Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A very exciting wine from the not very famous vineyards of Bad Kreuznach. Restrained citrus and stone fruit aromas, particularly Mirabelle plums. Ripeness and energy are precisely balanced on the medium-bodied palate. Long Amalfi lemon finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification.
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Vinous
The 2024 Riesling Bad Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Grosses Gewächs was picked on the steep, south-facing part of this site on gravel and quartzite. Right now, reduction dominates on the nose. The palate is absolutely clear-cut, stony and taut. It's almost like the surface of a stone. This is concentrated and very slowly unpacks notions of beautiful red apple and the tangiest grapefruit peel, uniting zestiness and juicy ripeness. (Bone-dry) Barrel Sample: 92-94.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
