A personal tribute to Bernd Philippi, the unforgettable godfather of Pfalz Riesling, who died in early June. The iconic winemaker of Koehler-Ruprecht in Kallstadt until 2011, Philippi produced several of...
Read MoreMarkus Molitor, Joh. Jos. Prüm, Gunther Steinmetz and Josef Milz produced some superb 2021s, and the 2022 wines I tasted were stunningly classical....
Read More2021 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....
Read MoreAfter 2013, 2015 and 2019, 2021 is considered the next "historic" vintage in the wine-growing regions along the Danube, including Vienna and the Weinviertel....
Read MoreIn my list of “favorites,” I’ve only recommended what I have personally bought this year or wish I would have bought early enough—not necessarily the highest-rated wines of the year....
Read MoreThe 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....
Read MoreThis is simply a brilliant set of Pinot Noirs and Rieslings from Martin's Lane in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada....
Read MoreThis report of miscellaneous German wines focuses on recent releases and includes a wide range of wines, but Riesling, again, plays a dominant role....
Read MoreIn 2020, the great dry wines are particularly convincing, above all the Rieslings. And 2019 is another excellent vintage for Pinot Noir....
Read MoreI have often postulated that fine Riesling should be aged for at least seven to 10 years. However, hardly anyone likes to wait that long....
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