Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland: A Compilation of New and Older Vintages

The reviews presented here do not constitute a cohesive report as such but are a compilation of notes about the wines from the wine regions I travel....

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Germany: First Heralds of the 2020 Vintage (Mainly Riesling) and 2019 (Pinot Noir)

In 2020, the great dry wines are particularly convincing, above all the Rieslings. And 2019 is another excellent vintage for Pinot Noir....

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Germany: Wines Made for Generations – Recent and Upcoming Releases from the Mosel, Rhine and Nahe with a Focus on the 2020 and 2021 Vintages

The 2020 wines are dry, but I'm thrilled with the Prädikats too, whereas 2021 was a ripe vintage despite the very high acidity and low alcohol levels....

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Germany: The 2021 Whites, 2020 Reds and Late Releases – Time To Be Excited

2021 was a classic German vintage in every respect, and I am convinced that the 2021 wines, namely the Rieslings, will last for half an eternity....

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Germany and Austria: Brighten the Holidays with Fine Sparkling Wine

This selection of fine, predominantly German sparkling wines produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method is perfect for the holidays....

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Germany, Rheinhessen: Daniel Wagner's First 21 Years of Heerkretz Riesling GG and Recent Releases

This report features a Riesling vertical from Wagner's Heerkretz, his most renowned Siefersheim vineyard, plus some 2022s and a 2021 Pinot Noir....

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Germany, Pfalz: Frank John’s Great Old-School Pinot Noir Kalkstein 2003–2022

Frank John's commanding stylistic confidence with his Pinot Noir Kalkstein has been a fascinating thing to witness throughout the last 20 years....

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Germany, Rheingau: Wegeler’s Riesling trocken Geheimrat J, 1983–2021

This report features a vertical of one of the greatest Rieslings in Germany. This dry Rheingau wine was a pioneering achievement when first created....

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