHEL 


Dittelsheimer Weg 31, 55234 Hochborn 

T: +49 (6735) 283, sebastian@weingut-michel.de 

www.weingut-michel.de 


Winemaker: Sebastian Michel 

Contact: Sebastian Michel 


Sebastian Michel knows exactly how to 

exploit the potential of Westhofen’s top 

Morstein site and its limestone soils. He 

vinifies his Rieslings in barrel which, along 

with the Morstein character, lends them an individual 

profile: the wine from the 2019 vintage 

shows a tightly-woven structure, fine phenolics 

and mineral poise. His Riesling “MR” 

from the 2017 vintage comes across as ambitious 

and still youthful. Michel also knows 

how to handle Silvaner, while his red blend 

“Ithaka” shows fruit, style and expression. 

These are wines that will age well and provide 

joy for years to come. 


Fine fragrance of apricot on the nose, some leafy green, floral, 

fine caraway and discreet wood spice. Well-balanced and 

tightly-woven on the palate, good extract, ripe acidity, fine 

phenolics, firmly-built in its structure, elegant and mineral, 

good potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2018 »Kalkstein« Chardonnay trocken 

91 2018 Westhofen Morstein Silvaner trocken 

Pear and apple, flanked by spicy and smoky notes. Juicy on 

the palate with fine spice, mild acidity, powerful and firm in 

structure. The fine sweetness blends in well, underpinned by 

mineral earthiness. Sylvaner with good ageing potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 »MR« Riesling trocken 

Multi-layered nose with notes of stone fruit, rosehip, spices 

and wood spice. Structured Riesling, influenced by the 

wood, firm in its substance, supple in its acidity. Mineral, 

ambitiously-vinified and still youthful. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2016 »Prestige Pinot« brut 

Beautiful Pinot nose, powerful and spicy, wild raspberry, 

cherry and smoky notes with end notes of woodruff. Slender 

and spicy on the palate, texture with chalky minerality, medium 

length and complexity, discreet sweetness, clear expression. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Ithaka« trocken CS/CF/ME 

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. 

Aromas of cassis, blackberry, elderberry, dark chocolate, forest 

floor and fine herbal spice. Harmonious composition and 

balance, fine acidity, vivid tannins and expressive fruit match 

the substance. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


555

WEINGUT MÜLLER – DR. BECKER 

Vordergasse 14–18, 67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim 

T: +49 (6243) 5524, info@mueller-dr-becker.de 

www.mueller-dr-becker.de 


Winemaker: Jochen Becker 

Contact: Jochen Becker 


As we know, Flörsheim-Dalsheim, is a 

viticultural hotspot in Rheinhessen. 

Jochen Becker is part of what makes 

this commune so pulsating – his current range 

of wines calls for several exclamation points. 

His Riesling from the Brummelochsenboden 

site is wonderfully juicy and tight, a wine that 

will give pleasure for years – even if each and 

every bottle will be emptied quickly. His trio of 

red wines is superb: but our hearts were captured 

by the Sankt Laurent which, in this estate’s 

iteration of the 2018 vintage, unites texture 

and fruit into a wonderful harmony. 

92 2019 »Vom Brummelochsenboden« 

Dalsheim Sauloch Riesling trocken 

Some wood and fresh herbal tones of lemon balm, citrus, 

notes of yeast. Full-bodied and compact on the palate, 

silky-textured, juicy acidity, good weight but no alcoholic excess. 

A very rich wine with real potential and striking minerality. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, € 

91 2018 »Die Wildsau« Dalsheim Sauloch 


Smoky notes, roasted coffee, cranberry, nougat and Amarena 

cherry. The vintage was certainly very ripe. Slightly viscous 

on the opening, a hint of sweetness, fine-grained tannin 

in medium-high quantity, ripe acidity, good density in all 

components. Attractive berry-like finish. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Arras« Rosé trocken 

90 2019 »MDCXXV« Dalsheim Bürgel 


Strong use of wood, coconut, restrained varietal aromas, sesame 

and polenta. Supple palate, discreet texture, fine, 

long-lasting acidity, a hint of wood tannin, juicy, medium-weight 




Smoky new wood, sweet cherry, rosehip. A very slight malty 

undertone. Black tea and herbs. On the palate there is mellow, 

fine-grained (but dense) tannin, with a creamy base and 

a vein of acidity well-suited to the body. Intense, clear fruit on 

the finish. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


St. Laurent 

Still closed on the nose, cranberry, blackberry and black 

pepper, a “cool” herbal note overall. On the palate silky, 

very finely-textured, mild acidity, shows juiciness and very 

intense fruit leading to the long finish. 14 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT MÜNZENBERGER 

Lindenplatz 9, 55270 Zornheim 

T: +49 (6136) 44573, info@weingut-muenzenberger.de 

www.weingut-muenzenberger.de 


Winemaker: Andreas Münzenberger 

Contact: Andreas Münzenberger 


There is much optimism at Weingut 

Münzenberger. Two generations combine 

their experience in modern cellar 

techniques and their joy of innovation. Andreas 

Münzenberger, an engineer of oenology, 

runs this 19-hectare estate. His son, crowned 

young winemaker of the year 2018 by the local 

chamber of agriculture, reads ‘International 

Wine Business’ at Geisenheim and produces 

his own line of wines. His wines, like “Decoded 

Poetry” show balance and ambition. His 

Muskateller “La Fleur” and the lively Riesling 

“Ringelpiez” also turned out well. That’s the 

way to go. 

89 2019 »Decoded Poetry« Zornheim Riesling tr. 

Light peach on the nose, spicy notes and apple. Well-balanced 

on the palate with a lemony, lively acidity and a hint of 

fruit sweetness in the peach and nectarine fruit. Bright, 

steely, juicy, round and lively, with good drinkability. 


89 2019 »La Fleur« Gelber Muskateller 

feinherb 

Focused on the nose, juicy peach, rose petals and flower 

meadow with a touch of green banana. Juicy, aromatic and 

fruity-sweet on the palate, balanced proportions, nice flow, 

palatable with a delicious citric acid structure. Good varietal 

expression. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Shiny Day« Scheurebe trocken 

Expressive nose with layers of sweet fruit, ripe passion fruit, 

mango, tangerine and green melon. A slenderly-built palate, 

juicy and mouth-watering with lots of acid freshness, clear 

fruit mango expression, lively wine. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Feuerstein« Zornheim 


On the nose light peach, apple, herbaceous savouriness. On the 

palate finely-concentrated fruit sweetness, stone fruit, peach 

and also fresh Golden Delicious apple. Juicy acidity freshness, 

an elegant and well-balanced Spätlese. 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 »Feuerstein« Hahnheim Riesling tr. 

88 2018 »Alte Reben« Zornheim 

Guldenmorgen Weissburgunder trocken 

88 2018 »Alte Reben« Selzen Osterberg 


87 2018 »Chronos« Selzen Gottesgarten 


87 2019 »Horizon Effect« 

Weisser Burgunder & Chardonnay trocken 

88 2016 »Alte Reben« Zornheim Vogelsang 


87 2019 »Ursa Major« Zornheim 

Gewürztraminer 

89 2019 »Ringelpiez« Riesling 


Bright fruit with fresh mint leaf and vine peach. Lively resilient 

palate with some restrained sweetness. Fresh stone 

fruit, citrus fruit, clearly-focused with delicious mineral 

spiciness and fine acidity. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


557

WEINGUT NEEF-EMMICH 

Alzeyer Strasse 15, 67593 Bermersheim 

T: +49 (6244) 905254, info@neef-emmich.de 

www.neef-emmich.de 


Winemaker: Dirk Emmich 

Contact: Dirk Emmich 


Winamaking couple Antje and Dirk 

Emmich farms 22 hectares of 

vines in Bermersheim in the Wonnegau. 

Son Philipp has now also completed his 

winemaker training and is beginning to make 

his mark on the estate. The entry level wines 

already show fruit expression and good balance. 

The two single-site Rieslings from the 

Gundersheimer Höllenbrand and the Albiger 

Hundskopf combine complexity and elegance 

in poised, natural and classic fashion. We can 

highly recommend these wines – which also 

always spur our gastronomic imagination! 

91 2018 Gundersheim Höllenbrand Riesling tr. 

Ripe, intense aroma of ripe peach, a hint of petrol and lots of 

spice. On the palate lean and tightly-built, with good density 

and extract, the sweetness is well-integrated, the acidity noticeable 

and straightforward. Finishes with spice and minerality, 

good ageing potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 Albig St. Laurent trocken 

91 2018 Albig Hundskopf Riesling trocken 

Ripe aromas on the nose of peach, apple, smoke, roasted 

chestnut, floral notes and a hint of petrol. Taut and athletically-built 

on the palate, with a bright and ripe acidity, salty 

grip and also phenolic notes, lemon, mineral flair. Potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Bermersheim Silvaner trocken 

Clean and varietal nose of apple, pear and meadow herbs, 

also nutty aromas. Lots of juice and also texture on the palate, 

the fine sweetness is as well-integrated as the ripe 

acidity. Very clear expression, earthy in character. 


89 2019 Westhofen Weissburgunder trocken 

White flowers and white peach on the nose, also peach stone, 

passion fruit and tangerine zest. Fruity and juicy on the palate, 

full-bodied and with fine sweetness, yet slender and 

compactly-built. Elegant with refined acidity and nice spiciness, 

clear profile. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Dalsheim Riesling trocken 

Fine and unpretentious Riesling nose with peach and apricot, 

spice and floral nuances. Creamy and juicy on the palate, 

very nice fruit expression, the bright acidity is coupled 

with fine sweetness. Charming and, at the same time fresh 

and vivid, very finely-crafted. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT J. NEUS 


Banhofstrasse 96, 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein 

T: +49 (6132) 73003, info@weingut-neus.de 

www.weingut-neus.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Fridays 9-18 hrs and 


Winemaker: Toni Frank 

Contact: Lewis Schmitt 


It is astonishing how Weingut J. Neus, under 

the ownership of the Schmitz family 

and the management of Lewis Schmitt, together 

with cellar master Toni Frank, manages 

to deliver consistent quality year on year – contributing 

to the renaissance of Ingelheim as Pinot-town. 

The enormous development continues: 

reconstruction of the press house will 

make use of gravity, new barrels are made from 

local oak and a Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard 

was field-grafted over to Spätburgunder. The 

Spätburgunders from the 2018 vintage promise 

substance, complexity and finely-polished 

fruit. This is Ingelheim on great form! 

93 2018 Ingelheim Horn Spätburgunder GG 

Still closed on the nose, yeast and wood spice, currants, 

dense and with some promise. Vivid acidity on the palate 

with complex layers of spice, compactly-built yet the tannins 

are accessible. Complex and with great potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

white pepper. Finely-balanced by lively acidity and a medium 

body with a long finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


93 2018 Ingelheim Pares Spätburgunder GG 

The nose is still marked by wood spice and yeast with layers 

of herbs, spices, freshly crushed juniper berry and hints of 

tar. On the palate there is beautiful Triassic limestone minerality 

with creamy undertones, the acidity is ripe and 

poised, the tannins are grippy. A youthful and talented wine. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Alte Reben« Ingelheim 


Fine alluring nose with some smoke, elderflower, cherry and 

ripe blackberry. On the palate layers of herbs and fine minerality. 

All balanced by perfectly-integrated acidity on a medium 

body with a very long finish. An elegant wine. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 



Deep aromas of blackberry, cherry, ripe cranberry and clove. 

On the palate flavours of mushroom as well as a light note of 


Yeasty on the nose with hints of flinty-minerality and herbal 

aromas. A soft and poised palate, lots of juiciness, plump 

structure, combines texture with a linear composition, finishes 

round and harmonious, without imposed sweetness, 

fine elegant finish. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


559

WEINGUT PAUSER 

Im Baumfeld 40, 55237 Flonheim 

T: +49 (6734) 8764, info@weingut-pauser.de 

www.weingut-pauser.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 9–12 and 

13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Friedrich Pauser and Eva Pauser-Brand 

Contact: The Pauser family 


Good things don’t always have to be 

complicated: Weingut Pauser guarantees 

well-balanced and accessible 

wines at very fair prices. Eva Pauser-Brand, 

who has also worked in California, is the 

woman behind this style which combines clear 

fruit and varietal typicity. Together with her 

parents Cornelia and Friedrich Pauser she 

farms 33 hectares of vines, predominantly 

around Flonheim. Just like last year, her Cabernet 

Sauvignon convinces with its fine fruit 

and ripe tannins. Her Riesling shows tension 

and balance, her Sauvignon Blanc grip and 

spice. Well done! 

89 2019 Flonheim Klostergarten 


Stone fruit like apricot and Mirabelle, some gooseberry, 

white currant and floral notes. Full-bodied on the palate with 

ripe acidity and sweet extract and spice, lovely balance, but 

also with tension. Notes of citrus fruit on the finish. 


90 2015 Flonheim Binger-Berg 


Cassis, blackberry and some pepper in the fruity nose, beetroot 

and wood spice. On the palate there is power and substance, 

but also suppleness and softness, the tannins and fruit 

are ripe, smooth use of wood. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 »Chillig« Rosé trocken 

89 2019 Flonheim Weissburgunder trocken 

White and yellow flowers on the nose, yellow apple and 

grapefruit. Juicy on the palate with citrus notes, powerful 

structure and agile, enterprising acidity, substantial, yet also 

elegant and nuanced. Mineral notes in the background, most 

enjoyable. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Flonheim Geisterberg 


Aromas of pear and nuts, herbs and flower meadow and ripe 

stone fruit. Shows substance and power on the palate, juice, 

texture and spice and pear again. Generous, with finesse and 

finishes with fresh ripe citrus fruit. Very drinkable and appealing 

Pinot Gris. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Flonheim Geisterberg 


Green gooseberry aromatics alongside grapefruit, pepper 

and freshly mown lawn. Powerful and tightly-built on the 

palate, the acid structure is stable and lively, fine spiciness 

and slight savouriness, good grip, shows harmonious balance 

and elegance. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT REIS & LUFF 

Am Sonnenberg 16, 55459 Aspisheim 

T: +49 (6727) 8881, weine@reis-luff.de 

www.reis-luff.de 


Winemaker: Shanna Reis 

Contact: Shanna Reis 


Right now, it is the fourth generation of 

this family that has dedicated itself to 

viticulture at Weingut Reis & Luff in 

the village of Aspisheim in the rolling hills of 

Rheinhessen. “Our wines are an expression of 

joy. Wine is not complicated. Whatever tastes 

good is allowed,” reports Shanna Reis who 

took the estate over in 2017 after graduating 

from Geisenheim. She is responsible for winemaking 

and is supported by her parents and 

grandparents. Our favourite is her bone-dry 

and mineral Riesling “47 m ü NHN”, named 

after the lowest water level measured on the river 

Rhine in summer 2018. More of that please! 

87 2019 Grüner Sylvaner trocken 

Green pear on the nose, apple, pear and yellow fruit. Juicy, 

spicy and smooth on the palate with a mild acid structure, 

uncomplicated and enjoyable, nicely-flavoured with a clear 

fruit profile. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

87 2019 Riesling Classic Riesling 

Fruity scent of Mirabelle and apricot, floral and spicy notes. 

Slenderly-built on the palate there is successful sweetness-acidity 

interplay, juicy, with clear fruit expression, but 

also with spicy accents. Lovely aperitif. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 

Powerful and spicy nose with blackcurrant, black cherry, 

blackberry, tobacco and herbs. On the palate there is beautiful 

spiciness, ripe and clearly-highlighted fruit, also with the 

necessary freshness, fine tartness ensures liveliness, distinctive 

tannins. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Medium, clear yellow. On the nose beeswax, citrus, dried 

fruits, sultanas, some forest floor. On the palate restrained 

acidity, concise sweetness, ripe citrus fruit, pear juice, powerful, 

medium structure, good length. Has a lot of traction. 


86 2018 Dornfelder 

90 2018 47 m ü NHN Riesling Landwein 


Ripe passion fruit, apricot, beeswax, some anise, citrus 

fruit, papaya, and hints of petrol. Powerful, bold and dry on 

the palate, shows the warm year with substance and texture. 

The lively acidity provides balance, pronounced minerality. 



561

WEINGUT RIFFEL 

Mühlweg 14a, 55411 Bingen-Büdesheim 

T: +49 (6721) 994690, service@weingut-riffel.de 

www.weingut-riffel.de 



Winemaker: Erik Riffel 

Contact: Erik and Carolin Riffel 



You could easily say that the rediscovery 

of the Binger Scharlachberg is down to 

Carolin and Erik Riffel. Their wines 

have as little to do with “Scharlachberg Meisterbrand” 

(a mass-market brandy) as a wine 

from the Wormser Liebfrauenstift with a cheap 

Liebfraumilch. It’s quite spectacular what 

grandiose wines this organically-certified estate 

delivers – from their elegant Riesling Brut 

Nature via their sophisticated single-site-Rieslings 

all the way to their finely-phenolic “Orange-Naked” 

Landwein and their nobly sweet 

delicacies: a meltingly good Auslese from the 

Scharlachberg and a dense Beerenauslese. 



Clear, medium yellow. On the nose matchstick, smoke, mineral 

spice, ripe grapefruit, mint. On the palate bright acidity, 

layers of ripe citrus fruit, some pineapple and light peach. Impressive 

structure, lightly phenolic, understated power and 

impressive length, potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Bingen Osterberg Riesling trocken 

Clear, medium yellow. On the nose a lot of smoke, matchstick 

then layers of citrus fruit, and mint. On the palate firm, ripe 

acidity, citrus fruit, spice, some green apple, interwoven with 

minerality. Excellent structure, elegant and powerful, long. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 NV »Edition Winemob« Bingen 

Scharlachberg Riesling brut nature 

Intense aroma of ripe peach, yeast spice and shattered rock 

and floral notes. On the palate lean, taut and dense. Bright 

acidity, intense, juicy and elegant. Clearly conveys terroir. Sophisticated 

character. 12 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

93 2019 »105°« Bingen Scharlachberg 


Deep, clear yellow. On the nose ripe, exotic fruits with layers 

of dried apricot and spice, elderflower honey. Rich on the palate, 

grippy acidity, honey spice, peach and mango. Great 

structure, layers of phenolics and texture, good potential. 


93 2019 Bingen Kirchberg Riesling trocken 


91 2019 »Quarzit« Bingen Riesling trocken 

90 2019 »Pet Nat« trocken WB/SÄ 



92 2017 »Réserve« Bingen Bubenstück 




91 2019 »Orange - Naked« Landwein tr. TR/GS 

On the nose grated apple, pear, some rose, quince and 

some light almond. On the palate supple acidity, fine phenolics, 

rose water, apple, quince. A balanced wine with medium 

structure and good length, very appealing. 

13 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


WEINGUT SCHÄTZEL 


Oberdorfstrasse 34, 55283 Nierstein 

T: +49 (6133) 5512, weingut@schaetzel.de 

www.schaetzel.de 


Winemaker: Madeline Stössel 

Contact: Kai Schätzel 



Kai Schätzel started as a young rebel and 

now, at a more mature age, still carries 

that fire of innovative power. His 

wines, like “Fuchs” from the Niersteiner Hipping 

site in 2018 say as much. Since it is classified 

as a Landwein, it is not allowed to carry a 

site name on the label – yet what is in the glass 

is amongst the finest and most elaborate 

skin-fermented white wines Germany has ever 

seen. Compelling but not verging into extremes, 

it leaves space for nuance despite all its 

power. We cannot wait to see what will happen 

next. 

96 2018 »Fuchs« Nierstein Hipping 

Riesling Landwein trocken 

Highly complex on the nose driven by freshly-picked fruit, 

cooked apple compote, kumquat, floral, lavender and a "wild" 

note indicating spontaneous fermentation on the palate. 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Uninhibited nose with vegetal hints, dark aromas with hops 

and malt. On the palate, Pettenthal is slender and taut, uncompromising 

and tightly compact, the fresh acidity accompanies 

yellow fruit, it never becomes too broad or fat. 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


As usual with Kai Schätzel, the successfully-mastered spontaneous 

fermentation shows first: herbal, malty, behind it 

also apple and some yellow fruit. The palate is salty with agile 

acidity, lean and tightly-built, juicy and provocative, lots of 


94 2019 Nierstein Ölberg Riesling GG 

Rosehip and herbs on the nose, wood spice and smoke, nutty 

aromas, then apricot. Juicy yellow fruit on the palate, 

taut texture, perfectly balanced density and phenolic 

notes, salty and uncompromising, yet elegant. 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling 

Kabinett Grosse Lage 

91 2019 Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 

Aus Ersten Lagen 

91 2019 Nierstein Riesling 



90 2019 «naturweiss« Landwein trocken 

RR/GS/WB/MT 


92 2019 Nierstein Silvaner 


Pale lemon yellow. Very fine nose with primary scents of 

mango and lime, complemented by a flint note. On the palate 

intense flavours of lime zest, peach and a light salty 

texture. Medium body, intense acidity and exciting finish. 



563

WEINGUT SCHERNER-KLEINHANSS 

Alzeyer Strasse 10, 67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim 

T: +49 (6243) 435, info@scherner-kleinhanss.de 

www.scherner-kleinhanss.de 


Winemaker: Klaus Scherner 

Contact: Klaus Scherner 


Klaus Scherner, despite his reticent and 

shy nature, has a very loyal fan base 

that appreciates his approach. His 

wines always have clear varietal fruit expression, 

are made without technical frills in the 

cellar and are priced in a way that is fair and 

friendly. Whether or not the Riesling from the 

Bürgel site could have done with a little less residual 

sweetness is arguable – but Scherner 

will not make his wines jump through hoops 

in order to make them ferment every last trace 

of sugar. With a little more bottle age, this 

sweetness will be quite charming in the end. 

Hence: way to go! 

91 2019 Dalsheim Bürgel Riesling trocken 

Citrus-fresh on the nose and a little limestone-spicy, On the 

palate there is a juicy acidic nerve and a rather generous 

sweetness that relegates the mineral components to second 

place. The fruit is very fresh and precise, the structure fine 

and elegant. 13 Vol.-%. cork 

90 2018 Nieder-Flörsheim Steig 



89 2019 Dalsheim Riesling trocken 

90 2019 Dalsheim Weissburgunder trocken 

Slightly nutty on the nose, dried flowers and flax. On the palate 

there is beautiful substance, fine-boned with discreet 

carbon dioxide freshness, not overly fat, not too slender, an 

unobtrusive, unaffected food wine with discreetly-salty 

notes on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap 

90 2019 Nieder-Flörsheim 


A floral, herbal fragrance with green gooseberry. Fresh and 

tangy on the palate, good density, juicy tension, nice mineral 

hue, a very pleasant refreshing drink, and by no means only in 

summer. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap 

91 2018 »Cuvée J« trocken CS/PN/CI 

Clear new wood, elderberry jam and blackcurrant, redcurrant 

leaves, pepper and menthol. Full and rich on the palate, 

with grainy, ripe tannin in sufficient quantity. With ripe acidity 

and fresh, juicy fruit on the finish. Good potential. 


89 2016 »Pinot Blanc de Noirs« brut 

Notes of raspberry and wild strawberry on the nose, some 

citrus fruit, floral notes and fine spiciness. Creamy and 

juicy on the palate with ripe acidity and fine mousse, slender 

construction, fine sweet fruit on the palate. Neat expression. 




 

WEINGUT 

BIANCA UND DANIEL SCHMITT 

Weedenplatz 1, 67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim 

T: +49 (173) 3174117, info@biankaunddaniel.de 

www.biancaunddaniel.de 


Winemaker: Bianka and Daniel Schmitt 

Contact: Bianka and Daniel Schmitt 


Bianka and Daniel Schmitt, both oenology 

graduates, met in 2012 and developed 

their passion for natural wines together. 

They work with skin contact and skin 

fermentation, their wines are unfiltered and 

are bottled with no or very little sulphur dioxide. 

The estate with its 17 hectares of vines has 

been Demeter-certified since 2012. “Our aim,” 

they report, “is to make great wines, as unadulterated 

as possible, in a real balance between 

nature and man.” They clearly succeed: 

it is rare to drink wines with such a natural 

touch. 

92 2019 »Feminín« Chardonnay Landwein tr. 

Aromas of apple, verbena, pear and spices like allspice. The 

opening is relatively broad and juicy on the palate, lots of volume 

with low alcohol, peppery spice, mineral tautness, phenolic. 

The grape variety is recognisable but with an individual 

interpretation. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Zöld« Silvaner Landwein trocken 

Sage, thyme, apple skin and pear, also some yellow fruit and 

honey; juicy on the palate with ripe, well-integrated acid 

structure. Slenderly-built, dry, yet soft and juicy, citric notes 

and fine spice with a phenolic layer and lively tartness. 

11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 »M« Riesling Landwein trocken 

Golden yellow colour, sage, wormwood, apple peel and caraway, 

some hops and slight oxidative note. Has a slightly 

sweet extract on the palate but is bone dry with slender construction, 

somewhat more lush in concentration and fruit 

fullness. Phenolic, spicy and delicious. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2019 »Kékfrankos« Blaufränkisch 


Still somewhat reductive on the nose, cherry, blackberry and 

blueberry appear along with some beetroot and wood spice, 

clove and cinnamon. Tightly-woven on the palate with tension 

and flow, pure and natural, peppery, wild and spicy. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 »Erdreich« Landwein trocken GM/SÄ 


90 2019 Müller-Thurgau Landwein trocken 

89 2019 »Frei.Körper.Kultur Weiss« Landwein 

trocken HX/SB/SÄ/GS 

89 2019 »Frei.Körper.Kultur Fizz« brut nature 

89 2019 »Frei.Körper.Kultur Rosé« Landwein 

trocken 

91 2018 »Piros« Merlot Landwein trocken 

90 2018 »Frei.Körper.Kultur Rot« 

Landwein trocken BP/ME/SL 

Smells of black cherries, elderberry and blackberry, also 

some wood and ink. Juicy and with fruity tartness on the 

palate, straightforward, blunt and purist. Well-structured 

with grippy, spicy, tannins. Sinuous. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


565

WEINGUT SCHMITT 

In den Weingärten 7, 67582 Mettenheim 

T: +49 (6242) 1717, info@schmitt-weine.com 

www.schmitt-weine.com 


Winemaker: Daniel Schmitt 

Contact: Daniel Schmitt 


After graduating from Geisenheim and 

completing stints in New Zealand and 

Africa, Daniel Schmitt took over his parental 

estate in Mettenheim in 2009 and has 

since increased his vineyards from eight to seventeen 

hectares. His entry level wines already 

show certain standards – like the animating Riesling 

and the Silvaner which is both juicy and 

spicy. The single-site wines then add personality. 

The Spätburgunder from the Bechtheimer Stein 

connects power and feeling, the Riesling from 

the Bechtheimer Geyersberg is well-proportioned, 

full of tension and density. Altogether a very successful 

performance – more of that please! 

90 2018 Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling tr. 

Powerful nose of peach and apricot and a fine petrol note. 

Taut on the palate with tension, extract and density, ripe 

acidity and salty underlay. Dry, eschews sweetness and 

harmony, well-balanced, shows personality. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


trocken 


Pear on the nose, yellow blossom, apple and some apricot. 

Juicy and with well-judged substance on the palate, texture 

and spice are in harmony, the acidity is ripe and juicy. 

Well-balanced, shows earthy and elegant notes, good substance. 


90 2017 Bechtheim Stein Spätburgunder tr. 

Ripe Amarena cherry on the nose, wood spice and violets 

with blood orange. Compact and complex on the palate with 

lots of spice and a delicious, ripe acidity and tannin. Has substance 

and power, but also a Pinot feeling. Vivid and with further 

potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2019 Huxelrebe Beerenauslese 

Rich, clear yellow. Initially rather restrained nose, cooked 

quince, dried pear, apricot and some smoke. On the palate 

lots of spice, nutmeg, lime zest and grapefruit. Powerful 

sweetness, restrained acidity, lots of power and length, finishes 

with spice. 11,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


A subtle yellow in the glass, ripe apricot, mango and vine 

peach on the nose. Finely-balanced Riesling with vivid acidity, 

beautiful fruit and the right amount of sweetness. Slender 

and straightforward structure, pleasant flow, fine spiciness. 



WEINGUT STAUFFER 


Borngasse 24-26, 55234 Flomborn 

T: +49 (6735) 1521, info@weingutstauffer.de 

www.weingutstauffer.de 



Winemaker: Alexander Stauffer 

Contact: Doris and Karl-Michael Stauffer 


The Stauffer family farms seventeen hectares 

of vines in limestone-rich sites 

around Flomborn and Eppelsheim – 

with some parcels of up to 80-year-old vines. 

“In August 2018 we started the conversion to 

organic viticulture,” cellar master Alexander 

Stauffer reports. He presented an ambitious 

and well-priced range of wines. His Riesling 

“Kalkstein” already gives rather precise information 

about its provenance in the glass. Its 

wood-matured counterpart from the Feuerberg 

shows complexity while the Sauvignon 

Blanc trumps with finesse. Strong performance! 

91 2019 »Reserve« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Gooseberry and ripe peppers on the nose, underpinned by 

fine smoke. On the palate there is a sensitive balance of 

the elements, the proportions are right, ripe acidity, firm 

structure, elegant and finely-crafted. 



90 2017 Flomborn Feuerberg Riesling trocken 

A fine Riesling, characterised by ageing in wood alongside 

smoky notes, toasty aromas, pear and herbal notes. Strong 

and firm construction, a little fruit, structurally marked and 

with a mineral base, defined acid structure, pithy on the finish. 


90 2019 Eppelsheim Felsen Chardonnay tr. 

Pear and melon on the nose, green walnut, light notes of honey, 

fine wood spice, and hints of smoke. Supple on the palate 

with complex layers of good spice, ripe acidity and mineral 

appeal. Phenolic tartness, medium density, finishes with 

herbal notes. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Eppelsheim Auxerrois trocken 

Ripe fruit on the nose, Reine Claude plum, yellow flowers, 

spice and smoke. Opens smoothly on the palate with mild 

acidity and intense spice. Fine sweetness nestles delicately, 

a finely-balanced wine that reveals a lot in the finish. 


89 2019 »Kalkgestein« Riesling 

Green gooseberry on the nose, Mirabelle, herbs and fine 

spicy nuances. Fruity and playful Riesling with a vivid and 

ripe acidity, nice spiciness, slender, with a texture and calm 

charisma, limestone mineral notes on the finish. 



567

STRAUCH SEKTMANUFAKTUR 

Dalbergstrasse 14-18, 67574 Osthofen 

T: +49 (6242) 913000, is@strauch-sektmanufaktur.de 

www.strauch-sektmanufaktur.de 



Winemaker: Tim Weissbach 

Contact: Isabel Strauch-Weissbach 



Isabel Strauch-Weissbach and Tim Weissbach 

produce consistently good to excellent 

German Sekts from their 25 hectares 

of vines. What we especially appreciate and 

like is their restrained use of dosage. This way, 

their Sekts remain wonderfully fresh and concentrated, 

endowed with crystalline acidity 

and fruit. Their “Vieilles Vignes brut” is once 

again outstanding, with its power and elegance 

it can easily go with food. We also like 

the finely-balanced rosé. Yet again a most successful 

range of wines from this Sekt manufacture 

in Osthofen. 

92 NV »Vieilles Vignes« brut 

Clear yellow, medium hue. On the nose toast and brioche, 

lime zest, white flowers, ripe apple; real complexity. Fine 

mousse on the palate, grippy, somewhat phenolic, apple, citrus, 

crystalline, yet a certain creaminess. Well-built with 

great length. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 NV Riesling brut 

91 NV »Zero« brut nature 

Fine honey yellow. On the nose brioche, toast, smoke and almond, 

wet hot stone. On the palate fine mousse, citrus fruit, 

stone fruit, lemon balm, mint. Vivid and powerful, crystalline 

with a pleasing austerity. Good structure, long and suitable 

for food. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 NV Pinot Blanc brut 

Clear, light yellow colour. On the nose delicate flowers, fine 

apricot, hazelnut, ripe apple and pear. On the palate fine 

mousse, fresh fruit, blood grapefruit and peach. Harmoniously-balanced 

with good structure and length, very good as an 

aperitif. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 NV »40 Monate« Riesling extra brut 

Clear yellow. Toasted almond, brioche, subtle flowers, peach 

on the nose. On the palate lime juice, lively acidity, mint, 

some pineapple, very fine sparkle, vivid and refreshing. Good 

structure, grippy. Nice length and crunchy until the end. 

12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 NV »Rosé Prestige« brut 

Salmon red. On the nose sour cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, 

herbal spice. On the palate fine mousse, grippy and 

fresh, red fruits, cherry and currant. Well-balanced and 

with good structure – for before, during or after the meal. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT THÖRLE 


Ostergasse 40, 55291 Saulheim 

T: +49 (6732) 5443, info@thoerle-wein.de 

www.thoerle-wein.de 



Winemaker: Christoph and Johannes Thörle 

Contact: Christoph and Johannes Thörle 


The wines made by Christoph and Johannes 

Thörle are no longer insider tips 

– they are too well-known for that now. 

But they still constitute a real recommendation. 

Yet again this pair of brothers manages the highwire 

act – with a kind of somnambulist 

sure-footedness – between power, density and 

elegance. Apart from the single-site Rieslings 

from Probstey and Hölle, we were really smitten 

this year by the Chardonnay Reserve that unites 

woody spice with aromatic potential. Likewise 

the Spätburgunder from the Probstey site whose 

fine tannins are a suitable foundation for the 

fullness of fruit so typical for this vintage. 


Golden yellow. The nose shows a vanilla note, aromas of ripe 

yellow apple, pineapple and violets. On the palate, the fine 

acidity balances the flavours. The very good length is accompanied 

by light minerality and saltiness. Notes of honeydew 

melon and Mirabelle plum on the very appealing finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Saulheim Probstey 


91 2019 Saulheim Hölle Riesling trocken 

Medium lemon yellow. Complex scent of violets, apricot, 

peach and grass. Medium-bodied palate with very lively acidity 

and flavours of wet stone, lemon zest and lime with a long 


93 2018 Saulheim Hölle 


Medium purple. Ripe cherry, raspberry and pretzel on the 

nose. Discreet use of wood. On the palate, the expressive 

acidity balances the medium body, fine tannin as well as flavours 

of juniper and wild berries lead into a long finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2019 Saulheim Hölle Riesling Auslese 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose ripe citrus fruit, papaya and 

some blossom honey. On the layered complex palate there is 

spiciness, texture and tension. Highly appealing citrus fruit, 

but also ripe pear and dried apricot. Great structure and 

length, potential. 7,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Saulheim Probstey Riesling trocken 

Medium lemon yellow. A complex nose and palate of ripe 

stone fruit, young lemon and acacia. Further flavours of 

herbal sage well-balanced with the medium body, very 

lively acidity and a very well-integrated mineral finish. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


569

WEINGUT WASEM 

Edelgasse 5, 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein 

T: +49 (6132) 2220, info@wasem.de 

www.weingut-wasem.de 



Winemaker: Julius Wasem and Johannes Lutzenburg 

Contact: Julius Wasem 


The Wasen family has made wine in Ingelheim 

ever since 1726. Their estate, 

in its current form, was founded in 

1912. After being divided up in 2019, this part 

of it is now run by Holger Wasem and his sons 

Julius and Philipp. As is traditional in the town 

of Ingelheim, red wines play the starring role 

here – above all Spätburgunder as a characterful 

and textured terroir wine. It’s all down to 

the limestone! The family connections extend 

to the price-winning Kloster Engelthal with its 

restaurant, conference and event spaces. 

93 2017 Ingelheim Sonnenhang 


Wild cherry, redcurrant, herbal spice, then black pepper and 

elderberry. Vivid and powerful palate with lots of fine tannin, 

a hint of stemminess, but still fine, good acidity. Hints of 

spice developing on the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2017 Ingelheim Pares Spätburgunder tr. 

Wild cherry, cherry pips, slightly smoky new wood on the 

nose. Silky and smooth on the palate, balancing sweet fruit 

and slowly gripping tannin on the palate, yet also juicy, 

chalky mineral undertones. Elegant acidity, quite fresh, cherry-like 


91 2018 »Late Release« Ingelheim 

Sonnenhang Grauer Burgunder trocken 

90 2018 Elsheim Blume Riesling trocken 



88 NV Riesling brut 


91 2018 »Sneak Preview« trocken CD/PN/ME 

Plump plush Cabernet fruit, fir honey, panforte and syrup. 

Supple and fruit-driven at the start, then dominated by 

powerful grainy tannin. Cultivated acidity. On the finish 

again dark berry, intense and long-lasting. 



Primary aromatics of chocolate, bay leaf, malt and cherries. 

Silky, juicy ripe fruit on the palate, the tannin gains graininess 

as the palate evolves. The fine acidic nerve carries the fruit 

and evolving mineral notes on the long finish. 


88 2019 Riesling Liter trocken 

A rather clear, fresh Riesling fragrance of fresh citrus, bergamot 

and floral notes. Juicy on the palate, with crunchy 

acidity and well-balanced sweetness. A hearty wine that 

whets the appetite - and makes you want to have a second 

glass. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT WEBER 


Herrbornstrasse 26, 55435 Gau-Algesheim 

T: +49 (6725) 2263, info@weber-weine.de 

www.weber-weine.de 



Winemaker: Hermann Weber 

Contact: Hermann and Martina Weber 


Hermann and Martina Weber together 

run their estate of 17 hectares in 

Gau-Algesheim. Cellar master Hermann 

Weber makes his wines in a traditional 

and classic style – the wines show substance 

and power and come into their own when 

paired with hearty food. The red wines, like 

the concentrated Frühburgunder (aka Pinot 

Noir Précoce) from the Johannisberg site are 

characterised by their maturation in wood. 

Then there are real surprises: where else would 

you still find a Spätlese of Schönburger! 



Ripe pear on the nose, with yellow fruit and apricots. On the 

palate, full-bodied with a lot of texture, substance and a ripe, 

supporting acid structure. The fine sweetness supports the 

full-bodied character, classic style, good companion to 

hearty food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2018 Gau-Algesheim Rothenberg 

Schönburger Spätlese 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose rose water, apricot, ripe 

peach. Mild acidity on the palate, rose water, noticeable, grippy 

sweetness, bright fruit. Medium structure and length. 

9 Vol.-%. glass, € 

88 2018 »Fumé« Gau-Algesheim Goldberg 

Dornfelder trocken 

88 2018 »8° Ost« Blauer Silvaner trocken 

Ripe pear and apple on the nose, banana and some buttermilk. 

Powerfully-built on the palate, clear sweetness underpins 

the palate, which is balanced by a vivid acidity. A lot of 

juice and texture. Ideal for fans of harmonious wines. 


89 2018 »S*« Gau-Algesheim Johannisberg 


The nose is dominated by toasty wood aromas, charcoal but 

also attractive red fruit, cherry and redcurrant. Powerfully-built 

on the palate with good concentration and substance, 

lean acidity balanced with the integrated alcohol. 

Some spiciness on the finish. 14,5 Vol.-%. glass, € 

89 2019 Gau-Algesheim Johannisberg 

Gelber Muskateller feinherb 

Fully-ripe fruit on the nose, mango and papaya, blade mace 

and freshly-grated nutmeg. On the palate, freshness and 

sweetness combine in a pleasurable liaison alongside ripe 

fruit. Beautiful varietal typicity, clear fruit expression, nice 

aperitif. 13 Vol.-%, glass, € 


571

WEINGUT WECHSLER 

Wormser Strasse 1, 67593 Westhofen 

T: +49 (6244) 211, info@weingut-wechsler.de 

www.weingut-wechsler.de 



Winemaker: Katharina Wechsler 

Contact: Katharina Wechsler 



It is hard to believe but 2019 was Katharina 

Wechsler’s tenth vintage already. 

While this estate caused quite a number of 

stirs in the past, now we can only look to a future 

full of excitement: Wechlser has transitioned 

to the next phase and is converting her 

vineyards to organic farming. Right now, we 

took much pleasure in her single-site Rieslings 

which are made according to the formula of 

‘top terroir + old vines’ – they come across as 

purist, salty and fresh in the glass – a real joy. 

Way to go! 

93 2019 Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling tr. 

Focused, intricate aromatics of light yellow fruit, fine spices, 

delicate herbs and some blossom. The palate initially offers 

a nuanced, soft palate, fresh and citrusy. Develops a focused 

and grippy texture with salty minerality and a finely-spiced, 

long, juicy finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork/screwcap, €€€ 


92 2019 Westhofen Benn Riesling trocken 

Full-bodied, structured, mineral, deep, finely-spicy on the 

nose. Meadow herb with yellow blossom, red apple, chamomile. 

Full rounded palate, deliciously-concentrated juicy 

fruit. Citrus tang, mineral grip and vivid acidity with discreet 

sharpness and highly-focused finish. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork/screwcap, €€€ 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Westhofen Silvaner tr. 

Deep, smoky notes on the nose. A rich palate with fine acidity 

woven around stony and salty minerality, giving an impression 

of delicacy. Linear with a defined acidity and a salty, citric 

finish. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 »Sexy MF Pinot Noir unfiltered« 


Smoky, notes of raspberry on the nose and fine minerality 

with a touch of yeast at present. Firm, flowing, palate with 

bright acidity, light citrus fruit, then berry aromas on the 

length. Grip and focus on the finish. A rosé of good substance. 


91 2019 Westhofen Riesling trocken 

Deep, ripe yellow and green fruit aromas offering a real presence 

and fine minerality. Clear and concentrated on the palate. 

Full of nuances, deliciously juicy citrus and stone fruit 

sweetness and salty minerality. Highly focused, firm acid 

structure, long length. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT WEEDENBORNHOF 

Am Römer 4–6, 55234 Monzernheim 

T: +49 (6244) 387, weingut@weedenborn.de 

www.weedenborn.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays by appointment 

Winemaker: Gesine Roll 

Contact: Gesine Roll 


This year, Gesine Roll surprised us with a 

“Grande Réserve” of Sauvignon Blanc 

that really is deserving of the designation 

“grande” as well as with a Chardonnay. With 

that much limestone in the glass, the grape varieties 

almost play no part any longer. The other 

wines, too, show that this estate is in top form: 

the coolness of the elevated site of Monzernheim 

and the limestone of Westhofen are transformed 

into elegance and poise. Her Sauvignon 

“Terra Rossa” is our Falstaff-tip: the red soil 

lends both body and spice to the wine. You are 

hard-pushed to find such an expressive terroir-driven 

Sauvignon elsewhere for EUR 18.00! 

93 2017 »Grande Réserve« trocken 

Yellow fruit, discreet smokiness, limestone minerality, spice 

and bright blossom. Balanced on the palate with subtle power 

and texture from the fine tannic grip. Citric juicy acidity 

and delicious saltiness add to the multi-layered, deep and effortless 


90 2019 Westhofen Chardonnay trocken 



93 2018 Réserve Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Nuanced and balanced, depth without heaviness. 

Stone-dusted minerality and intricate texture. Delicate 

fruit sweetness on the palate with notes of grass, gooseberry, 

tangerine zest and passion fruit. Citrusy-juicy acid 

structure. Finesse meets juice and vivaciousness. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Fine toasty notes, ripe fruit, yellow apple, some almond, fine 

minerality and spiciness. Well-balanced, intricate palate, 

clear and flowing with a fine density. Filigree texture, lively 

with a fine grip on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Westhofen Kirchspiel 


Lively wine with fresh vine peach, mandarin, meadow flowers, 

wet stone and fine herbs. Well-balanced palate with 

much focus on the delicious citrusy, salty acidity. Moreish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 »Terra Rossa« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

Compact, complex and lively nose with smoky, mineral, 

gooseberry, passion fruit and fine spice. On the palate juicy 

fruit with structure and a grippy acidity. Balanced and 

full-bodied, fresh, vivid, multi-layered and focused at the 

back. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


573

WEINGUT WERTHER WINDISCH 

Schulstrasse 3, 55278 Mommenheim 

T: +49 (6138) 9417665, info@werther-windisch.de 

www.werther-windisch.de 


Winemaker: Jens Windisch 

Contact: Jens Windisch 


Jens Windisch is not amongst those winemakers 

who doctor their wines with all 

sorts of additives to make them smoother, 

more obliging or compliant. He also has 

clear convictions in the vineyard: no herbicides, 

bio-diverse ground cover between vine 

rows, fertilisation with homemade compost. 

The current range of wines that this thirty-something 

winemaker presented suggests 

another leap forward: The Harxheimer 

Schlossberg Riesling made in a granite vessel 

shows Wether’s purist style in the highest possible 

resolution. We look forward to seeing 

what happens next. 

92 2019 Harxheim Schlossberg 


Complex citrus fruit of kumquat, dried lemon peel and 

bergamot. Silky, poised opening, a very round, finely-textured 

mid-palate, elegant acidity, lots of juiciness and 

mineral interplay. Very long, finessed finish. 



91 2019 Harxheim Lieth Silvaner trocken 

Yellow-fruited nose, slightly buttery, clearly herbaceous and 

chalky mineral tones. Rich on the palate, taut substance on 

the midpalate, firm acid backbone, tight extract and mineral. 

Great substance. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2019 »8grad 14minuten« Riesling trocken 

Lemon balm, lemon peel and slightly smoky, restrained aroma. 

On the palate juicy, relatively broad and poised, intense 

citrus fruit, ripe, slowly increasing acidity on the palate, 

slight residual sugar but with a focused finish. 


89 2019 »Weiss« trocken BC/MT/GS 

Fragrant, fresh mint, lily of the valley, nutmeg, white pepper 

and wet sand. Striking acidity, strong tactile minerality 

and touch of carbon dioxide. A very dry, emphaticallyfresh 

white with nuanced spice finish. 


90 2019 »8grad 14minuten« Silvaner trocken 

Finely-nuanced aromas of hay and herbs, slightly nutty underpinnings. 

A fine, very clear Sylvaner scent. Silky and 

juicy on the palate, medium fruit concentration and body, 

delicious phenolics, rock solid in style, fresh, appetising, 

good food wine. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT WITTMANN 

Mainzer Strasse 19, 67593 Westhofen 

T: +49 (6244) 905036, info@wittmannweingut.com 

www.weingutwittmann.de 



Winemaker: Philipp Wittmann and Georg Rieser 

Contact: Philipp Wittmann 


The Wittmanns and their forebears have 

lived in Westhofen since the 17th century 

– and this experience pervades 

everything this family puts its hands to. In this 

thoroughly strong range of wines that Philipp 

Wittmann and his wife Eva have presented, 

the Rieslings simply trump everything else. 

Even the village wines “aus Ersten Lagen” (“1 

G”) possess extreme substance and character 

– and this continues all the way to the masterly 

Grosses Gewächs from the Morstein – one 

of Germany’s best Rieslings of this vintage. 

97 2019 Westhofen Morstein Riesling GG 

Morstein shows itself in an impressively nuanced way: At first 

a fine and restrained nose, yet precise. On the palate, slender, 

silky and yet of impressive intensity. Chiselled acidity, tightly 

and finely-woven, vivid and yet effervescent. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

95 2019 Westhofen Brunnenhäuschen 

Riesling GG 

Highly complex and aromatic nose showcasing yellow fruit, 

spice and savouriness. The palate opens with superbly balanced 

juicy acidity, lots of extract and high density. Phenolic, 

spicy and layered peppery notes. Masterly balance. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 »1G« Gundersheim Riesling trocken 

93 2019 »1G« Westhofen Riesling trocken 

91 2019 »1G« Nierstein Riesling trocken 





95 2019 Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling GG 

Dense enticing aromas of yellow fruit and smoky, spicy notes, 

still a touch closed. Lean and tightly-built with ripe, bright 

acidity and great intensity. Dense and phenolic texture, mineral 

and complex. Needs time to evolve. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Westhofen Aulerde Riesling GG 

Multi-layered aromas of herbs and apples, joined by spices 

and yellow fruit and hints of cumin. Intense palate with good 

balance and coherence, juicy, textural with highly-integrated 

phenolics. Concentrated, promising, great potential. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Medium cherry red. On the nose smoke, sour cherry, redcurrant 

and fresh spices. On the palate polished tannins, 

fine vein of acidity, dense cherry fruit and spice, attractive 

structure and length. 13 Vol.-%, cork 


575

WEINGUT ZIMMER-MENGEL 

Im Adelpfad 1, 55270 Engelstadt 

T: +49 (6130) 1788, info@weingut-zimmer-mengel.de 

www.weingut-zimmer-mengel.de 


Winemaker: Fabian Mengel 

Contact: Fabian Mengel 


One of our tasters noted down the words 

“a little value-for-money miracle” as 

he tasted the Engelstadter Riesling that 

provides so much pleasure for a mere EUR 

9.80 – and even the estate Riesling shows real 

class. In any case, everything seems to make 

sense at Weingut Zimmer-Mengel where Fabian 

Mengel has taken over from his parents Andreas 

and Stephanie Mengel who support him 

in every way they can. The wines show varietal 

typicity, character and poise, and are always 

made with gastronomy in mind. The just-completed 

conversion to organic farming will further 

define the profile of this estate. 

91 2019 Engelstadt Riesling trocken 

Fruity and inviting aromas of passion fruit, peach, herbs and 

fine wood notes. A lean palate with traction and tension but 

opens up to a more generous and spicy character with a 

well-integrated acidity and a layer of phenolics. A lot of wine 

for the money. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



Expressive scents of gooseberry, lychee and passion fruit. 

Slender and straightforward on the palate, juicy with a bright 

acidity and fine spiciness. Discreet tartness is added, 

Scheurebe with a high fun factor. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »&é« Rosé Cuvée trocken 

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blended Rosé, with aromas 

of wild raspberry, blackcurrant, yellow fruit and peach. Soft, 

fruity and light-hearted on the palate with a mild acid structure, 

fine tannins provide character, salmon-coloured 

mood-lifter. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

91 2015 Jugenheim Goldberg 


Spicy, slightly balsamic nose, cherry and mulberry, wood 

notes and smoke, fresh bay leaf, somewhat ethereal. Supple 

on the palate there is vivid acidity, firm structure, stays focused, 

some bitter chocolate on the edge, elegant and with 

real personality. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Fruity and spicy nose of apricot, peach, leafy greens and 

green apple. Slender and straightforward on the palate, 

with good freshness and lively acidity. Clear fruit, finely-integrated 

sweetness, but also a certain depth. Textbook estate 

Riesling. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT ZINK - 

DIE WEINSCHMIEDE 


Vordergasse 13, 67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim 

T: +49 (6243) 7622, info@weingut-zink.de 

www.weingut-zink.de 


Saturdays 9–16 hrs, Sundays by appointment 

Winemaker: Matthias Zink 

Contact: Sybille Hofstätter-Zink 

For more than two hundred years, the 

Zink family ran a farrier’s smithy while 

making wine alongside. While iron 

glowed in the smithy’s embers, wines fermented 

in the cellar underneath. Now, three symbols 

designate the differentiation between the 

wines. The wines for everyday drinking carry 

a horseshoe, the anvil denotes the more complex 

wines, while the hammer stands for power 

and filigree structure. We really enjoyed the 

stylish Riesling, a finely-spiced red blend and 

the juicy Bacchus made from old vines. We already 

look forward to tasting the next vintage. 

90 2018 Dalsheim Hubacker Riesling trocken 

Complex aromatics of yellow fruit, peach, mango and apricot, 

accompanied by fine smoke and spice. Lean and firmlybuilt 

on the palate, good extract, shows structure and also 

density, pleasurable sweetness-acidity interplay, combines 

complexity with drinking pleasure. 12,5 Vol.-%. DIAM 

and a noticeable sweetness on the finish. Medium structure 

and length. 9,5 Vol.-%. DIAM 

88 2019 »Blanc de Blancs« trocken WB/CH 

90 2018 Dalsheim Steig Chardonnay 


Honeydew melon on the nose with caramelised walnuts, 

pear and hints of vanilla. Broad on the palate with a powerful 

texture and good concentration. Textural and juicy, generous 

in its dimensions with a sweet extract on the finish. Good use 

of wood. A very youthful wine, good ageing potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork 

90 2019 »Werkstück« trocken DF/PN/BP 

Blend of Dornfelder, Pinot Noir and Blauer Portugieser. Aromas 

of black cherry, blackberry and sultanas, fine herbs. 

Fruity on the palate with light spice, powerfully-built with 

ripe and juicy tannins, well-balanced. 13,5 Vol.-%. DIAM 

88 2019 Dalsheim Steig 

Gewürztraminer Kabinett 

Bright, clear yellow. On the nose some rose blossom, in addition 

nutmeg, lemon zest. On the palate mild acidity wellbalanced 

with flavours of rose water, peach juice, nutmeg 

89 2019 »Alte Reben« Bacchus trocken 

Fruit-driven nose of grapefruit, ripe mango and papaya 

with hints of spice. The fresh acidity provides momentum 

on the palate supporting it's slender stature. Concentrated 

fruity style, juicy, spicy, elegant and playful. 12 Vol.-%, DIAM 


577

RHEINHESSEN 

Ehrenfels, Bingen 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Eppard 

55437 Appenheim 

Eva Eppard has created a culinary haven in her 

beautifully renovated mill that is well worth a detour. 

Her cooking is creative and down-to-earth 

at the same time and made from predominantly 

local produce. 

Burg Klopp 

55411 Bingen am Rhein 

Since 2012, Manuela Heider and Steffen Wenselau 

have been catering for hearty appetites, cooking 

at the castle above the town of Bingen. The 

castle hall with a view of the Rhine-Nahe valley is 

a perfect event space. The wines are mostly from 

Rheinhessen. 

Hundertguldenmühle/Mühle 2 

+49 (6725) 9990210 

www.100guldenmuehle.de 

 

RHEINHESSEN 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


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Burg Klopp 1 

+49 (6721) 15644 

www.restaurant-burg-klopp.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Prinz Salm 

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RHEINHESSEN | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

Stöckbauers 

Weinkastell 

67596 Dittelsheim- 

Hessloch 

Peggy Stöckbauer and her team welcome their 

guests in the event restaurant on the Kloppberg, 

which offers a magnificent view of the Rhine-Main 

region. The creative cuisine is matched 

by the wines, for example from Dittelsheim Hessloch 

or from other friends' estates in Rheinhessen. 

Zum Goldenen Engel 

55237 Flonheim 

In the cosy atmosphere of a baroque town house, 

Sabine and Klaus Mayer offer creatively-sophisticated 

cooking. Beef tartare or crispy pulpo are 

classics on the menu currently, and the wine list 

offers a good selection of Rheinhessen wines. 

Am Kloppberg 1 

+49 (6244) 57111 

www.stoeckbauers-weinkastell.de 

Marktplatz 3 

+49 (6734) 913930 

www.zumgoldenenengel.com 

Recommended by: Strauch Sektmanufaktur 

Recommended by: Weingut Gysler 

Anleger 511 


The coveted terrace seats with an unobstructed 

view of the Rhine are quickly taken, even in unfavourable 

weather, and usually for a long time. The 

changing gastronomic offer is small and exquisite, 

the legendary Bratwurst or the ‘11th generation’ 

Frikadelle is always a good choice. 

Elder 

55435 Gau-Algesheim 

Classics of German cuisine are on the menu, as are 

regional specialities (wonderful Flammkuchen). 

When it comes to wine, the restaurant is particularly 

dedicated to wines from the Rheinhessen region 

but, of course fine international wines are 

available, too. 

Platz von Montrichard 2 

+49 (6123) 689168 

www.anleger511.de 

Marktplatz 2 

+49 (6725) 3077227 

www.restaurant-elder.de 

Recommended by: Kloster Eberbach 

Espenhof 

55237 Flonheim 

The eighth-generation family-run estate offers 

excellent wines from its own vineyards in addition 

to fine, upscale country cooking. Many low-intervention 

wines can be enjoyed here, including 

fresh and light white wines or elegant, fruity reds. 

A pleasure. 

Recommended by: Weingut Weber 

Das Nack 

55296 Gau-Bischofsheim 

In the casual, but stylish ambience, guests can 

choose between regional specialities or Mediterranean 

pasta dishes and creative salads. You 

should try the Frankfurt Grüne Suppe, Nack's 

Fish Soup and of course the legendary Wiener 

Schnitzel. 

Poststrasse 1 

+49 (6734) 962730 

www.espenhof.de 

 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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Pfarrstrasse 13 

+49 (6135) 3043 

www.restaurant-nack.de 

Recommended by: Georg Gustav Huff 

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579

Bluhm 

55116 Mainz 

A Weinstube classic in Mainz's old town attracting 

a colourful crowd. The menu is concise, but 

the legendary Meenzer Fleischwurst, Handkäse, 

Pierre's fish soup and the delicious meat loaf are 

always a good choice. They also have the right wines 

to accompany them. 

Weingold 

67583 Guntersblum 

Rheinhessen wine is given the starring role on the 

wine menu at ‘Weingold’. This regional affinity is 

also evident in the kitchen. Stefanie and Dirk Löb 

have run this hotel since 2017, after perfecting 

their trade in various spots around the globe. 

Badergasse 1 

+49 (6131) 4906343 

www.weinhausbluhm.com 

 

Bootshaus 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


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55116 Mainz 

Not only are the panoramic views across the Rhine 

a draw, but the homely, down-to-earth, regional 

food: everything is homemade and freshly prepared. 

This is matched by wines from nearby vineyards. 


+49 (6249) 7965 

www.weingold-guntersblum.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Fischborn Bergeshof, 

Weingut Hiestand 

Zum Winzer 

67487 Maikammer 

A touch of Tuscany wafts through the Mediterranean-influenced 

cuisine of Christina and Dirk Albers. 

The regional specialities also benefit from 

this culinary inspiration; changing promotions 

such as the fish and shellfish weeks make visits 

even more rewarding. 

Victor-Hugo-Ufer 1 

+49 (6131) 1438700 

www.bootshausmainz.de 

 

Favorite 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

55131 Mainz 

In the hotel restaurant, chef Tobias Schmitt enchants 

guests with refined gourmet cuisine, but 

things are a little more exclusive in the wine bar. 

With the Vintage Wine Bar, the hotel has created a 

hotspot that whets the appetite for wine and design. 

Weinstrasse Süd 8 

+49 (6321) 5410 

www.gasthaus-zum-winzer.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

Karl-Weiser Strasse 1 

+49 (6131) 8015133 

www.favorite-mainz.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Kühling-Gillot 

Photo: HAWK_PHOTO 

580 falstaff 


Hofgut 

Laubenheimer Höhe 


55130 

Mainz 

The magnificent view from the terrace of the surrounding 

countryside alone is worth the trip, but 

the gastronomic offer is also impressive. Hearty 

regional classics grace the menu, augmented by 

some international dishes. 

Auf der Laubenheimer Höhe 1-3 

+49 (6131) 622260 

www.hofgut-laubenheimer-hoehe.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Ladendorfs Weinhaus 

55116 Mainz 

Down-to-earth inn cooking and outstanding wines 

– a combination that tastes good! Roland and 

Silvia Ladendorf combine both in their restaurant. 

The selection of top wines with vintage 

depth from the most exciting regions is impressive. 

Steins Traube 

55126 Mainz 

Alina and Philipp Stein have put together a wine 

list at the Traube that fits in perfectly with their 

cooking and takes both tradition and innovation 

into account. The focus is on the Rhineland-Pfalz 

region – top estates and new discoveries. 

Gaustrasse 73 

+49 (6131) 2493609 

www.ladendorfs-weinhaus.com 

Poststrasse 4 

+49 (6131) 40249 

www.steins-traube.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Heiligenblut 

Pollers Häusje 

55124 Mainz 

Anja and Jörg Poller run their restaurant with great 

passion. The landlady is a recognised wine 

consultant and wine ambassador. Naturally, the 

produce of Rheinhessen estates are particularly 

close to her heart. Her husband's cuisine has a 

Mediterranean influence. 

Recommended by: Weingut J. Neus, 

Weingut Kühling-Gillot 

Willems 

55116 Mainz 

This kitchen's desire to keep creating new and inspired 

dishes is evident. It is based on regional 

produce, most of it farmed organically. Wines 

from Rheinhessen and from the ‘Great Wine Capitals’, 

an association of international wine-growing 

regions. 

Photo: Hawk_Photo 

Grabenstrasse 55 

+49 (6131) 43730 

www.pollers.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


83 

Total: | 1 00 

Kapuzinerstrasse 29 

+49 (6131) 2109170 

www.gasthaus-willems.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Riffel 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


581

Das Crass 

55268 Nieder-Olm 

Good, solid country cooking is to be had here, 

prepared predominantly with regional and seasonal 

produce. Traditional dishes such as roulade of 

venison and pheasant breast stuffed with black 

pudding are on the menu, as are king prawns and 

fresh tagliarini. 

Gutsschänke Heise 

55283 Nierstein 

Situated at the foot of the Roter Hang, the winery 

offers good hearty home cooking in a cosy restaurant 

alongside 25 different home-grown wines. 

Specialities are typical regional dishes such as 

Winzersülze with green sauce and Weinkäse with 

fresh bread. 

Pariser Strasse 129 

+49 (6136) 814480 

www.das-crass.de 

Karolingerstrasse 15 

+49 (6133) 5518 

www.weinerlebniswelt-heise.de 



Civitas 


In a cosy atmosphere, guests enjoy the finest German-French 

country cuisine at moderate prices. 

The small, fine menu is complemented by an exquisite 

selection of wines from Nierstein estates 

and the surrounding area. Many of them are served 

by the glass. 

plan B 


This modern bistro and restaurant is located on 

Nierstein's historic market square. In addition to 

tapas and classic burgers, meat prepared on the 

lava stone grill is also a speciality. Small fine wine 

selection from regional estates. 

Marktplatz 9 

+49 (6133) 5714995 

www.civitasnierstein.eatbu.com 

Marktplatz 3 

+49 (6133) 5779850 

www.planbnierstein.de 

Recommended by: Georg Gustav Huff, 

Weingut Fritz Ekkehard Huff 

Recommended by: Weingut Lamberth 

582 falstaff 


Vis à Vis 


67574 Osthofen 

The old cross-vaulted cellar has been transformed 

into a stylish and tastefully-decorated restaurant. 

The dishes offered by the young team in the kitchen 

are particularly delicious, prepared in a contemporary, 

worldly style that preserves both traditional 

and seasonal influences. 

Zum Gläsernen 

Trinkhorn 

 

55286 Wörrstadt 

Markus Lettau shows in his restaurant that downto-earth 

cuisine and culinary flights of fancy are 

by no means mutually exclusive. The family-run 

business also scores with its cordial service, courtesy 

of hostess Alina Lettau. 

Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 53 

+49 (6242) 5012973 

www.visavis-osthofen.de 

 

Mundart 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


88 

Total: | 1 00 

55291 Saulheim 

Booking ahead is definitely recommended for this 

lovely restaurant with its attractive courtyard. 

The cuisine enjoys a reputation far beyond the 

confines of Saulheim, and the many guests appreciate 

the outstanding produce and cooking. 

Kegelbahnstrasse 3 

+49 (6732) 6005809 

www.zum-trinkhorn.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 15 | 20 


82 

Total: | 1 00 

Photo: Stephan Franz Ferdinand Dinges 

Weedengasse 8 

+49 (6732) 9322966 

www.mundart-restaurant.de 

 

Kaupers 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


88 

Total: | 1 00 

55278 Selzen 

Sebastian Kauper's culinary retreat, in a former 

barn, is well worth the detour to Selzen. This Michelin-starred 

chef's ambitious cuisine offers creatively-imagined 

dishes, focusing on the essentials 

and always made from best produce. 

Kapellenstrasse 18a 

+49 (6737) 8325 

www.kaupers-kapellenhof.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Wechsler, 

Weingut J. Neus 

Zornheimer 

Weinstuben 

55270 Zornheim 

Rheinhessen cuisine comes with a Mediterranean 

twist in this nostalgic former sexton's house 

which is lovingly run by Lucas and Marijana 

Christgen. Apart from the fresh salads, the juicy 

rump steaks are particularly popular. 

Röhrbrunnenplatz 1 

+49 (6136) 45616 

www.zornheimer-weinstuben.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


88 

Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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SACHSEN, 

SAALE-UNSTRUT, 

BRANDENBURG 

NEW MOMENTUM IN THE EAST 

Photo: Shutterstock

Grosse Gewächse, predominantly of Riesling, 

Grau- and Weissburgunder, thrive in the 

historic Freyburger Edelacker site 

ON THE 51 ST DEGREE 

OF LATITUDE 

In the past, the limit for professional viticulture was drawn along the 50th degree 

of latitude. Today, however, the 51st degree of latitude “Breitengrad 51” has 

turned into a slogan for top quality in Germany’s east – with good reason. 


Germany’s top-selling online wine 

retailer lists 1,200 German wines. 

Six of them hail from Sachsen, or 

Saxony, and there are precisely zero from 

Saale-Unstrut. Clearly this is a case for 

Sandro Sperk. He is not only winemaker 

at his wife Marika’s estate - Weingut 

Böhme & Töchter. No, since last summer 

the wine business graduate has also been 

responsible for the sales and marketing of 

“Breitengrad 51”, a group of nine 

Saale-Unstrut estates – with all the top 

ones among them. Since Sperk has taken 

the reins, the group has come up with a 

website, a new logo and an ambitious 

plan, modelled on Austria’s Steiermark, to 

come up with a new quality pyramid of 

vineyards. “So far we have only awarded 

the Breitengrad-51 seal to the wines that 

did best in a blind tasting,” Sperk explains. 

“Since every estate is only allowed to have 

one red and one white wine with the seal, 

we got to about 10,000 bottles per annum. 

Once our pyramid is fully developed, we 

may get to 700,000 or 800,000 bottles per 

annum across the different categories.” 

There is no question that this will change 

Saale-Unstrut’s perception in the market. 

The federal-state-owned Landesweingut 

Kloster Pforta, the region’s largest estate, 

is also a member. With managing director 

Bastian Remkes and cellar master Olaf 

Stintzing, two new faces with a strong 

strategic outlook, joined Kloster Pforta in 


SACHSEN, SAALE-UNSTRUT, BRANDENBURG | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

the past two years, looking to propel the 

ancient estate forward. In doing so, they 

can fall back on true vineyard treasure. 

Their monopole, Gosecker 

Dechantenberg, with its distinctive 

sandstone walls, for instance, was first 

documented a 1000 years ago – this turns 

it into the oldest continuously-cultivated 

vineyard of the region. 

Lovers of vinous romanticism and scenery 

are well-catered for along the rivers Saale, 

Unstrut and Elbe. Historic, terraced vineyards 

with tiny parcels? Tick! Everything 

is here: from the Kaatschener Dachsberg 

and Naumburger Steinmeister via the 

previously mentioned Gosecker 

Dechantenberg, the different parts of the 

Freyburger Edelacker, the Radebeuler 

Goldener Wagen all the way to the 

Meissener Kapitelberg. And, speaking of 

Sachsen, in which the latter two vineyards 

are situated: tentative voices wanting to 

join Breitengrad 51 can already be heard. 

Another winemaking couple in 

Burgscheidungen on the river Unstrut has 

taken a completely different route. 

Konrad Buddrus and Eva-Maria Wehner 

with their aptly named mini-estate ‘Konni 

All is done by hand: Eva-Maria Wehner and 

Konrad Buddrus of Weingut Konni & Evi 

make unfiltered, exciting natural wines 

& Evi’. It was when he was still a 

viticulture student in Franken’s 

Veitshöchheim that Buddrus discovered 

an ancient vineyard parcel for sale on 

Ebay – from then onwards the couple 

have forged ahead with burning passion 

for their project. Right from the start they 

farmed biodynamically in their tiny 

SACHSEN WINE REGION 

Photos: Shutterstock, provided 

Growing area 





Soils 

Granite, syenite, loess, sandstone 


Riesling, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, 

Kerner, Traminer 


Weinbauverband Sachsen e. V. 

Fabrikstrasse 16, 01662 Meissen 

www.weinbauverband-sachsen.de 

587

With their for this region downright exotic Chardonnay, 

Marika and Sandro Sperk of Weingut Böhme & Töchter have 

established an excellent reputation for themselves 

parcels where mechanisation is impossible. 

But that is not all: a timely harvest is 

combined with spontaneous ferments, there 

is no fining or filtration and sulphur dioxide 

is only added in a tiny doses, when absolutely 

necessary. These are natural wines in the 

narrower sense of the term – sometimes 

austere, sometimes wild, sometimes quite 

smooth, but always exciting. 

The market for such wines is still limited 

in Germany, especially in this region. 

Apart from two sales points in Germany, 

the entire production thus goes to wine 

bars, bistros and specialist cult retailers in 

New York, Copenhagen and Tokyo. This 

kind of strategy cannot really be applied 

widely, of course. Its very success lies in 

occupying a niche, but the couple are 

SAALE-UNSTRUT WINE REGION 

Growing area 





Soils 

Triassic limestone and sandstone, loess 


Weissburgunder, Riesling 


Gebietsweinwerbung Saale-Unstrut 

Querfurter Strasse 10 

06632 Freyburg 

www.natuerlich-saale-unstrut.de 


SACHSEN, SAALE-UNSTRUT, BRANDENBURG | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

BRANDENBURG WINE REGION 

Growing area 



Most vineyards come under the appellation of 

Landweingebiet Brandenburg, smaller areas, like 

Schlieben and Werder are designated as 

Qualitätsweingebiete under the neighbouring 

regions Sachsen and Saale-Unstrut, respectively. 

Soils: Deep sands, marl 


Müller-Thurgau, PiWis (fungal-resistant new 

breeds) 


Fachgruppe Weinbau Gartenbauverband Berlin- 

Brandenburg e.V., Dorfstrasse 1, 14513 Teltow 

route-brandenburger-weinkultur.de 

proof that things are happening on the 

apparent German wine periphery that 

herald dynamism and innovation. Beyond 

Breitengrad 51 and natural wine, let’s also 

add Weingut Dr. Wobar and Weingut 

Wolkenberg to the count of unusual 

estates: they grew out of former opencast 

mines in the Saxon Lausitz. By now one 

thing should be clear: it is absolutely high 

time to explore the new momentum in the 

east via an extensive tasting of its wines. 

INFO 



Estate director Bastian Remkes and cellar master Olaf Stintzing of 

Landesweingut Kloster Pforta have fully exploited the potential of 

their site portfolio with the wines they presented this year 

589

Benedictine monks cultivated vines on the Gosecker 

Dechantenberg Weinbau nearly a thousand years ago 

GRANDS CRUS – SACHSEN‚ SAALE-UNSTRUT 


PILLNITZ | 

KÖNIGLICHER WEINBERG 

This 7ha/17 acre site just outside Dresden 

was created during the reign of Friedrich 

August the I (1750–1827). This Saxon king 

even thought of guard cottages and a press 

house. Evidently, he was aware of the value 

of the weathered granitic soils and the 

clement mesoclimate of this mostly 

terraced, southwest-facing site rising from 

125-180m/410-590ft. The forest on the 


Vineyard 

Villages 

Radebeul 

Elbe 

GOLDENER WAGEN 

S A C H S E N DRESDEN 

Freital 

Pillnitz 

KÖNIGLICHER WEINBERG 


Quedlinburg 

SACHSEN, SAALE-UNSTRUT, BRANDENBURG | GRANDS CRUS 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

Lutherstadt 

Eisleben 

Höhnstedt 

Sweet Lake 

S A A L E - U N S T R U T 

Saale 

HALLE 

Lake 

Geiseltal 

DECHANTENBERG 

Unstrud 

Freyburg 

Goseck 

Naumburg 

Weimar 

Ilm 

Saale 

Zeitz 

Photo: Deutsches Weininstitut 

north side of the mountain adds excellent 

water availability. There are inclines of up 

to 40%. 

93 2018 Weissburgunder Grosse Lage 

93 2018 Riesling Grosse Lage 

Weingut Klaus Zimmerling 

www.weingut-zimmerling.de 

RADEBEUL | GOLDENER WAGEN 

The Radebeuler Goldener Wagen is the 

eastern most of the three single sites within 

the collective site Lössnitz. Its name is 

derived from the state vineyard Goldener 

Wagen just north of Hoflössnitz. It is 

estimated that this 11ha/27 acre site was 

created as early as the 13th century. The 

terraced site has been known under its 

current name since the 18th century. It rises 

from 170-240m/557-787ft and the vines 

thrive in soils of volcanic origin and 

weathered syenite. 

93 2019 »Protze« Riesling trocken 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« trocken 


Schloss Wackerbarth, further info on page 596 

91 2019 Scheurebe Auslese 

Weingut Drei Herren, further info on page 592 

Jena 

90 2019 Traminer Spätlese 

Schloss Wackerbarth, further info on page 596 

GOSECK | DECHANTENBERG 

This, presumably, oldest still-cultivated 

vineyard on the rivers Saale and Unstrut 

has been planted since the year 1080 when 

Benedictine monks cultivated vines on this 

spot close to the Saale. Since 1903 the 

vineyard has been owned by the state and 

today is a monopole of the federal state 

Sachsen-Anhalt who own Landesweingut 

Kloster Pforta. This 3.5ha/8.6 acre terraced 

site rises from 110-160m/360-524ft and 

faces south and southeast. Its walls of 

sandstone give clues to the subsoil of 

weathered Triassic red sandstone, lending 

playfulness and mineral elegance to the 

wines. 

93 2017 Riesling Beerenauslese 

Landesweingut Kloster Pforta, 


591

WEINGUT DREI HERREN 

Weinbergstrasse 34, 01445 Radebeul 

T: +49 (351) 7956099, info@weingutdreiherren.de 

www.dreiherren.de 



Winemaker: Jacob Wiedemann 

Contact: Prof. Dr. Rainer Beck 


The development at this winery, owned 

by art professor Rainer Beck hailing all 

the way from Swabia, is gratifying – 

and a second star is well deserved. We were 

both surprised and delighted by the Cabernet 

Franc, with its fresh fruit and polished tannins. 

‘Cool climate’ could hardly taste better. Cellar 

master Jacob Wiedemann’s other wines are 

also convincing, like the expressive Riesling 

“Spontan” and the finesse of the Weissburgunder 

“Jubiläumswein“. We also recommend the 

Saxon speciality Goldriesling with its freshness 

and precision. Congratulations! 

91 2019 »Spontan« Riesling trocken 

The nose delivers what the name promises: spontaneous. 

Spicy and compactly-built Riesling with character and a little 

obstinacy. Phenolically-layered, unadorned and with good 

tension, juicy and with ripe lively acidity. Shows provenance 

and signature. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 

91 2018 »Jubiläumswein« Weissburgunder tr. 

The bouquet shows flowers, apple and yellow fruit with smoky 

notes and dried ginger. The palate is juicy with a well framed 

texture; elegant, with fine fruit-sweetness, delicately-spiced. 

Finely-crafted and extracted, nuanced and full of finesse. 

13 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 

92 2018 »Eigensinn« Cabernet Franc trocken 

Spicy and complex nose with notes of cassis and fine wood 

spice, some roasted peppers, blood orange and spices like 

allspice. Tautly-built on the palate, not too powerful with 

fine, juicy fruit, interwoven acidity and fine tannins. Elegant 

and with character! 13 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€€ 

91 2019 Radebeul Goldener Wagen 

Scheurebe Auslese 

Medium, clear yellow. Piquant nose with lots of black and 

redcurrant aromas, herbal spice, lemon balm and lime zest. 

On the palate black and redcurrant, well judged acidity, 

powerful sweetness and juicy lime-freshness. Elegant 

structure - bouncy and drinkable. 8,5 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 

90 2016 Sörnewitz Boselberg Riesling trocken 

89 2019 Scheurebe Landwein trocken 


89 2019 Gelber Muskateller Spätlese trocken 

88 2019 »Weiss« trocken MT/SOG 

88 2019 »Blanc de Noir« Spätburgunder tr. 

90 2018 »Rot« trocken PN/DF 

89 2019 Goldriesling trocken 

Transparent yellow in the glass. Notes of green apple on 

the nose, along with grated lemon zest and herbal notes. 

The palate is finely-built with juicy acidity, spice and some 

tart lemon juice, very clear and pure. This is all about precision 

and freshness. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT SCHLOSS PROSCHWITZ 

PRINZ ZUR LIPPE 

Dorfanger 19, 01665 Zadel 

T: +49 (3521) 76760, weingut@schloss-proschwitz.de 

www.schloss-proschwitz.de 


Winemaker: Carolin Böttger, 

Martin Schwarz (oenological advice) 

Contact: Prof. Dr. Georg Prinz zur Lippe 


It is now thirty years ago that Prof. Dr. 

Georg Prinz zur Lippe managed to buy 

back both the building and estate of 

Schloss Proschwitz, piece by piece, and proceeded 

to rebuild it with much energy and passion. 

The entire family property had been confiscated 

by the Soviets in 1945. Today Schloss 

Proschwitz is not only the oldest private wine 

estate in Sachsen, it is an institution of wine 

culture. Currently 70 hectares of vines are being 

cultivated; these wines are of a consistently 

high standard, and possess a clear expression 

and a mineral undertow. 

90 2018 Schloss Proschwitz 


A spicy note on the nose is reminiscent of Dutch gingerbread; 

promising richness and fullness. The palate is indeed round, 

generous and almost waxy in texture. Some phenolic bitterness 

offers a graceful counterbalance. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 Kloster Heilig Kreuz Riesling Auslese 

Clear, rich yellow. On the nose fine dried fruits, apricot, 

quince, blossom honey, pineapple. On the palate smoke, undergrowth, 

minerality, ripe citrus fruit and grippy acidity. Not 

so much sweetness for an Auslese, good structure. Ideal with 

spicy dishes. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 Schloss Proschwitz Spätburgunder GG 

Bing and Amarena cherry on the nose, also floral notes, violets 

and blood orange. On the palate juicy, spicy and with a 

slight pepper note. Medium body, good structure, grippy tannin, 

slightly astringent - aims for balance and elegance - fine 

acidity. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Traminer Riesling Auslese 

Rich honey yellow, clear. On the nose rose, blossom honey, 

dried fruits, figs, dates, roasted nuts, mango. On the palate 

sweet texture, creaminess, sweetness and acidity in balance, 

densely woven, honey, ripe fruit. Good length, good potential. 

10,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2019 Meissen Grauburgunder trocken 

89 2019 Meissen Scheurebe trocken 

88 2019 Elbling trocken 

88 2019 Goldriesling trocken 

89 2019 Meissen »Blanc de Noir« 

Spätburgunder Spätlese feinherb 


90 2016 »Cuvée Moritz« Meissen tr. DF/PN 

90 2019 Meissen Weissburgunder trocken 

The gentle floral scent is discreet yet persistent. It is followed 

by a creaminess and a fine freshness which beautifully 

counters the slightly smoky fruitiness on the palate. 

A melting texture predisposes this as a wine for the table. 



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ROTHES GUT MEISSEN 

Lehmberg 4, 01662 Meissen 

T: +49 (3521) 75 45 46 7, strasser@rothesgut.de 

www.rothesgut.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays and Tuesdays 10–16 hrs, 

Wednesdays through Saturdays 10–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Martin Biedermann 

Contact: Tim Strasser 


We really do like Tim Strasser’s 

wines. Not only does he continuously 

climb the quality ladder, he 

also keeps expanding his vineyards. Currently 

he cultivates 19 hectares close to the Meissener 

Albrechts Castle. In doing so, he has become 

a specialist in fungal-resistant grape varieties 

like Helios, or Hibernal. Beyond that, he 

makes a Beerenauslese that even evokes 

thoughts of Sauternes. The dry whites offer 

fine fruit and are unembellished, like the Sauvignon 

Blanc for instance. A great collection – 

congratulations on the second star! 

91 2019 Meissen Ratsweinberg 


Spicy nose, not too bold, as the grape variety often shows, 

rather closed - some yellow fruit, passion fruit and gooseberry. 

Powerful and compact. Well-proportioned on the palate, 

dense and balanced, some seaweed, salty. An individualistic 

interpretation. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 

palate there’s as much substance as sweetness, the acidity 

remains discreetly in the background. The palate structure 

has a distant resemblance to Sauternes, although more 

northern and without wood. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€€ 

89 2019 Meissen Ratsweinberg Helios trocken 


Grauburgunder halbtrocken 

Powerful nose with real impact, smoke and toast aromas, 

quince and pear peel, a touch of incense. Powerful character 

showing a lot of substance, volume, power and charm on the 

palate as well as noticeable residual sweetness. Potential to 

mature and be paired with the right food. 

15 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 

89 2019 Meissen Scheurebe trocken 

Fresh, fruity and spicy nose; yellow fruit, some lemongrass, 

grapefruit and redcurrant. On the palate there is a selfconfident 

acid structure, beautiful and intense spiciness. 

Not too sweet, taut and slenderly-built. Straightforward in 

its character, fresh-faced. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€ 


Hibernal Beerenauslese 

Passion fruit, grassy-greenish notes, candied fruit. On the 

90 2019 Meissen Müller-Thurgau trocken 

Still somewhat closed nose, yeast, apple and apple peel 

show up, also plum and herbal notes. A slender-shaped 

palate, exciting, fine juice, mild acidity and herbs all combine 

in the spicy finish; natural character. 



WEINGUT SCHUH 

Sachsen | WINERIES 

Dresdner Strasse 314, 01640 Sörnewitz 

T: +49 (3523) 84810, info@weingut-schuh.de 

www.weingut-schuh.de 



Winemaker: Matthias Schuh 

Contact: Katharina Pollmer, Matthias Schuh 


Weingut Schuh, which is run by Matthias 

Schuh and his sister Katharina 

Pollmer, has invested in a modern 

cellar over recent years. These efforts are 

now starting to pay off and show in the quality 

of the wines. Especially the single-site wines, 

like the Riesling from the Meissener Kapitelberg 

site which was matured in a Halbstück 

barrel, and the Weissburgunder from the Meissener 

Klausenberg site show good substance 

and character. The “Pét Nat” of Scheurebe 

shows experimental spirit, while the “Schuh” 

series in white, pink and red guarantees drinking 

pleasure at a good quality level. 

91 2018 »Halbstück« Meissen Kapitelberg 


Nutty and herbal notes on the nose, ripe stone fruit and mint, 

fine smoke. Compactly-built on the palate, there is a firm 

structure and good substance. Juicy, ripe acidity and spiciness 

are balanced and nicely interwoven. Good use of wood, 

will continue to mature. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Meissen Klausenberg 


Mirabelle on the nose, light tobacco, herbs, a fine malt note. 

A powerful structure with substance and density. Juice and 

spice come together on the palate, ripe and juicy acidity provides 

balance. Dry, shows its provenance and has potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Pét Nat« Scheurebe trocken 

Clear yellow. On the nose black and redcurrant, lemon zest, 

blackberry, stone fruit. Very lively acidity on the palate, fine, 

unobtrusive mousse, currant, gooseberry, pear, fine phenolics, 

plus citrus and lime juice. Crystalline. 

12,5 Vol.-%. crown cap, €€ 

90 2017 Meissen Kapitelberg 


Spicy and herbal nose with lovage and thyme shows ripe red 

fruit and rosehip, strong woody tone, some incense. The palate 

shows sour cherry with an alert acidity, powerful and persistent 

construction, still slightly astringent tannins. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



88 2019 »Der Weisse Schuh« trocken RR/MT 

89 2019 »Der Rosa Schuh« trocken 

89 2019 »Der Rote Schuh« trocken DF/DU 

89 2016 »Premium« Spätburgunder trocken 

88 2017 Meissen Klausenberg 

Dunkelfelder trocken 

89 2019 Elbling trocken 

Smells of green apple and citrus fruit, also white flowers 

and meadow herbs. Good freshness on the palate; lean 

structure, juicy with fine fruit sweetness, also spice and 

ripe lemon juice. Filigree and fruity Elbling that pleases 

with its clear character. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


595

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SÄCHSISCHES STAATSWEINGUT 

SCHLOSS WACKERBARTH 

Wackerbarthstrasse 1, 01445 Radebeul 

T: +49 (351) 89550, kontakt@schloss-wackerbarth.de 

www.schloss-wackerbarth.de 


Winemaker: Jürgen Aumüller 

Contact: Sonja Schilg 


The Staatsweingut in Radebeul has blossomed. 

It is not only the boxwood topiary 

in the baroque garden that has devotedly 

been rendered into precise shapes, no, 

the wines themselves also show increasing stature. 

Meanwhile, the upkeep and repair of the 

stonewall terraces in the Goldener Wagen site 

are acts of cultural preservation. Two parcels 

within this site are vinified and bottled separately, 

deservedly, and are witnesses of the deeply-rooted, 

historic wine culture of the Free State 

of Saxony. Likewise, the Sekt culture in Saxon 

is eagerly nutured in the best of tradition. That 

much wine culture deserves a fourth star! 

93 2019 »Protze« Radebeul Goldener Wagen 


A hint of rose scent hovers around the ripe, supple, fruity 

creaminess of the seductive nose. That this wine is concentrated 

is beyond question, it has an almost waxy texture too. 

This combination of dryness and richness is unparalleled. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2019 »Alte Reben« Radebeul Goldener 

Wagen trocken PP/PG/TR 

Field blends are underestimated: their virtue consists in uniting 

the best aspects of the various grape varieties. Fragrance, 

texture, density, freshness and aromatics are united here and 

interwoven like an elaborate tapestry. Already complex now, it 

will become even more complex. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

92 2018 Laubach Thonberg Spätburgunder tr. 

Sour cherry, very fresh and juicy, slightly smoky undertones. 

On the palate, densely-textured and densely-fruity, full-bodied, 

beautifully combine without an ounce of fat. Pronounced 

underlying fruitiness, juiciness and mineral notes - stylish Pinot. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Radebeul Wackerbarthberg 


Herbaceous aroma, candied lemon peel, delicate botrytis. On 

the palate there is fine, concentrated acidity, high density 

and fruit-borne sweetness. Not a thick Beerenauslese, but 

one with interplay as well as elegance and a clear mineral 

tone. 8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Traminer Spätlese 

90 2019 Radebeul Paradies Riesling Spätlese 

90 2018 Scheurebe Sekt 

89 2019 Radebeul Paradies Kabinett RR/TR 

89 2016 Rosé Sekt brut 

90 2018 Blaufränkisch trocken 




Boxwood and nettle, elderflower and the peel of ripe amalfi 

lemons combine to create a beguiling fragrance. On the 

palate, the aromatic spectacle continues, offering us some 

ripe, waxy texture, but also the wonderful, bright acidity 

typical of the variety. 11,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


SAALE-UNSTRUT | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT GROBER FEETZ 

Mühlstrasse 32, 06632 Freyburg 

T: +49 (179) 7460967, weinhaus-groberfeetz@web.de 

www.grober-feetz.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 

and Saturdays 12–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Stephanie Grober-Feetz 

Contact: Stephanie Grober-Feetz 


We pay our compliments to Stephanie 

Grober-Feetz and her husband 

Tino Feetz, the couple really surprised 

us with their 2019 white wines and their 

2018 red wines. The wines have drive, freshness 

and substance and show the fine minerality 

of the terraced vineyards in the sites of Freyburger 

Edelacker, Grossjenaer Blütengrund 

and Zscheiplitzer Himmelsreich. Amongst the 

whites, it is the two Rieslings that take the top 

spots, amongst the reds, it is the wood-spiced 

Spätburgunder “Barrique” from the Edelacker 

site. We are pleased to reward this performance 

with the second star. Congratulations! 

91 2019 Freyburg Edelacker Riesling 

Auslese trocken Holzfass 

Fresh citrus on the nose - orange, tangerine, but also herbaceous, 

slightly mineral undertones. On the palate juicy, compact, 

firm acid backbone, toasty wood notes, dense and 

full-bodied. Great potential, will develop towards greater 

spiciness. 13 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , €€ 

90 2019 Freyburger Edelacker Grauburgunder 

Auslese trocken Holzfass 

Nuances of wood, honey notes, nutty tones, pepper. On the 

palate there is creaminess in the background and a very 

round and homogeneous silkiness and fine extract. Full, ripe 

acidity; a light spicy wood note accompanies the flavours on 

the palate. 13 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , €€ 

91 2018 Freyburg Edelacker Spätburgunder 

trocken Barrique 

Plum and raspberry, full-fruited, starting to develop. Discreet 

use of wood. On the palate plump, very aromatic, cherry 

fruit, discreet caramel, quite round and full-bodied, finegrained 

tannin, firm acid backbone, substantial extract, 

chalky mineral finish. 14 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , €€€ 

90 2016 Zscheiplitz Himmelreich 

Portugieser Eiswein 

Dark gold with mahogany reflections. On the nose sultana, 

dried apple, a hint of beeswax, panforte. Smooth palate, 

slightly viscous, light in substance, ripe acidity, relatively 

long ferment thus strong in alcohol. Great with blue cheese. 

10,5 Vol.-%. synthetic closure , €€€ 

90 2019 »Muschelkalk« Grauburgunder 


89 2019 »Muschelkalk« Weissburgunder 


88 2018 »Mühlengang weiss« Spätlese 

trocken SÄ/GM/MM/RM 

90 2018 Grossjena Blütengrund Regent 

Barrique 

90 2018 »Muschelkalk« Portugieser trocken 

89 2018 Spätburgunder Auslese trocken 

89 2018 »Mühlengang rot« tr. RE/BP/DF/PN 

91 2019 »Muschelkalk« Riesling Spätlese tr. 

A finely-spiced Riesling fragrance, discreetly balsamic and 

limey, smoky, apple, peach. On the palate silky and nuanced; 

well-rounded with a fine, cultivated vein of acidity. 

Elegant stature, good length; the mineral tone gives the 

wine delicacy. 12 Vol.-%, synthetic closure, €€ 


597

SAALE-UNSTRUT | WINERIES 

 

LANDESWEINGUT 

KLOSTER PFORTA 

Saalberge 73, 06628 Bad Kösen 

T: +49 (34463) 3000, service@kloster-pforta.de 

www.kloster-pforta.de 


Winemaker: Olaf Stintzing 

Contact: Bastian Remkes 


Landesweingut Kloster Pforta underscores 

its ambitions with its white wines 

from the 2019 vintage and its reds from 

2018, up to now we have never tasted a range 

of wines of such quality! The team surrounding 

manager Bastian Remkes and cellar master 

Olaf Stintzing is getting better and better at 

exploiting the potential of those 50 hectares of 

vineyards along the rivers Saale and Unstrut. 

They are turning out wines with profile and 

character, especially the “Breitengrad 51” 

wines that have become yardsticks of the viticultural 

possibilities of the region and the nobly 

sweet wines are exquisite too. 

92 Breitengrad51 Saalhäuser 


Burgundy berry aroma, slightly nutty, fresh wheat grain, but 

also Spätlese nuances with yellow fruit and banana. Forward 

on the palate with finely-grained phenolics, powerful structure, 

sturdy and well-balanced by the ripe acidity. Dense aromatics 

and substance. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Breitengrad51« Saalhausen 

Zweigelt trocken 

Black cherry and prune, some herbs, tar and super ripe dark 

berry aromas. Oily base, ripe medium-grained tannins, soft 

and voluminous, slightly salty, chalky minerality and good 

density. A full-bodied red of real class. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 Saalhausen Spätburgunder 

Beerenauslese 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose blossom honey and dried fruits: 

apricot and date, in addition nuances of roasted almond, papaya. 

Textural sweetness on the palate, dense, honey, spice and 

exotic fruits. Densely-woven, enormous extract, finishes long 

and spicy. Has ageing potential. 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€€ 

93 2019 Goseck Dechantenberg Riesling 

Beerenauslese 

Clear, rich yellow. Overt nose; dried fruits, apricot, sultana, 

candied orange peel, lemon balm, honey spice. Dense on the 

palate, bergamot, lavender, dried apricot, date. Denselywoven 

with a fine vein of acidity, texture and length. Has 

ageing potential. 9,5 Vol.-%. screwcap , €€€ 

92 2019 Saalhausen Steillage Riesling tr. 

91 2018 Saalhausen Weissburgunder 

Holzfass trocken 


90 2018 Pforta Köppelberg Blauer Silvaner tr. 


90 2018 Saalhausen Spätburgunder trocken 

89 2017 »Alte Rebe« Saalhausen Steillage 


90 2019 Pforta Köppelberg Weisser Heunisch tr. 

Hay and white flowers, plus some sultana; juicy and lean on 

the palate, plus healthy acidity (but not green!) Good substance, 

smooth texture, very good density and balance. A 

great varietal with freshness, clarity and spice. 



BRANDENBURG | WINERIES 

 

WEINBAU DR. WOBAR 

Seestrasse 100, 01983 Grossräschen 

T: +49 (151) 11622315, info@weinbauwobar.de 

www.weinbauwobar.de 


Winemaker: Jacques du Preez 

Contact: Dr. Andreas and Dr. Cornelia Wobar 


Weinbau Dr. Wobar is the very first 

estate in Brandenburg ever featured 

in this guide. Just 1.4 hectares 

of wines are cultivated, planted to fungal-resistant 

varieties. The particular climatic 

conditions around Lake Grossräschen with 

2018 annual sunshine hours and 51 summer 

days, mean that the grapes can ripen fully. The 

marl soils of morainic origin, the day-night 

temperature amplitude and yield reduction result 

in aromatic wines. Jacques du Preez, cellar 

master at Schloss Proschwitz, makes the 

wines. We are smitten with this premiere! 

90 2019 Solaris trocken 

Multi-layered aroma of ripe apples, stone fruit and also star 

fruit, spice, mint and some menthol. Substantial power on 

the palate, ripe fruit and spice, full-bodied and concentrated, 

with fine astringency, multi-layered and well suited for white 

meat. 15 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 Johanniter trocken 

89 2015 »JACques« brut nature 

Ripe yellow fruit, citrus fruit on the nose and nuances of lactic 

notes. On the palate there is lively acidity and drive, the 

mousse also shows dynamism, slender composition. A sparkling 

wine that pleases with its direct and animating style 

and good spiciness. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 

90 2016 Pinotin trocken 

On the nose wild strawberry, blackberry, cherry, woody spice 

and some undergrowth with a slight ethereal tone. Leanlybuilt 

on the palate, good structure and extract, crisp acidity 

and lots of spice. Reaches a respectable complexity and 

length. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 Pinotin trocken 

Fragrant and fruity nose with sour cherry, elderberry and wild 

blackberry. Velvety and fruity. On the palate there is mild acidity 

and fine spice, leanly-composed and sensitively-extracted 

with supple tannins. Nice tartness. An elegant Pinotin, pairs 

well with food too. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


Ripe citrus fruit on the nose, also passion fruit, some lemon 

balm and elderflower. Full-bodied. Medium-bodied 

structure n the palate, juicy with spice, good balance with 

integrated acidity with a salty lingering touch, also notes 

of oyster shell. Ideal on its own or to be enjoyed with fish. 



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SACHSEN, SAALE-UNSTRUT 

Dresden 

PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Renoir 

08209 Auerbach 

Vogtland 

Creative, classic and fresh! Chef Ulf König takes 

these qualities to heart and offers classic French 

and international cuisine. Owner, and trained 

sommelier, André Baldauf contributes the best 

wines from across the world. 

Wjelbik 

02625 Bautzen 

This listed inn is home to Sorbian and Bohemian 

cooking, authentically prepared by chef Thomas 

Lukasch. Wedding soup, curd cheese with linseed 

oil or Bautzen Platter are favourites, accompanied 

by Sachsen wines and Oberlausitzer beer. 

Schönheider Strasse 235 

+49 (3744) 215119 

www.restaurant-renoir.de 

 

SACHSEN, SAALE-UNSTRUT 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


84 

Total: | 1 00 

Kornstrasse 7 

+49 (3591) 42060 

www.wjelbik.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


83 

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600 falstaff 


Landgasthof 

Topfmarktscheune 

09235 

Burkhardtsdorf 

In the beautifully-restored barn of this country 

inn guests can look forward to a whole range of 

traditional and seasonal dishes. Most of the produce 

and ingredients are local; roast Erzgebirge 

venison is always an excellent choice. 


Bülow's Bistro 

01097 Dresden 

With his interpretation of German cuisine having 

a lightness of touch, chef Sebastian Bellmann has 

turned the bistro at Hotel Bülow Palais into a popular 

gastronomic spot in Dresden. His unfussy 

cooking with local produce goes well with exciting 

wines from local young winemakers. 

Topfmarkt 7 

+49 (3721) 24324 

www.topfmarktscheune.de 

 

Fischerhof 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


82 

Total: | 1 00 

08451 Crimmitschau 

The Lokotsch family has been managing ponds in 

the Mannichs Forest for three generations now; 

the freshly caught fish prepared in the kitchen of 

this charming farmhouse comes from here. Meat 

comes from nearby farmers and the wine from the 

best growers in the country. 

Königstrasse 14 

+49 (351) 80030 

www.buelow-palais.de 

 

Daniel 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


88 

Total: | 1 00 

01309 Dresden 

Daniel Chef (yes, this is his name) prefers downto-earth 

cooking and sources most of his ingredients 

directly from producers in the region. The 

focus is on respectful handling of the raw materials. 

His kitchen concept is rounded off by an 

excellent selection of wines. 

Am Torteich 29 

+49 (36608) 20640 

www.gasthaus-fischerhof.de 

 

Neubert’s 

Food: 41 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


82 

Total: | 1 00 

08451 Crimmitschau 

Hospitality, quality produce and passion: this is 

how Volker Neubert advertises his restaurant and 

he keeps his promises. The steaks, in particular , 

are outstanding and grilled to order. They are served 

with homemade sauces of the finest quality. 

Gluckstrasse 3/Ecke Dürerstrasse 

+49 (351) 81197575 

www.restaurant-daniel.de 

 

Elements 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

01099 Dresden 

Relaxed gourmet cuisine with a casual touch and 

pure flavours. Stephan Miessner achieves the 

masterstroke of presenting his aroma-laden dishes 

and textures without frills and in straightforward 

fashion. The remarkable wine list is arranged 

by grape variety. 

Jakobsgasse 25a 

+49 (3762) 941806 

www.neuberts-restaurant.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


Königsbrücker Strasse 96 

+49 (351) 2721696 

www.restaurant-elements.de 

Food: 46 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


 

85 

Total: | 1 00 

 

91 

Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Genuss Atelier 

01099 Dresden 

The Genussatelier of siblings Marcus and Nicole 

Blonkowski is a place of high standards and creative 

techniques. On the surprising menu, German 

cuisine classics are reinterpreted. The wine selection 

is characterised by regional wines. 

Genussbar 

by Ronny Löser 

09599 Freiberg 

Creative cuisine inspired by the best seasonal produce 

and prepared with French accents: Ronny 

Löser's Genussbar also boasts a well-stocked 

wine cellar. The host always finds the right wine 

and sometimes even serves a cigar with it. 

Bautzner Strasse 149 

+49 (351) 25028337 

www.genuss-atelier.net 

 

Petit Frank 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

01127 Dresden 

This small, fine restaurant celebrates the French 

art de vivre. Whether it's Provencal bouillabaisse, 

lobster tail on classic ratatouille or a selection of 

the finest raw milk cheeses, a matching wine is always 

recommended. Lovely garden. 

Mönchsstrasse 1 

+49 (3731) 2188290 

www.genussbar-freiberg.de 

 

Laurus 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

09232 Hartmannsdorf 

The modern restaurant focuses on healthy, but delicious 

cooking that reflects the seasons and is based 

on regional ingredients and produce. The inhouse 

herb garden plays an important role in the 

commendable holistic concept. 

Bürgerstrasse 14 

+49 (351) 8211900 

www.petit-frank.de 

 

Schmidt's 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 

01109 Dresden 

The fact that the menu changes weekly says everything 

you need to know! Imagination and creativity 

are the hallmarks of this restaurant with its 

Mediterranean loft atmosphere. Guests are treated 

to attractive brasserie dishes for lunch and 

dinner. 

Limbacher Strasse 19 

+49 (3722) 50521 

www.laurus-vital.de 

 

Schwarzbachtal 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

01848 Hohnstein 

This country inn set amongst meadows and forests 

offers not only tranquillity, but a kind of allround 

hospitality where guests are pampered. The 

attractive menu is regional and seasonal and also 

offers imaginative dishes for vegetarians. 

Moritzburger Weg 67 

+49 (351) 8044883 

www.schmidts-dresden.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


Niederdorfstrasse 3 

+49 (35975) 80345 

www.schwarzbachtal.de 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


 

86 

Total: | 1 00 

 

84 

Total: | 1 00 

602 falstaff 


Westphalenhof 

02977 Hoyerswerda 

Chef Alexander Westphal and his team know how 

to make guests happy. In the cosy restaurant, 

lovingly-prepared home cooking is served, including 

classics such as Königsberger Klopse and ox 

shoulder braised in red wine. 


Adams Gasthof 

01468 Moritzburg 

The inn, a historic building, is known above all for 

its unpretentious, down-to-earth cuisine. In the 

wood-panelled parlour, hearty soups are served, 

as well as roast calf's liver, venison goulash with 

mushrooms or crispy roast duck. 

Dorfaue 43 

+49 (3571) 913944 

www.westphalenhof.de 

Recommended by: Rothes Gut Meissen 

Rosenschänke 

01731 Kreischa 

From small beginnings, the Walther family has 

turned the property into a really stylish country 

hotel that also offers a lot in terms of cuisine. The 

cooking is down-to-earth and homely, always adding 

a little aromatic touch to each dish. 

Markt 9 

+49 (35207) 99775 

www.adamsgasthof.de 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


84 

Total: | 1 00 

Baumschulenstrasse 17 

+49 (35206) 21870 

www.landhotel-rosenschaenke.de 

 

Weinbeisserei 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

04416 Markkleeberg 

Everything revolves around the grape here. In 

Austrian, ‘Weinbeisser’ refers to the wine drinker 

who mindfully enjoys every sip. This culture is celebrated 

here: with Mediterranean-inspired dishes 

and matching wines from Austria and the Saale-Unstrut 

region. 

Zufriedenheit 

06618 Naumburg 

The name (‘Satisfaction’) says it all with this historic 

inn, because the down-to-earth cooking leaves 

hardly anything to be desired. Whether it's the 

classic Wiener Schnitzel, roast duck liver or 

Schkölen fish fillet: the kitchen brings everything 

to life. 

Seeblick 4 

+49 (341) 3366608 

www.weinbeisserei.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 19 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

Steinweg 26 

+49 (3445) 7912051 

www.gasthof-zufriedenheit.de 


80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Atelier Sanssouci 

01445 Radebeul 

An oasis for gourmets: hostess Anja Kirsch and 

her team pamper their guests at this idyllic location 

surrounded by vineyards. Creative chef Konrad 

Lange provides sophisticated gastronomic delights, 

while sommelier John Piotrowsky ensures 

the right wine pairing. 

Bärwalde 

01471 Radeburg 

This Saxon country inn has made a name for itself 

far beyond Moritzburg – thanks to Olav Seidel's 

ambitious gourmet cooking. Classic French dishes 

are served in a cosy atmosphere. Exquisite wines, 

also from Baden. 

Augustusweg 48 

+49 (351) 7956660 

www.hotel-villa-sorgenfrei.de 

 

Gaumenkitzel 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 


You could hardly have come up with a more beautiful 

name for a restaurant. Chef Tilo Hamann really 

does succeed in tickling the palates of his 

many and happy guests with his Mediterranean-inspired 

dishes and vegetarian creations. 

Kalkreuther Strasse 10A 

+49 (35208) 342901 

 

Weberstube 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

02681 Schirgiswalde- 

Kirschau 

Four restaurants are housed in the hotel ‘Bei 

Schumann’: one of these is the ‘Weberstube’, 

known for its hearty cuisine. Fresh fish, braised 

meats and crispy schnitzel are on the menu while 

friendly staff make excellent drinks recommendations. 

Coswiger Strasse 23 

+49 (351) 79514393 

www.gaumenkitzel-radebeul.de 

 

Zu den Linden 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


85 

Total: | 1 00 


Eating well, simply and heartily and allowing 

yourself to be pampered in lovely surroundings: 

this smart inn offers just the right setting for classics 

like onion soup, beef roulade or Sächsischer 

Sauerbraten with homemade dumplings. 

Bautzener Strasse 74 

+49 (3592) 5200 

www.bei-schumann.de 

 

Zur Grünen Wiese 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

01855 Sebnitz 

The inn ‘Zur Grünen Wiese’ was built as early as 

1839. Today, guests are spoilt in these cosy surroundings 

with homely cooking prepared from 

seasonal and regional produce. Beautiful beer 

garden with separate playground. 

Meissner Strasse 64 

+49 (351) 8362226 

www.zudenlinden.de 

Food: 41 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


Schandauer Strasse 80 

+49 (35971) 58794 

www.zur-gruenen-wiese.de 

Food: 41 | 50 


Drinks: 15 | 20 


 

81 

Total: | 1 00 

 

81 

Total: | 1 00 

604 falstaff 



WINE NOTES 

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Photo: WSNA 

WÜRTTEM- 

BERG 

UNIQUE CULTURAL 

LANDSCAPES

The breath-taking view from the Käsbergkanzel 

onto the north loop of the river Neckar 

TERRACES AND TROLLINGER 

ON THE RIVER NECKAR 

They are called Käsberg, Wurmberg or Mühlbächer, they have been terraced 

for centuries and yet they are hardly known beyond their region. 

Yes, we are talking about vineyards on the river Neckar. 

We go local in order to get to the bottom of this mystery. 


The Käsbergkanzel, a local peak, is a 

fabulous vantage point, offering the 

full view of the Neckar-loop. To the 

left lies Mundelsheim, embedded in 

vineyards, to the right the first houses of 

Hessigheim. In between, like an 

amphitheatre clinging to the hollowed-out 

curve of the riverbank, you can see the 

terraces, held in place by countless walls 

and only reached by steep steps. This is a 

kingdom of manual labour, of viticulture as 

bone-breaking work. 

“These terraces are planted to Trollinger, 

95% of them,” says Karsten Faschian 

whose estate lies inside the Neckar loop. 

The wines made from them can be found 

on the shelves of discount supermarkets for 

less than EUR 4.00 a bottle. “This sort of 

thing can only work when the winemakers 

do not depend on wine income. They 

cultivate these terraces on the weekends 

while holding down daytime jobs.” Without 

these small growers the terraces would no 

longer exist. Yet, in years gone by, this had 

actually been a successful business model, 

explains Friedrich Fink, chairman of the 

wine co-operative Lauffen-Mundelsheim. 

DIFFERENT GRAPE VARIETIES 

Currently, however, more and more elderly 

growers have downed their tools – 

while price competition on the domestic 


WÜRTTEMBERG | A PORTRAIT OF THE REGION 

market remains stiff. What is there to be 

done? “Plant different grape varieties,” 

says Faschian, and that is just what he 

did. In cooperation with former top 

business manager Herbert Müller, Faschian 

bottles full-bodied blends of wellknown 

international varieties under the 

name of “exNicrum” (= from the river 

Neckar). 

With their luxurious packaging, Faschian 

and Müller want their wines to get listings 

in the fine dining sector. Likewise, co-op 

members have by now also seen the writing 

on the wall and, benefiting from an EUfinanced 

project “Steile Weine” (=steep 

wines), they have planted Tannat and Nero 

d’Avola. “These are climatically more suited 

and easier to position on the market than 

semi-sweet Trollinger,” Fink says. “But I 

also always have to find people who are 

willing to make such changes.” Judging by 

his facial expression, this is no easy task. 

Two other Hessigheim estates have chosen 

a completely different path and have 

already made waves outside the region. 

RESTRUCTURED BUSINESS 

Alexander and Eva Eisele left their local 

co-op to found their own estate while 

Fabian and Sefanie Lassak founded theirs 

Karsten Faschian (Weingut Faschian, exNicrum) 

grows international grape varieties on his terraced 

vineyards instead of Trollinger 

completely from scratch. The concept of 

both estates is as clear as it is radical: 

indigenous grape varieties, organic farming 

and a wide diversity of clones for more 

resilience in the vineyard. “Additionally, 

lower yields and no irrigation,” adds Alex 

Eisele. “The old vines root deeply enough.” 

Of course, they harvest less: “In a good 

year we get 40hl/ha as opposed to the 

120hl/ha harvested over there,” Fabian 

Lassak says. Both winemakers exude the 

Photos: Markus Berner, provided 

Fabian Lassak of Weingut Lassak in his 

steep sites near Hessigheim: everything 

here is harvested by hand 

609

Eva and Alexander Eisele have converted 

their entire business to organic farming 

love they have for their work and how 

aware they are of their pioneering status. 

“We completely restructured our business,” 

Alex Eisele says. “We now have completely 

different clientele and of course also 

different prices. But if you want to preserve 

these terraced, steep vineyard sites, there is 

simply no other way.” 

A few parcels within the Hessigheim 

portion of the Käsbergs already lie fallow. 

In their place, however, there are new 

plantings in the valley. “Hectarage 

transfer” is what Karsten Faschian calls 

this, a further piece of the puzzle of this 

complex viti-socio-cultural mess. On the 

one hand there are subsidies for the manual 

labour in those steep slopes, on the other 

the EU gives grants – under the banner of 

increasing competitiveness – when terraces 

are abandoned for more efficient farming 

in the flat valley. “That’s just crazy after 

200 years of potato farming.” 

Growing grapes in the terraced, steep 

slopes of the Neckar – is wondrously 

beautiful, perplexing, bittersweet. 

Preserving this unique cultural landscape 

is a mammoth task. That it is absolutely 

worth the effort, however, is clear to 

anyone who ever stood on the Neckar at 

daybreak, watching the first rays of 

sunshine move down the slope, from vine 

to vine. 

INFO 



WÜRTTEMBERG WINE REGION 

Growing area 





Soils 

Triassic formations (Keuper, sandstone, 

limestone) 


Kerner, Lemberger, Riesling, Rollonger, 

Schwarzriesling (aka Pinot Meunier), 


Verband 

Weinbauverband Württemberg e. V. 

Hirschbergstrasse 2, 74189 Weinsberg 

www.wvwue.de 



WÜRTTEMBERG | GRANDS CRUS 

The Rems Valley near Stuttgart 

with a view of the town of Fellbach 

GRANDS CRUS – WÜRTTEMBERG 


FELLBACH | LÄMMLER 

This site of once just 3ha/7.4 acres has been 

extended to 61.3ha/151 acres. It has south and 

south-west-facing parcels but also distinctly 

less privileged parts facing northwest. The soils 

are equally heterogenous: you will find 

different Triassic sandstones, coloured marl 

and deep, sandy loams. The best parcels are 

situated within an amphitheatre that also 

benefits from cold air streams originating in 

the nearby Schurwald forest at night. 


94 2018 Lemberger GG 

Weingut Rainer Schnaitmann, 




Weingut Aldinger, 




Weingut Heid, further info on page 637 

92 2018 Lemberger im Barrique gereift 

»Grosses Gewächs« 

Fellbacher Weingärtner, www.fellbacher-weine.de 

CANNSTATT | ZUCKERLE 

A flat foothill and one parcel of 30% incline 

are just the prelude to the steep terraces that 

cover inclines of up to 60%. The terraces 

can also be divided in two parts: the 

Zuckerberg on the right Neckar bank facing 

southwest and the Mühlhäuser Berg 

downriver on the left bank facing southeast. 


Weingut der Stadt Stuttgart , further info on page 656 

92 2019 Lemberger trocken 

Weingut Frank J. Haller, 

weingutfrankjhaller.de 


Weingut der Stadt Stuttgart, further info on page 656 


Weinbau Steiler Zucker, 

www.steiler-zucker.de 

611

Heilbronn 

Heilbronn 

Neipperg 

SCHLOSSBERG 

Mundelsheim 

KÄSBERG 

ZUCKERLE 

Cannstatt 

Fellbach 

STUTTGART 

LÄMMLER 


Vineyard Area 

Villages 

MUNDELSHEIM | KÄSBERG 

These 14.3ha/35 acres of the Käsbergs are 

amongst the warmest sites of Württemberg. Its 

south and southeast-facing aspect and its 

incline of up to 70% means that that grape 

varieties like Trollinger and Spätburgunder are 

increasingly replaced by heat-loving varieties 

from warmer climes. The soils are of Triassic 

limestone with clay and loam that can be up to 

2m deep. 



89 2018 Trollinger trocken 

Weingut Herzog von Württemberg, 


sandstone are responsible for wines of 

incomparable elegance. The different altitudes 

(from 230-310m/754-1017ft) allow for scope 

when it comes to ripening. 


95 2019 Muskateller Beerenauslese 


93 2019 Weissburgunder GG 




Weingut Graf Neipperg, further info on page 648 

NEIPPERG | SCHLOSSBERG 

This 24.5ha/60.5 acre site is not completely 

homogenous. It sits atop a plateau of about 

310m/1017ft altitude but continues on a 

south-facing, terraced slope underneath the 

old castle and an extended slope that turns 

due west from a fully-south-facing aspect via 

two troughs. The best parcels on the plateau, 

on the terraces and on the midslope, are 

without a doubt among the best sites of the 

region. The soils of weathered Triassic 

Cannstatter Zuckerle – the Swabian diminutive 

(Zuckerle is the diminutive of sugar) makes for 

happy, if cumbersome, harvests on its steep slope 


Württemberg | WINERIES 

 

WEINGUT GRAF ADELMANN 

Burg Schaubeck, 71711 Steinheim-Kleinbottwar 

T: +49 (7148) 921220, weingut@graf-adelmann.com 

www.graf-adelmann.com 



Winemaker: Ruben Röder 

Contact: Felix Graf Adelmann 



Chapeau! Felix Graf Adelmann and Ruben 

Röder have worked hard to bring 

this longstanding estate in Kleinbottwar 

to contemporary standards and have done a 

thoroughly good job. The wines presented were 

convincing throughout, from the bottom up. 

The estate Lemberger already shows everything 

that we love about this variety: spiciness, body, 

juicy elegance. The “Schwarze Löwe” presents 

all this in a much nobler, finer fashion, with even 

more depth and yet is equally unpretentious. 

The white wines too are of that same standard 

and spur our gastronomic imagination. We congratulate 

them for the well-deserved fourth star! 

93 2019 »Die Mauern von Schaubeck 

H.A.D.E.S« trocken WB/PG/RR 

Citrus fruit aromas with a Riesling-like fresh breeze. Poised 

and silky on the palate, delicate phenolics, lots of texture, 

the fine, rather Pinot-like acidity gives the poised structural 

support and power. Animating tactile minerality, spicy finish. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

density on the palate, a rich dose of tannins embedded in a 

smooth, almost oily background. Mild acidity, dark berry 

aromas on the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


92 2019 Kleinbottwar Lichtenberg 


Subtly floral on the nose, spring meadows, a hint of wood and 

nuanced berry fruit gaining more herbaceous notes with air 

contact. Supple on the palate, strong alcohol, substantial 

and fresh, dense and with pronounced fruit. Combines power 

and complexity. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

94 2017 »Der Schwarze Löwe« Kleinbottwar 

Oberer Berg Lemberger GG 

A fresh, complex cherry fruit scent with ethereal herbal 

notes and the use of wood that only very gently underlines 

the fruit. Generous on the palate, a rich dose of fine-grained 

tannins, distinct tactile minerality on the mid-palate and 

seamlessly integrated acidity. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 »Carpe Diem H.A.D.E.S« tr. ME/CD 

Blackcurrant, sour cherry, beetroot juice, blackberry and 

slightly smoky wood notes, pepper and cedar too. Great 


Peppery, almond, apple, wild cherry, cherry stone and a 

hint of juniper. On the palate very complete, medium 

weight, fine but also grippy tannins and juicy fruit. A very 

elegant red that gives a high-quality expression to the varietal 

style. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT ALDINGER 

Schmerstrasse 25, 70734 Fellbach 

T: +49 (711) 581417, info@weingut-aldinger.de 

www.weingut-aldinger.de 



Winemaker: Matthias Aldinger 

Contact: Maik Hildebrand 


Ah well,” someone exclaimed at our editorial 

offices after the first sip of sparkling 

wine. “These guys just know 

what they are doing…” No matter whether 

red, white, rosé, dry or sweet, in a new barrique 

or a concrete egg, made with or without addition 

of sulphur dioxide, the wines of the Aldinger 

brothers leave nothing to be desired. 

The entire red portfolio is pervaded by a fine 

nerve of freshness that not even the hot vintage 

of 2018 managed to deter. The whites altogether 

need more bottle age, but the Chardonnay 

“Reserve” tenderly points into the direction of 

what is possible for this variety in this country. 


Freshly opened and a slight reductive nose with roasted notes, 

needs more air contact. Great tension on the palate, integrated 

cedar, apple, almond, fennel and anise nuances with acidic 

power and yet very elegant. Burgundy comparisons can be annoying, 

here they are appropriate. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 »Ovum« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Ovum indicates (partial) ageing in a concrete egg, but the nose 

is dominated by barrique notes. No Sauvignon grassy notes 

whatsoever, on the contrary - quite ripe notes. On the palate, 

the aromas remain subtle, the wine amazes with a calm elegance, 

immensely harmonious. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 Fellbach Lämmler Lemberger GG 2018 

Dark purple hues in the glass. Ripe and dense blackberry, a 

hint of black mulberry. On the palate there is beautifully lively 

fruit, matured perfectly with a superior composition. One 

could assume that this could even take twenty years of barrel 

maturation. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 Fellbach Lämmler Spätburgunder GG 2018 

Scents of animal nuances, needs a little more air contact and 

patience before plum, black cherry and elderberry jelly aromas 

emerge. On the palate, simultaneously pithy, elegant 

and with a cool ripeness that seems contradictory, but is simply 

celebrated perfectly. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2013 »Aldinger« brut nature 

93 2019 Untertürkheim Gips Marienglass 

Riesling GG 

92 Untertürkheim Gips Marienglass 

Weissburgunder GG 2018 

92 2018 Untertürkheim Gips Marienglass 


92 2015 »GJA Reserve« trocken ME/CS/CF 

90 2018 »Sine« Trollinger trocken 

92 2019 Uhlbach Götzenberg 


91 2018 »Reserve« Spätburgunder 

Rosé trocken 

Barrique-matured rosé . Salmon-coloured in the glass with 

slight lactic woody notes on the nose. On the palate, it has 

tremendous substance and density for a rosé, and can 

clearly pass as a high-quality white wine in blind tasting, 

but with a fiery spiciness on the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT JOHANNES B. 

Höhe 1, 70736 Fellbach 

T: +49 (711) 534128, info@weingut-johannesb.de 

www.weingut-johannesb.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays and Fridays 16–19 hrs, 


Winemaker: Johannes Bauerle 

Contact: Johannes Bauerle 


The very first reaction of the tasting team 

– had this been possible – would have 

been to fire up the barbecue and grill a 

decent slice of beef steak. Such was the sentiment 

when confronted with the opaque and 

spice-scented “Dicke B” in our glasses. Described 

as very animating and masculine, this 

blend has turned out extemely well for winemaker 

Johannes Bauerle. Just like his elegant 

“BB”. This time round, the reds just about 

trump the whites, which nonetheless stride confidently. 

The Riesling “Plan B” is lively, the Sauvignon 

Blanc “Partie Fumé” connects Swabian 

provenance with international style. Well done! 

89 2019 »Plan B« Riesling trocken 

Flows densely into the glass, fine elegant scent of Mediterranean 

herbs like sage and rosemary, followed by peach and 

yellow plums. A bit fresher on the palate with pronounced 

acidity, very stimulating. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 »Berg & Tal« Weissburgunder trocken 

89 2019 »Mergel & Keuper« 


Pale straw yellow colour in the glass. A light herbal scent 

with hints of mirabelle plums, pear, hay and a touch of vanilla. 

On the palate there is good substance which shows a stimulating 

creaminess with nice, uncomplicated freshness and 

a good finish. Pairs well with food. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 »Dickes B« trocken CS/BF 

Flows dark red opaque into the glass. On the nose blueberries, 

forest floor, also dark spices. On the palate tight and 

juicy at the same time, very stimulating, bold and also animalistic. 

An ample mouthful of wine, perfect with a grilled 

beef steak. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »BB« Spätburgunder trocken 

Beautiful ruby colour shimmers in the glass with the delicate 

scent of red berries, cherries, cinnamon and plums. Round, 

juicy, dense and long on the palate with a balanced and cool 

acidity. Pinot Noir with profile that can be enjoyed on its own 

or to accompany food. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Partie Fumé« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

Very fragrant wine with notes of cassis, mown grass, lime 

zest, fine smoke, and also ground elder and elderberry 

stems. Compact and firmly-built on the palate, balanced 

acidity, creamy, dense and harmonious. A long finish with a 

fresh hay scent. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT DR. BAUMANN 

Am Ordensschloss 15–21, 74182 Obersulm 

T: +49 (7130) 47 44 0, info@weingut-dr-baumann.de 

weingut-dr-baumann.de 



Winemaker: Tanja Baumann, Markus Kehrer 

Contact: Tanja Baumann 


The wines made by this well-versed winemaking 

duo Tanja Baumann and 

Markus Kehrer are characterised by 

their skilful maturation in wood and their ageing 

potential. This is illustrated particularly 

well by the reds from the 2015 and 2016 vintages, 

like the powerful and spicy Lemberger, 

the savoury Cabernet-blend and the serious 

Trollinger. Right now they outshine the whites 

which are quite something themselves. The 

charming Gelber Muskateller is as clear as a 

bell, both Eisweins are exquisite, as is the sophisticated, 

barrique-aged “Reserve” and its 

counterpart made in stainless steel. 

91 »Impuls« brut nature 

Chardonnay, Schwariesling and Pinot Noir form the “Impulse”, 

which has spicy scents of ripe fruit and brioche. Lean on the 

palate, but with aromatic, spicy intensity, which accentuates 

the silky, dry and pleasant texture. Good complexity. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2015 Lemberger trocken im Barrique gereift 

On the nose, juniper berry, blackberry, wood, chocolate and 

blood orange. On the palate powerful, full-bodied, spicy and 

also soft, good substance and good volume. A Lemberger 

that shows varietal typicity and individuality. Great with 

game dishes. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Reserve« Riesling Eiswein 

im Barrique gereift 

Honey yellow hues. On the nose smoke, toast, a little after aeration 

dried fruit, honey and spice notes emerge. On the palate 

fine sweetness-acidity interplay, well-balanced with a well-integrated 

wood barrel aroma and fine phenolics accentuated 

by honey spice, passion fruit and dried apricot nuances. Good 

length and structure, potential. 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

92 2018 »Reserve« Riesling Eiswein 

Honey yellow hues. Intense, spicy dried fruit, passion fruit, 

candied orange peel and dried apricot scents. On the palate 

lots of texture, good sweetness-acidity interplay, dried fruit 

and preserved lime nuances, fine tension and a chiselled 

structure. An ideal accompaniment to desserts. Good length 

and good potential! 9 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

89 2017 »Corpus« Weissburgunder trocken 



90 2016 »Corpus« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2016 »Cuvée Cabernet« tr. CS/CU/CI/CC 



90 2019 Gelber Muskateller halbtrocken 

Intense fruity nose with ample gooseberry, mango and elderflower 

notes. Slenderly-built and with invigorating acidity, 

nice interplay of sweetness and freshness. An animating 

wine that beautifully highlights its defined fruit. A great 

aperitif and pairs well with food. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

PANORAMAWEINGUT 

BAUMGÄRTNER 

An der Steige 94, 74343 Hohenhaslach 

T: +49 (7147) 6298, info@panoramaweingut.de 

www.panoramaweingut.de 


13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Reinhard Baumgärtner 

Contact: Reinhard Baumgärtner 


The panoramic view from the terrace of 

this winery in Hohenhaslach indeed 

offers splendid views across vineyards, 

fields and forests which is an awe-inspiring 

sight. The wines presented by Reinhard 

and Josua Baumgärtner for tasting this 

year were just as diverse. The spectrum ranges 

from a tropically yellow “Madeus B.” to a 

varietally-typical Trollinger which disappears 

from the glass far too quickly. All the 

wines have a beautiful presence of fruit and a 

very smooth, polished flow – some of the 

wines, however, could be a little more edgy. 

90 2018 »Madeus B.« trocken CH/RR/KR/PG 

White blend, the main part Chardonnay, followed by Riesling, 

Pinot Gris and Kerner. Ripe, yellow nose with tropical hints of 

pineapple, quince and a dash of cinnamon; as colourful as 

the spectrum of grape varieties. Ripe on the palate, viscous 

and yellow-fruit nuances with a lot of texture and spiciness. 

13 Vol.-%. glass, €€ 

88 2018 »M&M Cuvée« Malbec Merlot trocken 

89 2018 Hohenhaslach Kirchberg Riesling tr. 

Lemon zest, yellow pear and linden blossom on the nose. 

Dense and ripe matter, with a certain viscosity, yet also with 

green aromas of lime and angelica. These two souls still 

have to intermingle a little bit more. 13 Vol.-%. glass, €€€ 

89 2017 Hohenhaslach Kirchberg 


Intensely fragrant with raspberry and cherry-fruits and 

smoky nuances, clearly recognisable as a German varietal. 

Very slight lactic notes on the palate, fine wood and a very 

smooth flow with additional wild strawberry and juniper 

notes and restrained spiciness. 13 Vol.-%. glass, €€€ 

89 2017 »Mergelkies« Syrah trocken 

Intense berry notes, black pepper and lots of clove hints on 

the nose. On the palate, great fruit density with a medium 

body and a salty touch. Not a typical broad, overripe example, 

but extremely fruit-driven. 12,5 Vol.-%. glass, €€ 

89 2018 »Bunter Mergel« Trollinger trocken 

Light coloured in the glass. Fresh scents of strawberry, red 

plum and mint. Very calm on the palate, no aggressiveness, 

nor too bold. Beautiful fruit and fine tannins. Well done for 

the hot vintage, an ideal picnic wine. 



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GRAF VON BENTZEL-STURMFEDER 

Sturmfederstrasse 4, 74360 Schozach 

T: +49 (7133) 960894, weingut@sturmfeder.de 

www.sturmfeder.de 



Winemaker: Holger Matz 

Contact: Holger Matz 


The estate of Kilian Graf von Bentzel-Sturmfeder 

offers large helpings of 

Württemberg wine history. Founded in 

1396 by the noble Killian Graf von Friedrich 

Sturmfeder, this winery at the foot of the Schozacher 

Roter Berg looks back on more than 

620 years of viticulture. The Schozacher Roter 

Berg site with its heavy loam and Keuper 

(marl) soils is a monopole. It brings forth 

wines of structure and potential – but this year, 

sadly, only the Riesling from this site was presented. 

This wine, in spite of its restrained nature, 

should not be underestimated. 

91 2018 Schozach Roter Berg Riesling GG 

Subtle scents of meadow herbs, light hawthorn and absence 

of any distinct overpowering primary fruit aromas. White 

pepper on the palate, also here restrained fruit notes with 

more emphasis on the substance. A really dry wine with noticeable 

strength, requiring a good food accompaniment. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

medium-bodied wine and kept in the rather smoky old 

German style. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2018 Sauvignon Blanc *** trocken 

89 2017 Sauvignon Blanc brut nature 

On the nose typical for the variety, with scents of gooseberry 

and cassis. On the palate, nice mousse, very ripe 

with pronounced fruit notes like white currants. Not really 

lively, but with a baroque-like structure and rococo 

fruit. It will encourage creativity in the kitchen. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2018 »Grande Etoile« trocken 

Intense yellow colour. Nose clearly marked by wood and a 

hint of delicate vanilla. On the palate coconut macaroons, 

hints of lactic notes, followed by fine fruit of pineapple and 

pear, but a little bit too alcohol-influence in the finish. Difficult 

at the moment, wait and see. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2017 Spätburgunder *** trocken 

Almost a little bit washed out in colour. Scents of dried fig, 

strawberry, clove and quite noticeable alcohol. On the palate 

enormous spiciness, lots of pepper and elderberry notes. A 

90 2017 Cabernet Dorsa trocken 

Deep purple hues in the glass. Black berry fruit scents on 

the nose, along with bay leaf and juniper. On the palate, the 

wine impresses with its very calm flow. More fruit than 

spice with blackcurrant jelly and blackberry nuances and a 

well-captured ripeness. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT BORTH 


Unterheimbacherstrasse 35, 74626 Bretzfeld 

T: +49 (7946) 2139, info@weingut-borth.de 

www.weingut-borth.de 


Winemaker: Michael Borth 

Contact: Michael Borth 


Weingut Borth is located in the village 

of Adolzfurt in the idyllic Brettach 

valley. Founded in 1977 it 

grew out of a little country inn. Currently, Michael 

Borth farms 7 hectares of vines and grows 

Cabernet Cubin, Auxerrois and Muskat-Trollinger 

next to the more classic vareities of Riesling, 

Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder or Lemberger. 

Borth eschews all sorts of experimentation 

when it comes to making his fairly-priced 

wines. The very clear-cut Riesling “MG” stands 

out. The family also runs a lovely rustic Weinstube 

where Hohenlohe specialities like roasts 

or Schälripple (cured pork ribs) are served. 

90 2018 »MG« Riesling trocken 

Strong yellow appearance. Scents of fir tree honey, ripe stone 

fruit, apricot tart and caramelised almonds. Dry and clearly 

defined on the palate, not too broad with ripe acidity. Generous 

but also clearly defined, a Riesling with good perspectives. 


89 2018 Muskat-Trollinger trocken 

Intense aromas of blade of mace and elderberry fruit. Fruity 

with lively tannins on the palate, gripping but not too rustic. 

A wine with regional character that is welcome at any barbecue 

and also with vegetarian delights. Slender and simultaneously 

memorable. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2018 Grauburgunder mit Auxerrois 


88 2019 Adolzfurt Schneckenhof 


Intense aroma of white and yellow flowers, ripe apricot and 

also a hint of marzipan. Full-bodied on the palate with good 

volume, the noticeable sweetness blends well into the 

breadth. Typical Spätlese character, generous and perfect 

for gastronomic purposes. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 »Cuvée 07« trocken 

Powerfully-composed blend of Lemberger, Pinot Noir and 

Cabernet Cubin, also intense scents of dark fruit and spices, 

freshly crushed juniper berry and smoke. Good volume and 

also power, medium density and good length. Ageing potential. 



Strong blackberry fruit on the nose, followed by tobacco, 

juniper berry, forest floor and smoky notes. On the palate 

there is clear fruit, blackberry and black cherry, strong 

contours, pervaded by fine acidity. Medium complexity, value 

for money. 13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT BRUKER 

Kleinaspacher Strasse 18, 71723 Grossbottwar 

T: +49 (7148) 921050, info@weingut-bruker.de 

www.weingut-bruker.de 


Winemaker: Markus Bruker 

Contact: Markus Bruker 


Organic winemaker Markus Bruker did 

not only give a new label design to his 

wines, no he also made sure their inner 

qualities were newly up to scratch. They are 

characterised by savouriness and freshness 

and are very enjoyable – this is not an unimportant 

factor for Bruker whose family runs 

a superior hotel and restaurant in Grossbottwar. 

We especially liked his Chardonnay 

“Oberstenfeld” with its firm core and grippy 

structure. The Riesling Spätlese “Rotkeuper” 

is also really beautiful – and would be just perfect 

with an apple tart. 

90 2019 Oberstenfeld Chardonnay trocken 

Clear yellow. On the nose some honeydew melon, delicate 

smoke nuances, ripe peach and a whiff of vanilla. On the palate 

luscious fruits with ample power and structure and rather 

restrained acidity; coherently-built, firm core and good 

length. Pairs well with food. 14 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

88 2019 Muskattrollinger Rosé trocken 


Pale honey yellow in appearance with scents of lime zest, 

blackcurrant plus some herbal spice; piquant. On the palate 

clear fruit, citrus, blackcurrant accentuated by power and 

structure with well-integrated ripe acidity and restrained residual 

sweetness. Good length. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 


Clear, light yellow. On the nose scents of freshly crushed 

grapes, followed by nutmeg and elderflower; fresh. On the 

palate lime juice, spiciness with lively acidity, in good harmony, 

medium length. Ideal as an aperitif. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Delicate honey yellow. Rich scents of almond, ripe pear and 

peach notes. Textural onset of ripe fruit with almond nuances, 

well-integrated, rather restrained acidity and a good 

length. Pinot Gris with traction and power. Ideal with white 

meat and mushroom dishes. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2019 »Rotkeuper« Grossbottwar 


Clear honey yellow. Scents of ripe citrus fruit, passion fruit, 

some crushed rock and mineral hints. On the palate clear 

fruit, ripe peach, red grapefruit and a nice interplay between 

acidity and noticeable sweetness. Offers good balance 

and length with apparent freshness. Ideal with apple 

tart. 7,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGÄRTNER 

CLEEBRONN & GÜGLINGEN 

Ranspacher Strasse 1, 74389 Cleebronn 

T: +49 (7135) 98030, info@cleebronner-winzer.de 

www.cleebronner-winzer.de 



Winemaker: Andreas Reichert 

Contact: Axel Gerst 


The 500 or so members who got together 

in the Weingärtnerei Cleebronn & 

Güglingen cooperative have always 

been ambitious. This co-op is among the best 

and the wines presented this year prove it yet 

again. Next to classic varieties like Riesling 

and Lemberger they also grow varieties that 

are at home in France – and the results are 

quite respectable. We were especially impressed 

by the full-bodied premium wine 

“Roter Hirsch” which unites Lemberger, Merlot, 

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon 

into a powerful, spicy red blend. 

89 2018 »Emotion CG« Riesling trocken 

Rich, clear yellow. On the nose ripe citrus fruit, plus stone 

fruit, peach and some crushed rock. On the palate rather restrained 

acidity, grapefruit, green apple, lime juice and some 

passion fruit. Firm, medium length, ideally paired with hearty 

food. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2017 »Emotion CG« Lemberger trocken 

Rich cherry red. On the nose sour cherry, blackberry, sloe and 

spice. On the palate luscious fruit, cherry, elderberry juice 

followed by spiciness, lively acidity and well-defined fine tannins. 

It has medium structure and is well-balanced, animating 

with a good length. Enjoyable! 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »Emotion CG« Weissburgunder 

trocken 

91 2017 »Roter Hirsch Cuvée Reserve« 

trocken ME/CS/CF/BF 

Deep dark red. Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and 

herbal spice aromas. On the palate rich, ripe tannins with a 

lively acidity, supported by dark fruit, peppery plum, cherry, 

redcurrant leaf. Shows traction and texture, good length. 

Good potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2017 »Emotion CG Reserve« 


Rich cherry red. On the nose dark fruit of the forest, ripe cherry, 

some smoke nuances, coffee and hints of pickled plum. On 

the palate ripe acidity, well-integrated tannins, solid structure, 

lots of red fruit, cherry and blackberry. Good length, 

pairs well with red meat. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

89 2018 »Emotion CG« 

Chardonnay & Viognier trocken 

Clear honey yellow. Scents of flower meadows, some rose, 

blossom honey, also smoke and a hint of vanilla; expansive. 

Fresh acidity on the palate, re-emerging delicate floral nuances, 

then citrus, rose, and apricot. Medium structure and 

length, very aromatic blend. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


621

WEINGUT DAUTEL 

Lauerweg 55, 74357 Bönnigheim 

T: +49 (7143) 870326, info@weingut-dautel.de 

www.weingut-dautel.de 



Winemaker: Christian Dautel 

Contact: Christian Dautel 


Christian Dautel yet again presents a 

most convincing range of wines that 

covers a broad spectrum: from a mineral 

Spätburgunder-GG, via Riesling to his substantial 

whites in the “S” series and a bone-dry, 

floral Sekt. Christian Dautel is one of the few 

independent winemakers (i.e. not affiliated to 

a cooperative) who owns parcels in the terraced 

steep sites along the river Neckar. Our 

Falstaff tip thus also is a plea for the preservation 

of this unique cultural landscape. Those 

looking for more density will love the Steingrüben-GG. 

93 2019 Bönnigheim Steingrüben 

Riesling GG 

Beautifully vivid yet supple scents of orange zest, bergamot 

and some linden blossom. Dense on the palate, perfect 

sweetness-acidity tension, not at all overwrought and with 

the necessary spicy extract for the future development. 

Good prospects for maturation. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

with wonderful mineral freshness and will continue to develop. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 Weissburgunder S trocken 2018 

92 2018 »S« Chardonnay trocken 

A little more grippy on the nose than the Pinot Blanc with 

scents of walnut shell, fennel and well-integrated wood. 

Very dense, ripe, viscous matter on the palate, reflecting the 

vintage but not letting the wine lose its structure. Mâconnais 

style. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2016 »Pinot« brut nature 

Extremely restrained, floral nose. Good mousse, very taut on 

the palate, even a light tannic grip, with some red berry impression. 

Completely unpretentious, aromatically-subtle. It 

could perhaps have needed a little longer yeast age complexity. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2017 Oberstenfeld Forstberg 


Fragrant nose, sweet cherry, some rose and a hint of cloves. 

Medium-bodied on the palate, elegantly composed, with vivid 

fruit. Currently still on the slightly spicy side, already scores 

90 2019 Besigheim Wurmberg Riesling tr. 

Wonderfully zesty fruit from lemon zest to pear and walnut 

on the nose. On the palate, the wine from a terraced 

steep slope is quite grippy and medium-bodied. Mustard 

flour and coriander seed nuances merge with the fruit 

notes. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT EHRMANN 


Feldertor 21, 97990 Weikersheim 

T: +49 (7934) 2599820, winzerpaar@ehrmann-weine.de 

www.ehrmann-weine.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays and Thursdays 17–19 hrs 


Winemaker: Miriam and Alexander Ehrmann 

Contact: Miriam and Alexander Ehrmann 


It was not until March 2020 that winemaking 

couple Miriam and Alexander Ehrmann 

opened their winery in Weikersheim, 

in the Württenberg part of the Tauber 

valley – until then they had always delivered 

their grapes to the local co-op. That however, 

they report, is no longer good enough. They are 

setting a fresh, determined course and their aim 

is to make “handmade wines” with attention to 

detail, a clear signature and in tune with nature. 

Thus they presented a Grauburgunder with the 

fitting name “Der Individuelle.”A most promising 

debut in our guide – we look forward to 

following the progress in Tauber valley! 

91 2019 »Der Individuelle« Weikersheimer 

Karlsberg Grauburgunder trocken 

Fragrance of cool smoke, pear along with apple peel and yellow 

floral notes. Juicy and powerfully-structured on the palate, 

spicy and also notes of white pepper with the ripe acidity 

lending suppleness flanked by a vivid phenolic grip. A gastronomic 

Pinot style. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

raspberry. On the palate there is clear fruit and juice, good 

balance with finely-extracted tannins that harmonise well 

with the subtle sweetness. A mood enhancer for al fresco 

evenings! 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Weikersheim Karlsberg 


Clear aromas on the nose, pear, yellow apple, apricot and 

some lemongrass with hints of bay leaf. Smooth with texture 

and clear fruit on the palate, powerful but with a defined outline. 

Vinified dry, a gastronomically versatile Pinot Gris. 


88 2019 Schäftersheim Klosterberg 


On the nose still slightly yeasty, apple peel, stone fruit and 

also garden herbs. On the palate there is good freshness and 

spiciness, also pepper, juiciness, fruity notes but also with a 

phenolic touch that provides some complexity. Artisanal 

Müller-Thurgau. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

88 2019 Schäftersheim Klosterberg 

Tauberschwarz Rosé trocken 

Blackcurrants on the fragrant nose merged with cherry and 

90 2019 Weikersheim Karlsberg 


Apple, stone fruit, cider notes and yellow flower aromas. 

On the palate medium-bodied and vertically-built, quite 

complex with a layer of powerful phenolics, some malty 

notes with lively and composed acidity. Wine with style and 

character. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


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WEINGUT EISSELE 

Grundäcker 10, 71394 Kernen im Remstal 

T: +49 (7151) 42163, info@eissele-weingut.de 

www.eissele-weingut.de 


Winemaker: Jochen Eissele 

Contact: Jochen Eissele 


Weingut Eissele farms eight hectares 

of vines in the Rems valley, in the 

villages of Stetten and Strümpfelbach. 

The vines grow on heavy and loam-rich- 

Keuper- and sandstone soils and traditional 

varieties like Riesling and Trollinger are joined 

by Zweigelt, Lemberger, Merlot, Pinot-varieties, 

Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. “It is 

our aim to recognise the idiosyncrasies and 

personalities of these varieties and to tend 

them with understanding and devotion,” 

Jochen Eissele reports. It is the “Passion” series 

in particuler that shows his approach. The 

wines are very balanced. Well done! 

90 2019 »Passion« Riesling trocken 

Harmonious aroma, ripe citrus fruit, orange blossom, fine 

herbal spice and grip. Juicy and mouth-watering on the palate, 

fresh with a straight, citric acid structure and nuances of 

fresh orange, apple and some citrus zest. Animating, juicy 

and lively. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

87 2019 »Neo« Rosé trocken 

89 2019 »Passion« Chardonnay trocken 

Luscious balance of freshness and liveliness with notes of 

honeydew melon, pear, citrus fruit and hints of nuts. On the 

palate fine fruit sweetness, citrus freshness, juiciness and 

nuances of melon, green apple and ripe lemon embraced by 

lively acidity.. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2018 »Passion« Stetten Zweigelt trocken 

Dense bouquet with notes of black cherry, plum, violet nuances 

and a hint of vanilla offering depth and fine spiciness. 

Integrated palate with citrusy notes, taut acidity and finegrained 

tannins, accentuated by sour cherry and herbaceous 

spice. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »Passion« Stetten Spätburgunder tr. 

Luscious scents of spice, dark cherry fruit, a hint of wild raspberry 

and some hay. Surprisingly light on the palate in comparison 

with the nose, showing relatively little body. However, 

astringent with some green acidity and notes of sour cherry. 

Needs time. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Passion« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

Depth and rich fruit scents offering freshness with white 

currant, green pepper, stone and hints of smoke. Compactly 

built on the palate, avoiding all that is opulent, animatingly-juicy 

and wel- interwoven with fine spice and a fresh 

acidic structure. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


WEINGUT EISELE 


Steinbeisweg 1, 74394 Hessigheim 

T: +49 (7143) 272399, info@weingut-eisele.de 

www.weingut-eisele.de 


Winemaker: Alexander Eisele 

Contact: Alexander Eisele 



Eva and Alexander Eisele tread their 

own and courageous path in Hessigheim, 

dominated as it is by its cooperative 

wine culture. They took their estate 

over in 2016 and now cultivate nine hectares 

of vines of which about two thirds are in the 

terraced steep sites of Triassic limestone. Since 

2017, the estate has been certified organic by 

Bioland. The wines are fermented spontaneously, 

spend an extended time on their gross 

lees, are only given minimal sulphur dioxide 

and are labelled as Landwein. A most individual 

collection with a wonderfully-bundled 

Riesling and the red blend “Adam” at its top. 

92 2018 »S-line« Riesling trocken 

Scents of citrus fruit, amalfi lemon, apple, meadow herbs 

and ripe stone fruit. Well-bundled on the palate with traction 

and tension, also juicy texture and a layer of slightly tart phenolics 

provides grip and spice with seamlessly-integrated 

acidity. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »S-line« Chardonnay trocken 

Lingering notes from the long fermentation, a slightly ethereal 

tone that gradually diminishes followed by ripe passion 

fruit, pear and citrus fruit with wood-ageing nuances. Powerful 

and firmly-built on the palate with good density, extract 

and texture. Ageing potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Eva S-line« trocken CH/WB 


90 2018 »S-line« Merlot trocken 

90 2018 »S-line« Lemberger trocken 

90 2018 »Edition« Spätburgunder trocken 

90 2018 »Edition« Lemberger trocken 

90 2018 »Edition« Zweigelt trocken 

92 2018 »Adam S-line« trocken ME/CF/CS 

Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, an 

obvious Cabernet scent marked by cassis, some bell pepper 

and lots of spice. Very clear fruit expression, powerful with 

smooth tannins and good density. Good length and potential. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »S-line« Spätburgunder trocken 

Clear and defined fruit, spicy cherry notes, juniper berry as 

well as hints of smoke. Solid and compact on the palate with 

a lot of precision and traction with nicely-expressed fruit and 

finely-chiselled acidity that propels the composition forward. 

A unique style. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Edition« Trollinger trocken 

Initial herbaceous scents, rosemary, cherry, almond shell 

and toasted aromas. Tightly-contoured on the palate, 

compact and lean, clear fruit, dry and kitsch-free, with 

traction and tension. The wood is well-integrated with fine 

acidity. A good Trollinger example. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT BERNHARD ELLWANGER 

Rebenstrasse 9, 71384 Weinstadt-Grossheppach 

T: +49 (7151) 62131, info@weingut-ellwanger.com 

www.weingut-ellwanger.com 

Cellar Door: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 

10–12 hrs and 14–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 9.30–14 hrs 

Winemaker: Sven Ellwanger 

Contact: Yvonne Ellwanger 


This is what we call a flawless range of 

wines: Sven Ellwanger presented a 

thoroughly successful portfolio of 

wines with some striking and outstanding top 

wines. This has almost become a tradition, but 

Ellwanger’s Sauvignon Blanc “Junges Schwaben 

Fumé Blanc” is always among his most exciting 

wines. Smoky, hearty and endowed with 

profound minerality, it already gives much joy 

but absolutely has the potential to age for 

many years. Again just as impressive is the incredibly 

spicy and dense Syrah – from now on 

the northern Rhône can be found in Swabia. 

The nobly sweet wines also are a success. 

94 2018 »Junges Schwaben Fumé blanc« 


Shimmering and sunny yellow in the glass. At first delicate, 

slightly restrained fragrance, then smoky and pithy scents 

emerge. Complex and lush on the palate, clearly noticeable 

flint notions, animating, very young and elegant. Exciting 

with potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 »SL« Grossheppach Steingrüble 


Rich golden yellow appearance in the glass with shimmering 

reflections. Cool fragrant nose of white mountain peach and 

herbs accentuated by density and complexity. Concentrated 

on the palate with fine, compact acidity. A distinctive, stimulating, 

pleasant drinking flow and a very long finish. 

13 Vol.-%. glass, €€€ 

94 2017 »Klingenberg SL« Grossheppach 

Wanne Syrah trocken 

Deep dark colour, very spicy nose of herbs, black pepper, 

cumin and allspice. Wonderfully elegant and powerful on the 

palate, also here the cumin gains the upper hand accentuated 

with juicy freshness. Perfect food wine for roasts such as 

leg of wild boar. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2019 »Essenz« Trockenbeerenauslese 

Fragrance notes of very concise honey spiciness, especially 

acacia honey, followed by concentrated sultana and temple 

flower. On the palate there is a lot of texture, round, then 

with lively acidity and balanced. Silky in the long finish, 

unique in style. 8 Vol.-%. glass, €€€ 

93 2018 »Oberholz« Geradstetten 

Lichtenberg Riesling trocken 

90 2018 »vom bunten Mergel« Riesling tr. 

89 2019 Grossheppach Steingrüble 


90 2017 »vom bunten Mergel« 


90 2016 »Kreation CMX« tr. ME/CS/CU/CF 

89 2018 »Steillage« Lemberger trocken 

92 2019 »Essenz« Sauvignon Blanc Auslese 

94 2018 Geradstetten Lichtenberg 


Delicate nose at the beginning, but then increasingly more 

powerful with notes of fresh fine wood, smoke and a hint of 

vanilla. Elegant and juicy on the palate, powerful without 

being broad, very young and yet spicy accentuated by fine 

phenolics. A Burgundian-style wine, very skilful. 

13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGUT JÜRGEN ELLWANGER 

Bachstrasse 27, 73650 Winterbach 

T: +49 (7181) 44525, info@weingut-ellwanger.de 

www.weingut-ellwanger.de 



Winemaker: Jörg Ellwanger 

Contact: Felix Ellwanger 


The wines made by Jörg and Felix Ellwanger 

present themselves at their usual 

high standard. The brothers are still 

supported by their father Jürgen, one of those 

winemakers who determinedly fought against 

mediocrity and stasis of the Rems valley. Those 

looking for smoothed over wines will search in 

vain: the Lemberger shows density and spice, 

the Cabernet Sauvignon is astonishingly focused 

with its juicy fruit. The “H.A.D.E.S” 

Grauburgunder demonstrates both skilful use 

of wood and varietal typicity – while the 

Weissburgunder convinces with density, 

creaminess and charm. Absolutely solid! 

92 2018 »H.A.D.E.S.« Grauburgunder trocken 

Pear, apple, apple peel in the powerful nose followed by walnuts, 

herbs and toasted aromas. Full-bodied on the palate 

with good density, extract and phenolics. The warm year 

shows in the well-integrated alcohol. Vinified for substance 

and long maturity, potential! 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2017 »H.A.D.E.S.« Merlot trocken 

91 2018 Schnait Altenberg Riesling GG 

Notes of peach, citrus peel, mineral hints, white pepper and 

Asian spices. On the palate there is a beautiful classic style, 

clear fruit, subtle sweetness, ripe acidity that reflects the 

warm year with good substance and medium tension with 

added sprinkles of phenolics. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2017 »H.A.D.E.S.« Cabernet Sauvignon tr. 

Beautiful Cabernet scent, cassis, spice and hints of tobacco. 

Powerful, focused and fruity on the palate. Maintains freshness 

despite all the concentration with vivid and juicy tannins. 

Successful Remstal interpretation with style. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Hebsack Berg Lemberger GG 

Spicy and intense nose with aromas of blackberry, juniper 

berry, wood spice and eucalyptus. On the palate there is 

well-integrated power, shows strength, density, juice and 

also charm. The midpalate has mineral notes and lively tannins. 

Good potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Winterbach Hungerberg 


Acacia blossom, apple peel, ripe citrus fruit, smoke and 

some vanilla scents on the nose. Multi-layered and spicy on 

the palate, good density, volume, minerality and phenolics, 

also juice and texture. Good potential, will continue to mature. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 


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WEINGUT ESCHER 

Seestrasse 4, 71409 Schwaikheim 

T: +49 (7195) 57256, info@wein-escher.de 

www.wein-escher.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays through Fridays 16.30–18.30 hrs, 


Winemaker: Christian Escher 

Contact: Christian Escher 


The gloves are off! Chirstian Escher, still 

hailed as an ambitous young winemaker 

in the past, is now playing at professional 

level. He leaves his single-site wines on 

the lees until just before bottling while the single-site 

reds are bottled without filtration. 

Christian Escher has particular skill when it 

comes to wood. All his wines show a beautiful 

balance, nothing is loud about them. His red 

wines, especially, demonstate why Württemberg 

wines in general, and Lemberger in particular, 

should feature on every wine menu 

that wants to be taken seriously. A really 


91 2019 »Goldlage« Steinreinach Hörnle 


Very fragrant scent for a Sauvignon, not overbearing but finely-interlaced 

with gooseberry, ripe pear and light woody 

notes. Nicely balanced on the palate, juicy, dry, good balance 

between acidity and structure. A fine Sauvignon example. 


On the palate, too, the wine is clearly fruit-driven with the 

finely-integrated wood.. The very beautiful fruit core still has 

a little bit of fat. Presently ideal for fruity-wine drinkers, but 

has ageing potential. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Goldlage« Stetten Pulvermächer 


90 2018 »Goldreserve« Stetten Lindhalde 


Fine woody notes on the nose. On the palate, a certain lactic 

note, a lot of substance, but at the same time a very piquant 

acidity that counteracts the substance. A wine in which the 

individual elements can still harmonise. Potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Goldreserve« Steinreinach Hörnle 


Quite light-coloured. On the nose red plum, raspberry, leaves 

and a hint of boxwood. On the palate there is enormous tension, 

high piquancy, acidity and intensity. Just beginning to 

show elegance. Also thanks to the fine-grained tannins, a 

positive development is guaranteed. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 »Goldreserve« Korb Sommerhalde 


Intensely plummy fruit, sour cherry and rather cool nuances. 

93 2017 »Goldreserve« Korb Sommerhalde 


Pithy scents of blackberry, blackcurrant and violet, showing 

depth and an ethereal note. Dense, ripe and almost soft 

fruit on the palate with perfectly-integrated wood. Despite 

the substance, very nice balance and a lot of potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEINGÄRTNER ESSLINGEN 

Lerchenbergstrasse 16, 73733 Esslingen-Mettingen 

T: +49 (711) 918962, info@weingaertner-esslingen.de 

www.weingaertner-esslingen.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 8.30–12.30 hrs 

and 14–18 hrs, Fridays 8.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–13 hrs 

Winemaker: Jochen Clauss 

Contact: Ramona Fischer 


In medieval times, Esslingen was the centre 

of Württemberg’s viticulture and even then 

the dry stone walls, painstakingly-built 

from sandstone, already characterised the local 

vineyards. Today, these steep slopes are cultivated 

by the one hundred members of the Weingärtner 

Esslingen cooperative. They grow 

about twenty different grape varieties and both 

the classically Swabian and the French varieties 

know how to convince. In this absolutely solid 

range the red wines take the top spots, like the 

elegant blend “Abt Fulrad” and the full-bodied 

Lemberger from the Schenkenberg site. The 

uni-frills Riesling turns into our Falstaff-Tip. 

91 2017 »Abt Fulrad Cuvée Zukunft Keller 11« 

Esslingen Schenkenberg tr. CS/CF/ME 

Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 

with an intense nose of blackcurrant and beetroot, spicy 

wood and also undergrowth. On the palate there is good balance, 

power and ripe acidity which integrate well. Smooth 

tannins, elegant!. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

Soft onset and full-bodied on the palate, ripe acidity and soft 

tannins, good volume and medium tension. A Pinot Noir that 

works well with hearty food. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Esslingen Schenkenberg 

»Rosé Stufe 8« trocken 

91 2015 »Abt Fulrad Keller 11« Esslingen 

Schenkenberg Lemberger trocken 

Defined scents of woody notes, eucalyptus and plenty of ripe, 

dark fruit, blackberry and blackcurrant. Impressive and powerful 

on the palate, incisive spice, good extract, voluminous 

and bold. Good balance, suited to the fireside and for supper. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2016 Esslinger Schenkenberg Merlot 

Stufe 8 trocken Wein aus Terrassenlage 

On the nose, plum, ripe cherry and some mint, dark spices, 

pepper and hints of wet leaves. Powerful and voluminous on 

the palate with ripe, supple tannins and fine spice. A solid 

companion for cold winter evenings and with braised meat 

and game dishes. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »Stufe 8« Esslingen Schenkenberg 


Intense aroma of ripe cherry, plum, flowers, herbs and coffee. 

89 2019 Esslingen Burg Riesling trocken 

Dry Riesling with vivid acidity that has aromas of apple and 

peach. Citrus aromas on the palate, lean and consistentlybuilt, 

with fine spice and also mineral hints. Clear and juicy 

varietal representative, unembellished. 



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WEINGUT FORSTHOF 

Forsthof 4, 71711 Steinheim-Kleinbottwar 

T: +49 (7148) 6134, verkauf@weingut-forsthof.com 

www.weingut-forsthof.com 

Cellar Door: -Mondays through Fridays 8–12 hrs and 


Winemaker: Andreas Roth 

Contact: Andreas Roth 



Weingut Forsthof, founded in 1753, 

makes its successful debut here in 

our guide. Under Andreas Roth’s 

management, two generations work hand in 

hand, resulting in a fruitful interplay of experience, 

dynamism and innovation. This, naturally, 

benefits the wines that come across as 

fresh-faced and serene. The twelve hectares 

are farmed organically and sixty percent of 

plantings are red varieties. The very skillfullymade 

series of top reds carries its name “Ars 

Vinitoris” – the art of the winemaker – deservedly.We 

look forward to further artworks 

from this estate. 


Scents of ripe pear, walnuts, pineapple and spices. On the 

palate, full-bodied, juicy and textural, powerful construction 

with volume but without losing its measure. Has a natural effect, 

excellent gastronomic accompaniment to risotto and 

vegetables. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


Aromas of pear, red apple and apple peel followed by citrus 

fruit, fine spice and yellow flowers. On the palate there is 

clear, sweet fruit, juice, textural and good substance which is 

well-balanced. Medium length and spicy in the finish. Harmonious 

wine with a clear expression. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

91 2018 »Ars Vinitoris B« trocken BF/ME/CAC 

Lemberger, Merlot and Cabernet Carbon scents on the nose, 

ripe dark fruit, complex and also spicy. With good concentration, 

power and spice on the palate, the tannins are bursting 

with power. A fireside wine with good potential. 

14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Dark in appearance, cassis and black cherry in the lush nose, 

also herbs and beetroot; voluminous and impressive. On the 

palate there are powerful and incisive tannins. A bold and 

still young wine that needs time but also has good potential 

for further maturation. 14,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Muskateller halbtrocken 

88 2019 »Ars Vinitoris Weiss« tr. WB/RR/PG 


89 2018 Cabernet Carbon trocken 

89 2018 »Evolution 2.18« Spätburgunder 

Auslese trocken 

89 2018 Spätburgunder Auslese Barrique tr. 

89 2018 »Ars Vinitoris Rot« tr. BF/PN/ME/CAC 


Blackberry, cherry and mint on the nose followed by ample 

spice and also hints of malt and chocolate. On the palate 

there is good power and volume, also sour cherry notes and 

a fresh impression. The tannins are grippy, still slightly astringent.Ageing 

potential. 14 Vol.-%, cork, € 


WEINGUT FRANK 


Bönnigheimer Strasse 29, 74336 Brackenheim 

T: +49 (7135) 9361281, info@weingutfrank.de 

www.weingutfrank.de 


Winemaker: Florian Frank 

Contact: Florian Frank 


It is especially in turbulent times that 

Weingut Frank’s motto is heeded most: 

“If you can dream it, you can do it. Make 

a plan and then get going.” This estate in 

Brackenheim was founded just over a decade 

ago and has since grown, so has the quality of 

wines, step by step. The Riesling shows its fun 

side, the Grauburgunder comes with great 

substance while the reds in particular prove, 

especially the profound Merlot and the spicy 

Lemberger, how well they can age. We like 

this development. Nothing here dampens our 

confidence. 

90 2015 Grauburgunder *** trocken 

Ripe pear and fine spice scents, followed by nutty and toasty 

aromas with a hint of quince. On the palate there is good substance 

and structure, concise spiciness and salty notes. A dry 

Pinot Gris that has not yet reached the end of its possibilities. 


89 2019 Sauvignon Blanc ** trocken 

91 2016 Merlot *** trocken 

Ripe and powerful nose, roasted coffee beans, cassis, blood 

orange and spices. Soft, velvety and spicy on the palate with 

polished tannins and sweet extract, has substance, density 

and power. It remains elegant, consistent and with a good 

length. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2015 Lemberger ** Holzfass trocken 

Powerful and ripe nose with blackberry, black cherry, juniper 

berry and some smoked meat and beetroot. Spicy and powerful 

on the palate, animating and in good shape with medium 

density and the necessary freshness to keep tension and 

drinking pleasure enjoyable. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2017 »Cuvée Rot*** Vom Bunten Mergel« 

trocken ME/BF/ZW/AC 

Blend with scents of dried meat, plum, pepper and beetroot. 

Powerful on the palate with good concentration; the acidity 

provides balance, concise tannins in good proportion and 

with grip. Pairs well with food! 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Riesling ** trocken 

Fruity nose of peach, apricot and apple with fine floral and 

spicy notes. On the palate, fine stone fruit and lively acidity, 

which harmonises well with the residual sweetness. An enjoyable 

Riesling with clear expression. A mood enhancer. 



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WEINGUT GAUFER 

Mariannenstrasse 24, 74653 Ingelfingen 

T: +49 (7940) 57373, info@weingut-gaufer.de 

www.weingut-gaufer.de 



Winemaker: Susanne Schmezer, Gerrit Schmezer 

Contact: Susanne Schmezer 


Weingut Gaufer is another first-timer 

in this guide. Its little subregion 

also only crops up very rarely in 

wine guides. It is in the Kocher valley, between 

Künzelsau and Weissbach that the Schmezer 

family owns 11 hectares of vineyards. They 

make attractive wines from their vineyard 

slopes which are characterised by Triassic 

limestone. All of the presented wines retail at 

between EUR 6.00 and 15.00 and this already 

signals their destiny as gastronomic wines. 

The Weissburgunder from the 2017 vintage 

thus illustrates that wines with structure and 

drive can mature. A most successful debut! 

90 2017 »Erlesenes« Ingelfingen Hoher Berg 


Strong yellow with greenish reflections in the glass. Lactic-buttery 

notes on the nose, should be swirled a little. On 

the palate a very calm, smooth flow, lots of glycerine, lots of 

substance, texture, but also a fine vein of acidity. Shows potential. 




Enormous piquancy on the nose, lime, lemon tart, light powderiness 

and minerality. Very dense on the palate, a very substantial, 

spicy version. A little bit of ageing will help to link the 

individual components even more. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 



Elderberry dominates the nose, pith and berries, plus violets. 

Smooth drinking flow on the palate, black plum nuances, 

pronounced fruitiness and lively tannins. Still seems a bit 

plump and very fruit-centred, but should develop positively. 




Garnet colour in the glass . On the nose wild strawberry, bay 

leaf and slight leathery notes. On the palate medium-bodied 

and rather light red in aroma from sweet cherry to cranberry. 

Slightly lactic, elegant. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

88 2019 »Geschmackvolles« Ingelfingen 

Hoher Berg Riesling trocken 


Hoher Berg Weissburgunder trocken 


Hoher Berg Grauburgunder trocken 

87 2018 »Geschmackvolles« Niedernhall 

Burgstall Silvaner trocken 


Hoher Berg Rosé trocken 


Burgstall Spätburgunder trocken 


Burgstall Schwarzriesling trocken 


Rotwein Cuvée trocken CD/BF/DF/ZW 

Two thirds Cabernet Dorsa in the blend. Scents of clove, black 

cumin and restrained red and black berries. Lively on the palate 

with a nice drinking flow, not extraordinarily complex but 

with fine fruit and balance. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT UND EDELBRENNEREI 

GEMMRICH 

Löwensteiner Strasse 34, 71717 Beilstein 

T: +49 (7062) 3514, anja@gemmrich.de 

www.gemmrich.de 

Cellar Door: Thursday and Fridays 9–18 hrs, 

Saturdays 9–15 hrs and by telephone appointment 

Winemaker: Bernd Gemmrich 

Contact: Anja Gemmrich 


While fungal-resistant grape varieties 

only take up a fifth of plantings 

at Weingut Gemmrich in 

Württemberg’s Unterland, they made up four 

of the six wines that were presented for tasting 

this year. And the spectrum was wide: 

from the powerful Muscaris which remain 

gratifyingly firm in spite of almost alarming 

analytical values, via a harmonious and dry, 

easy-drinking white to a classic Lemberger. 

All the wines were powerful. Perhaps Anja 

and Simon Gemmrich, “Young Württemberg 

Winemakers of the Year 2019”, will manage 

to add more finesse in the future. 

90 2019 »Unkaputtbar« Beilstein Wartberg 

Muscaris trocken 

Is this feasible? Barrique, bone-dry, 15 percent abv? As a 

matter of fact, yes! Extremely grapey nose, lightly fortified 

like a Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise. On the palate, oak, 

high viscosity, but surprisingly full of tension . Delightful and 

elixir-like. 15 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 

90 2015 »Reserve« Beilstein Wartberg 


Mature colour, with a peppery scent, followed by clove and 

prune notes. High piquancy with acidity and spiciness, the 

latter also due to the alcohol. The fruit core is medium-weight 

with a maraschino cherry note. No storage obligation, immediately 

drinkable. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2015 »Cerubino Cabernet Cuvée« Beilstein 

Wartberg trocken CU/CD 

Mature in appearance and aroma, with notes of leather, bay 

leaf and spice. On the palate, the alcohol gives the peppery 

spice, but the fruit is not dull and offers a dark berry and 

plummy counterpart. An ideal accompaniment to game. 


89 2016 »Unkaputtbar« Beilstein Wartberg 

Cabernet Cortis trocken 

Chocolate and a mint scent similar to 'After Eight' chocolates, 

fragrant, slightly malty, fine spice; first development 

notes. On the palate there is fine-grained, tight tannins 

flanked by strong alcohol. A recognisable Cabernet connection, 

but comes with more force than the original. 


88 2019 Beilstein Wartberg 


89 2019 »Unkaputtbar« Cuvée-Weiss 

Beilstein Wartberg trocken SC/CB 

Fresh-floral nose reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, quite intense 

perfumed notes. On the palate there is fine acidity 

and a certain residual sweetness, "harmoniously dry". Not 

a demanding wine 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


633

WEINGUT LEON GOLD 

Buocher Weg 9, 71384 Weinstadt, T: +49 (7151) 1691215 

info@weingut-gold.de, www.weingut-gold.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays 17–19 hrs, Saturdays 10–13 hrs 


Winemaker: Leon Gold 

Contact: Leon Gold 



Leon Gold, with his eleven-hectare estate 

in the Rems valley, is treading new (and 

rather gratifying) paths in Württemberg. 

Stylistically the only comparison that 

may still hold would be with Jochen Beurer – 

Gold’s wines are entirely non-kitsch, straight, 

mineral and therefore more Noma gastronomic 

restaurant than country inn. His Chardonnay 

“Réserve“ adds a new style facet to 

this guide with its intentional evocation of the 

French Jura region. With its reductive, toasty 

and compelling natural wine vein it is bound 

to create discussion in wine circles – we love 

that sort of horizon. 


Clear wood-influenced aromas, but not sweet-vanilla more 

toasty notes, plus hazelnuts and smoky-wood nuances. Also 

taut, pithy and smoky on the palate, with a lot of substance 

and potential. Rather reminiscent of Chardonnay from the 

French Jura. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

touches. No exuberant structure, but straight and typical for 

this estate. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2018 »Kabi« Riesling 

92 2018 »Cuveé Ida Marie« extra brut 

Very light tertiary notes, plus Pinot berry hints showing a refined, 

multi-layered fragrance. Tense and juicy on the palate, 

bundled, very fine mousse, elegant and mineral. A concise 

but at the same time ultra-fine acidity with a delicate fruit 


91 2018 »Halbstück« Gundelsbach Koih 


Scents of wood spice, yellow fruit, apricot, fresh pineapple, 

smoke and yeast. On the palate there is substance and fullness 

in a firm, wood-supported structure with mineral hints. 

Not a superficial charmer, but a structure-driven Riesling 

with depth. Potential. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Grossheppach 


Dark purple hues. On the nose a lot of ripe, even soft berry 

nuances without any Cabernet pepper notes. On the palate, 

the wine is very clean and dense, with dark berry-peppery 

90 2018 Gundelsbach Riesling trocken 

Freshly-opened reveals a reductive nose, with aeration still 

rather brittle but a few subtle herbal notes emerge. On the 

palate, this Ortswein is really dry and due to the extensive 

absence of fruit (only slight apricot notes) and sweetness, 

an ideal companion to food. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT GOLTER 


Klee 1, 74360 Ilsfeld 

T: +49 (7062) 978940, info@weingut-golter.de 

www.weingut-golter.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10–12 and 

15–17.30 hrs, Thursdays 15–17.30 hrs, Saturdays 9–12 hrs 

Winemaker: Christoph Golter, Martin Streicher 

Contact: Christoph Golter 


We are sending our compliments to 

Ilsfeld – this is the best range of 

wines that Weingut Golter ever 

presented for tasting to this guide. Christoph 

Golter , vintage 1992, who is responsible for 

winemaking alongside Martin Streicher, presented 

above all convincing red wines: like the 

dense Lemberger from the Schozacher Schelmenklinge 

site and the spicy yet smooth Syrah. 

The powerful Riesling from the Schlossberg 

also shows potential and is already unfolding 

its virtues. We simply confirm continuing development 

in this estate, founded in 1982 by 

Reinhard and Christine Golter. 

90 2019 Helfenberg Schlossberg Riesling tr. 

Typical Riesling aroma, peach and apricot, also spices and 

floral notes. On the palate there is volume, good substance 

and spiciness; the acidity is ripe and resilient with a fine mineral 

foundation. Also juiciness and texture, good potential for 

maturity. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

91 2017 Schozach Schelmenklinge 


Ripe aroma ambience, ripe cherry, toasted aromas, mulberry, 

blackberry and hints of clove. With good concentration and 

volume on the palate, lots of spice, pepper and also allspice, 

condensed at the mid-palate. Ambitious Lemberger with good 

length and local hallmark. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

91 2017 Ilsfeld Rappen Syrah trocken 

Intense nose that still testifies to the powerful wood ageing, 

followed by blackcurrant, smoked meat, juniper berry and 

clove notes. On the palate, good substance combines with 

spice, depth and also elegant suppleness. A unique interpretation 

of Syrah. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2017 Abstatt Burgberg Lemberger trocken 

Multi-layered bouquet with ripe dark and red fruit, blackberry, 

blackcurrant and black cherry. A distinctive and spicy Lemberger 

with power and volume, lots of spice and a resilient framework 

of mature tannins. Good length. 14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2019 Ilsfeld Sauvignon Blanc trocken 


88 2019 Ilsfeld Riesling trocken 

88 2019 Lemberger Rosé feinherb 

89 2017 Ilsfeld Schozachtal 


89 2019 »der Trollinger« Helfenberg trocken 

Raspberry, wild strawberry and almond on the nose. 

Smooth on the palate with ripe acidity and ripe strawberry 

notes, dry and unpretentious in its impression, a good freshness 

and defined fruit with restrained tannins. A pleasure to 

drink chilled with a snack. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


635

WEINGUT KARL HAIDLE 

Hindenburgstrasse 21, 71394 Kernen-Stetten 

T: +49 (7151) 949110, info@weingut-karl-haidle.de 

www.weingut-karl-haidle.de 



Winemaker: Moritz Haidle 

Contact: Moritz Haidle 



Moritz Haidle continues on his path 

regardless: it is admirable how this 

young winemaker has consistently 

developed his very own style, always aiming 

for wines that show character and provenenance 

– and which may even polarise. 

Haidle, who joined the VDP steering committee 

in summer 2019, now concentrates on 

Riesling, Spätburgunder and Lemberger. His 

“Ritzling” is a solid entry-level wine and with 

the Riesling “Schilfsandstein” we already enter 

the class of terroir-spiced luxury which 

finds its culmination in the compelling, mineral-charged 

Lembergers. Breath-taking! 

93 2019 Stetten Pulvermächer 


Very restrained on the nose, yeasty, very stone focused, only 

hints of (citrus) fruit. On the palate there is mouth-watering 

acidity and restrained sweetness, the bold design of a southern 

Kabinett with great tension and potential for longevity. 

8,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

96 2018 Stetten Mönchberg Berge 

Lemberger GG 

Smells like a Hermitage, ethereal top notes, semi-bitter 

chocolate, black cherry, leather and peppery hints. On the 

palate quite generous and softly-grounded, very fine tannins 

in high quantity, accompanied by vivacious, intense tactile 

minerality. Lots of juice in the finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2018 Stetten Mönchberg Gehrnhalde 

Lemberger GG 

Liquorice, black cherry and some prune scents. On the palate 

a lot of texture of very fine means, very fine tannin pixels, 

softly grounded, powerfully mineral. The main body is filled 

to the brim with substance and yet everything seems so elegant 

and fresh. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Stetten Häder Lemberger 


Subtle wood scents, gingerbread, black cherry and violet 

pastille notes. Fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, good tactile 

mineral presence, medium fruit accompaniment. A very 

good length with a preponderance of substance over fruit. 

Very long finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Pfeffer« Stetten Riesling Kabinett 

89 2019 »Ritzling« Riesling trocken 

89 2019 »Bunter Mergel« Blaufränkisch tr. 

91 2019 »Schilfsandstein« Stetten 


Extremely complex, defined terroir notes, gypsum, damp 

stone, then herbal notes and spices, liquorice and a hint of 

cumin. On the palate, unadorned and immediate liveliness, 

quite dry, firm acidity, tactile minerality, full-bodied but 

also animating. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT HEID 


Cannstatter Strasse 13/2, 70734 Fellbach 

T: +49 (7115) 84112, info@weingut-heid.de 

www.weingut-heid.de 



Winemaker: Markus Heid 

Contact: Markus Heid 



Markus Heid offered a very strong performance 

last year already. And with 

this new vintage he did not just 

maintain that level but surpassed it. Especially 

the 2018 red wines are in a class of their own, 

the exquisite Spätburgunder GG in particular. 

What is more, his style runs through the entire 

portfolio – there simply are no alcohol bombs, 

there is nothing without lustre. Instead, the 

wines have bite and inner tension that seems to 

say “hello, we are alive!”. The top wine even 

added supreme elegance to this entire display 

of piquancy. 

92 2019 Stetten Pulvermächer Riesling GG 

Finely-fruity and spicy aromas, primarily apple, but opens up 

with more air contact. Resolutely dry in the style of the winery, 

first subtle, then persistent with a relatively light body. 

Shows density, tension and pull. Still youthful, potential. 


92 2019 »Melchisedec« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

Perfumed Sauvignon aroma of nettles and yellow gooseberries, 

accentuated with more air contact. On the palate there 

is piquant acidity and a medium body, dry and aromatically 

fine. A versatile gastronomic companion. 



Spicy-peppery aroma, black cherry, sour cherry and a note of 

bitter almond. Good fruit presence also on the palate, with 

fine tannins. A wine that masters excellently the balance between 

pithiness and elegance, and acidity, density and content. 

Youthful. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Dark purple in the glass. On the nose bay leaf, black cherry 

and balsamic notes. Dense, intense and spicy substance on 

the palate with enormous tension. The pithiness of the Goldberg 

is tamed by a superior elegance. Lots of potential. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 »Melchisedec« 


90 2019 Fellbach Goldberg Riesling 


89 2019 »Steinmergel« Silvaner trocken 

92 2018 »Melchisedec« Syrah trocken 

91 2018 Fellbach Goldberg Pinot Noir 


90 2018 Fellbach Kaiserblick 



92 2018 Fellbach Goldberg Lemberger 


Dark fruity scents of black cherry, black plum and blackberry 

leaf. On the palate hearty acidity, further beautifullyvivid 

fruit, very spicy and quite demanding intense fruit and 

acidity. Strong interpreted style. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


637

WEINGUT G. A. HEINRICH 

Riedstrasse 29, 74076 Heilbronn 

T: +49 (7131) 175948, info@weingut-heinrich.de 

www.weingut-heinrich.de 



Winemaker: Tobias Heinrich 

Contact: Björn Heinrich 


Brothers Björn and Tobias Heinrich 

keep going full throttle. They took the 

estate over from their father Martin 

Heinrich in summer 2017. Their textured and 

minerally-underpinned Weissburgunder underscores 

their ambition as much as the dense, 

layered and spicy red wines. Especially the perfectly-balanced 

Spätburgunder from the 

Heilbronner Löwenherz counts amongst the 

best of its kind in Württemberg – but the 

“Dieb” with its fine-grained tannins and the 

striking Löwenherz-Lemberger impress as 

well. If they carry on like that we can expect 

great things from the Heinrichs! 

92 2018 Heilbronn Hinterer Hundsberg 


Air contact is required and then lees ageing dominates the 

aroma. On the palate, it starts with great suppleness, almost 

a creamy texture, the acidity remains restrained, but carries 

the stately body very well in combination with the dense substance. 

Mineral finish, future prospects. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

which retains the necessary freshness. Incisive tannins, long 


90 2017 »G.A.« Heilbronn Stiftsberg 


93 2017 Heilbronn Löwenherz 


Some rose scent in the powerful aroma, then toasted aromas, 

wild raspberry and also a whiff of woodruff. Shows very 

good balance on the palate, the fruit is lively and clear, dry 

and natural in expression and finely-polished tannins. Good 

density, juice and finesse. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2016 »Dieb« trocken BF/CU 

Powerful and noble blend of Blaufränkisch and Cabernet 

Cubin, with aromas of cassis, elderberry, black tea, coconut 

and also mint. Combines texture and relaxed elegance on the 

palate, the sandy tannins are well integrated. Very good perspective. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 Heilbronn Löwenherz Lemberger tr. 

Multi-layered scents of ripe blackberry, juniper berry, strong 

toasted aromas and a hint of caramel. On the palate there is 

good volume, density and a pronounced spicy character, 

91 2017 »G.A.« Heilbronn Stiftsberg 


Engaging Pinot scent with fine spice, cherry, smoky notes 

and a hint of juniper. On the palate there is good balance 

between body, lively fruitiness and acidity. The acidity is 

ripe and supportive with mellow tannins and herbal notes. 

A chalky mineral spice in the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 



 

WEIN & SEKTGUT HIRSCHMÜLLER 

La-Ferté-Bernard-Strasse 30 , 74348 Lauffen am Neckar 

T: +49 (173) 3763603, info@weingut-hirschmueller.de 

www.weingut-hirschmueller.de 

Cellar Door: Fridays 17–19 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Wiebke Krüger and Tobias Hirschmüller 

Contact: Wiebke Krüger and Tobias Hirschmüller 


Wiebke and Tobias cultivate eight hectares 

of vines on the Triassic limestone 

soils around the village of 

Lauffen am Neckar – and the Pinot varieties are 

especially close to their heart. All the whites the 

couple makes are charcterised by their maturation 

in wood – apart from the carefree Muskateller. 

They show good substance and are proper 

gastronomic wines. There simply are no weak 

spots in this portfolio: The Lemberger shows 

power, ripe fruit and elegance and when it comes 

to Sekt, these two just know what they are doing! 

By now this estate can really be counted as an established 

star on the Württemberg wine scene. 


On the nose, ripe pear, melon and toasty aromas blend into 

the powerful image. Soft on the palate with ripe acidity, texture 

and beautiful spiciness. Shows power and volume of the 

warm year, brings enough density and substance to convey 

its force. Youthful. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

Ideal with braised meat. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 »Perlage Blanc« extra brut 

91 2018 »Reserve« Riesling trocken 

The aroma testifies to the ageing in wood followed by toasted 

aromas, hay, some coconut, melon and ripe stone fruit. On the 

palate powerful, sinewy and tightly-structured with clearly-defined 

muscle, good density, volume and length supported 

by ripe acidity. Youthful, with potential. 


91 2018 »Reserve« Grauer Burgunder trocken 

Powerful nose dominated by wood and toasty aromas followed 

by quince, pear, fresh hay and ripe apple. On the palate 

there is good volume, juice and also texture. Generous, but 

can support its somewhat broadness. Gastronomic potential, 

will evolve. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2017 »Reserve« Lemberger trocken 

Scents of ripe blackberry and herbs, followed by roasted coffee 

beans, tobacco and black cherry. On the palate there is 

volume, a powerful structure and good extract. Generous, 

with powerful and ripe tannins without neglecting elegance. 


Crystal clear with a fruity nose of mango, ripe apricot and 

blade of mace. A lively and animating Muskateller with a 

slender texture, lively acidity and fine spiciness. A picture-perfect 

aperitif and enjoyable that can immediately 

lift one's spirits. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


639

WEINGUT 

FÜRST HOHENLOHE OEHRINGEN 

Wiesenkelter, 74613 Öhringen-Verrenberg 

T: +49 (7941) 94910, info@verrenberg.de 

www.verrenberg.de 



Winemaker: Joachim Brand 

Contact: Joachim Brand 



This long-standing estate of Fürst Hohenlohe 

Oehringen, now run by the 

27th generation of the family, presented 

a superior and homogenous range of wines 

– amongst which the wines of the “H.A.D.E.S.” 

series stand out. Especially impressive are cellar 

master Joachim Brand’s top red blends “Ex 

flammis orior” and “In senio” which apart 

from the local Lemberger contain Cabernet 

Franc, Merlot and Malbec – grape varieties 

that have their home usually much further 

south. Likewise, both the “H.A.D.E.S.” Chardonnay 

and the Riesling Verrenberg give much 

joy – this organic estate is on excellent form. 

93 2019 »H.A.D.E.S.« Chardonnay trocken 

Subtle wood, hints of meadow herbs, nutty notes and a dash 

of sesame. Silky and round on the palate, subtle yeasty nuances 

and minerality in the background and yet also poised 

and generous. A very stylish Chardonnay that is gastronomically 

versatile. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Verrenberg Verrenberg Riesling GG 

Fresh and citrusy fragrance of lemongrass, mandarin and 

fresh lemon zest. Delicate phenolics, firm but also ripe acidity. 

A stately Riesling, minerally-underpinned, unembellished 

and with the best perspective. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 »Ex flammis orior H.A.D.E.S.« 

trocken BF/CF/ME 

Dark cherry red hues. On the nose fine red fruit, cherry, sloe, 

raspberry, blackberry and some smoke. On the palate refined 

tannins, ripe and nicely-integrated acidity with cherry nuances. 

Minerality, elegance and a powerful structure followed by 

a good length and textural finish! 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Verrenberg Verrenberg Lemberger GG 

Dark red hues. On the nose sumptuous and attractive dark 

fruit, blackberry, ripe cherry, raspberry, spice and hints of 

smoke. On the palate tension and substance, fine tannins, 

lively acidity, cherry and blackberry nuances with hints of 

dark chocolate. Good length, powerful. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

88 2019 Verrenberg Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

88 2018 Untersteinbach 


92 2018 »H.A.D.E.S.« Merlot trocken 

91 2018 Verrenberg Verrenberg 


90 2018 »H.A.D.E.S.« Malbec trocken 

90 2018 »H.A.D.E.S.« Cabernet Franc trocken 

90 2018 Verrenberg Lemberger trocken 

92 2018 »In senio H.A.D.E.S.« 

trocken CF/ME/CS/MA 

Dark, rich red. On the nose ripe cherry, smoke, spice, eucalyptus 

and plum. Full and dense on the palate with ripe tannins, 

balanced acidity, dark fruits, some cocoa, lots of spice 

and tension. Good structure, ideal for those who like power-driven 

wines. Good length, pairs well with red meat. 

14 Vol.-%, cork, €€€ 



 

WEINGUT HOLZAPFEL 

Wilfenseeweg 78/1, 74172 Neckarsulm 

T: +49 (7132) 37869, info@weingut-holzapfel.de 

weingut-holzapfel.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays 10–13 hrs, Thursdays 11–18 hrs, 


Winemaker: Bernhard Holzapfel 

Contact: Bernhard Holzapfel 


The vineyards of Weingut Holzapfel are 

predominantly in the Neckarsulmer 

Scheuerberg where the vines root on 

heavy Keuper (marl) soils. The family has been 

making wine here since the 17th century and 

the estate is run today by Bernhard and Ursula 

Holzapfel and their son Silas. All the wines are 

at an artisanally-sound level, the rosé with just 

the right amount of tannin is a real pleasure, 

the Pinot Blanc is elegant and shows clear 

fruit, the reds, like the spicy and concentrated 

Lemberger, show great potential for bottle 

age. More of that please! 

90 2015 »B« Neckarsulm Scheuerberg 


Ripe blackberry scents, also smoke, leather and incense followed 

by floral notes. Powerful, concentrated and spicy on 

the palate, good density, good balance with a fine acid structure. 

The tannins are soft and well-integrated, medium 

length with fine spiciness. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

agile acidity that knows how to accompany the sweet fruit 

competently. Nice aperitif and also with desserts, playful varietal 

style. 10,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »W.H. 1« Neckarsulm Scheuerberg 

trocken BF/PM/CI 

89 2019 Neckarsulm Scheuerberg 


Clear fruit expression on the nose, stone fruit, pear, apple, 

melon, citrus fruit and elderflower. Smooth on the palate 

with a sweet extract and fine spice, some allspice nuances; 

finely-balanced, mild acidic structure. Elegant and juicy 

Chardonnay. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 



Fruity and white floral aromas, yellow fruit, mirabelle plums, 

apple and floral notes. Fruity on the palate with a ripe and 

lively acidity structure, shows texture, clarity and drinking 

pleasure. Fine spiciness with good phenolics. Beautiful, pairs 

well with food. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 Neckarsulm Scheuerberg Muskateller 

Ripe gooseberry, papaya, grapefruit and honeydew melon 

scents. Full-bodied on the palate with expressive fruit and 


Lemberger Rosé trocken 

Scents of raspberries and blackberries, also leafy greens. 

Taut and slenderly-built on the palate with a beautiful fruit 

expression, lively acidity and well-fitting tannins plus some 

citrus notes. Perfect for al fresco dining! 



641

HORNSTEIN AM SEE 

Conrad-Forster-Str. 50, 88149 Nonnenhorn 

T: +49 (83) 8298780, simon@hornstein-am-see.de 

www.hornstein-am-see.de 


13–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Simon Hornstein 

Contact: Simon Hornstein 


Much is happening on the Bavarian 

shore of Lake Constance – which curiously 

forms part of the Württemberg 

wine region. Simon Hornstein is one of those 

young winemakers entering the limelight with 

his wines. Surrounded by Alps and the Lake, he 

makes artisanally-crafted and filigree wines 

which, like the uncompromisingly-dry Grauburgunder 

and the tension-laden Chardonnay, 

can still be a little reductive in their youth. But 

patience will be rewarded: after a few days the 

wines unfold their charms. The Spätburgunders 

from the warm 2018 vintage come across as a 

little more powerful. A really great performance! 

92 2019 Nonnenhorn Grauburgunder trocken 

On the nose, yeast, smoke, toasted aromas, melon and 

quince, also herbs, pepper and a hint of malt. Supple on the 

palate with a slender contour, spice and apparent ripe acidity. 

Uncompromisingly-dry and pure. Good length. 


further and good substance. Ageing potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


91 2019 Nonnenhorn Chardonnay trocken 

Strong smoky aromas on the nose, followed by melon, 

quince, pear and a few reductive notes. On the palate 

well-focused, emphatically-dry and kitsch-free with subtle 

fruit notes and obvious woody tones. Crunchy and with density, 

very youthful and with good ageing potential. 


91 2018 Nonnenhorn Seehalde 


Smoky and yeasty scents with background notes of cherry 

and also floral hints, spicy accents, ginger and white pepper. 

Dense and spicy on the palate, the structure shows the warm 

year, but also the finesse of Pinot. A wine with further ageing 


90 2018 Nonnenhorn Spätburgunder trocken 

Rosehip and cherry on the nose, also yeast, smoke and blood 

orange. Strong and dry on the palate, despite the sweet extract, 

soft and rather broad. Vivid tannins that will develop 


On the nose, yeast, apple, meadow herbs and some malt. 

On the palate dry with good freshness, no flatterer on the 

palate, absolutely unpretentious, natural and direct in expression. 

Good tension, medium length, youthful and gastronomically-intriguing. 




 

KISTENMACHER-HENGERER 

Eugen-Nägele-Strasse 23-25, 74074 Heilbronn 

T: +49 (7131) 172354 

kistenmacher-hengerer-wein@t-online.de 

www.kistenmacher-hengerer.de 


Saturdays 9.30–11 hrs and 13–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Hans Hengerer 

Contact: Hans Hengerer 


Hans Hengerer is a founding member of 

the winemakers’ grouping “Junges 

Schwaben” (= young Swabia). From a 

biological perspective, all of them are now men 

in their prime – but they’ve resolutely remained 

young at heart and mind. A sign of this is Hengerer’s 

finely-executed orange wine “Josephine 

trägt Orange.” This VDP-winemaker has never 

been a man of many words, he prefers to be in 

the vineyard among his vines or in the cellar. 

“I want my wines to speak for themselves,” he 

says and that’s just what they do. His Spätburgunder 

Grosses Gewächs speaks most eloquently 

with its silky tannins. 

91 2016 »Sonnenstrahl« Heilbronn Wartberg 

Riesling GG 

Powerful nose with ripe apricot and apricot tart scents, followed 

by floral notes and spices. Supple and charming on the 

palate, shows volume and also density, but also a cool vein; 

the acidity is ripe, yet vivid and supportive. Has potential for 

further maturation. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2015 Heilbronn Stiftsberg Gewann Klinge 


Cherry, blood orange and beetroot on the nose followed by 

smoke and violets. A refined and spicy onset with textured, silky, 

precise tannins. Shows power, ample extract, suppleness, depth 

and elegance. Will continue to evolve. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2015 »Junges Schwaben« Heilbronn 

Stiftsberg Spätburgunder trocken 

Smoky ambience on the nose, followed by herbs, cherry and 

beetroot notes. On the palate there is a powerful texture, 

medium density which shows a vivid acid vein and mineral 

spiciness, with tension and also elegance. Has not yet 

reached the end of its possibilities. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2015 »Sonnenstrahl« Heilbronn Wartberg 

Lemberger GG 

Full, spicy bouquet with ripe blackberry, toasted aromas, tobacco, 

juniper berry and ethereal, herbal nuances. Voluminous, 

generous and dense on the palate with enormous spiciness, 

supported by a stately tannin structure. A long and consistent finish 

with lots of extract. Potential to age. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »VI« Heilbronn Stiftsberg Riesling 


90 2017 »VI« Heilbronn Stiftsberg Grauer 

Burgunder Erste Lage trocken 

89 2019 »von Weiss und Grau« Heilbronn 

trocken WB/PG/CH 

89 2019 »Cuvée Josephine« tr. GM/KR/MT/RR 

91 2015 »Frederic Edition Feuer & Flamme« 


91 2018 »Josephine trägt Rot« 

Spätburgunder Auslese feinherb 

90 2016 »Cuvee Maximilian Edition Feuer & 

Flamme« trocken ME/CF/CI 

91 2018 »Josephine trägt Orange« 

Deutscher Wein trocken 

Dried apricot on the nose with malt and herbal notes. On 

the palate there is good tension, density and structure with 

well-developed phenolics and tannins, that show grip and 

volume. An animating wine that is elegant and compatible 

with hearty food. 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


643

WEINGUT KUSTERER 

Untere Beutau 44, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar 

T: +49 (711) 357909 

weinwelt.hmkusterer@weingut-kusterer.de 

www.weingut-kusterer.de 


Winemaker: Maximilian Kusterer 

Contact: Maximilian Kusterer 


In February 2020, Maximilian Kusterer 

was crowned “Newcomer of the Year” at 

the Falstaff Wine Trophy. In July he took 

over his family estate in Esslingen, but his parents 

Monika and Hans Kusterer will of course 

continue to work alongside him. Spätburgunder 

is Kusterer’s passion and this year he presented 

his 2018 Spätburgunder from the Esslinger 

Neckarhalde for the first time, made 

from Burgundy-sourced vines planted at a 

density of 10,000 per hectare. Both vineyard 

and vine look to the future and they are extremely 

promising. 

92 2018 Esslingen Neckarhalde 


Quite dark for a Pinot and visibly unfiltered. On the nose, finely-translucent 

fragrance under a blanket of eucalyptus and 

wet stone. On the palate there is enormous acidity, cherry 

fruit and a deliberately lean body. Potential, wait and see. 


Perceptible tannins on the palate, deep fruit, ripe and robust 

at the same time. If you are searching for easy-drinking 

smoothness, you have to search elsewhere. 


89 2016 »Steillage« Blaufränkisch trocken 

92 2016 Esslingen Schenkenberg Felsen 

Blaufränkisch trocken 

Very ripe black berry fruit on the powerful nose. On the palate, 

however, it appears firmer. Distinctly piquant acidity 

structure, well-integrated wood, a calm and elegant flow. 

The pithiness typical of Blaufränkisch greets us from afar. 


92 2015 »Mélac« trocken ZW/CF/ME 

Ripe and dense aromas of black cherry, some graphite and a 

hint of juniper. After the first sip, then the puzzled look at the 

label: Is it really 14.5 percent alcohol by volume? Robust 

matter that easily binds the power. Elderberry, perceptible 

tannins, substance. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€€ 

90 2015 Esslingen Schenkenberg Herzogen 


Dark purple in the glass. On the nose, a very dense black berry 

presence that foreshadows the ripeness of the vintage. 

92 2017 Esslingen Neckarhalde 


Very fine nose and despite barrique-ageing no pretentious 

wood notes at all. Cedar and pear cider tones on the palate, 

kept very dense, but with the consistent acidity which runs 

through the body of the wine. Supple and elegant, a reference 

and recommendation in this price range. 




 

WEINGUT ANITA LANDESVATTER 

Schlossstrasse 15, 74336 Brackenheim 

T: +49 (7135) 9318781, info@weingut-landesvatter.de 

www.weingut-landesvatter.de 



Winemaker: Anita Landesvatter 

Contact: Anita Landesvatter 


Anita Landesvatter farms six hectares 

of vines on the Triassic Keuper and 

sandstone soils around the Strom- and 

Heuchelberg. This winemaker, who has also 

worked in California, presented a whole series 

of respectable red wines: a savoury Portugieser 

and a dark-berried, substantial Lemberger 

from the 2018 vintage. The grippy Cabenet 

Mitos from the 2014 vintage also turned out 

well while the Riesling from the Haberschlachter 

Dachsberg impresses with good substance. 

The juicy Lemberger rosé induces involuntary 

drinking reflexes. 

89 2017 Haberschlacht Dachsberg 

Riesling ** trocken 

Ripe stone fruit on the nose, followed by apple and floral 

notes. Mild on the palate with good substance and soft acidity, 

fine spice and floral notes. Riesling that is likely to cause 

gastronomic associations for many a sommelière and sommelier. 


90 2018 Diefenbach König Portugieser *** tr. 

Elderberry and blackberry jam with some spicy scents, followed 

by some blood orange, beetroot, smoke, mocha and a 

hint of chocolate tart. Well-built on the palate with juice and 

fine spice, intense and with depth, flanked by ripe and grippy 

tannins. A pleasant varietal expression. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2014 Diefenbach König Cabernet Mitos tr. 

Spicy and also malty notes on the nose, followed by dark fruit 

aromas of black cherry, elderberry, blackberry and a hint of 

pepper. Animating and grippy on the palate, hardly any note of 

evolution, albeit powerful and well-built with volume and tension. 

Purity of fruit essence and elegance. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Brackenheim Zweifelberg 

Lemberger *** trocken 

Rich blackberry and black cherry aromas with a hint of vanilla 

and spicy, floral notes too. Powerful on the palate with 

good substance and spice flanked by ripe tannins, well- 

developed acidity and also ripe fruit notions. Will continue to 

mature. Potential. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2019 Diefenbach König Chardonnay tr. 

88 2018 Diefenbach König 

Weissburgunder brut 

87 2019 Diefenbach König 


87 2019 Diefenbach König Kerner trocken 

89 2018 Brackenheim Zweifelberg 

Trollinger *** trocken 

88 2018 »44er« Diefenbach König tr. BF/AC/DF 

89 2019 Diefenbach König Lemberger 

Rosé halbtrocken 

Attractive scents of blackberry, black cherry and raspberry. 

On the palate, the fresh acidity and the clear, sweet fruit 

quickly harmonise. Slender rosé with a Swabian accent 

that should also appeal beyond the region's borders. 



645

WEINGUT LANZ 

Sonnenbichlstr 8, 88149 Nonnenhorn 

T: +49 (8382) 888579, info@lanzwein.de 

www.lanzwein.de 


Winemaker: Benjamin Lanz 

Contact: Benjamin Lanz 


The village of Nonnenhorn on Lake Constance 

in the State of Bavaria, belongs to 

the district of Swabia and forms part of 

the subregion Bayerischer Bodensee of the 

Württemberg wine region. The Lanz family cuts 

through all of this confusion by simply labelling 

their produce as “Deutscher Wein” (German 

wine) – even if this puts them in the former category 

of ‘table wine’. This, of course, is sheer understatement 

because what was presented for 

tasting – for the first time in this guide – was absolutely 

convincing. Fungal-resistant varieties 

score here by virtue of a cool vein and skilled 

vinification, showing both style and character. 

92 2018 Lindau Entenberg Souvignier Gris tr. 

Some wood and floral aromas are hidden behind distinct 

grapefruit and rose notes. Powerful body, strength but 

also some substance with mineral notes, good density and 

almost chewy in its structure. Very good length and homogeneity. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Muscaris 


Sauvignon Blanc notes, lots of cassis and elderflower. On the 

palate, white currant, hawthorn, vegetal and floral notes dominate. 

Nice density and dry-smooth finish. Fresh garden vegetables 

will complement this wine well. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

91 2018 Nonnenhorn Sonnenbichl 

Cabertin trocken 

Characterised scents of very ripe dark berry fruit and the 

green pepper note associated with Cabernet. On the palate, 

lush ripeness, but not at all jammy, buffered by a piquant 

acidity. Fine tannins, beautiful berry fruit. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Nonnenhorn Sonnenbichl Pinotin tr. 

Purple red in the glass. On the nose restrained fruit of the forest, 

undergrowth and juniper. On the palate, forest fruit nuances 

continue to dominate with a cool flow. Mediumbodied, 

but tight-knit, only a little bit of spiciness, almost 

seems like a mountain wine. Convincing performance. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 Johanniter trocken 

Floral aromas, elderflower, acacia and hawthorn. On the 

palate there is density, savoury acidity, fine fruit notes, 

pear-like with a light grip. A pleasantly dry and versatile 

wine, ideal for al fresco dining. 12 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


WEINGUT LASSAK 


Besigheimer Strasse 23, 74394 Hessigheim 

T: +49 (7143) 408997, info@weingut-lassak.de 

www.weingut-lassak.de 


Winemaker: Stefanie and Fabian Lassak 

Contact: Stefanie and Fabian Lassak 



This is what you call a kickstart: This is just 

the second time that Stefanie and Fabian 

Lassak present their wines and snap, 

their estate has been nominated as one of three 

candidates for the Newcomer of the Year title 

(see page 22). The winemaking-couple farms 

three hectares, predominantly on terraced, steep 

slopes of Triassic limestone, with a focus on 

Lemberger, Spätburgunder and Riesling. All the 

wines have their very individual signature that 

seamlessly combines substance, liveliness, tension 

and fruit. Their Lemberger from the Hessigheimer 

Steige counts among Württemberg‘s 

best. Congratulations on the nomination! 

92 2018 Hessigheim Riesling trocken 

Balsamic nuances on the nose, reminiscent of a spice box. On 

the palate there are grippy tannins, nutty notes followed by a 

supple base, firm acidic backbone and minerality. Completely 

coherent composed wine which combines fullness with 

structure. Flawless craftsmanship. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

95 2018 Hessigheim Steige Lemberger tr. 

Aromas of elderberry and plum jam, sour cherry juice, beetroot 

and a hint of thyme. On the palate there is enormous extract, 

but very finely-staged. Lots of texture, ripe acidity, intense 

fruit accompaniment and great length. Has substance 

for ten years of bottle ageing (or more). 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Wild cherry on the nose, some chocolate, sultana nuances 

and hints of southern Rhone, then also some herbal aromas. 

On the palate supple and expansive, creamy background, 

fine, elegant tannins, with well-preserved freshness. A multi-layered 

wine with good length. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, 


Sweet cherry, peppery notes, chokeberry, bitter chocolate, 

elderberry juice and Swabian garrigue nuances. Juicy on the 

palate, medium-weight in fruit and extract, grainy, tight tannins 

with well-integrated acidity. Ideal with grilled meat. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


A little wood and a lot of yeast, but also fruit scents. On the 

palate silky and round, seamlessly-integrated phenolics 

with bergamot and herbal notes, very harmonious, rounded 

with a long finish. The warm vintage is hardly noticeable. 

12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


647

WEINGUT GRAF NEIPPERG 

Schlosstrasse 12, 74193 Schwaigern 

T: +49 (7138) 941400, info@graf-neipperg.de 

www.graf-neipperg.de 


13–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Bernd Supp 

Contact: Karl-Eugen Erbgraf zu Neipperg 


When Graf Neipperg produces 

nobly sweet wines, you can expect 

a vintage of the finest order. In 

2018, there even was a Beerenauslese of 

Muskateller in the range that raised expectations 

immediately. These, however, were surpassed: 

the Lembergers show the warmth of 

that vintage without ever getting hot under the 

collar. The Erste Lage Mönchsberg is a little 

more opulent and riper, the Ruthe GG shines 

with charm and creaminess, its counterpart 

from the Schlossberg is crunchily tight and 

comes with both virile texture and immense 

life expectancy. 

93 2019 Neipperg Schlossberg 


Apple and balsamic notes with a hint of spontaneous fermentation 

savouriness. Supple approach, quite restrained 

and distinguished in the mid-palate, calm and self-contained, 

but with very good substance. A long, homogeneous 

vivid finish. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

96 2018 Neipperg Schlossberg Lemberger GG 

Sour cherry, dill, mint, but then also wild blueberry notes 

emerge and a whiff of menthol. On the palate, a level of rare 

precision, lots of juice, refined but not too soft and also 

grainy tannins. Extremely dense and yet unforced, insistently-tactile 

minerality. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 2018 Schwaigern Ruthe Lemberger GG 

An opulent, natural kind of fruit, cherry and damson with a 

little cinnamon. Very finely-extracted on the palate, downright 

gentle and yet with a dense extract. Mild acidity, creamy 

background with a full-fruity finish. Lemberger with a Mediterranean 

flair. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Muskateller Beerenauslese 

Intense floral scents, rose tea, blade of mace, lots of perfume 

and a varietal typicity of passion fruit, lychee, mirabelle 

plums and flower meadows. Lots of juice and suppleness on 

the palate, good drinking flow, vivid fruit notes and a fine 

acidity that is well-integrated. Finely-crafted and balanced. 

8 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2019 Schwaigern Ruthe Riesling GG 

90 2019 Muskateller trocken 





92 2018 Dürrenzimmern Mönchsberg 

Lemberger Erste Lage trocken 

91 2017 Schwaigern Lemberger trocken 


An archetypal varietal character on the nose, with sour 

cherry and ethereal herbal notes. On the palate, the elegance 

of an entry-level wine is taken to the extreme: juicy, 

fresh tannins, lively acidity and mineral nuances. 

Everything in balance. Great freshness. 



PARFUM DER ERDE 


Hoher Weg 6, 71384 Weinstadt 

T: +49 (170) 5659118, info@parfum-der-erde.de 

www.parfum-der-erde.de 

Winemaker: Andi Knauss 

Contact: Rainer Scholz 


Dr. Rainer Scholz and Andi Knauss are 

evidently stepping up a gear – and we 

can taste that. Not only did the bottles 

come with a new, chic design, the wines also 

seem to have a sharper focus. The 2018 Spätburgunder 

comes with textured depth and 

such intensity, freshness and fruit the like of 

which we have not tasted before. The Riesling 

comes with a slight touch of wood, silky flow 

and a decidedly-adult structure – while 

the densely-textured, almost Riesling-like 

Müller-Thurgau is an advertisement for the 

variety! 


Tangerine and peppery notes, lime and some herbaceous 

aromas. Supple onset on the palate, ripe but firm, long-lasting 

acidity, round flow in the mid-palate, emerging spiciness 

with almost caraway-like flavours on the finish. A pointed 

wine. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Schillerwein« trocken 

Salmon pink in appearance. Intense apple and sweetened red 

berry scents. Supple and soft on the palate, rounded fullness, 

delicate sweetness, cultivated acidity, medium-weight 

fruit and good substance. Nuances of rosehip tea, black tea 

and tart apple. A drinking pleasure. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Sour cherry juice, iron, cherry stones, subtle wood scents (coconut, 

caramel); extremely radiant fruit. On the palate there 

is density, grainy and artisanal tannins with a plump and 

smooth background. Juicy elegance, a Pinot full of pure delicacy. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 Regent trocken 

Violets, blueberry and elderberry aromas. On the palate 

there is a rich but also mellow extract, very softly-grounded, 

slowly-increasing acidity on the palate, discreetly accompanied 

by tactile minerality. The juicy fruit lingers on for a long 

time. Very good potential! 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


On the nose, the Riesling genes of the variety come to the 

fore: citrus-fresh with only a slight Muscat accent. Smooth 

onset on the palate, great volume, lively acidity, a creamy 

packed layer of the finest phenolics with some wood barrel 

influence. A refined wine. 12 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


649

WEINGUT REBHOF 

Conrad-Forster-Strasse 23, 88149 Nonnenhorn 

T: +49 (8382) 887116, weingut@rebhof-am-see.de 

www.rebhof-am-see.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Saturdays 9–12.30 hrs 

and 13.30–19 hrs 

Winemaker: Oliver and Ulrike Schaugg 

Contact: Oliver and Ulrike Schaugg 


The sense of optimism on the Bavarian 

portion of Lake Constance is unmistakable 

– and Ulrike and Oliver 

Schaugg from the Rebenhof estate in Nonnenhorn 

form part of it. While the effects of climate 

change on viticulture are bemoaned elsewhere, 

here it helps to create continuity for 

slender, focused cool-climate wines. Beyond 

that, the Schauggs are also known as specialists 

for the rare Souvignier Gris grape variety. 

Their red wines are sensitively-extracted and 

set store by fruit and elegance rather than 

power. What we have here are lake wines with 

a new, attractive profile. 

91 2018 »Réserve« Nonnenhorn Seehalde 

Souvignier Gris trocken 

Strong yellow hues. Intense aromas of ripe stone fruit, mango, 

gooseberry with hints of smoke. Good volume, power and 

also density on the palate, firm in its structure, tightly-woven. 

The wood and ripe acidity are well-integrated. Ageing potential. 



Souvignier Gris trocken 

Powerful notes on the nose, ripe yellow gooseberry, redcurrant, 

apricot with toasty and floral scents. Well-built on the 

palate with power and substance and a lean outline. Juicy 

with ripe acidity and nice spiciness. Good balance and coherence. 


89 2019 »Duett« trocken MT/SB 

Blend of Müller-Thurgau and Sauvignon Blanc. Scents of 

yeasty and reductive notes, with background gooseberry and 

herbal nuances. On the palate there is a lot of tension and animating 

freshness, but also with enough substance. Juicy, 

charming, spicy and young. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2018 »Pinot Poesie« Nonnenhorn Seehalde 


Black cherry and toasted aromas scents, flanked by herbs 

like lovage and hints of beetroot. Opens on the palate with 

juiciness and texture, with some pronounced fruitiness, good 

volume, shows extract and a ripe acidity accompanied by 

spicy notes. Elegant! 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Bacchus halbtrocken 

87 2019 »Schaumkrönchen« trocken 



88 2017 »Rubin« Nonnenhorn Seehalde 

Regent trocken 

88 2019 »Renommée« Nonnenhorn Seehalde 

Rosé trocken 



Yellow apple scents, banana, meadow herbs and hay. A 

slender Müller-Thurgau with exemplary varietal typicity, 

lean, juicy and spicy, not an ounce too much on the composition, 

clarity and purity in expression. Shows the advantages 

of this grape variety. 11,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

SCHMIDT AM BODENSEE 

Hattnau 62, 88142 Wasserburg (Bodensee) 

T: +49 (8382) 943 2174 

weingut@schmidt-am-bodensee.de 

www.schmidt-am-bodensee.de 



Winemaker: Sebastian Schmidt 

Contact: The Schmidt family 


We have the impression that the 

wines made by the Schmidt family 

gain ever more luminosity, density 

and finesse. Their style aims for precision and 

finesse, everything is about proportion rather 

than oomph. Cellar master Sebastian Schmidt, 

with much sensitivity, knows how to get the 

best out of his wines. The generations work together 

at this estate. Sebastian and Maximilian 

Schmidt take on more responsibilities, 

supported by their parents Margret and Eugen. 

A convincing and strong range of wines 

that puts Lake Constance in the spotlight. 


Spice and yeast notes on the nose, with toasted aromas and 

smoke nuances followed by melon and quince. Combines 

volume with freshness, juiciness and elegance on the palate, 

with a subtle acid vein and a mineral base. Density and 

length, sensitively-balanced. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

90 2018 Chardonnay & Spätburgunder Brut 

91 2019 Wasserburg Weinhalde 


Pear and melon scents in a smoky ambience embraced by 

strong toasted aromas, roasted nuts, yeast and reductive 

notes. Elegant on the palate with well-timed power, good 

balance, consciously extracted. Pinot Gris that focuses on 

style and proportion. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 


Herbs and morello cherry initial scents, then blood orange, violets, 

beetroot, smoke and toasted aromas. Soft and supple 

onset, then texture and depth, good extract, densely-woven, 

pronounced tannins with slight spiciness. Good potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€€ 

91 2018 »Cuvée Noir« trocken ZW/PN 

Blend creating a berry scent, red fruit and smoky notes. Juicy, 

spicy and elegant on the palate with clear fruit expression, 

medium density and complexity, supple and with finely polished 

tannins. All about finesse, not power. 13 Vol.-%. DIAM, €€ 


Subtle smoke notes on the nose, pear, mirabelle plums, 

plus flint and dashes from a herb garden. Clearly-defined 

on the palate, skilfully-extracted and balanced, clear fruit, 

fine tannins and acidity with mineral underpinnings. Elegant 

and nuanced. 12,5 Vol.-%, DIAM, €€ 


651

WEINGUT RAINER SCHNAITMANN 

Untertürkheimer Strasse 4, 70734 Fellbach 

T: +49 (711) 574616, info@weingut-schnaitmann.de 

www.weingut-schnaitmann.de 



Winemaker: Rainer Schnaitmann 

Contact: Rainer Schnaitmann 



Great wines can often be recognised by 

appearing just effortless – as though 

nature and winemaker had conspired 

to this brilliance, just off the cuff. The 2018 

Spätburgunder GG from the Lämmler site 

shines with exactly that kind of effortlessness. 

With this masterpiece Rainer Schnaitmann 

may finally have scaled Mount Olympus. 

Likewise, his Grosse Gewächse from Riesling, 

fully fermented to dryness even in the hot vintage 

of 2018 and sometimes clocking up just 

12.5% ABV, possess great luminosity and entirely 

individual nuance. This is a winemaker 

at his best – and not only in Württemberg. 

94 2018 Uhlbach Götzenberg Riesling GG 

Strong yellow with greenish reflections in the glass. Extremely 

young on the nose, needs a lot of air contact then 

hints of white pepper emerge but hardly any primary fruit. 

Very individual aromas on the palate, cinnamon, green plum, 

lime and mustard flour. Really dry, unique style with elegance. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Still very reductive on the nose with detected notes of plum 

and cocoa bean. On the palate there is density and a casual 

elegance that was not really typical nor thinkable for this 

German style of wine in the past. A clear lively tannic structure, 

dense, composed and simply brilliant. At the beginning 

of its journey! 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 


Reductive nose that needs time. Background scents of clove, 

black berry and hints of undergrowth. Dense, deep and relaxed 

on the palate with highly complex, fresh and intense 

fruit. A completely unaggressive Lemberger with fine style. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

94 2018 »Simonroth« Spätburgunder trocken 

Blackcurrant, clove and juniper aromas with consistent, 

darker type nuances. On the palate very fine undergrowth 

nuances with a good acidity structure and density flanked by 

integrated tannins. Despite the 13.5 per cent alcohol by volume 

and without breadth it‘s already at GG level. 

13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

93 Fellbach Lämmler Riesling GG 2018 

92 2018 Fellbach Lämmler Grauburgunder GG 

90 2019 »Iflinger« Fellbach 


89 2019 »Steinwiege« Sauvignon Blanc tr. 

89 2019 »Steinwiege« Weissburgunder tr. 

88 2019 Muskattrollinger trocken 

92 2018 »Simonroth« Lemberger trocken 

90 2019 »Steinwiege« 


Varietal aroma on the nose, fresh grapes and rose petals. 

Really nice and dry with just 10,5% alcohol. Refreshing, 

consistent in style, ready to drink. An all-round convincing 

estate wine. 10,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT ALBRECHT SCHWEGLER 

Steinstrasse 37, 71404 Korb 

T: +49 (7151) 3040137 

weingut@albrecht-schwegler.de 

www.albrecht-schwegler.de 


Winemaker: Aaron Schwegler 

Contact: Julia Schwegler 


Julia and Aaron Schwegler have been 

most consistent in giving a new direction 

to this estate, since having taken over in 

2016 from the founder, Aaron’s father. On top 

of new packaging, there are now no less than 

seven new wines in the portfolio. Their eleven 

hectares of vines are farmed organically “because 

great wine can only be made in healthy 

and vigorous vineyards,” as Aaron Schwegler 

reports. He has given even more poise and 

grandeur to his wines: the Riesling shows 

great individuality, the superb red “Granat” 

and “Saphir” are of real stature! 


Yellow apple, stone fruit, citrus fruit and also smoky notes on 

the nose. On the palate there is a clear, firm outline, straight 

and lean with good extract, density and a layer of fine phenolics. 

It shows elegance and individuality, good ageing potential. 




In the confident nose melon, butternut squash, pear and 

toasted aromas. On the palate there is ample volume and 

power, medium density although the wood is still somewhat 

dominant. There are green walnut notes and well-integrated 

fine acidity, with spice on the finish. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

95 2017 »Granat« trocken ZW/CS/ME/CT 

Somewhat restrained nose with hints of undergrowth. 

Sweet fruit on the tip of the tongue, black mulberry, somewhat 

denser matter than the "Saphir", but an even longer 

wait for the optimal moment. A German heavyweight without 

a shadow of doubt. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€€ 

93 2017 »Saphir« trocken BF/ZW/CS/CF/ME/CT 

Scents of black-fruit and blackberries, structured; far from 

drinking jam despite 14 % alcohol by volume. The grape varieties 

also depict a Burgenland appeal (38% Blaufränkisch, 

28% Zweigelt). It has a demanding core with velvety tannins. 

The best advertisement for this style. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Beryll« trocken ZW/CF/BF/CT 

Ripe berry fruit on the nose and noticeable alcohol. Then 

much fresher on the palate, not at all overripe, but even 

with a cool fruit of blueberry, sour cherry and eucalyptus. 

Beautiful tension, homely but with a view to the far horizon. 

14 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


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WEINGUT SIEGLOCH 

Albertviller Strasse 51, 71364 Winnenden 

T: +49 (7195) 177120, info@weingut-siegloch.de 

www.weingut-siegloch.de 

Cellar Door: Thursdays and Fridays 16–18.30 hrs, 


Winemaker: David Siegloch, Markus Siegloch 

Contact: David Siegloch 


All those who are bored by the conventional 

wine scene, by reds that come 

across as liquid jam and whites that 

taste like sugary water – and if they have not 

yet stopped being curious, are still open-minded, 

have found the right address here. If you 

love liveliness in your wine, Weingut Siegloch 

is for you. Brothers David and Markus 

Siegloch who have run their parental estate 

since 2014, offer wines that are made “free 

from boundaries and rules.” There isn’t a Romanée-Conti 

equivalent among them yet, but 

what you can expect is colourful, diverse, exciting 

and full-of-character wines. Way to go! 

92 2018 »Sandhase« Riesling Landwein tr. 

Strong yellow hues, visibly unfiltered. Intense natural wine 

aroma, cider and cider apple peel notes with a whiff of straw. 

A similar intensity on the palate with ripe and apricot fruit 

core, perfectly dry with a savoury acidity. Phenolic, spicy, 

bold. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2016 »Pinot R« brut nature 

90 2018 »Vogelfrei« Weissburgunder 


A clearer colour than the Riesling. More wood influence, only 

restrained pear-like fruit and floral notes. Some phenolics, 

otherwise the more conventional wine when compared to 

the skin-fermented Riesling. Juicy, slightly oxidative, spicy. 

12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Booom« Syrah Rosé Landwein tr. 

Should be shaken before opening, before it flows like red 

cherry juice into the glass. Nose of sweet raspberry, paired 

with slightly-fermented yeasty notes. Clearly effervescent 

on the palate with red-fruited delicate flavours. Unsulphured, 

clean, enjoyable. 11,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

90 2017 »Vogelfrei R« Lemberger Landwein tr. 

Elderberry jam, peony and ivy on the nose. Enormously spicy 

on the palate, elderberry, sloe and dark fruit nuances. Certainly 

the most closed, serious and indeed the most conventional 

wine of the Siegloch brothers. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2019 »Booom« Trollinger 


The analytic details read like a warning, 10 percent alcohol 

by volume, completely dry, unfiltered, unsulphured. Elderflower 

and juniper scents still fairly restrained. On the palate, 

there is an immediate palatal reflex - tart, cool, wonderfully 

animating. Yes! 10 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 



 

WEINGUT STERNEISEN 

Am Hirsch 3, 73630 Remshalden 

T: +49 (176) 38641541, info@weingut-sterneisen.de 

www.weingut-sterneisen.de 


Winemaker: Claudia Dorn 

Contact: Claudia Dorn 


What a successful debut! It was in 

2017 that Claudia Dorn founded 

her garagiste estate – in the truest 

sense of the word – with the fruit from half a 

hectare of vines. Now her production has 

grown to three hectares and her portfolio now 

spans to a textured Riesling, a Grauburgunder 

“Orange light” and a full-fruited Lemberger. 

She says that she founded her estate due to 

“the love of wine, the vineyards and the work 

in and with nature” as well as “the fascination 

to make her own wines, develop her own 

style.” We cannot wait to see where she goes 

next. 

91 2019 »Herkunft Blue Label« Riesling tr. 

Spicy terpene, lemon balm, bergamot and balsamic overtones. 

High density on the palate, supple base, taut extract, 

firm acidity, restrained residual sweetness, richly exciting. 

A mineral-fresh, full-bodied, stylish Riesling with terroir 

character. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

89 2018 »Dickhäuter« trocken ME/SY/BF 

90 2018 »Abendglut« Grauburgunder 


A copper-coloured shimmer in the glass. Intense spontaneous 

fermentation notes, herbaceous but also berry fruit scents. 

Aerates positively. On the palate there are clear phenolics, 

racy acidity, with juice and a striking appearance. Combines 

the orange touch with fruit. 12,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

89 2019 »Brücke« Rosé trocken 

Medium intensity in appearance with a strawberry, apple peel, 

peppery aroma. Good content, a layer of tannins, fresh acidity, 

smooth base and good clarity in the flavours of full fruit, quince 

and strawberry. Good mineral definition. 12 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

92 2018 »Heimat« Lemberger trocken 

Scents of cherry, cherry stone, mint with peppery notes. On 

the palate dense content with fine-grained tannins, simultaneously 

also very juicy with ripe acidity, ample extract without 

flamboyancy and very intense tactile mineral components. 

A plump fruit finish. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2019 »Herkunft« Riesling trocken 

Fresh aroma, citrusy and herbaceous, also slight spontaneous 

fermentation notes and a whiff of mint. Balanced on 

the palate with firm acidity depicting a very calm Riesling 

style, dry, rich in substance, completely resposed and in 

balance. Very good length. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


655

WEINGUT DER STADT STUTTGART 

Breite Strasse 4, 70173 Stuttgart 

T: +49 (711) 21657507, timo.saier@stuttgart.de 

www.weingutstuttgart.de 

Cellar Door: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10–17 hrs, 

Thursdays and Fridays 10–18 hrs 

Winemaker: Frank Haller 

Contact: Timo Saier 


Who would have thought – even a 

few short years ago – that this bastion 

of Trollinger, the Canstatter 

Zuckerle site, would one day enter the spotlight 

with Merlot. But the variety fits the site 

well: the excellent 2017 vintage from the municipal 

wine estate Weingut der Stadt Stuttgart 

leaves no doubt. All the wines are testament to 

the good work of Timo Saier, Frank Haller and 

their team: the wines are much fresher and 

more courageous today – but this is not just effect 

for effect’s sake, as is shown by their “Orange”: 

even traditional Stuttgart wine lovers 

would approve. 

91 2018 Bad Cannstatt Zuckerle Riesling tr. 

Quite complex on the nose and very fresh aromas of citrus, 

herbs and a hint of yeast. On the palate slender, juicy and 

slightly carbonated. An elegant Kabinett style on the palate, 

and this with extract and very good mineral definition. 


91 2019 »Orange« trocken 

Dark golden. Balsamic and intensely herbaceous on the nose, 

wormwood, thyme and a digestif herbal bitter note. On the 

palate there are powdery phenolics and immediately animating 

spicy peppery notes. Not too extreme in the palate structure, 

dense and juicy with ripe acidity. Stylish. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2017 Bad Cannstatt Zuckerle Merlot tr. 

Herbal-spicy aromas with notes of moss. On the palate there 

are grainy tannins, quite a fruity body, well-integrated acidity 

with juice and texture in the background. A stylish varietal 

style, "classically German" interpreted with restrained wood 

influence. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

92 2018 Stuttgart Mönchhalde 

Spätburgunder tr. 

Spontaneous fermentation notes, wild cherry and floral undertones. 

On the palate very dense, dry, taut and gripping with ripe 

acidity. A bold wine that shows the variety from its sturdy side. 

Despite all density, not overpowering. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 

90 2016 Riesling Brut 





91 2016 Spätburgunder Rosé Brut 

90 2017 Stuttgart Mönchhalde Syrah trocken 



Cranberry compote, milk chocolate with a nuanced berry 

scent. Finely-extracted on the palate, fresh and finegrained 

tannins, an immediately animating herbal spiciness, 

which combines elegance with density. A gastronomic 

red to accompany game dishes or porcini mushroom risotto. 



WEINGUT UNGERER 


Harsberger Strasse 15, 74629 Pfedelbach 

T: +49 (7949) 940690, info@weingut-ungerer.de 

www.weingut-ungerer.de 

Cellar Door: Mondays through Thursdays 17.30–19 hrs, 


Winemaker: Karlheinz Ungerer 

Contact: Karlheinz Ungerer 


Karlheinz Ungerer made a great leap forward 

with his red wines from the 2018 

vintage: especially his generous premium 

blend “Saltatium Virium” of Blaufränkisch, 

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Mitos and Pinot 

Noir which knows how to impress. As 

does his “Respect”, a powerful and spicy interplay 

of Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Mitos. An 

astonishing development when you consider 

that Ungerer started his estate with just one 

parcel of Trollinger! Now he grows twenty 

different grape varieties and surprises us with 

skilfully made blends. 

89 2018 »Grosse Tradition« Gewürztraminer tr. 

Pronounced dense aromas already apparent, intense, quince 

and lychee. The alcoholic spiciness characterises the first 

impression on the palate, better-integrated wood than in the 

Chardonnay with a slight sweetness. A powerful wine, but 

true to style. Ageing potential. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

88 2018 Chardonnay Barrique trocken 

91 2018 »Saltatium virium« tr. BF/PN/CI/CF 

Premium blend of Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet 

Mitos and Pinot Noir. Generous on the nose and palate, ripe 

black cherry and dark chocolate nuances with herbal notes, 

good substance and density with powerful, sweet extract. 

Generous wine. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Respekt« trocken 

Blend of Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Mitos, dark in colour 

and also on the nose. Lots of cassis, spice and depth with tobacco, 

cigar and a hint of soy sauce. Well-built and with power 

as well as volume on the palate, strong and ripe tannins. 

Dense and concentrated. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 »Unglaublich« trocken BF/DF/AC 

Blend of Dornfelder, Acolon and Blaufränkisch. A powerful 

and smoky nose with cassis, plum, pleasant spiciness, dark 

chocolate, espresso and fine herbs. Good balance of power 

and suppleness, the ripe acidity blends in well. Well done. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Sehnsucht« 


Floral aroma, gooseberry, but not obtrusive. Pleasantly 

easy to drink despite the not so insignificant alcohol. Refreshing 

acidity with slight residual sugar. A very pleasant 

and versatile varietal representative. 



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WEINMANUFAKTUR 

UNTERTÜRKHEIM 

Strümpfelbacher Strasse 47, 70327 Stuttgart 

T: +49 (711) 3363810, info@weinmanufaktur.de 

www.weinmanufaktur.de 



Winemaker: Jürgen Off 

Contact: Dr. Stefan Hübner 


Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim, under 

the management of director Dr. 

Stefan Hübner and cellar master 

Jürgen Off enjoys an excellent reputation – also 

well beyond the confines of Württemberg. 

They prove that is is entirely possible for a 

co-operative to make individualistic wines with 

clearly-defined site character. Approximately 

80 growers cultivate 85 hectares of vineyards in 

sites like the Untertürkheimer Altenberg and 

Mönchberg, farming according to the sustainable 

principles of the fair`n’green sustainability 

certification. We can recommend every single 

wine. Huge compliments to Untertürkheim. 

92 2019 Untertürkheim Mönchberg 


Scents of ripe and yellow-fruits, mirabelle plums, apricot 

compote and some pepper and lime. On the palate suppleness 

and nerve, lots of texture, mineral background, not too 

sweetly-tuned, gains more and more depth with every sip. 

Very good sinlge-site Riesling. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

dose of sandy tannins, homogeneous fruit and an acidity 

which carries the body to a creamy finish. A substantial, cosy 

representation of the vintage. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Trollinger*** trocken 

im Holzfass gereift 

92 2018 »Orange« trocken PG/CH 

Dark rosé colour in the glass. Fragrant scents of rosehip and 

orange zest with floral tones. On the palate full-bodied, powerful 

tannins, mineral notes with Burgundy berry aromas. A 

firm but also ripe acidity gives structure and length. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2018 Untertürkheim Altenberg 


A Loire-scented fragrance, blackcurrant, blackcurrant leaf, 

tea, graphite, dark raspberry and a dash of menthol. On the 

palate there is a defined wood imprint, dense, grainy but impeccably 

ripe tannins with mineral underpinnings. A very 

good and solid representation of the variety. 14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 



Chocolatey also black cherry scents followed by buttery 

notes, new wood and herbs. The palate encounters a good 


Honey candy and chestnut puree on the nose. On the palate, 

a straightforward structure with firm acidity, mineral 

background with good substance, but also with volume. A 

rock-solid Pinot Gris that shows the variety at an excellent 

level. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT VINÇON-ZERRER 

Heilbronner Strasse 50, 75038 Oberderdingen 

T: +49 (7045) 761, weingut@vincon-zerrer.de 

vincon-zerrer.de 

Cellar Door: Wednesdays and Fridays 10–18 hrs, 

Thursdays 10–20 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs 

Winemaker: Benjamin Zerrer 

Contact: Benjamin Zerrer 



Vinçon-Zerrer is a new name in this 

guide. Located in the west of Württemberg, 

Benjamin Zerrer took the 

estate over from his parents in 2017. His new 

vintage impresses with its tasteful packaging, 

is certified organic, hand-harvested, fermented 

spontaneoulsy and bottled without filtration. 

He even bottled his Lemberger “Hans & Gloria” 

without adding sulphur dioxide. This has 

resulted in wines that set their store entirely by 

purity – especially the reds. Without any hint 

of residual sweetness and dense with fruit, 

they almost have a touch of austerity. A real 

discovery. 

90 2019 »Vom Löss« Weissburgunder 


Light woody tones on the nose, but not dominating with the 

ripe pear note remaining in the foreground. Ripe, balanced 

and typical for the variety followed by a good acidity structure 

and fine phenolics in the finish. Lots of substance, good 

craftsmanship and not at all polarising. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Schilfsandstein« Lemberger 


On the nose very dark, very ripe, dense blackberry and black 

plum, but in a pleasantly subtle way. On the palate, the wine 

is kept in the dense and deeply fruity estate style. The alcohol 

brings some spiciness with lively tannins. Potential. 

14 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Hans & Gloria« Blaufränkisch 


Different name, different label, unsulphured. Slightly animalistic 

scent with pure blackcurrant notes in the background. 

On the palate, dense, dark berry, tannic, not complex, 

but absolutely clean, very connected to the fruit. Consistent 

and unadorned. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Gipskeuper« Spätburgunder 


Nose clearly more fruity and open than the estate's Spätburgunder, 

with a darker black cherry tendency. Elegant flow on 

the palate, integrated wood, kept calm and dense. Beautiful 

fruit presence with a certain coolness. Pairs delightfully with 

food. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 »Gipskeuper« Sauvignon Blanc 





90 2018 »Gipskeuper Cabernet Cuvée« 

Landwein trocken CDo/CD 

90 2018 Lemberger Landwein trocken 


89 2018 »Façon« Landwein tr. BP/CD/DF 

The majority of this blend is Portugieser, which has become 

rare in German wine guides. Reductive nose with 

dark berry fruit. A good impression of ripeness, pronounced 

fruitiness, spicy blackberry and pleasant spice. Good value 

for money. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 


659

WEINGUT WACHTSTETTER 

Michelbacher Strasse 8, 74397 Pfaffenhofen 

T: +49 (7046) 329, info@wachtstetter.de 

www.wachtstetter.de 


13.30–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs and by appointment 

Winemaker: Rainer Wachtstetter 

Contact: Rainer Wachtstetter 


Rainer Wachtstetter shows a rare talent 

for Lemberger. His entry-level wine “Felix” 

already is a plea for this variety and 

merits special recommendation. His Grosses 

Gewächs from the Spitzenberg is densely-woven 

and delicious. But this winemaker – who farms 

20 hectares of vines on the south-facing slopes of 

the Heuchelberg and belongs to the winemaking 

ensemle “Junges Schwaben” – also know how 

to make Riesling, Rieslaner or Trollinger. The 

family also runs the “Adler” inn – dining there is 

like time travel to an epoch of Swabian hostelry 

culture that by now has almost disappeared. 

Highly recommended! 

92 2017 Pfaffenhofen Mühlberg Riesling GG 

Multi-layered nose with stone fruit, apple, fine smoke, apricot 

and flowers. On the palate, a powerful structure builds up 

with good extract and volume, spicy and with good density. 

A rather structured Riesling that will continue to develop. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2019 Rieslaner Auslese 

Clear, pale honey yellow hues. Candied fruit aroma, lemon, 

grapefruit, apricot and a hint of spice. Delicate flowers, orange 

blossom with a lively sweetness on the palate, held together 

by vivid acidity with peach juice and orange zest 

notes. Balanced and well-composed. 9,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 »Alte Reben Pfaffenhofen 

Trollinger trocken 

94 2016 Pfaffenhofen Spitzenberg 

Lemberger GG 

The dark fruit, black cherry and blackberry, is embraced by 

herbs and smoke. Densely-woven and consistent on the palate 

with high qualitative ripe tannins, combined with spice 

and elegance. Delicate and lively despite all the concentration. 

Good perspective. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

92 2017 »Junges Schwaben« Pfaffenhofen 

Hohenberg Lemberger trocken 

Concentrated fragrance of blackberry and mulberry, strong 

toasted aromas and smoked meat. Shows power, extract and 

good density on the palate, still marked by barrique ageing, 

juice, spice and texture. Good length and consistency. A Lemberger 

with a long life expectancy. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

91 2018 »Felix« Pfaffenhofen Lemberger 

trocken 

Vivid blackberry and black cherry scents, toasty aromas, 

charcoal, herbs and black pepper. Shows substance and 

concentration on the palate, but also pure fruit, spiciness 

and juiciness. An excellent introduction to the world of 

Lemberger! 13,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINFACTUM 


Rommelstrasse 20, 70376 Stuttgart 

T: +49 (711) 5422, info@weinfactum.de 

www.weinfactum.de 



Winemaker: Thorsten Klimek 

Contact: Beate Nowak 


Cellar master Thorsten Klimek wants to 

impress with a clear-cut portfolio – this 

is what this cooperative in Stuttgart’s 

wine-loving district of Bad Cannstatt reports. 

And they manage to do so beautifully: with 

their stylistic renewal, Weinfactum has become 

a shining example among Württemberg’s 

cooperatives. The wines no longer have 

superfluous fat and they have well and truly 

bid good-bye to the gluggable style of yesteryear. 

With their “Pinot noir ***” and their 

“Edition 1923’’ they are moving towards the 

regional top. 

90 2019 Riesling *** trocken 

Lemon balm, yellow plum, mint and then also spicier aromas 

of caraway and cardamom. Strictly built on the palate, with a 

pithy structure and crunchy extract. A Riesling for the medium 

or long haul. Still closed at the moment, but with good 

substance. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 »Edition 1923« *** trocken BF/ME/CS 

Complex cherry fruit, herbal and with a chocolatey accompaniment, 

some nougat scents too. Dense tannins, mellow 

grain, with smooth foundations, ripe acidity and good in density 

and depth. Finishes with juicy, warm fruit and powerful 

mineral notes. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

91 2018 Pinot noir *** trocken 

Some woody scents, coconut, milk chocolate, fig, redcurrants 

and herbs. Dense tannic impression, powdery in quality 

with mild acidity, but concludes with a juicy and still quite elegant 

finish with mineral undertones. Taut and in need of 

maturation. 13 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

90 2018 Lemberger *** trocken 

A very expressive cherry fruit scent, open and slight woody-complimented 

note, caramel sweets and a whiff of vanilla. On the palate 

there are mellow dense tannins, ripe acidity and strong alcohol. 

In the finish again an intense and even somewhat "loud"wild 

cherry fruit. A powerful vintage expression. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

89 2019 Grauburgunder ** trocken 

89 2019 Riesling ** trocken 

88 2019 Chardonnay ** trocken 

88 NV »Travertin Cuvée Weiss« ** tr. KR/CH 

88 2016 »Condistat Sekt Cuvée« brut 

89 NV »Travertin Cuvée Rosé« ** trocken 

89 NV »Travertin Cuvée Rot« ** trocken 

CD/PN/BF/CS 

90 2019 Grauer Burgunder *** trocken 

Strong colour with an opulent bouquet of pear compote, 

Williams pear and a hint of marzipan. Taut on the palate, 

lots of juiciness, crispy acidity, dense and at the same time 

also mineral with light phenolics. A sturdy Pinot Gris with 

good substance. 13 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


661

COLLEGIUM WIRTEMBERG EG 

Württembergstrasse 230, 70327 Stuttgart 

T: +49 (711) 32777580, info@collegium-wirtemberg.de 

www.collegium-wirtemberg.de 



Winemaker: Thomas Eckard 

Contact: Martin Kurrle 

Bottles/Hectares: 2,000,000 (32% white, 68% red)/160 ha 

Once again we can attest to a great performance 

by the 215 cooperative 

members who tend their vines in the 

villages Rotenberg and Uhlbach. The Rieslings 

have always been totally reliable here, but this 

year it was the reds from the 2016 vintage that 

took the top spots. The Pinot Noir has depth 

and length, the “Réserve Cuvée” weaves Lemberger 

and Bordeaux-varieties into a tapestry 

of fruit and texture. If there is one thing we 

could fault, it is more time for the white “Reserve” 

wines before bottling. The 2019 are incredibly 

youthful. 


Scents of corn, hay and a few subtle spicy-wood notes. On the 

palate there is pithy, vintage-typical acidity and good substance, 

still a little carbon dioxide from the fermentation 

with good mineral notes. All in all still a bit young for a 

Réserve quality - but with time could mellow into one. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Aromas of smoky new wood, fig and small red berries. On the 

palate, a lively, long-lasting acidity, animating juiciness with 

insistent tactile mineral undertones, a nice interplay on the 

palate, only the woody nuances need to mellow a little bit 

longer. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2016 »Réserve Cuvée Wirtemberg« 

trocken ME/CF/CS 

Scents of ripe blackcurrant, tobacco, fir tree resin and roasted 

coffee. Supple and broad on the palate, followed by sweet 

fruit with seamlessly-integrated acidity and clear mineral 

undertones. Fruit and woody nuances flourish on the animating 


90 2017 »Salucci« trocken 

PN/SY/CS/ME/CU/CF 

Aroma of cassis, mint, herbs and a hint of smoked bacon. Taut, 

slightly grainy tannins, firm acidity while the core of the wine 

still seems compact and tangy. Good, dense fruity finish, accompanied 

by tactile mineral perceptions. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, € 


89 2019 »Réserve« Sauvignon Blanc trocken 

88 2019 »325 n.n.« Weissburgunder 

Chardonny trocken 

87 2019 »Cuvée Blanc« trocken SB/KR/PG 

89 2017 »Réserve« Syrah trocken 

89 2018 »289 n.n.« Lemberger trocken 



Scents of yeast, slightly spicy notes of grass clippings, then 

also Pinot berry nuances. Silky, smooth on the palate, with 

very fine carbon dioxide regulated fermentation tones and 

a vivacious transition into the well-enriched mineral finish. 

Proportioned and tasty. 13 Vol.-%, screwcap, € 



 

WEINGUT WÖHRWAG 

Grunbacher Strasse 5, 

70327 Stuttgart-Untertürkheim 

T: +49 (711) 331662, info@woehrwag.de 

www.woehrwag.de 



Winemaker: Hans-Peter Wöhrwag, Carsten Kämpf 

Contact: Christin Wöhrwag 


There is much movement at the Wöhrwag 

estate: son Philipp now works in 

the Pfalz but in his place daughter Johanna 

is now on board. She describes her field 

of influence thus: “I learned a lot at various 

wine estates and now I am regaling my father 

with innovative ideas – from the cellar to the 

top vineyard sites. Calm was yesterday.” However, 

with parents like Christin and Hans-Peter 

Wöhrwag, imagination and lateral thinking 

come naturally. We tasted a strong range of 

wines, including the complex red wine blend 

“X”, the grippy Cabernet Franc and elegant, 

expressive white wines. 

92 2019 Untertürkheim Herzogenberg 


Powerful aroma of toasted nuances, ripe mirabelle plum, citrus 

fruit, almond and yellow blossom. On the palate, 

full-bodied and firmly-built with texture, good density and 

well-integrated alcohol. A wine vinified for substance and 

longevity with charm. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

dark sweetish fruit, nice spiciness with peppery notes. Good 

amount of lively tannins. Young, talented and with perspective. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 




Sauvignon Blanc Erste Lage trocken 

Intense nose of green bell peppers and tropical fruit, papaya 

and mango, plus gooseberry and tomato leaf notes. On the 

palate defined and intense fruit, elegant and juicy, also pleasant 

minerality. A good bundling with slender contours. Persistent 

on the palate. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

93 2018 »X« Rotweincuvée trocken CS/ME/CF 

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 

Powerful, spicy nose with cassis and blackberry, fine spicy 

wood notes and a hint of black tea. On the palate there is 

good substance and volume, shows density, complexity and 

depth. Distinctive tannins, great potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Scents of juniper berry, bay leaf, dark cherries, fine pepper 

and smoke. On the palate powerful with texture and density, 

90 2019 »Goldkapsel« Untertürkheim 

Herzogenberg Riesling Erste Lage tr. 

Attractive scent of ripe stone fruit, peach and apricot with 

pineapple and floral-spicy notes. On the palate slenderlybuilt, 

elegant and with style, juiciness and minerlity. The 

filigree acidity is well-integrated. Spicy phenolic notes on 

the finish. 12,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €€ 


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WEINGUT 

HERZOG VON WÜRTTEMBERG 

Schloss Monrepos, 71634 Ludwigsburg 

T: +49 (7141) 225525, weingut@hofkammer.de 

www.weingut-wuerttemberg.de 



Winemaker: Moriz Just 

Contact: Claudia Krügele 


The Dukes of Württemberg have cultivated 

vines since the 13the century – no wonder 

that Michael Herzog von Württemberg 

can avail himself of vineyard sites in almost all of 

Württemberg’s subregions – from valley of the 

Rems to that of the Neckar. The ‘Ducissa’, thus 

turns out in a style that befits her ducal status: 

clothed in noble texture, she combines a down-toearth 

nature (i.e. Lemberger) with cosmopolitan 

spirit (i.e. Merlot and Cabernet) and combines inner 

strength with grace. The entry-level wines, 

like the Sauvignon Blanc, are a little less complex, 

but when it comes to poise and drinking pleasure 

they play in the same league as the top wines. 

91 2019 Stetten Brotwasser Steingrube 

Riesling GG 

Fresh citrus zest, kumquat, plus mineral notes of damp sand. 

A soft and supple onset, a layer of phenolics, ripe acidity, medium 

weight in the extract but well-defined mineral components. 

Elegant. 12,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

expression. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Mundelsheim Käsberg 


94 2016 »Ducissa« trocken BF/ME/CS 

Complex fresh fruit, plum, cranberry, cherry, pepper and an 

overtone of menthol. On the palate there is fine-grained tannins, 

powerful and full, ripe acidity, slight wood-accompanied 

notes and well-embedded minerality. Long homogeneous 



Lemberger GG 

Coffee and nougat on the nose (from the wood), in addition 

slightly peppery and minty aromas and a dash of cherry. 

Dense on the palate, fine-grained to sandy tannins, accompanied 

by good acidity and chalky mineral tones. Good stature, 

good length. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 

90 2018 Mundelsheim Käsberg Syrah trocken 

Smoky new wood, plus Syrah spicy notes from dried meat to 

dark chocolate and sultana with a whiff of Amarena cherry. 

Soft and supple on the palate, almost expansive, but then 

rather medium in extract and intensity of fruit. A soft varietal 


Fresh fruity scents, grapefruit, lime, kiwi and a hint of bell 

pepper. On the palate rather light in extract with a 

long-lasting stable acidity and a spritz of carbon dioxide. 

Smooth finish, a refreshing varietal. 11,5 Vol.-%, cork, €€ 


WEINGUT ZIPF 


Vorhofer Strasse 4, 74245 Löwenstein 

T: +49 (7130) 6165, weingut@zipf.com 

www.zipf.com 


Saturdays 9–15.30 hrs or by appointment 

Winemaker: Jürgen Zipf 

Contact: Jürgen Zipf 


Taste requires individuality,” says Jürgen 

Zipf from Löwenstein who has made a 

good name for himself as a member of 

the wine group “Junges Schwaben” (i.e. young 

Swabia). Zipf focuses on traditional and intense, 

non-mechanised labour in the vineyard 

while “artifice in the cellar” is frowned upon – 

no fining and filtration here. Ever since 2016, 

all the wines have been fermented spontaneously. 

His “Junges Schwaben” blend in particular 

impresses with power and charm and 

the Lemberger from the Wohlfahrtsberg site 

snaps at its heels. We also like that Zipf continues 

to champion Silvaner. 

90 2018 Löwenstein Wohlfahrtsberg 

Riesling trocken *** 

Ripe apple, peach and pineapple scents with a dash of petrol, 

smoke and floral notes like leafy greens. On the palate there 

is good volume and a firm, powerful structure with restrained 

fruit; flanked by supporting ripe acidity. Pepper 

notes in the finish, potential. 13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€ 

and consistent, the tannins are ripe and gripping. Good potential. 

13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 


Weissburgunder trocken *** 


Ripe peach and mango aromas, citrus fruit, yellow flowers 

and a hint of brioche. On the palate there is good freshness 

and crispy acidity, playful mousse with fine sparkles. Slenderly-built 

sparkling wine with charm. A versatile gastronomic 

companion. 12 Vol.-%. cork, €€ 

92 2015 »Junges Schwaben« Löwenstein 

Wohlfahrtsberg Cuvée trocken BF/PN/ME 

Cassis and peppers initially, followed by blackberry and spicy, 

floral accents. Well-balanced on the palate, the powerful 

body is coated with velvety charm, soft and qualitative tannins. 

Long finish and consistent. 13,5 Vol.-%. cork, €€€ 


Lemberger trocken *** 

Powerful and spicy aroma, blackberry, juniper berry, black 

forest ham, black cherry and also wet leather. Dry on the palate 

with volume, power and tension, structurally-marked 

90 2019 »Alte Reben« Löwenstein 

Wohlfahrtsberg Silvaner trocken *** 

Ripe pear and yellow apple on the powerful nose, along 

with meadow herbs, spices and toasted aromas. On the 

palate medium-bodied, juicy and with a nice spiciness and 

clear fruit expression, with pear and also notes of meadow 

herbs. A balanced and compact Silvaner. 



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PASSIONATE 

HOSTS 





Hirsch 

Genusshandwerk 

75378 

Bad Liebenzell 

Andreas Sondej sees himself as a craftsman of 

pleasure, which he also shows when distilling 

first-class brandies. At the stove, he follows the 

rhythm of the seasons; his regional creations always 

carry a touch of northern cuisine. An exciting 

address! 

Marktwirtschaft 

74354 Besigheim 

Frank Land appreciates down-to-earth cooking, 

rooted in local tradition. For the ambitious innkeeper, 

the dishes simply have to be well-made 

and, above all, taste good. That's what's on offer 

at this cosy inn. 

Monbachstrasse 47 

+49 (7052) 2367 

www.hirsch-genusshandwerk.de 

 

WÜRTTEMBERG 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Marktplatz 2 

+49 (7143) 9099091 

www.marktwirtschaft-besigheim.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Eisele 

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Maerz 

WÜRTTEMBERG | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

74321 Bietigheim- 

Bissingen 

Homesickness and wanderlust – these twin emotions 

inform this cosy restaurant run by brothers 

Benjamin and Christian Maerz. Local produce 

supplemented by ingredients from far and wide is 

the secret behind their excellent cooking. 

Schwabenstuben 

71691 Freiberg 

am Neckar 

The cosy Schwabenstuben lives up to its name. Alexander 

Neuberth and his crew celebrate warm 

hospitality and the homely cooking delivers regional 

and seasonal specialities, which has even the 

locals going into raptures. 

Kronenbergstrasse 14 

+49 (7142) 42004 

www.maerzundmaerz.de 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


Marktplatz 5 

+49 (7141) 75037 

www.restaurant-schwabenstuben.de 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


 

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Villino 

88131 Bodolz 

For almost 30 years, this hotel and restaurant 

have been a reliable haven of good taste. In the 

stylish and elegant interior, the food is inventive 

and creative, and the first-class cuisine effortlessly 

manages the balancing act between gourmet classics 

and contemporary style. 

Beichtstuhl 

74072 Heilbronn 

Indulgence is worth every sin – such is the fitting 

motto of the ‘Beichtstuhl’, or ‘confessional’. A 

special feature for wine lovers is the ‘Kleine Weinprobe’, 

where a quartet of selected white, rosé and 

red wines from renowned regional wineries is served. 

Mittenbuch 6 

+49 (8382) 93450 

www.villino.de 

Fischergasse 9 

+49 (7131) 2758985 

www.beichtstuhl-hn.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Lanz 

Aldinger's 

70734 Fellbach 

Susanne and Volker Aldinger are the third generation 

to run this friendly family business, known 

for its fine cooking and warm hospitality. Not 

only international classics are on the varied menu, 

regional specialities also feature prominently. 

Recommended by: Kistenmacher-Hengerer 

Ratskeller 

74072 Heilbronn 

Michael Ochmainski's cooking is wonderfully 

versatile. This traditional Heilbronn restaurant 

serves more than just Swabian specialities. International 

classics are also part of the home-style 

menu, as well as tasty game dishes during the hunting 

season. 

Schmerstrasse 6 

+49 (711) 582037 

www.aldingers-restaurant.de 

Recommended by: Collegium Wirtemberg 

Am Marktplatz 7 

+49 (7131) 84628 

www.ratskeller-heilbronn.eu 

 

Food: 41 | 50 


Drinks: 16 | 20 


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Total: | 1 00 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Jagstmühle 

74673 Heimhausen 

The heart of the old mill is the stylishly-decorated 

restaurant with its lovely country cooking using 

predominantly local produce. You should definitely 

try the Mäusdorfer Landgockel and the fillet 

of Hohenlohe beef. 

Alte Vogtei 

73257 Köngen 

Everything is done in best Schwaben fashion, then 

there are seasonal highlights like game weeks or 

asparagus dinners. All this fits perfectly with the 

ambience of the historic building, which dates 

back to the 16th century. In summer, you can sit 

comfortably in the herb garden. 

Jagstmühlenweg 10 

+49 (7938) 90300 

www.jagstmuehle.de 

Oberdorfstrasse 15 

+49 (7024) 5027474 

www.vogtei-koengen.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Gaufer 

Recommended by: Weingut Johannes B. 

Zum 

goldenen Lamm 

75203 

Königsbach-Stein 

Fresh fish, seafood, truffles and oysters as well as 

organic meat from the region are served in the old 

half-timbered house. The seasonal Schwaben-Baden 

cuisine is accompanied by a large selection of 

German and international wines. 

Restaurant 

Bundschuh 

97999 Igersheim 

A lovely walk from the Bad Mergentheim spa 

park takes us to the golf club. Chef Andreas Bundschuh 

focuses here on preparing the best produce, 

sourced from farms in the surrounding area. Generous 

selection of regional wines by the glass. 

Marktplatz 2 

+49 (7232) 1776 

www.lammstein.de 

 

Lange am Markt 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


87 

Total: | 1 00 

71634 Ludwigsburg 

The restaurant boasts a great view of Ludwigsburg's 

market square, while friendly chef Andrea 

Lange also runs her cookery school here. The 

menu convinces with seasonal specialities and 

also offers a small, but fine selection of wines. 

Erlenbachtalstrasse 36 

+49 (7931) 8066 

www.andreas-bundschuh.com 

 

Food: 42 | 50 


Drinks: 15 | 20 


81 

Total: | 1 00 

Marktplatz 4 

+49 (7141) 2390445 

www.kochschule-lange.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Eisele 

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Museumsstuben 

WÜRTTEMBERG | INNS AND RESTAURANTS 

74172 Neckarsulm 

The Museumsstuben proves how stylishly and 

elegantly historic buildings can be furnished. The 

symbiosis has worked out perfectly and, likewise, 

the kitchen also combines what is traditional and 

modern, always with a dash of creativity. Very friendly 

staff! 

Belsers 

72622 Nürtingen 

In a prime location directly on the market square, 

Christian Belser's restaurant is a popular meeting 

place at lunchtime and in the evening for anyone 

who appreciates unfussy and Mediterranean-inspired 

cuisine. The cooking is varied and based on 

quality ingredients. 

Urbanstrasse 13 

+49 (7132) 6472 

www.museumsstuben.de 

Recommended by: Weingut Holzapfel 

Haus am See 

88149 Nonnenhorn 

Uncompromising gastronomic craft, authentic 

and connected to the region – you will look in vain 

for sea fish and the like. Chef Valentin Knörle's 

creations have their origins in the surroundings of 

Lake Constance. The same goes for the wines! 

Brunnsteige 15 

+49 (7022) 7195860 

www.belsers.com 

 

Zur Linde 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

72124 Pliezhausen- 

Dörnach 

The selection of wines by the glass delights, as do 

the creations from the kitchen. We simply have to 

mention the very experienced sommelier Irene 

Goldbach, who has turned Landgasthaus Linde 

into one of the most exciting wine bars in the country. 

In summer, there is access to a lovely terrace. 

Uferstrasse 23 

+49 (8382) 988510 

www.hausamsee-nonnenhorn.de 


Schönbuchstrasse 8 

+49 (7127) 890066 

www.linde-doernach.de 

 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

Torkel 

88149 Nonnenhorn 

Colourful creations, full of flavour, are the expression 

of a good-humoured cuisine that really pulls 

out the stops when it comes to the fine-dining 

menu. This is accompanied by local and international 

wines. Afterwards, you can continue to drink 

in comfort at the hotel bar. 

Pfauen 

73614 Schorndorf 

The stylish boutique hotel also boasts a cosy but 

elegant restaurant, offering an exciting liaison 

between international and regional cuisine. Nico 

Burkhardt succeeds admirably in this balancing 

act; his delicious cooking is mainly based on local 

produce. 

Seehalde 14 

+49 (8382) 98620 

www.hotel-torkel.de 

Höllgasse 9 

+49 (7181) 6699010 

www.pfauen-schorndorf.de 


Recommended by: Weingut Escher 

80–84 

85–89 

90–94 


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Reber's Pflug 

74523 

Schwäbisch Hall 

Hans-Harald Reber has a knack for ensuring firstclass 

meat; his dry-aged specialities belong in the 

‘Champions League’ category. What is more, the 

chef offers a whole range of creative dishes, with a 

well-stocked cellar to match. 

Weckriedener Strasse 2 

+49 (791) 931230 

www.rebers-pflug.de 

 

Bauernstuben 

Ochsen Post 

 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 19 | 20 


91 

Total: | 1 00 

75233 Tiefenbronn 

The Bauernstuben is a quaint place with lots of 

wood and a warming tiled stove. The kitchen specialises 

in meat dishes, even tripe finds a 

well-deserved place here. Wines from Germany, 

France and Switzerland and a beautiful selection 

of sparkling wines and Champagne. 

Brunnenstuben 

71334 Waiblingen 

Petra Beyer and her team have dedicated themselves 

entirely to Swabian cuisine which they skilfully 

refine with Mediterranean accents. The best 

produce and ingredients, some from the region, 

form the basis of their cooking. This beautiful restaurant 

is definitely worth a visit. 

Franz-Josef-Gall-Strasse 13 

+49 (7234) 95450 

www.ochsen-post.de 

 

Lamm Rosswag 

Food: 44 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


89 

Total: | 1 00 

71665 Vaihingen 

French-inspired, Mediterranean influences, but 

always deeply-rooted in the region. This local 

connection is also evident in the wine list: only 

German wines are listed here. Simply the best 

from across the regions. Heavenly. 

Rathausstrasse 4/1 

+49 (7042) 21413 

www.lamm-rosswag.de 

 

Food: 45 | 50 


Drinks: 18 | 20 


90 

Total: | 1 00 

Quellenstrasse 14 

+49 (7151) 9441227 

www.brunnenstuben.de 

 

Gourmet-Restaurant 

Friedrichsruhe 

Food: 43 | 50 


Drinks: 17 | 20 


86 

Total: | 1 00 

74639 

Zweiflingen- 

Friedrichsruhe 

Boris Rommel spices up his classic French cuisine 

with modern accents, creating dishes that will 

make any gourmet swoon. All of this happens in 

an elegant ambience, and the friendly staff are 

particularly good when it comes to recommending 

wines. 

Kärcherstrasse 7 

+49 (7941) 60870 

www.schlosshotel-friedrichsruhe.de 

Recommended by: Weingut G. A. Heinrich 

Photo: Fotostudio Pelz /fotostudio-pelz.de 

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WINE NOTES 

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You are looking for a well-stocked wine shop and great wines? 

Then this is the right place to look. These selected wine merchants 

offer competent advice and the best wines. 

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG 

73230 Kirchheim unter Teck 

Adornetto GmbH 

Teckstrasse 12, +49 (176) 10439198 

info@cantinaadornetto.de, www.cantinaadornetto.de 


– please telephone 

77815 Bühl-Vimbuch 

Vinarium 

Vogesenstrasse 2a, +49 (7223) 986226 

info@vinarium.de, www.vinarium.de 

Tuesdays through Fridays 14–18.30 hrs, 


78359 Orsingen 

Peter Riegel Weinimport 

Steinäcker 12 

weinladen@riegel.de, www.riegel.de 

Thurdays through Fridays 15–18 hrs and by appointment 

– please telephone 

79098 Freiburg im Breisgau 

Weinhaus Stellwagen-Büchner 

Oberlinden 19, +49 (7618) 9759852 

info@stellwagen-buechner.de, www.stellwagen-buechner.de 

Mondays through Fridays 10.30–18.30hrs, 

Saturdays 10–17hrs 


Weinhaus Heger OHG, Weingut Dr. Heger 

Bachenstrasse 21, +49 (7668) 995110, info@heger-weine.de, 

www.heger-weine.de, Mar. to Oct. Mondays through Fridays 9–12 

& 13.30–18.30, Saturdays 10–14, Nov. to Feb. Mondays through Fridays 

9–12 & 13.30–17.30, Saturdays 10–14, Sept. to Oct. 10–16 hrs 


WINE SHOPS AND EMPORIA 

89077 Ulm 

Wein-Bastion Ulm 

Schillerstrasse 1, +49 (731) 66993 

info@wein-bastion.de, www.wein-bastion.de 

Mondays through Fridays 9–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 9–16 hrs 

97980 Bad Mergentheim 

Victoria Weine 

Seegartenstrasse 4, +49 (7931) 563411 

mail@victoria-weine.de, www.victoria-weine.de 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10–18 hrs, 

Wednesdays 10–14 hrs and Saturdays 9–13 hrs 

85049 Ingolstadt 

Weinschmecker GmbH 

Friedrichshofener Strasse 1, +49 (841) 99397901 

info@weinschmecker-ingolstadt.de 

www.weinschmecker-ingolstadt.de 

Mondays through Thursdays & Saturdays 10–20 , Fridays 10–22 hrs 

87509 Immenstadt im Allgäu 

Flaschengeist 

Bahnhofstrasse 25, +49 (8323) 987197 

info@flaschengeist-immenstadt.de 

www.flaschengeist-immenstadt.de 


BAVARIA 

90411 Nuremberg 

K & U Gebrüder Kössler und Ulbricht 

Nordostpark 78, +49 (911) 525153 

info@weinhalle.de, www.weinhalle.de 

Mondays through Fridays 10–18.30 hrs 

81829 Munich 

Saffer’s WinzerWelt – Trudering 

Martin-Kollar-Strasse 11, +49 (89) 42 00 90 90 

trudering@saffers-winzerwelt.de, www.winzerwelt.de 

Mondays through Fridays 11.30–18.30 hrs, 


90431 Nuremberg 

Fruchtecke Schlosser GmbH & Co.KG 

Proeslerstrasse 30, +49 (911) 32399 

info@fruchtecke.de, www.fruchtecke.de 

Mondays through Fridays 9–11.30 hrs and 12–18 hrs, 


84307 Eggenfelden 

Vinothek Wahre Werte 

Fischbrunnenplatz 4, +49 (8721) 1261985 

info@findyourwine.de, www.findyourwine.de 

Thurdays through Fridays 11–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–13 hrs 

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91056 Erlangen 

Brakhoff Getränke und mehr 

Erlanger Strasse 8, +49 (9131) 12040 

info@brakhoff.de, www.brakhoff.de 


10709 Berlin-Halensee 

La Cave de Bacchus Weinhandel GmbH 

Westfälische Strasse 33, +49 (30) 76731764 

info@weinhandlung-bacchus.de 

www.weinhandlung-bacchus.de 


10717 Berlin 

Wein & Glas Compagnie 

Prinzregentenstrasse 2, +49 (30) 235152 

info@weinundglas.com, www.weinundglas.com 


91341 Röttenbach 

Wein Lutz 

Auf der Höhe 25, +49 (9195) 2040 

mail@weinlutz.de, www.weinlutz.de 

Wednesdays and Thursdays 13–18 hrs, Fridays 10–18 hrs, 


14195 Berlin 

Weinhandlung Hardy 

Thielallee 29, +49 (30) 8312598 

feinwein@hardy-weine.de, www.hardy-weine.de 


BREMEN 

93161 Sinzing 

Weinkontor Sinzing GmbH & Co. KG 

Laberstrasse 7a, +49 (941) 3075755 

info@weinkontor-sinzing.de, www.weinkontor-sinzing.de 

Wednesdays through Saturdays 10–18 hrs 

27572 Bremerhaven 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Bremerhaven 

Bremer Strasse 27, +49 (471) 77077, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 

bremerhaven@ludwig-von-kapff.de 

Mondays 13–18 hrs, Tuesdays through Fridays 10–18 hrs, 


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Tel. 08532 / 7508 

www.aproposwein.de 

94086 Bad Griesbach im Rottal 

Apropos Wein 

Seilerberg 6C, +49 (8532) 7508 

info@aproposwein.com, www.aproposwein.com 

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10–12, Tuesdays & 

Thursdays 16–18 hrs and by appointment – please telephone 

28195 Bremen 

Gute Weine – Lobenberg GmbH & Co.KG 

Tiefer 10, +49 (421) 696797 

gute-weine@gute-weine.de, www.gute-weine.de 

Mondays through Fridays 8–18 hrs 



28209 Bremen 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Schwachhausen 

Wachmannstrasse 16, +49 (421) 57799132 

schwachhausen@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-vonkapff.de 

Mondays & Tuesdays 15–19 hrs, Wednesdays through 


28217 Bremen 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Speicher 1 

Konsul-Smidt-Strasse 8H, +49 (421) 3994323 

speicher1@ludwig-van-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 



22529 Hamburg-Eimsbüttel 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Eimsbüttel 

Stresemannallee 118, +49 (40) 225409 

eimsbuettel@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 

Mondays through Thursdays 11–19 hrs, Fridays 10–19 hrs, 


HESSE 

65343 Eltville am Rhein 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Eltville 

Matheus-Müller-Platz 1, +49 (6123) 606606 

eltville@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 


28359 Bremen 

Bremer Weinkolleg 

Anne-Conway-Strasse 4, +49 (421) 33062220 

info@bremer-weinkolleg.de 

www.bremer-weinkolleg.de 

HAMBURG 


WeinArt Handelsgesellschaft mbH 

Winkeler Strasse 93, +49 (6722) 7108 

info@weinart.de, www.weinart.de 


22301 Hamburg 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Krohnskamp 

Krohnskamp 17, +49 (40) 2708966 

Krohnskamp@ludwig-von-kapff.de 

www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 


22303 Hamburg-Winterhube 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Am Stadtpark 

Saarlandstrasse 23, +49 (40) 28781966 

amstadtpark@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 

Mondays through Thursdays 11.30–19 hrs, 

Fridays 11.30–20 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs 

65375 Oestrich-Winkel 

Fritz Allendorf Weinhandel GmbH & Co.KG 

Kirchstrasse 69, +49 (6723) 9185 

allendorf@allendorf.de, www.allendorf.de 

Mondays through Fridays 8–12 hrs and 13–18 hrs, 


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NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA 

21614 Buxtehude 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Buxtehude 

Westmoor 2G, +49 (4161) 503850 

buxtehude@ludwig-von-kapff.de 

www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 


21682 Stade 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Stade 

Fischmarkt 10, +49 (4141) 2335 

stade@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 


40215 Düsseldorf 

Pipco’s Wein Compilation 

Heimholtzstrasse 28, +49 (173) 5190371 

mrspipco@me.com, www.weincompilation.de 

Wednesdays through Fridays 12–20 hrs, in December also 


27404 Zeven 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Zeven 

Südring 3, +49 (4281) 750 99 80 

zeven@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 


30659 Hannover 

Ludwig von Kapff Weinlager Hannover 

Sutelstrasse 6, +49 (511) 9040470 

hannover@ludwig-von-kapff.de, www.ludwig-von-kapff.de 


44139 Dortmund 

Cabernet & Co. 

Essener Strasse 13, +49 (231) 1206420 

wein@cabernet-und-co.de, www.cabernet-und-co.de 


30916 Isernhagen-Altwarmbüchen 

Alleswein – Christ Weinhandelsgesellschaft 

Potsdamer Strasse 1, +49 (511) 45960900 

info@alleswein.com, www.alleswein.com 

Wednesdays through Fridays 11–18 hrs, Saturdays 10–14 hrs 

and by appointment – please telephone 

45128 Essen 

Vino Grande 

Von-Schmoller-Strasse 8, +49 (201) 796698 

info@vino-grande.de, www.vino-grande.de 

Tuesdays through Thursdays 14.30–19 hrs, Fridays 14.30– 

19.30 hrs, Saturdays 10–16 hrs 

48268 Greven 

Weinhaus Fallnit 

Martinistrasse 61, +49 (2571) 6281 

info@fallnit.de, www.fallnit.de 

Mondays from 16 hrs, Tuesdays 14.30–18.30, Wednesdays 

through Fridays 9.45–13 & 14.30–18.30, Saturdays 9.30–13.30 hrs 

49393 Lohne (Oldenburg) 

Dehlwisch 

Handelshaus für internationale Getränke 


info@dehlwisch.de, www.dehlwisch.de, Mondays through 

Fridays 8.30–13 hrs & 14–18.30 hrs, Saturdays 8.30–13.30 hrs 



SAARLAND 

59320 Ennigerloh 

Fröhlig Wein- & Getränke-Therme 

Oelder Strasse 1, +49 (2524) 2147 

info@getraenke-therme.de, www.getraenke-therme.de 

Mondays through Fridays 8.30–19 hrs, 


RHINELAND-PALATINATE 

66287 Quierschied 

LöwWeine e.K. 

Am Campus 3, +49 (6825) 9541406 

info@loewweine.com, www.loewweine.com 

Tuesdays through Fridays 10–17 hrs, Saturdays 10–13 hrs 

53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 

Dagernova Weinmanufaktur 

Heerstrasse 91–93, +49 (2641) 9472 

info@dagernova.de, www.dagernova.de 


66333 Völklingen-Ludweiler 

Jacovin GmbH 

Am Sandberg, +49 (6898) 448217 

info@jacovin.de, www.jacovin.de 

Mondays through Fridays 9–13 hrs and 14–18 hrs, 


54457 Wincheringen 

Weingut – Weinhandel Johann Hild e.K. 


info@hild-wein.de, www.hild-wein.de 

Mondays through Saturdays 9–19 hrs, Sundays 10–18 hrs 

66333 Völklingen 

VIF Weinhandel GmbH 

Kreppstrasse 6, +49 (6898) 27070 

info@vif.de, www.vif.de 

Tuesdays through Fridays 10–18.30 hrs, 


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SAXONY 

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66538 Neunkirchen 

Jacopini Import GmbH 

Am Gneisenauflöz 1, +49 (6821) 931530 

shop@jacopini-weinhandel.de 

www.jacopini-weinhandel.de 


01454 Radeberg 

BELViNi 

Christoph-Seydel-Strasse 1, +49 (3528) 22981 

info@belvini.de, www.belvini.de 


66679 Losheim am See 

W. Spies & Co. GmbH 

Am Steil 1, +49 (6872) 912 

shop@w-spies.de, weine-spirituosen-spies.de 



66740 Saarlouis 

Stella Weinkauff GmbH 

Kavalleriestrasse 3–7, +49 (6831) 4104446 

info@stella-weinkauff.de, www.stella-weinkauff.de 

Wednesdays through Fridays 10–18 hrs, 



INDEX | WINE ESTATES 

WINE ESTATES A–Z 

A 

Weingut Achenbach 

55599 Wonsheim, Rheinhessen 507 

Winzergenossenschaft Achkarren im Kaiserstuhl eG 

79235 Vogtsburg-Achkarren, Baden 62 

AdamsWein 

55218 Ingelheim am Rhein, Rheinhessen 508 

Weingut Graf Adelmann 

71711 Steinheim-Kleinbottwar, Württemberg 613 

Alde Gott Winzer Schwarzwald 

77887 Sasbachwalden, Baden 63 

Weingut Aldinger 

70734 Fellbach, Württemberg 614 

Weingut Fritz Allendorf 

65375 Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau 446 

Weingut Jürgen Andres 

67435 Neustadt-Speyerdorf, Pfalz 329 

Weingut Michael Andres 

67152 Ruppertsberg, Pfalz 330 

Weingut Andres 

67146 Deidesheim, Pfalz 331 

Weingut Sankt Annaberg 

76835 Burrweiler, Pfalz 332 

Weingut St. Antony 

55283 Nierstein, Rheinhessen 509 

B 

Weingut Johannes B. 


Weingut Christian Bamberger – Steinhardter Hof 

55566 Bad Sobernheim-Steinhardt, Nahe 291 

Wein- und Sektgut Bamberger 

55566 Meddersheim, Nahe 292 

Sektkellerei Bardong 

65366 Geisenheim, Rheingau 447 

Weingut Stefan Bardorf Bacchusstube 

97236 Randersacker, Franken 147 

Weingut Bärenhof 

67098 Bad Dürkheim, Pfalz 333 

Bärmann 

79291 Merdingen, Baden 64 

Wein- und Sektgut Barth 

65347 Eltville-Hattenheim, Rheingau 448 

Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier 

67591 Hohen-Sülzen, Rheinhessen 510 

Weingut Axel Bauer 

77815 Bühl, Baden 65 

Weingut Emil Bauer und Söhne 

76829 Landau-Nußdorf, Pfalz 334 

Weingut Bauer 

54486 Mülheim an der Mosel, Mosel 225 

Weingut Dr. Baumann 

74182 Obersulm, Württemberg 616 

Reiner Baumann Weinbau 

68519 Viernheim, Baden 66 

Panoramaweingut Baumgärtner 

74343 Hohenhaslach, Württemberg 617 

Weingut Hans Bausch 

65347 Hattenheim, Rheingau 449 

Weingut Friedrich Becker 

76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Pfalz 335 

Weingut Becker 

76831 Ilbesheim, Pfalz 336 

Becksteiner Winzer 

97922 Beckstein, Baden 67 

Weingut Befort 

54453 Nittel, Mosel 226 

Weingut Beiser 

55578 Vendersheim, Rheinhessen 511 

Graf von Bentzel-Sturmfeder 

74360 Schozach, Württemberg 618 

Weingut Bercher 

79235 Vogtsburg, Baden 68 

Weingut Konrad Berg & Sohn 

65385 Assmannshausen, Rheingau 450 

Weingut Bergdolt 

67435 Neustadt-Duttweiler, Pfalz 337 

Weingut Bergdolt-Reif und Nett 

67435 Neustadt-Duttweiler, Pfalz 338 

679

Weingut Bernhart 


Weingut Bertram-Baltes 

53507 Dernau, Ahr 38 

Erben von Beulwitz 

54318 Mertesdorf, Mosel 227 

Bickensohler Weinvogtei 

79235 Vogtsburg-Bickensohl, Baden 69 

Weingut Bicking & Bicking 

55595 Wallhausen, Nahe 293 

Weingut Bietighöfer 

76831 Billigheim-Ingenheim, Pfalz 340 

Weingut Bimmerle 

77871 Renchen-Erlach, Baden 70 

Weingut Bischel 

55437 Appenheim, Rheinhessen 512 


65385 Rüdesheim, Rheingau 451 

Weingut Blankenhorn 

79418 Schliengen, Baden 71 

Weingut Blesius 

54470 Graach, Mosel 228 

Weingut Richard Böcking 

56841 Traben-Trarbach, Mosel 229 

Weinhaus Boessneck 

97346 Iphofen, Franken 148 

Weingut Bollig 

54487 Wintrich, Mosel 230 

Weingut Borth 

74626 Bretzfeld, Württemberg 619 

Weingut Bossert 

67598 Gundersheim, Rheinhessen 513 

Weingut Boxheimerhof 

67550 Worms-Abenheim, Rheinhessen 514 

Weingut Markus Brandt 

67596 Dittelsheim-Heßloch, Rheinhessen 515 

Weingut Braun 

67149 Meckenheim, Pfalz 341 

Weingut Bremer 

67308 Zellertal, Pfalz 342 

Weingut Brenneisen 

79588 Egringen, Baden 72 

Weingut Ernst Bretz 

55234 Bechtolsheim, Rheinhessen 516 

Weingut Georg Breuer 

65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau 452 

Weingut Stefan Breuer 

65345 Eltville am Rhein, Rheingau 453 

Weingut Brogsitter 

53501 Grafschaft-Gelsdorf, Ahr 39 

Weingut Brönner & Heilmann 

63791 Karlstein am Main, Franken 149 

Weingut Bruker 

71723 Großbottwar, Württemberg 620 

Weingut Buchert 

67435 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Pfalz 343 

Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl 


Weingut Lisa Bunn 


Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist 

97070 Würzburg, Franken 150 

Weingut Burggarten 

53474 Heppingen, Ahr 40 

Burkheimer Winzer am Kaiserstuhl 

79235 Vogtsburg-Burkheim, Baden 73 

Weingut Clemens Busch 

56862 Pünderich, Mosel 231 

C 

C.A. Haussmann 

56841 Traben-Trarbach, Mosel 232 

Weingut Caspari-Kappel 

56850 Enkirch, Mosel 233 

Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt 

97355 Castell, Franken 151 

Weingut Chat Sauvage/Schulz & Schöttle GbR 

65366 Johannisberg, Rheingau 454 

Weingut A. Christmann 

67435 Neustadt-Gimmeldingen, Pfalz 345 

Cisterzienser Weingut 


Weingut Clauß 

79807 Nack, Baden 74 

Weingärtner Cleebronn & Güglingen 

74389 Cleebronn, Württemberg 621 

Weingut Ansgar Clüsserath 

54349 Trittenheim, Mosel 234 

Weingut Martin Conrad 

54472 Brauneberg, Mosel 235 

Weingut Dr. Corvers-Kauter 


D 

Weingut Dackermann 


Weingut Dahms 

97526 Sennfeld, Franken 152 

Weingut Dautel 

74357 Bönnigheim, Württemberg 622 



Winzerverein Deidesheim 


Weingut Dengler-Seyler 

67487 Maikammer, Pfalz 347 

Weingut Deutzerhof 

53508 Mayschoß, Ahr 41 

Weingut Diefenhardt 

65344 Eltville-Martinsthal, Rheingau 456 

Schlossgut Diel 

55452 Rümmelsheim, Nahe 294 

Weingut Disibodenberg 

55571 Odernheim, Nahe 295 

Weingut Dönnhoff 

55585 Oberhausen an der Nahe, Nahe 296 

Weingut Dörflinger 

79379 Müllheim, Baden 75 

Weingut Drei Herren 

01445 Radebeul, Sachsen 592 

Weingut Holger Dütsch 

76534 Baden-Baden, Neuweier, Baden 76 

E 

Weingut Eck 


Weingut Egert 

65347 Eltville am Rhein, Rheingau 457 

Weingut Ehrmann 

97990 Weikersheim, Württemberg 623 

Weingut Eißele 

71394 Kernen im Remstal, Württemberg 624 

Weingut Eisele 

74394 Hessigheim, Württemberg 625 

Weingut Bernhard Ellwanger 

71384 Weinstadt-Großheppach, Württemberg 626 

Weingut Jürgen Ellwanger 

73650 Winterbach, Württemberg 627 

Weingut Engel 

67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim, Rheinhessen 520 

Weingut Eppelmann 

55271 Stadecken-Elsheim, Rheinhessen 521 

Winzer von Erbach 

65346 Erbach im Rheingau, Rheingau 458 

Weingut Escher 

71409 Schwaikheim, Württemberg 628 

Weingut August Eser 


Weingut Espenhof 

55237 Flonheim-Uffhofen, Rheinhessen 522 

Weingärtner Esslingen 

73733 Esslingen-Mettingen, Württemberg 629 

Weingut Eymann 

67161 Gönnheim, Pfalz 349 

F 

Weingut Fader Kastanienhof 

76835 Rhodt unter Rietburg, Pfalz 350 

Weingut Finkenauer 

55270 Bubenheim, Rheinhessen 523 

Weingut Fischborn Bergeshof 

55278 Dexheim, Rheinhessen 524 

Weingut Stefan Fischer 

76889 Schweighofen, Pfalz 351 

Weingut Fischer 

97353 Wiesentheid, Franken 153 

Weingut Fitz-Ritter 

67098 Bad Dürkheim an der Weinstraße, Pfalz 352 

Weingut Fleischmann 

55435 Gau-Algesheim, Rheinhessen 525 

Weingut Joachim Flick 

65439 Flörsheim-Wicker, Rheingau 460 

Weingut Peter Flick 

65239 Hochheim, Rheingau 461 

Weingut Alexander Flick 

55234 Bechtolsheim, Rheinhessen 526 

Weingut Forster 


Bio-Weingut Forsthof 

71711 Steinheim-Kleinbottwar, Württemberg 630 

Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken 

54439 Saarburg, Mosel 236 

Freiherr von und zu Franckenstein 

77654 Offenburg, Baden 77 

Weingut Frank 

74336 Brackenheim, Württemberg 631 

Schloß Frankenberg 

97215 Weigenheim, Franken 154 

Weingut Reinhold Franzen 

56814 Bremm, Mosel 237 

Staatsweingut Freiburg 

79100 Freiburg, Baden 78 

Otto und Martin Frey 

79211 Denzlingen, Baden 79 

Weingut Eva Fricke 

65343 Eltville, Rheingau 462 

Weingut Leo Fuchs 

56829 Pommern, Mosel 238 

Weingut Rudolf Fürst 

63927 Bürgstadt, Franken 155 

Weingut Martin & Georg Fußer 

67150 Niederkirchen, Pfalz 353 

681

G 

Weingut Gabel 

67273 Herxheim, Pfalz 354 

GUTGALLÉ Rheinhessen 

55237 Flonheim, Rheinhessen 527 

Weingut Gaufer 

74653 Ingelfingen, Württemberg 632 

Weingut Gehring 


Weingut Geierslay 

54487 Wintrich, Mosel 239 

Weingut Helmut Geil 

55234 Monzernheim, Rheinhessen 529 

Weingut Oekonomierat Johann Geil I. Erben 

67595 Bechtheim, Rheinhessen 530 

Max Geitlinger Wein 

79400 Egerten, Baden 80 

Geldermann Privatsektkellerei 

79206 Breisach am Rhein, Baden 81 

Weingut und Edelbrennerei Gemmrich 

71717 Beilstein, Württemberg 633 

Der GlücksJäger 

67482 Venningen, Pfalz 355 

Weingut Leon Gold 

71384 Weinstadt, Württemberg 634 

Weingut Goldschmidt 

67551 Worms, Rheinhessen 531 

Weingut Golter 

74360 Ilsfeld, Württemberg 635 

Weingut Graf von Weyher 

76835 Weyher in der Pfalz, Pfalz 356 

Weingut Grans-Fassian 

54340 Leiwen, Mosel 240 

Weingut Graßmück 

76831 Birkweiler, Pfalz 357 

Weingut Greiner 

79418 Schliengen-Obereggenen, Baden 82 

Griesel & Compagnie 

64625 Bensheim, Hessische Bergstraße 490 

Weingut Grober Feetz 

06632 Freyburg, Saale-Unstrut 597 

Weingut Eckehart Gröhl 

55278 Weinolsheim, Rheinhessen 532 

Weingut Grossarth 

55571 Odernheim am Glan, Nahe 298 

Weingut Gunderloch 

55299 Nackenheim, Rheinhessen 533 

Weingut Louis Guntrum 


Gut Hermannsberg 

55585 Niederhausen, Nahe 299 

Weingut Gysler 

55232 Alzey-Weinheim, Rheinhessen 535 

H 

Weingut Hagenbuch 

76835 Hainfeld, Pfalz 358 

Weinhaus Franz Hahn 

76857 Albersweiler, Pfalz 359 

Weingut Karl Haidle 

71394 Kernen-Stetten, Württemberg 636 

Weingut Hain 

54498 Piesport, Mosel 241 

Weingut Hammel 

67281 Kirchheim, Pfalz 360 

Weingut Hanewald-Schwerdt 


Weingut Hauck 

55234 Bermersheim vor der Höhe, Rheinhessen 536 

Weingut Hauer 


Weingut Dr. Heger 

79241 Ihringen, Baden 83 

Weingut Heid 


Weingut Dr. Heigel 

97475 Zeil am Main, Franken 156 

Weingut Heiligenblut 

55232 Alzey, Rheinhessen 537 

Weingut Heinemann 

79238 Scherzingen, Baden 84 

Weingut G. A. Heinrich 

74076 Heilbronn, Württemberg 638 

Weingut Heinrichshof 

54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Mosel 242 

Weingut Heitlinger 

76684 Östringen-Tiefenbach, Baden 85 

Weingut Hemmes 

55411 Bingen am Rhein, Rheinhessen 538 

Weingut Hiestand 

67583 Guntersblum, Rheinhessen 539 

Weingut Hillabrand 

97348 Hüttenheim, Franken 157 

Wein & Sektgut Hirschmüller 

74348 Lauffen am Neckar, Württemberg 639 

Weingut Hiss 

79356 Eichstetten am Kaiserstuhl, Baden 86 

Weingut Hof 

76831 Heuchelheim-Klingen, Pfalz 363 



Weingut Höfflin Schambachhof 

79268 Bötzingen, Baden 87 

Classisches Weingut Hoffranzen 

54346 Mehring, Mosel 243 

Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg 


Weingut Hofmann 


Weingut Hofmann 

97355 Wiesenbronn, Franken 159 

Weingut Fürst Hohenlohe Oehringen 

74613 Öhringen-Verrenberg, Württemberg 640 

Weingut Höhn 

65201 Wiesbaden, Rheingau 463 

Weingut Holzapfel 

74172 Neckarsulm, Württemberg 641 

Weingut Honold 

76684 Östringen, Baden 88 

Hornstein am See 

88149 Nonnenhorn, Württemberg 642 

Weingut von Hövel 

54329 Konz-Oberemmel, Mosel 244 

Weingut Bernhard Huber 

79364 Malterdingen, Baden 89 

Bioweingut Hubertushof 

54470 Lieser, Mosel 245 

Weingut Fritz Ekkehard Huff 


Georg Gustav Huff 

55283 Nierstein-Schwabsburg, Rheinhessen 542 

Weingut Huller 

97855 Homburg am Main, Franken 160 

Wein- und Sektgut Hummel, Inhaber Daniel Rhein 

69254 Malsch, Baden 90 

Weingut Kilian Hunn 

79288 Gottenheim, Baden 91 

I 

Weingut C.A. Immich-Batterieberg 

56850 Enkirch, Mosel 246 

Weingut In den Zehn Morgen 

55559 Bretzenheim, Nahe 300 

J 

Weingut Jäger 

55437 Ockenheim, Rheinhessen 543 

Domäne Schloss Johannisberg 

65366 Geisenheim-Johannisberg, Rheingau 464 

Weingut Johannishof 


Weingut Johler 

67363 Lustadt, Pfalz 364 

Weingut Toni Jost – Hahnenhof 

55422 Bacharach, Mittelrhein 201 

Weingut Josten & Klein 

53424 Remagen, Ahr 42 

Weingut Jülg 


Weingut Juliusspital 


Weingut Georg Jung 

55278 Undenheim, Rheinhessen 544 

Weingut Jakob Jung 

65346 Erbach, Rheingau 466 

K 

Weingut Gebr. Mathis Kalkbödele 

79291 Merdingen, Baden 92 

Winzergenossenschaft Kallstadt 

67169 Kallstadt, Pfalz 366 

Kapellenhof 

55278 Selzen, Rheinhessen 545 

Weingut Karthäuserhof 

54292 Trier, Mosel 247 

Weingut Kassner-Simon 

67251 Freinsheim, Pfalz 367 

Kay Weine 

53639 Königswinter, Mittelrhein 202 

Weingut Franz Keller 

79235 Vogtsburg-Oberbergen, Baden 93 

Weingut Karlheinz Keller 

67549 Worms, Rheinhessen 546 

Weingut Harald Kempf 

69254 Malsch, Baden 94 

Weingut August Kesseler 


Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 

54317 Morscheid, Mosel 248 

Weingut Keth 

67591 Offstein, Rheinhessen 547 

Wein & Sekthaus Alois Kiefer 

67487 Sankt Martin, Pfalz 368 

Kistenmacher-Hengerer 

74074 Heilbronn, Württemberg 643 

Kloster Eberbach 

65346 Eltville, Rheingau 468 

Weingut am Klotz 

79588 Efringen-Kirchen, Baden 95 

Weingut Klumpp 

76646 Bruchsal, Baden 96 

683

Weingut Knab 

79346 Endingen, Baden 97 

Weingut Knapp 

76530 Baden-Baden, Baden 98 

Weingut Knewitz 


Weingut Baron Knyphausen 

65346 Eltville-Erbach, Rheingau 469 

Weingut Dr. Josef Köhr 

67152 Ruppertsberg, Pfalz 369 

Weingut Kopp 

76547 Sinzheim, Baden 99 

Korrell 

55545 Bad Kreuznach-Bosenheim, Nahe 301 

Weingut Köster-Wolf 

55234 Albig, Rheinhessen 549 

Weingut Nikolaus Köwerich 


Weingut Kranz 


Weingut Krebs 


Weingut Thorsten Krieger 


Weingut Krone Assmannshausen 

65385 Assmannshausen, Rheingau 470 

Weingut Kühling-Gillot 

55294 Bodenheim, Rheinhessen 550 

Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn 


Weingut Philipp Kuhn 

67229 Laumersheim, Pfalz 373 

Weingut Künstler 

65239 Hochheim, Rheingau 472 

Weingut Kusterer 

73733 Esslingen am Neckar, Württemberg 644 

L 

Weingut Lamberth 

55278 Ludwigshöhe, Rheinhessen 551 

Wein- und Sektgut Goswin Lambrich 

55430 Oberwesel-Dellhofen, Mittelrhein 203 

Lämmlin-Schindler 

79418 Schliengen-Mauchen, Baden 100 

Weingut Anita Landesvatter 

74336 Brackenheim, Württemberg 645 

Weingut Landmann 

79112 Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden 101 

Weingut Langenwalter 

67256 Weisenheim, Pfalz 374 

Weingut Lanius-Knab 

55430 Oberwesel, Mittelrhein 204 

Weingut Lanz 


Weingut Lassak 

74394 Hessigheim, Württemberg 647 

Bio-Weingut Laudens Bach 

97252 Frickenhausen am Main, Franken 162 

Weingut Lauermann und Weyer 

67278 Bockenheim, Pfalz 375 

Weinbau der Lebenshilfe 


Weingut Leiling 

76889 Schweigen, Pfalz 377 

Weingut Jürgen Leiner 


Weingut Leitz 


Weingut Lergenmüller 

76835 Hainfeld, Pfalz 379 

Weingut Schloss Lieser 

54470 Lieser, Mosel 250 

Weingut Lindenhof – Martin Reimann 

55452 Windesheim, Nahe 302 

Weingut Lithos 

55430 Oberwesel-Weilerboppard, Mittelrhein 205 

Weingut Carl Loewen 


Weingut Lohr 

67551 Worms, Pfalz 380 

Weingut Dr. Loosen 

54470 Bernkastel-Kues, Mosel 252 

Weingut Lorenz 

54340 Detzem, Mosel 253 

Weingut Fürst Löwenstein 

63924 Kleinheubach, Franken 163 

Weingut Luff 

55459 Aspisheim, Rheinhessen 552 

M 

Maibachfarm 

53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Ahr 43 

Maier Bio Weingut Baden 


Weingut Manz 

55278 Weinolsheim, Rheinhessen 553 

Weingut Margarethenhof 

67147 Forst an der Weinstraße, Pfalz 381 

Markgraf von Baden - Gutsbetrieb Schloss Staufenberg 

77770 Durbach, Baden 103 



Weingut Markgraf von Baden 

88682 Salem, Baden 104 

Markgräfler Winzer 


Maximin Grünhaus – Weingut der Familie von Schubert 

54318 Mertesdorf, Mosel 254 

Weingut Rudolf May 

97282 Retzstadt, Franken 164 

Winzergenossenschaft Mayschoß-Altenahr 

53508 Mayschoß, Ahr 44 

Staatsweingut Meersburg 

88709 Meersburg, Baden 106 

Winzerverein Meersburg 

88709 Meersburg, Baden 107 

Weingut Mees 

55545 Bad Kreuznach, Nahe 303 

Weingut Mehling 


Mehrlein 


Weingut Meier 

76835 Weyher in der Pfalz, Pfalz 383 

Weingut Meier Schmidt 

91478 Ulsenheim, Franken 165 

Mathias Meimberg 

48282 Emsdetten, Franken 166 

Weingut Meintzinger 

97252 Frickenhausen, Franken 167 

Burgunderhof Merkel 

67598 Gundersheim, Rheinhessen 554 

Weingut Herbert Meßmer 

76835 Burrweiler, Pfalz 384 

Weingut Karl-Heinz und Andreas Meyer 


Weingut Klaus und Marius Meyer 


Weingut Stefan Meyer 


Weingut Meyer-Näkel 


Weingut Michel 

55234 Hochborn, Rheinhessen 555 

Weingut Michel 

55566 Bad Sobernheim, Nahe 304 

Weingut Theo Minges 

76835 Flemlingen, Pfalz 388 

BIO-Weingut Mitter-Velten 

65239 Hochheim am Main, Rheingau 475 

Weingut Mohr 

65391 Lorch, Rheingau 476 

Weingut Markus Molitor 

54470 Bernkastel-Wehlen, Mosel 255 

Weingut Sascha Montigny 

55452 Laubenheim, Nahe 305 

Weingut Moosmann 

79183 Waldkirch-Buchholz, Baden 108 

Weingut Georg Mosbacher 

67147 Forst, Pfalz 389 

Weingut Eugen Müller 

67147 Forst, Pfalz 390 

Weingut Georg Müller Stiftung 

65347 Hattenheim im Rheingau, Rheingau 477 

Weingut Müller – Dr. Becker 


Weingut Münzberg 

76829 Landau-Godramstein, Pfalz 391 

Weingut Münzenberger 

55270 Zornheim, Rheinhessen 557 

N 

Weingut Nägelsförst 


Weingut Nauerth-Gnägy 


Weingut Neder 

97729 Ramsthal, Franken 168 

Weingut Neef-Emmich 

67593 Bermersheim, Rheinhessen 558 

Weingut Nehb 

67269 Grünstadt-Asselheim, Pfalz 393 

Weingut Graf Neipperg 

74193 Schwaigern, Württemberg 648 

Weingut Nelles 

53474 Bad Neuenahr-Heimersheim, Ahr 46 

Weingut Friedhelm Neu 

67098 Bad Dürkheim-Leistadt, Pfalz 394 

Weingut Neuberger 

63927 Bürgstadt, Franken 169 

Weingut J. Neus 


Weingut Nik Weis – St. Urbans-Hof 


Weingut Heinz Nikolai 

65346 Erbach, Rheingau 478 

Weingut am Nil 

67169 Kallstadt, Pfalz 395 

O 

Gut Obercarlenbach 

67271 Kleinkarlbach, Pfalz 396 

685

Weingut Oberhofer 

67483 Edesheim, Pfalz 397 

Kaiserstühler Winzerverein Oberrotweil 

79235 Oberrotweil, Baden 110 

Ö 

Weingut am Ölspiel 

97286 Sommerhausen, Franken 170 

O 

Wein+Gut Oster 

56814 Ediger-Eller, Mosel 257 

Weingut von Othegraven 

54441 Kanzem, Mosel 258 

P 

Parfum der Erde 

71384 Weinstadt, Württemberg 649 

Weingut Paulinshof 

54518 Kesten, Mosel 259 

Weingut Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler 


Weingut Pauser 

55237 Flonheim, Rheinhessen 560 

Weingut August Perll 

56154 Boppard, Mittelrhein 206 

Weingut Petri 

67273 Herxheim am Berg, Pfalz 398 

Weingut Heinz Pfaffmann – 1616 Pfaffmann 

76833 Walsheim, Pfalz 399 

Weingut Tina Pfaffmann 

76833 Frankweiler, Pfalz 400 

Weingut Pfeffingen 


Weingut Pfirmann 

76829 Landau-Wollmesheim, Pfalz 402 

Landesweingut Kloster Pforta 

06628 Bad Kösen, Saale-Unstrut 598 

Weingut Pieper 

53639 Königswinter, Mittelrhein 207 

Reichsgraf von Plettenberg 


Poss 

55452 Windesheim, Nahe 307 

Weingut Prinz von Hessen 

65366 Geisenheim-Johannisberg, Rheingau 479 

Weingut Prinz 

65375 Hallgarten, Rheingau 480 

Weingut Schloss Proschwitz – Prinz zur Lippe 

01665 Zadel, Sachsen 593 

Weingut S. A. Prüm 


R 

Weingut Ratzenberger 

55422 Bacharach, Mittelrhein 208 

Weingut Burg Ravensburg 

75056 Sulzfeld, Baden 111 

Rebenhof, Johannes Schmitz 

54539 Ürzig, Mosel 262 

Weingut Rebhof 


Weingut F. J. Regnery 

54340 Klüsserath, Mosel 263 

Weingut Reibold 


Privat-Sektkellerei Reinecker 

79424 Auggen, Baden 112 

Weingut Reinhardt 


Weingut Reis & Luff 

55459 Aspisheim, Rheinhessen 561 

Reis – feine Weine! 

56867 Briedel, Mosel 264 

Weingut Balthasar Ress 


Weingut Reverchon 

54329 Konz, Mosel 265 

Weingut Rieger 

79426 Buggingen, Baden 113 

Weingut Riffel 

55411 Bingen-Büdesheim, Rheinhessen 562 

Weingut Rinck 


Weingut Rings 


Weingut Erwin Riske 


Weingut Römerhof 

54340 Riol, Mosel 266 

Weingut Römmert 

97332 Volkach, Franken 171 

Weingut Roth 

97355 Wiesenbronn, Franken 172 

Weingut Rothe 

97334 Nordheim, Franken 173 

Rothes Gut Meißen 

01662 Meißen, Sachsen 594 



S 

Weingut Schloss Saarstein 

54455 Serrig, Mosel 267 

Weingut Prinz Salm 

55595 Wallhausen, Nahe 308 

Weingut Salwey 

79235 Oberrotweil, Baden 114 

Weingut Familie Sauer 

76833 Böchingen, Pfalz 407 

Weingut Horst Sauer 

97332 Escherndorf, Franken 174 

Weingut Rainer Sauer 

97332 Escherndorf, Franken 175 

Weingut Joh. Bapt. Schäfer 


Weingut Schäfer-Fröhlich 

55595 Bockenau, Nahe 310 

Schamari Mühle 


Weingut Schätzel 


Weingut Max Schell 

53506 Rech, Ahr 48 

Weingut Scherner-Kleinhanß 


Weingut von Schleinitz 

56330 Kobern-Gondorf, Mosel 268 

Weingut Konrad Schlör 

97877 Wertheim-Reicholzheim, Baden 115 

Privat-Weingut Schlumberger-Bernhart 

79295 Sulzburg-Laufen, Baden 116 

Weingut Schmidt am Bodensee 

88142 Wasserburg (Bodensee), Württemberg 651 

Weingut Bianka und Daniel Schmitt 


Weingut Schmitt 

67582 Mettenheim, Rheinhessen 566 

Weingut Schmitt’s Kinder 


Weingut Trockene Schmitts 


Weingut Rainer Schnaitmann 


Weingut Claus Schneider 

79576 Weil am Rhein, Baden 117 

Weingut K.H. Schneider 

55566 Bad Sobernheim, Nahe 311 

Weingut Schneider-Pfefferle 

79423 Heitersheim, Baden 118 

Weingut Nico Scholtens 

97514 Oberaurach, Franken 178 

Weingut Schloss Schönberg 

64625 Bensheim, Hessische Bergstraße 491 



Weingut Michael Schroth 

67269 Grünstadt-Asselheim, Pfalz 408 

Weingut Schuh 

01640 Sörnewitz, Sachsen 595 

Weingut Paul Schumacher 

53474 Marienthal, Ahr 49 

Weingut Schwab 

97291 Thüngersheim, Franken 179 

Weingut Schweder 

76879 Hochstadt, Pfalz 409 

Weingut Schwedhelm 

67308 Zellertal-Zell, Pfalz 410 

Weingut Albrecht Schwegler 

71404 Korb, Württemberg 653 

Weingut Lothar Schwörer 

77971 Kippenheim, Baden 119 

Weingut Seckinger 


Weingut Sermann 

53505 Altenahr, Ahr 50 

Shelter Winery 

79341 Kenzingen, Baden 120 

Weingut Georg Siben Erben 


Weingut Siegloch 

71364 Winnenden, Württemberg 654 

SM Sektmanufaktur 

55444 Waldlaubersheim, Nahe 312 

Weingut Sohns 


solveigs 


Weingut Schloss Sommerhausen 

97286 Sommerhausen, Franken 180 

Weingut Josef Spreitzer 

65375 Oestrich, Rheingau 486 

Weingut St. Meinhard 


Weingut Erich Stachel 

67487 Maikammer, Pfalz 413 

Winzerhof Stahl 

97215 Auernhofen, Franken 181 

Weingut Stauffer 

55234 Flomborn, Rheinhessen 567 

687

Weingut Karl Stein 

55585 Oberhausen, Nahe 314 

Weingut Steintal 

63911 Klingenberg, Franken 182 

Weingut Stern 

76879 Hochstadt, Pfalz 414 

Weingut Sterneisen 

73630 Remshalden, Württemberg 655 

Weingut Jean Stodden 

53506 Rech, Ahr 51 

Weingut Störrlein Krenig 


Strauch Sektmanufaktur 

67574 Osthofen, Rheinhessen 568 

Weingut Peter Stübinger 

76829 Leinsweiler, Pfalz 415 

Studert-Prüm-Maximinhof 


Weingut der Stadt Stuttgart 

70372 Stuttgart, Württemberg 656 

T 

Weingut von der Tann 


Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch – Erben Müller-Burggraef 

54470 Bernkastel-Kues / Andel, Mosel 270 

Weingut Then 

97334 Sommerach, Franken 185 

Weingut Thörle 

55291 Saulheim, Rheinhessen 569 

Weingut Trautwein 

79353 Bahlingen, Baden 121 

Weingut Michael Trossen 

54536 Kröv, Mosel 271 

Weingut Daniel Twardowski 

54347 Neumagen-Dhron, Mosel 272 

U 

Weingut Ungerer 

74629 Pfedelbach, Württemberg 657 

Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim 


V 

Van Volxem 

54459 Wiltingen, Mosel 273 

Viermorgen Weinkooperative 

76889 Niederhorbach, Pfalz 416 

Weingut Villa Hochdörffer 

76829 Landau in der Pfalz, Pfalz 417 

Weingut Vinçon-Zerrer 

75038 Oberderdingen, Württemberg 659 

Demeter Weingut Klaus Vorgrimmler 

79112 Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden 122 

W 

Weingut Wachtstetter 

74397 Pfaffenhofen, Württemberg 660 

Sächsisches Staatsweingut Schloss Wackerbarth 

01445 Radebeul, Sachsen 596 

Wageck Weine 

67281 Bissersheim, Pfalz 418 

Weingut Dr. Heinz Wagner 

54439 Saarburg, Mosel 274 

Weingut Peter Wagner 

79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, Baden 123 

Weingut Felix Waldkirch 


Weingut Wasem 


Weingut Fritz Waßmer 

79189 Bad Krozingen-Schlatt, Baden 124 

Weingut Martin Waßmer 

79189 Bad Krozingen-Schlatt, Baden 125 

Udo Weber 

55569 Monzingen, Nahe 315 

Weingut Weber 

55435 Gau-Algesheim, Rheinhessen 571 

Weingut Wechsler 

67593 Westhofen, Rheinhessen 572 

Weingut Weedenborn 

55234 Monzernheim, Rheinhessen 573 

Weingüter Wegeler – Gutshaus Mosel 


Weingüter Wegeler – Gutshaus Rheingau 


Weingut Karl Wegner 


Weingut Robert Weil 

65399 Kiedrich, Rheingau 488 

Weinbiet Manufaktur 

67435 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Pfalz 421 

Weingut Im Weinegg 

65239 Hochheim am Main, Rheingau 489 

Weinfactum 


Weinmanufaktur 3 Zeilen 

97348 Rödelsee, Franken 186 

Wein- und Sektgut Wilhelmshof 

76833 Siebeldingen, Pfalz 422 



Weingut Willems-Willems 

54329 Konz-Oberemmel, Mosel 276 

Weingut Katrin Wind 

76829 Arzheim, Pfalz 423 

Weingut Werther Windisch 

55278 Mommenheim, Rheinhessen 574 

Weingut von Winning 


Weingut Hans Wirsching 


Collegium Wirtemberg 


Weingut Wittmann 

67593 Westhofen, Rheinhessen 575 

Weinbau Dr. Wobar 

01983 Großräschen, Brandenburg 599 

Weingut Wöhrle 

77933 Lahr, Baden 126 

Weingut Wöhrwag 

70327 Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Württemberg 663 

Weingut Josef Wörner 

67483 Edesheim, Pfalz 425 

Weingut WoW 

67281 Bissersheim, Pfalz 426 

Weingut Herzog von Württemberg 

71634 Ludwigsburg, Württemberg 664 

Weingut Würtzberg 

54455 Serrig, Mosel 277 

Z 

Weingut Zähringer 


Weingut Zehnthof – Familie Weickert 

97334 Sommerach, Franken 188 

Weingut Zelt 

67229 Laumersheim, Pfalz 427 

Weingut Hanspeter Ziereisen 


Weingut Zimmer-Mengel 

55270 Engelstadt, Rheinhessen 576 

Weingut Zimmermann 

67157 Wachenheim, Pfalz 428 

Weingut Zimmermann 

79418 Schliengen, Baden 129 

Weingut Zink – Die Weinschmiede 


Weingut Zipf 

74245 Löwenstein, Württemberg 665 

Weingut Julius Zotz 


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