Winemaker Notes
It is the black basalt, the mineral legacy of the Pechsteinkopf, that gives wine grown here a completely unmistakable touch. Nowhere can you find more basalt and nowhere does basalt appear as clearly as in wine from Pechstein. As the epitome of puristic minerality, Von Buhl's Pechstein embodies a true Grosses Gewächs.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Hints of mint, savory mineral and lavender are very well developed in this dry Riesling. Concentrated mineral and spice notes linger on the broad, almost smoky finish. High in acidity, which makes it taut today, so give it at least five years to come together.
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James Suckling
After the discrete nose of sage and mint with some crisp pear fruit you encounter a zesty and bright wine on the crisp and firm palate. Made for the long-term, but the question is how good the balance will be when it gets there. At the finish there’s some of the minerality we associate with this great site, but this is pretty austere. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
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.