Mosel 2012 Riesling GG VDP tasting

2012 Heymann-Löwenstein Kirchberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lime, minerals, elegant nose, almost flinty. Fresh acidity, elegant and refined, almost a creamy touch, lovely balance, long finish. 93

2012 Heymann-Löwenstein Röttgen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yellow fruits, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, playful, elegant, nuanced, lively and very refreshing. Superb texture, long. 94

2012 Heymann-Löwenstein Uhlen Blaufüsser Lay Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits, somewhat more subdued mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, elegant and playful, refiend and lovely balance, long. 94

2012 Heymann-Löwenstein Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yeast, yellow fruits and deeper minerals nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing, long and nuanced, lovely balance. 94

2012 Dr.Loosen Trepchen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively and somewhat leaner, grapefruit touch, long finish. 92

2012 Dr.Loosen Prälat Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and bananas nose, fruity and more subdued. Fresh acidity, more lively palate, long finish. 91

2012 Clemens Busch Marienburg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity and yellow plums nose, fairly nuanced. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner palate, rounded, subdued minerals, good length. 89

2012 Clemens Busch Marienburg Rothenpfad Riesling GG:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples and a purer yellow fruit nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and quite lively, elegant and fairly playful, long and almost creamy texture. 92

2012 Clemens Busch Marienburg Riesling Fahrlay GG:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits and subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, cider feel aromas, a bit yeasty, long and again somewhat creamy texture. 93

2012 Clemens Busch Marienburg Riesling Falkenlay GG:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and somewhat yeasty nose, ripe pears. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, almost creamy texture, long. 92

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling GG:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and leaner nose, some pear peel. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, again leaner style, fairly focused, ripe notes, long. 90

2012 S.A.Prüm Domprobst Prevot Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus and minerals nose, focused. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, leaner, refreshing and playful, long. 90

2012 Dr.Loosen Himmelreich Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals and a slight floral note on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner and focused, citrusy, elegant and nuanced, a bit short.89

2012 Willi Schaefer Himmelreich Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively and quite playful, citrusy and green apples, pure feel, long. 92

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Sonnenuhr Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, slightly floral and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, less interesting palate, good length. 89

2012 Dr. Loosen Sonnenuhr Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, almost creamy palate, good length, rounded. 88

2012 S.A. Prüm Sonnenuhr Alte Reben Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, quite elegant nose, nuanced. Floral. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, could be more nuanced, rose petals finish. 88

2012 J. Wegeler Sonnenuhr Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, minerals and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, refreshing, fruity, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Dr. Loosen Lay Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, nuanced nose. Subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite lively and elegant, good length. 89

2012 S. A. Prüm Lay Grand Lay Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and some minerals on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and quite lively, more nuanced palate, long finish. 90

2012 J. Wegeler Doctor Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and somewhat subdued nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, quite lively, lovely balance, a bit lean finish. 91

2012 Fritz Haag Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lean and elegant nose. Citrus peel. Fresh acidity, fruity, refreshing and elegant, quite playful, long. 90

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and yellow fruits nose, citrus. Freah acidity, fruity and lively, slight bitter touch, leaner fruit, good length. 89

2012 Fritz Haag Juffer Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and some yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, quite lively, could be more nuanced, long. 90

2012 Dr. Loosen Würzgarten Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals and ever so slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity and elegant, a bit lean finish. 88

2012 Reinhold Haart Ohlisberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, yellow plums and leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fruity but leaner and somewhat watery mid palate, elegant but lacks refinement and nuance. Good length. 87

2012 Reinhold Haart Kreuzwingert Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and slight citrus and floral notes onthe nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant texture, leanish, long. 90

2012 Reinhold Haart Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, a bit yeasty palate, elegant texture, long. 91

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and something almost salty on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, elegant, lovely balance, a bit short. 89

2012 Grans-Fassian Hofberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, floral and minerals nose. Subdued and elegant even if also more intense nose. Fresh acidoty, lively and elegant, playful and lovely balance, refreshing, mouthwatering, long finish. 93

2012 Grans-Fassian Apotheke Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and lively, leaner, citrusy minerals finish, long. 90

2012 Grans-Fassian Laurentiuslay Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, quite pure if leaner nose, some yellow fruits. Fresh acidoty, fruity, lively and elegant, refreshing, long. 91

2012 St. Urbans-Hof Laurentiuslay Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and yellow fruits nose. Yeasty. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, quite elegant and smooth texture, long finish. 91

2012 Karthäuserhof Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity and grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, leaner and focused, razy, grapefruit and minerals, long. 93

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively and balanced, yellow fruity palate, long. 90

2012 Von Othegraven Altenberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and almost smoky minerals nose, scented. Fresh acidity, leaner and almost nettles palate, a bit thin, good length. 88

2012 Von Hövel Hütte Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Yeasty nose, some apples and minerals behind. Fresh acidoty, leaner and rainy stones minerality, quite elegant and nuanced, if lean, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, elegant minerals and ripe citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, fairly refined, but a bit short. 89

2012 Von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, "thicker" nose, deeper and also somewhat riper. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, refreshing and lively, not fully together at the moment but can turn put really nicely. Lively finish. 93

2012 Peter Lauer Kupp Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, yeasty and plummy nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, a bit easy, if somewhat nuanced, good length. 89

2012 Peter Lauer Schonfels Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and some floral notes, quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, quite lively and playful, fruity and plummy, elegant texture, long finish. 90

2012 Von Othegraven Bockstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and lively, leanish but nuanced, good length. 89

2012 St. Urbans-Hof Bockstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, more subdued and nuanced nose. Refreshing. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, elegant, nuanced and fairly layered,  long. 92

2012 Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity and a quite closed nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity and lively, balanced and long but I expect more from here. 90

2012 Peter Lauer Saarfeilser Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and yellow fruity nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, lively and quite intense, refreshing, long. 91