{"title":"German Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eGermany is renowned for high quality, elegant wines with confusing classification systems! While maybe best known for their Rieslings, this cool climate wine region also produces outstanding Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) and Gewürztraminer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salway-kirchberg-weissburgunder-grosse-gewachs-gg-2018-750ml","title":"Weingut Salwey - Kirchberg Weissburgunder Grosse Gewachs (GG) 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Salwey Estate owns 4.5 hectares of vineyards on the Kirchberg, the local mountain. It consists of hard, barren volcanic rock seamed with limestone veins. The site was used to mine gravel stone with dynamite. Now it contains one of the best protected nature reserves in the country.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring summertime, the Kirchberg becomes very hot. So that only old vines with deep roots can survive. They are exclusively planted on steep slopes with up to 45 % ascent. Together with cool west winds from France it prevents the plants from dehydration and keep them healthy. Our wines from Kirchberg are characterised by a nice acidity and a lot of tannins due to its volcanic soil.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Weingut Salwey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Pinot Blanc \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Baden, Germany \u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.0% \u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Salwey","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211450700034,"sku":"2000153","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250117_salwey-kirchberg2018.jpg?v=1749686528"},{"product_id":"battenfeld-spanier-kirchenstuck-riesling-grosse-gewachs-gg-2020-750ml","title":"Battenfeld Spanier - Kirchenstück Riesling Grosse Gewachs (GG) 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Kirchenstück was already mentioned in documents before the 30 Years' War. Located at 150 meters in the middle of a plateau between two churches, you can overlook H.O.’s hometown of Hohen-Sülzen. In the ancient centerpiece lies his oldest vineyard, planted in the 1960s. Today the wines come from the best plots in the entire church, have an average age of 35 years, and produce fruity and profound wines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe pad consists of soft, calcareous stone and enables the vines to receive an excellent supply of nutrients despite the extremely calcareous subsoil. Characterized by its expressive fruit, the Kirchenstück is accessible even in youth without compromising its great maturity potential. The wines of the Kirchenstück are spontaneously fermented by hand after strict selection and aged in Stück barrels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt shines in a pale straw yellow in the bowl and oscillates in the nose between juicy fruit and stimulating herbal spices of brook mint, lemon thyme and savory. Its herbal, tart nature is complemented by yellow to red fruity aromas: fully ripe yellow apples and quinces as well as some nectarine are underlined by the impression of wet chalk. Fruity, the fine-grained phenolic has a mouth-watering effect and is fueled by the youthful yet fully mature acid nerve. Complex and profound, it flows confidently and straight into the citrusy, salty and bitter finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Kirchenstück is already open-hearted in its youth, has enormous potential for maturity and clearly calls for fine cuisine: it encounters North African dishes or Levantine cuisine at eye level as well as fish and seafood classics from French cuisine. A whole free-range chicken with lemon and black olives from the oven is also an equal partner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattenfeld Spanier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Rheinhessen, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battenfeld Spanier","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211452174594,"sku":"2000151","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20240412_battenfeldspanier-kirchenstuck20.jpg?v=1749686535"},{"product_id":"wurzelwerk-winzer-beitrag-riesling-9-pack","title":"Wurzelwerk \u0026 Winzer Beitrag - Riesling 9 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredibly exciting project sees grapes from 3 of the best Riesling vineyards across Germany \u0026amp; Austria processed by 3 next-generation winemakers at these historic wineries. Released as a 9 pack only, this is a rare side-by-side look at both terroir and processing and is a must for any German \u0026amp; Austrian Riesling fanatic wanting to delve deeper into these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Germany \u0026amp; Austria\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 9 x 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e9 Rieslings from 3 Vineyards \u0026amp; 3 Wineries.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the launch of the project “WURZELWERK \u0026amp; WINZERS BEITRAG” (ROOTWORK \u0026amp; VINTNER OBLIGATION). Stefanie and Alwin Jurtschitsch (Langenlois, Kamptal, Austria), Johannes Hasselbach \/ Weingut Gunderloch (Nackenheim, Rheinhessen, Germany) and Max von Kunow \/ Weingut von Hövel (Oberemmel, Saar, Germany) all exchanged a portion of their harvest in 2012 with the motto, “give me your juice; I’ll give you mine.” Grapes from superb vineyards were vinified in three separate cellars, each with a personal interpretation according to the style of the house. This was the genesis of an extraordinary project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/8119\/files\/Wurzelwek_Vintners.png?v=1692669184\" alt=\"Vintners\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vintners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximilian von Kunow \/ Weingut von Hövel, Saar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hövel Winery, over 200 years in the family's ownership, is known for the steely, fruity style of Riesling that can only come from the Saar wine region. The family owns 2.8 hectares in the worldfamous Scharzhofberg Vineyard where the blue slate yields vibrant Rieslings of extraordinary character. The aristocratic fruit and racy acidity of the Rieslings from this vineyard are unique in the world of wine. Wines have been fermented traditionally at this estate in large, old wooden casks as a matter of course for the past 200 years. “The Saar offers the chance to produce unadulterated, natural wines that are truly inimitable. A good Saar Riesling stands for pleasantly low alcohol combined with depth of flavour – a contemporary wine that finds comparison nowhere else in the world,” states Maximilian von Kunow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulous hand selection and rigorous yield restriction ensure more flavour concentration, precision, and clarity simultaneously with more complex structure and mouthfeel than ever before. Tradition and the modern are united perfectly in this historic estate. For Maximilian von Kunow, modern means the return to positively experienced traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Hasselbach \/ Weingut Gunderloch, Rheinhessen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarl Gunderloch founded this winery in 1890. Since then the family has focused intensely on Riesling, which finds ideal preconditions in the 250-million-year old red slate. The climate and geological conditions allow the creation of expressive wines. The heart and soul of the estate is the prominent Rothenberg Vineyard in Nackenheim. The family winery currently cultivates 24 hectares planted nearly exclusively with Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter his studies in economy, Johannes Hasselbach sought winemaking experience throughout his world wine travels, which lead him to various wineries in Australia, Canada, Chile and New Zealand. After this valuable “detour”, the inquisitive economist took over responsibility for the family winery and further developed it dynamically. His exchange with friends, colleagues and winery interns from all over the world remains a valuable inspiration for him as a vintner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlwin \u0026amp; Stefanie Jurtschitsch \/ Weingut Jurtschitsch, Kamptal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Jurtschitsch winery has long been a paradigmatic example of best Austrian wine culture. Stefanie (maiden name Hasselbach, daughter of the Gunderloch estate) and Alwin Jurtschitsch have managed the family winery since 2009 with a new interpretation of exemplary vineyards. Their goal is to vinify wines of utmost authenticity, complex wines with unique terroir character in a cool and elegant style that express the individuality of their various Langenlois vineyards. New parameters, which in reality return to old traditions, are the foundation for organic cultivation, healthy soils, minimal intervention in the cellar, and continuous experimentation to explore the inexhaustible possibilities of terroir in the wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal intervention is the rule in the wine cellar. The symbiosis of preconditions in the local vineyards, the thoughtful and respectful interaction with nature, gentle vinification, and an open mind for new “old” ways are the means with which Stefanie and Alwin Jurtschitsch produce wines to meet the highest quality demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/8119\/files\/Wurzelwerk_Karte1-web.jpg?v=1692669242\" alt=\"Vineyards\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines stem not only from three of the most exciting terroir, they are also three of the very best Riesling vineyards in the world. Because European law demands that grapes for quality wines not be sourced from a foreign country – even if they come from the best origins in the world, the vintners had to come up with a creative solution. The historic vineyard names could not appear on the labels. Instead the wines had to be declassified and simply labelled as “European Table Wine” to comply with the law. In order to honour the names of the great vineyard origins, fantasy names were chosen that are similar: “Schatz-berg” for Scharzhofberg, “Rote Berg” for Rothenberg and “Heilige Stein” for Heiligenstein. Knowledgeable connoisseurs understand!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scharzhofberg alias DER SCHATZ-BERG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steep 28-hectare slope is situated between Wiltingen and Oberemmel. The exposition is south to southeast with parcels on the west border of the site facing southwest. The slope gradient is 30 to 60%. The soil is comprised of weathered slate and clay with high iron content. The fine earth is silty clay with ferrous, reddish content. The vineyard is planted exclusively to Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hövel winery owns 2.8 hectares. The wind-exposed valley east of the village of Wiltingen is unique. The forest on the mountaintop regulates humidity and guarantees good aeration of the most elevated parcels. The middle of Scharzhofberg forms a convex that stores warmth. Wines from the Scharzhofberg are restrained in their youth and gain markedly in spice and aroma intensity with bottle maturation. On the palate they are highly elegant and rich in extract. The wines are famed for their capacity to age. This is a legendary vineyard with a world-class reputation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWines from this vineyard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/9 Von Hövel 2012er “Der Schatz-Berg” (Scharzhofberg), Saar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\/9 Gunderloch 2012er “Der Schatz-Berg” (Scharzhofberg), Rheinhessen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/9 Jurtschitsch 2012er “Der Schatz-Berg” (Scharzhofberg), Kamptal \/ Österreich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rothenberg alias DER ROTE BERG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rothenberg site encompasses around 20 hectares and is situated at the north end of the “Roter Hang” between Nackenheim and Nierstein directly on the Rhine River. Five hectares comprise the heart of the Rothenberg Mountain where the grapes for the Wurzelwerk project are sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rock strata from the Oberrotliengenden period (early Permian, around 280 million years ago) came to the surface as a steep slope facing southeast towards the Rhine during the tertiary era (around 30 million years ago) as the River carved its gorge. The Rothenberg has red plates of shale with thin calcareous veins. The red colour is due to iron content (hematite) that formed during subtropical climate conditions. The Rothenberg has a slope gradient of 30 to 80%. Its wines are fine and mineral and possess tremendous ageing potential. Riesling vines here yield racy, delicate, fruity wines of extraordinary elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWines from this vineyard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\/9 Von Hövel 2012er “Der Rote Berg” (Rothenberg), Saar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/9 Gunderloch 2012er “Der Rote Berg” (Rothenberg), Rheinhessen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\/9 Jurtschitsch 2012er “Der Rote Berg” (Rothenberg), Kamptal \/ Österreich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heiligenstein alias DER HEILIGE STEIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heiligenstein is a mountain in the village of Zöbing (near Langenlois) that belongs to the foothills of the Manhartberg Mountain in Lower Austria. Its altitude reaches 360 m. The Kamp River flows at the southwest foot of the mountain. The mountains unique geology stems from the Permian era around 270 million years ago. The soils are compressed desert sandstone with abundant quartz and high silicate content. The soils become increasingly red towards the east. The forest on the plateau brings cool, humid air to Heiligenstein, which is welcome in the warmest and most highly exposed site in the Kamptal region. Flora and fauna thrive between the vine rows that otherwise are found only much farther south in Mediterranean regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several myths surrounding the name of Heiligenstein. Historically, the site was called Hellenstein or Höllenstein. Because most of the vineyards were once in the hands of the Catholic Church, the mountain eventually became the name \"Heiligenstein\". The names \"Hellenstein\" and \"Höllenstein\" do not come from the hellish heat of the Heiligenstein, but stem from the word “Halde” which refers to an abrupt drop-off or slope. 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Whilst Sonnenuhr is habitually super charming, and Würzgarten is expressive and upright, Treppchen tends to be more earnest, taking time to reveal its stripes. This 2023 follows that narrative, but when splashed into a big glass and given some air, its elusive nature is also its calling card. A wine for the ages and sure to go down in the annals of time as a classic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An amazingly minerally dry Mosel riesling that seems to descend into your glass from the heavens like an angel. Incredible wildflower and peach intensity, and yet this is very elegant and subtle on the medium-bodied palate. What fantastic precision at the extremely long finish. Great aging potential. Drink from release. 97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com (Aug 2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684192342274,"sku":"2000597","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_DrLoosen-ErdenerTreppchen23.jpg?v=1755740621"},{"product_id":"a-christmann-konigsbacher-idig-gg-2023-riesling-750ml","title":"A. Christmann - Königsbacher Idig GG 2023 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Idig is one of the most excellent locations in the Palatinate. Through our monopoly-like possession, it represents the core of our property. The wines produced here are among the style-defining wines of the category Grosses Gewächs and are celebrated worldwide year after year. As a court chamber estate of the Palatine electors, our then-stately vineyard was first mentioned in a document in the 14th century. The monopole-like size of 4 hectares in a prime location, uniquely special, is due to the more than 400 years of ownership of the Counts Palatine. The vineyard drops steeply to the south-southeast by Palatinate standards. Through the Klausental, however, a gentle wind constantly flows down from the Stabenberg, which always keeps the grapes healthy for a long time with its drying effect. The Idig rests on a mighty limestone rock massif, which was formed from limestone deposits after the collapse of the Upper Rhine Graben in the Tertiary. The topsoil consists of terra fusca, which was formed from lime and clay. In the topsoil, you will find countless limestones, but also some basalt, which was brought into the vineyard about 150 years ago from the Forster Pechsteinkopf by the von Buhl family, the owners at that time.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Steffen and Sophie Christmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Idig Königsbach Riesling VDP.Grosse Lage is deep, ripe, pure and intense on the nose that reveals concentrated fruit intermingled with saline notes. Full-bodied, intense and dense in its texture, this is a compact, saline and very mineral, still tight and crunchy yet stimulating Idig with fine tannins and a long, intense and sustainable finish. 12% stated alcohol. Diam 30 cork. Tasted at the domaine in January 2024. 97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e(March 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Pfalz, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. Christmann","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684253323522,"sku":"2000602","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_AChristmann-IdigRiesling23.jpg?v=1755737859"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-erdnener-pralat-gg-reserve-riesling-2018-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Erdnener Pralat GG Reserve Riesling 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Enormous power and concentration, but every bit as much finesse. Hard to wrap your head around this monumental yet refined wine. The elegance is extraordinary for this super-warm vintage, Lovely mango fruit, but this is not a bit loud. Then comes an extraordinary minerality in the incredibly long finish. Drink or hold. 99 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e(Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018er Erdener Prälat Réserve Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the front label (the reference to GG is left for the back label and GGR is engraved on the bottle), was made from very old un-grafted vines and was fermented in oak with ambient yeasts and aged on its gross lees for 24 months before being bottled. This offers a stunning nose of yellow peach, brown sugar, fine spices, a hint of bergamot, and subtle oak elements, which are already well integrated. The wine proves beautifully silky and playful on the gorgeously spicy and fruity palate and leaves a long feel of herbs and spices in the long finish. 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The extremely friable, in certain parcels even sandy, texture yields wines of lighter structure with vibrant elegance. Despite the vineyard’s proximity to the Rothenberg, the two resulting wines differ greatly. The wines of the Pettenthal are distinguished by exotic fruit aromas from the moment of their youth and retain their refreshing character for many years. The steepest parcels of Gunderloch's estate are located in this vineyard.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Intensely flinty with stacks of wild herb aromas, this is a powerful dry riesling that is very straight on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Very focused with a compact, stony core, this has excellent concentration and precision in the long, driving finish. From organically grown grapes with FairChoice certification. 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In the topsoil, it is mixed with red sandstone rubble. The vineyard is located high up on the edge of the Haardt, at the exit of the Klausental of the Pfälzerwald. As a result, it is in the sun early in the morning, but just as early in the evening, it is in the shade of the mountains and gets a nightly stream of cool air from the valley. In the Mount of Olives, in the oldest part of the Gewann Hart, has long been our auction wine “Chapel”. Since 2020, we press from the whole Gewann the VDP.Grosses Gewächs Ölberg-Hart. A fantastic wine. Slightly reductive, long and cool.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Steffen and Sophie Christmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Complex herbal aromas are interwoven with intense Amalfi lemon fruit and a very subtle flinty character that gives this stunning Pfalz riesling GG an electric vitality. The freshness on the extremely focused medium-bodied palate must be experienced to be believed. Incredibly long, precise and stony finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. 97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e(Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Königsbach Ölberg-Hart Grosses Gewächs comes from the core parcel of the Ölberg on calcareous marl. Yeasty funk on the nose, for now, obscures the fruit. However, the palate is bright, lithe, vivid and citric, with a beautiful concentration and supple, smooth, cooling depth. There is an excellent combination of profound freshness and supple, slender mouthfeel. 94 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e(July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Pfalz, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. 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The family's prime parcel in Hipping is protected by a row of terraces and the steep flank of the Pettenthal. Hipping tends to yield wines of incredibly expressive exotic fruit and significantly creamy texture.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What complex and original aromas this excellent dry riesling GG has: all the Mediterranean herbs, also grapefruit peel, pomelo and bergamot. This beautifully balances excellent ripeness that has a slight tropical edge with cool minerality on the medium-bodied palate. Very long, refined finish with a stony intensity that builds and builds. From organically grown grapes with FairChoice certification. Drink or hold. 96 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e(July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle\/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Rheinhessen, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gunderloch","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684291563778,"sku":"2000607","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_Gunderloch-Hipping23.jpg?v=1755743080"},{"product_id":"gunderloch-rothenberg-gg-2023-riesling-750ml","title":"Gunderloch - Rothenberg GG 2023 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Rothenberg vineyard encompasses about 20 hectares directly on the Rhine River on the north end of the “Roter Hang” between Nackenheim and Nierstein. Around five hectares of this comprise the heart of the Rothenberg. The vineyard has a slope of 30 to 80% and comprises 290-million-year-old red shale plates. The Hasselbach family of Gunderloch Estate own around 4.5 hectares of this prime vineyard, made up predominantly of very steep parcels. The Nackenheimer Rothenberg is without question their most prominent vineyard mountain. It yields wines of striking mineral character paired with a broad spectrum of expressive spice and fruit aromas.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This stunning expression of the great Rothenberg site is still very tightly wound, the flintiness very pronounced in the first moment, the delicate white peach and wild berry fruit expanding like a rosebud slowly opening during aperiod of cool weather. Underplayed power and concentration on the extremely precise, medium-bodied palate. Tremendous finesse in the very long, filigreed finish. From organically grown grapes with FairChoice certification. Drink or hold. 97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e(July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle\/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Rheinhessen, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gunderloch","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684294381826,"sku":"2000605","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_Gunderloch-Rothenberg23.jpg?v=1755743149"},{"product_id":"donnhoff-felsenberg-gg-2023-riesling-750ml","title":"Donnhoff - Felsenberg GG 2023 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The fruit comes from the best steep parcels around Dönnhoff’s Felsentürmchen in the magnificent Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg site. It’s outstanding Riesling terroir with a soil of red volcanic igneous rock, a melange of porphyry and melaphyr. Fermented and matured in stainless steel vats and classic oak barrels.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Radically smoky and massively structured in spite of being only medium-bodied, this astonishingly dry Riesling expresses the personality of this volcanic site with great authority and precision. So much spice, structure and hardness in the positive sense, meaning that this is not a wine for the faint of heart. Massive power in the imposing finish, yet absolutely clean and bright. Drink or hold. 98 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg Felsentürmchen Grosses Gewächs is picked in the fully south-facing site of the porphyry and melaphyr. Cornelius Dönnhoff says this is the most challenging site to work, simply because the stones are so hard and unforgiving, retaining almost no water. Thus, a year like 2023 was brilliant for this site. It is always the first GG site to be harvested because the rock retains heat from the day. Tender reduction still casts a flinty spell on the nose. Lovely savor implies crushed citrus foliage merged into iron oxide on the nose. The palate is taut, citric, bright with immense linearity, moving with absolute ease and direction, with energy and punch, towards a zesty, cool finish, long, sustained, all with savor and saltiness. The 2023 is a total joy of clarity, direction and stony poise. This is so elegant, so slender, so powerful, and no, this is not a contradiction. 96-98 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e (July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Nahe, Germany \u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5% \u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donnhoff","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684308996354,"sku":"2000609","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_Donnhoff-Felsenberg23.jpg?v=1755739311"},{"product_id":"a-christmann-neudstadt-vogelsang-gg-2023-riesling-750ml","title":"A. Christmann -  Neudstadt Vogelsang GG 2023 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Supplied to the Bavarian royal court in the 19th and early 20th century and sung about in poetry, the Neustadt Vogelsang has fallen into oblivion as a location due to speculation on building land. The magnificent nature led to a protected status and therefore prevented the construction plans. This is how the vineyard came into our hands in 2017. It is one of the most exciting projects in many years in the Palatinate and far beyond. The soil consists of more than 200 million years old shell limestone, which came to the surface during the collapse of the Oberrheingraben (Upper Rhine Graben) and is unique in this form in the Mittelhaardt region. The vineyard slopes quite steeply to the south with a gradient of up to 50%. Due to its location at the end of the Neustadter Valley, at an altitude of up to 260m, there are significant temperature differences between day and night, which create a lot of tension in the wine.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Steffen and Sophie Christmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The striking nose of lemon curd pulls you inexorably into this masterpiece of northerly riesling elegance, from a region where warmth and generosity prevail. Excellent concentration without a hint of weight. It is this delicacy that makes the wine so compelling. I love the elegance of the very long and precise finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. 96 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e(Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Neustadter Vogelsang Grosses Gewächs is grown on Triassic limestone, rising up to 320 meters and benefiting from cooler winds at night but facing due south. Just a touch of spice, reminiscent of cumin seed, appears on the shy nose. The palate is slender and traces a central spine of citric brightness that is luminous and seems to sink deep into the Soil. It is straight-laced, lemony, taut, bright, vivacious, pristine and pure. 94 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e(July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Pfalz, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. Christmann","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684271083778,"sku":"2000604","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_AChristmann-VogelsangRiesling23.jpg?v=1755738045"},{"product_id":"donnhoff-dellchen-gg-2023-riesling-750ml","title":"Donnhoff - Dellchen GG 2023 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A historic steeply sloping vineyard that Dönnhoff awoke from its slumber. Steep terraces in a hollow with slate and porphyry soils. The vines are about 20 years old and yield about 35hl\/ha. 100% selective hand harvest. The must is fermented and the wine matured in classic wooden barrels and stainless-steel vats. Vigorously spicy and at the same time dancingly elegant with great depth and a fascinating charisma.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This dry Riesling has a hypnotic beauty that leaves no doubt how this wine redefines what peachy means in the context of this grape variety. As it aerates, a wealth of wild berry and flower nuances develop and expand. Given the mind-bending concentration of this wine, it is staggeringly fresh and absolutely precise. Then comes the finish, which is like a prima ballerina dancing on pointe off into the distance. Drink from release. 100 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Norheimer Dellchen Grosses Gewächs is grown on porphyry with a shale cover. The vines are sheltered and have underground aquifers. A tender lemon zest note holds traces of white summer blossom, wet stone and a touch of chervil – beautifully tender. The slender palate, likewise, is lemon-dominated, bright, sunny and friendly in its citris smile. The 2023 is agile, tingling and slender with a subtle stoniness. This is as wonderfully pervasive, tart and palate-cleansing as lemon sorbet. 95-97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e (July 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Nahe, Germany \u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5% \u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donnhoff","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684316827906,"sku":"2000608","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_Donnhoff-DellchenRiesling23.jpg?v=1755739358"},{"product_id":"weingut-becker-landgraf-gau-odernheimer-spatburgunder-2020-750ml","title":"Weingut Becker-Landgraf Gau-Odernheimer Spatburgunder 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Medium-full red with a good rim of purple; the aromas are dark cherry to plum, with some vanilla\/chocolate nuances, while the flavours are of medium intensity and very attractive, with some mellowness starting up while the tannins are quite ample and add a touch of firmness that lasts. Very good wine, with the structure to handle flavoursome food.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Rheinhessen, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Becker-Landgraf","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47060183187714,"sku":"2000934","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20251119_BeckerLandgraf-PN2020.jpg?v=1763957559"},{"product_id":"weingut-salwey-grauburgunder-2024-750ml","title":"Weingut Salwey - Grauburgunder 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Even as an estate wine in its basic quality, this is an exquisite wine: typical of the grape variety and full-bodied.\u003cbr\u003eThanks to its low residual sugar and tannin structure, this wine is versatile as a food pairing and therefore an ideal table wine. The Pinot Gris estate wine impresses with its aromas of ripe yellow fruits and a touch of citrus, supported by a spicy minerality and a well-balanced acidity.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Weingut Salwey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Pinot Gris\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Baden, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Salwey","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47686321012994,"sku":"2001280","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260422_WeingutSalwey-Grauburgunder2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1776906060"},{"product_id":"shelter-lovely-lilly-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Shelter - Lovely Lilly Chardonnay 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Hallo, I'm Lilly, a little Foxterrier. I live with my family in a winegrowing region in the south of Germany. I love exploring the vineyards and have lots of thrilling adventures there. To share those pleasures with you I made this delicious Chardonnay. Cheers!\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Baden, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shelter Winery","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47686303875330,"sku":"2001283","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260422_Shelter-LovelyLillyChardonnay2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1776903763"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-2024-erdener-treppchen-riesling-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Erdener Treppchen GG Old Vine 2024 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This vineyard lies directly adjacent to the eastern side of the Prälat and is so steep that stone steps were built centuries ago to allow workers better access to the vines. While wines from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr resemble a graceful “ballerina,” those from the Treppchen are like muscular, free-style climbers. The iron-rich red slate soils produce wines that are rich, vibrant, and complex, with an intensely mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolcanic activity and the formation of the meandering Mosel valley created this striking red slate soil in Erden long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grapes for this great, dry wine ripen in the oldest parcel of the Treppchen vineyard, where there is always enough wind to prevent rot from developing in the first place. This allows for very long ripening periods. The Treppchen vineyard, with its bright red, iron-rich slate, produces spicy, complex wines of enormous minerality and density, characterized by aromas of red apple and ripe quince.\" - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErni Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47794846138626,"sku":"2001341","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260519_DrLoosen-ErdenerTreppchenGG2024Riesling750ml_1.jpg?v=1779171525"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-2024-urziger-wurzgarten-riesling-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Urziger Wurzgarten GG Old Vine 2024 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bright red and incredibly steep, the Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard forms a unique amphitheater of Rotliegend (red volcanic rock). 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The slate soils here are mixed with the stony precipitate sedimentary rock of the adjacent volcanic cliffs. The extremely steep, perfectly south-facing slope is terraced by dry stone walls that demand a rigorous level of labor-intensive care. 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For generations, this marvelous site has shaped our expectations for what fine wines from the Nahe can achieve.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Donnhoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Nahe, Germany \u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5% \u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donnhoff","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48125370335490,"sku":"2001530","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260710_Donnhoff-HermannshohleRiesling2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1784072103"},{"product_id":"donnhoff-hollenpfad-im-muhlenberg-riesling-2024-750ml","title":"Donnhoff - Hollenpfad im Muhlenberg Riesling 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Famous, steeply sloping vineyard in a small side valley of the middle section of the Nahe River. 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