Germany

Choosing German wine

You’ll find German wine from Von Winning in the Pfalz and Keller in Rheinhessen, both producing benchmark Grosses Gewächs Riesling. Von Winning also contributes Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for those after something different. Many overlap with our Aromatics and Crisp Whites ranges too, worth exploring if you enjoy this style.

For German Riesling, compare the vineyard and the winemaking as well as the vintage. Von Winning Paradiesgarten Riesling 2023 is fermented in 500-litre barrels and spends 12 months on its lees. MarMar 2021, from a parcel within Ungeheuer, and Ozyetra 2021, selected from Pechstein, spend 24 months on their lees. Both are described as dry in the individual wine notes. These details offer a useful way to explore the estate’s different expressions without assuming every German Riesling has the same sweetness or texture.

Keller’s Rheinhessen selection includes the 2020 Kirchspiel, Hubacker and Abts E GG bottlings, allowing comparisons within the same vintage. Beyond Riesling, Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc 500 2018 brings a barrel-selected alternative, with oak and citrus character described in its tasting notes. Read the notes for the particular bottle you are considering, then use the grape and vineyard filters to refine your choice.

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