Winemaker Notes
The Pechstein loves the saltiness. Pair with matured hard cheeses, all kinds of shellfish, crustaceans and noble fishes, which were prepared puristically and yet rich in aromas.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Quite bold and oaky with plenty of weight and richness, this 2019 riesling GG is on the edge of massive and has a touch of butter-caramel (from malolactic fermentation?) Either you like this style or you don’t, but we find this to be a rather impressive wine. Long, lemony finish. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
This has developed nicely, showing a sense of openness with its nutty flavors up front, until the alluring mix of orchard fruit, peach and lavender take over. It is nicely structured, with elegantly integrated acidity that keeps it all together and leaves a mouth-watering impression on the finish
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.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.