Rheinhessen 2012 Riesling GG VDP tasting

2012 Gunderloch Rothenberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and somewhat lively, quite elegant, apple peel finish. 90

2012 Kühling-Gillot Rothenberg Wurzelecht Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, somewhat yeasty and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, refreshing, leaner and long. 91

2012 Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, a touch of grapefruit and minerals on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant palate, refreshing, slightly leaner mid palate, elegant citrusy and almost creamy palate. Long. 91

2012 Keller Pettenthal Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and a somewhat floral nose, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, lively, playful and gorgeous palate. Mouthwatering, elegant and refined, long. 94

2012 Kühling-Gillot Pettenthal Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, but also yeasty nose. Fresh acidity, rounder texture, slightly spicy palate, minerals finish, long. 91

2012 Kühling-Gillot Ölberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lacks some nuances and not quite together. 89

2012 Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some grapefruit and slightly leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite elegant palate, lovely balance, fairly refreshing, long. 90

2012 Wagner-Stempel Höllberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, something almost eucalyptusy and cool, rose touch, grapefruit, long. 91

2012 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and some citrus nose, touch floral. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, lovely balance, quite nuanced, long finish. 92

2012 Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and slight floral notes on the nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, nuanced and playful, quite refined, elegant texture, long. 93

2012 Wittmann Brunnenhäuschen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, quite lively, more easy going, good length. 89

2012 Wittmann Morstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apply and yellow fruity nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, quite elegant, leaner, long finish. 90

2012 Keller Hubacker Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant palate, nuanced and long but lacks something. Doesn't quite excite. 90

2012 Battenfeld-Spannier Am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, citrusy, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, slightly bitter and grapefruit palate, long. 91

2012 Battenfeld-Spannier Frauenberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and nuanced nose, elegant and layered. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, lacks nuances on the palate, good length. 89

2012 Battenfeld-Spannier Kirchenstück Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yeasty and waxy nose. Fresh acidity, again waxy and honey, yellow fruits, a bit short. 88