Weingut Leitz Grand Cru Riesling 'Berg Schlossberg' GG 2021 75cl
£36.10
A wine of true pedigree, this displays beautifully refined and complex aromas of beeswax, honey, white peach, frankincense and honeysuckle The aromas may suggest sweetness, but the palate is as dry and stony as the hillside on which the grapes are grown It has terrific intensity now, but if you can hold on to a few bottles for a few years, it will get even better The Berg Schlossberg vineyard lies at the western end of Rheingau, where the river takes a sharp turn to the north The dramatically steep slope, southerly exposure, superb drainage and protection from north winds by the Taunus Mountains make for an outstanding Grand Cru site - a challenge to cultivate, but the resulting wine makes the effort more than worth it
Weingut Leitz Dragonstone Riesling (Off-Dry), Rheingau 2024 75cl
£14.70
This is a beautifully-balanced wine, with lovely freshness while not being too dry It has a wonderful flavour of peaches, cream, clover honey, pineapple and lime Highly recommended The vineyard is located in the middle of Rheingau with an average vine age of 20 years Sustainable farming practice is employed, including selective leaf removal
Knipser Viognier - Marsanne 'Marsannier' 2022 75cl
£39.11
This is amazing A complementary fusion of Viognier and Marsanne, it has a vibrant golden colour and an exquisite, complex nose of honeysuckle, white nectarine, toast and lime marmalade Take a sip, and you immediately want another - it's that gorgeous Refined, rounded, impeccably balanced and satisfying, with a classy, fresh and beautifully sustained finish, this is brilliant already and promises to deliver delicious drinking for at least another five years Such an irresistible, perfectly-balanced wine Wow!
Knipser Grand Cru Pinot Blanc 'Kirschgarten' GG 2023 75cl
£48.64
Every bit as impressive as seriously swanky white Burgundy, this has a peach, pear, pineapple and papaya personality, with complex hints of creamy lees, toasty barrel and gunflint On the palate, it has plenty of flavour concentration and complexity, with richness of texture and bright, balancing acidity This can be enjoyed now and over the next seven years at least - maybe longer Kudos to Knipser for giving Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) the chance to shine in a Grand Cru (Grosses Gewachs) vineyard site
Knipser Grand Cru Pinot Noir 'Im Grossen Garten' GG 2021 75cl
£52.79
This wine is stupendous! Vibrant cherry juice appearance Fabulous aromas, with masses of concentration - black cherry liqueur, liquorice, black truffle, toasty oak, grilled steak, fresh leaves and the scent of hot tarmac just after a summer rain shower Before you even taste it, you can tell that this is an awesome Pinot, reminiscent of Grand Cru Burgundy - Mazis-Chambertin, perhaps - from a ripe vintage Taking a sip confirms the expectations set on the nose Yes, it is rich and ripe, but at the same time it has real tightness and focus It's controlled and defined; precise, while being irresistibly delicious Marvellous! It has a fine, velvety, dense, packed tannin structure, and balancing acidity that holds everything together without getting in the way This is an utterly great bottle of wine now, but there seems no reason why it couldn't keep another 7-10 years
Knipser Grand Cru Pinot Noir 'Kirschgarten' GG 2021 75cl
£59.53
A refined, luxurious Pinot Noir, with warmth, ripeness, breadth, depth and a lot of fruit intensity It has a complex bouquet of cherries, cinnamon, cedar, anise and sassafras leaf In the mouth, it is succulent, silky and beautifully-balanced, with tidy, integrated acidity that is hidden away while doing its job of freshening and holding everything together This sense of freshness sustains on the finish, with persistent purity of fruit, harmony, balance and refinement Enjoy now and over the next decade or longer This comes from a single 'Grand Cru' (Grosses Gewachs) called Kirschgarten (= 'Cherry Garden')
Knipser Kapellchen Riesling Trocken 2024 75cl
£18.65
Lemon and crushed stone aromas Firm palate on the right side of steely, with lemon pulp and a hint of residual sugar, moderate alcohol and very refreshing finish
Weingut Leitz Magic Mountain Riesling (Dry), Rheingau 2024 75cl
£22.39
This comes from Leitz's very finest - and steepest - vineyards The wine itself is far from steep: quite a bargain, in fact You get the amazing complexity that these vineyards have to give, with hints of clover honey, peach, mandarin orange, lime and elderflower In the mouth it is dry yet gentle and harmonious, and delicious to enjoy immediately
Weingut Tesch Karthauser Riesling 2024 75cl
£22.62
The aromatic nose displays notes of weathered red slate and rich, dense aromas A wonderful example of Riesling showing excellent concentration, crystalline purity of fruit and rich flavours of a well exposed single vineyard site