In Loreley's land

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 18 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Greyish yellow. Cool flint scent with hints of bitter orange. Serious, intellectual and full of character Mittelrhein Riesling, which glides over the tongue with rather quiet, thoughtful yet clear tones. A herbal spicy foundation supports the moderate acidity of the vintage. Long finish.

16

Tasted on 19 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 17 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Smells of ripe pear, but also has hints of apricot liqueur. Very balanced on the tongue, even without the acidity of a classic vintage. Delicate creaminess on the palate, fruity, finely balanced sweetness, good length.

15.5

Tasted on 18 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 15 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light lemon yellow with a touch of white gold. Fragrance of citrus, lemon peel and flint. On the tongue herbal spicy, with cool Riesling fruit. Piquant acidity, slight bitterness on the palate, very good length.

14.5

Tasted on 16 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 23 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant pale yellow. Delicately spicy herbal fragrance with subtle flint stone aromas. Cool Riesling fruit. Mature, piquant acidity, pronounced minerality. Individual, full of character and with very good length.

16.5

Tasted on 24 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

14

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 26 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Distinctive “tears” on the glass wall. Ethereal fragrance component in the nose. Next to citrus and mint. Compact fruit, well balanced and on the tongue rather with soft tones. In the end, however, a little well-behaved. Good length.

14

Tasted on 27 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 26 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. In the nose citrus and a hint of mint. Elegant Kabinett with good concentration, which despite its lightness appears consistently present on the palate from the beginning to the finish. Spicy herbs, delicate acidity, recognizable mineralic foundation, good length.

14.5

Tasted on 27 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 24 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

14

Tasted on 25 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⚖

Tasted on 24 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

15

Tasted on 25 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 10 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Finely spicy, delicately planty citrus scent. In the mouth with an animating start and a mature, in the vintage context quite piquant acidity. Green herbal, mineral spice. Long and with a good aftertaste.

15

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 18 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Grey-yellow. Tart, slightly floral nose. Herbal spicy scent of peach and nectarine. Good mineralic expression on the palate, with a certain tension. Not very deep, but quite long and persistent.

15

Tasted on 19 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 31 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Ethereal mint nose with little primary fruit. Good presence on the palate, surprisingly fresh for the vintage and after longer air contact with hints of candied lemon peel and orange peel. Elegant cool climate Riesling with subtle spice, fine acidity and good length.

15

Tasted on 1 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 26 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. In the nose with fine citrus notes and scent of green apple. On the palate delicate herbal spice and a surprisingly vital acid structure for the vintage. Elegant and light on the palate, then with a little more pressure in the finish. Otherwise pleasantly quiet, delicate and subtle. Good length.

15.5

Tasted on 27 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 18 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light lemon yellow. Highly aromatic bouquet of ripe yellow fruits. Delicately creamy on the palate, well balanced thanks to the mature, well-integrated acidity, pleasantly slender with all its strength. Vibrating minerality and a fine herbal note. Excellent length and persistence. Still needs a lot of air.

15

Tasted on 19 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

17⚖

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Ripe fruit aromas in the nose, which remind a little of karambola. On the palate it shows finesse and elegance with all its concentration. Despite a low acidity and a certain creaminess, the wine is anything but broad. The mineral depth due to the vineyard lends vitality and maintains the tension. Excellent length. Requires a few hours of air.

16.5

Tasted on 12 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 5 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14

Tasted on 6 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Lemon yellow. Apple scent still marked by fermentation aromas. On the palate green-herbal, mineral and with medicinal notes. Repulsive phenolic aromas. Decent length. Probably out of shape due to the late filling, close to the time of our tasting. We eagerly await the post-tasting, for which we will now take a little time. At the moment we see the (defensive and conservative) evaluation of the wine only as a thumb-point.

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 16 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

White gold. Clear berry note, scent of yellow fruits, on the palate somewhat yellow apple. Exciting, fine acidity, not too sweet. Very good length.

16

Tasted on 17 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

13⚖

Tasted on 30 July 2019 by Werner Elflein

13

Tasted on 31 July 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

13

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

13⚖

Tasted on 15 June 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Delicate, green and herbaceous Riesling scent with nuances of peach. Good juiciness on the palate, not overly perceptible sweetness, moderate acidity, well balanced. Good length.

13

Tasted on 16 June 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 30 July 2019 by Werner Elflein

Clear, brilliant lemon yellow. Youthful bouquet with tropical fruits. Currently requires a lot of time in the open bottle to fully develop its aroma. The alcohol is perfectly integrated and gives the wine a pleasant fullness, over whose foundation an impressive harmony of all taste parameters rises. Obviously, this is a true long-distance runner, who was in danger of being underestimated in our hidden tasting. In its style no classical Mittelrhein Riesling of traditional coinage, but a genuine monument which we trust with some years bottle ripeness even a higher evaluation. Lasting length.

16.5

Tasted on 31 July 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 30 July 2019 by Werner Elflein

Jörg Lanius' estate Riesling needs a good day in the fresh air to get rid of his “baby bacon”. In the glass grey lemon yellow. In the nose at the beginning still very closed, with discreet fruitiness. On the tongue quite harmonious, with a fine mineral slate note. At first it looks quite neutral, but it opens on the second day and then reveals a rather concise green and herbaceous spice. Good length.

14.5

Tasted on 31 July 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

17

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light straw yellow. Currently still requires a lot of air. At first it looks completely distorted, but after a treatment in the Ovarius decanter it looks like it has been transformed. A wine that does not live from its primary aroma and a rare acidity in the vintage 2018, but convinces with substance. Here, however, full ripeness was not exhausted to the very end. This benefits the wine. Green herbal aromas and a fine acidity run through the creamy fullness of the fruit and ensure revival. The phenolic component will probably not be everyone's cup of tea – but it doesn't have to be. Very good length.

16

Tasted on 12 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 6 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. In the nose grapefruit and yellow like red apple. The palate shows fruit and delicate creamy fullness with good concentration and excellent balance. In the finale grapefruit again. Very good length.

15

Tasted on 7 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

17

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 16 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light white gold. Discreet flint scent. In the nose restrained fragrance with soft hints of mandarin and orange. Rather strong body with a delicate creamy texture and fine sweetness. Grapefruit on the long finish.

16.5

Tasted on 20 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

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Tasted on 1 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

15.5▲

Tasted on 3 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

reduction

On the first day, the Großes Gewächs "Am Lauerbaum" showed pronounced reduction, so that we had to suspend the evaluation for the time being. Overall, however, the wine was less affected than its counterpart from the Oberweseler Oelsberg. After two days under observation, the reduction has decreased to such an extent that we were able to get an idea of the wine's substance. Lemon yellow colour. In the nose at the moment with only discreet fruitiness. More broadly based than the straighter, more focused Oelsberg. Clear spontaneous aromas and fine wood barrel notes. Traditional, puristic style. Creamy fruit density, good balance and mineral depth. Light phenolic bitterness. Very good length. Unmistakably good material. A rough diamond that absolutely needs a few more years of ripening.

16.5

Tasted on 27 September 2022 by Werner Elflein

Full lemon yellow. Discreetly planty scent of peach pit and stone fruit. Full-bodied, dry Riesling that continues to be very compact, but has shed its youthful reductiveness. What remains is a high-quality phenolic, no longer bitter at all, which confirms our earlier view of the wine. Thanks to its thoroughly piquant acidity, which is perfectly embedded in the substance, the Große Gewächs from the Oelsberg now seems much more polished than it did two years ago. Excellent length. Still far from the end of a more than hopeful development. Not a soloist. Ideal food companion.

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

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Tasted on 1 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

16.5▲

Tasted on 3 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

reduction

Even after two days of aeration, the Oberweseler Oelsberg Großes Gewächs still showed a noticeable reduction note, but finally allowed a closer examination. Lemon yellow. In the nose, overlaid by spontaneous fermentation aromas, hints of stone fruit, especially peach stone. Traditional, puristic style. Vertical, with deep and multi-layered minerality and excellent depth. Lighter than the alcohol content suggests. Discreet phenolic bitter note. Very good length. Requires a few more years of maturation.

14⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 10 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Christos Christian Theodoropoulos' Riesling seems to pull out almost all the stops in order to avoid evaluation. Only the lemon-yellow colour of the wine is unambiguous. But already at the bouquet it seems as if during the 72 hours in which we observe its development, it will take on almost all possible states of taste. From citrus aromas to nutty notes and liquorice, everything seems to be there, so we cannot find a descriptive text that does any justice to this wine. In the mouth it presents itself to us as a typical cool climate Riesling. A fine acidity, substance and length are recognizable. We therefore regard the adjoining evaluation only as a rough thumb bearing.

15

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 5 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Bright, luminous lemon yellow. Fruity bouquet of stone fruit and apricot. In the beginning still quite much carbonic acid. Cool fruit, surprising acidity, shows suspense and draught on the palate. Very good length. Requires some air.

15

Tasted on 6 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 16 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Clear nose with a fine pineapple scent. Juicy fruit fullness, yet light on the palate. Elegant acidity, very good length.

16

Tasted on 17 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 23 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow with white gold reflections. Slightly reductive, cool citrus scent. On the palate with earthy and stony notes, changing between floral and spicy aromas. Ethereal component. Fine and elegant. Very good length.

16.5

Tasted on 24 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 23 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

An extraordinarily good Riesling of the entry class, which is hardly inferior to the vineyard wine from the Engehöller Bernstein. Pale yellow with white-golden reflections. Cool scent of yellow apple and Williams pear. Convincing on the palate with expressive minerality and a mature, excellently integrated acidity. Very good length.

15

Tasted on 24 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 27 May 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Gripping Riesling scent of yellow citrus fruits. Tight and straightforward, with pull on the palate, vital acidity, green and herbaceous notes and good balance. Very long.

15.5

Tasted on 28 May 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

17⚖

Tasted on 17 June 2019 by Werner Elflein

White gold colour. Complex bouquet with aromas of wild strawberry and passion fruit. In the mouth multifaceted, spicy and creamy. Fine, excellently balanced acidity. In spite of its youthful light already harmonious in every respect. Excellent length and persistence.

17

Tasted on 18 June 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 27 May 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lightly green lemon yellow. A restrained nose whose fragrance is best described as karambole. On the palate with good presence and elegant acidity. More introverted than its counterpart from the Bopparder Hamm Feuerlay. Nevertheless animating and with the promise of the future. Very good length.

15

Tasted on 28 May 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 24 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

Full lemon yellow. Ripe, expansive, still juvenile scent of peach. Still a little bit influenced by the carbonic acid, but with a recognizable good balance with harmonious acidity and a green-herb aroma. Rather semi-dry taste. Already quite accessible. Very good length.

14.5

Tasted on 25 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⚖

Tasted on 26 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

White gold. Nose very focused on mineralic and herbaceous green notes. Still highly carbonated substance. Herb-spicy aroma, slight bitterness, not yet conclusive, but with a potential that cannot yet be accurately assessed. Quite good length. Needs time.

15.5

Tasted on 27 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 17 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16

Tasted on 18 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 15 June 2019 by Werner Elflein

Matt lemon yellow. A wide bouquet of wild strawberry and pickled peach. Still youthful and characterised by carbonic acid. Fine-nerved play, perfectly balanced residual sweetness, enormous presence, length and sustainability.

16.5

Tasted on 16 June 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 4 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Greenish white gold. Fine scent of pink grapefruit and citrus. Juicy and fruity, with finesse. Good balance between sweetness, minerality and the moderate acidity of the vintage. Long finish.

15.5

Tasted on 5 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

18

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

18.5⚖

Tasted on 16 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Golden yellow. Finest botrytis scent of ripe, yellow citrus fruits. Delicate Riesling fruit, full-bodied sweetness, perfect acidity. Multilayered and deep. Outstanding length, excellent aftertaste with piquant aftertaste.

18.5

Tasted on 17 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖▲

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

reduction

16▲

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

14.5⚖

Tasted on 25 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. In the nose as well as in the mouth still monolithic and unapproachable. Requires at least 24 hours air in the current condition, better 48 hours. Vegetable, green and herbaceous nose. Noticeable alcohol with a slight bitterness and tannin note. Also on the palate spicy with herbs and vital, ripe acidity. Very good length. Not easy to judge. Uncertain prognosis.

15

Tasted on 27 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 23 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant lemon yellow. Fine and quite straight-lined, herb-spicy citrus scent. Gripping. Still noticeable carbonic acid, tense acidity, citrus fruits again, good length. Benefits from moderate air supply, but should not be left open too long.

15

Tasted on 24 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 25 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. In the nose as well as in the mouth still monolithic and unapproachable. Requires at least 24 hours air in the current condition, better 48 hours. Fine spicy, green herb nose with some stone fruit. Noticeable alcohol with a slight bitter and tannin note. In the arrangement similar to the counterpart from Bopparder Hamm Engelstein. Perhaps a little finer and more complex in relation. Vital, ripe acidity. Very good length. Not easy to judge. Uncertain prognosis.

15

Tasted on 27 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 10 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

Straw yellow. Straight, focused peach fruit in the nose. Fine herbal spice on the palate. Piquant acidity with polish, stylish classic Mittelrhein Riesling with semi-dry taste, very good length.

16

Tasted on 11 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 4 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Full lemon yellow. On the first day, aromas of rhubarb and wild strawberry dominate the bouquet. Only after 24 hours these are largely replaced by grapefruit notes. On the tongue the grapefruit shows up again, which brings a pleasant bitterness with it. A fine sweetness in combination with the elegant acidity on the palate provides a certain tension. Very good length.

15.5

Tasted on 5 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

17

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

16.5

Tasted on 20 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 18 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow with straw yellow reflections. Floral, mineralic nose with a hint of yellow fruits, especially citrus. Slaty spice on the palate with a slight bitterness at first, but declining after aeration. At first it appears somewhat indifferent, but on the second day it is much more focused. Good length.

14

Tasted on 19 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Distinctive, green and herbaceous scent with fine citrus aromas. Harmonises with time so that the herbs take a back seat and the fruitiness gains in importance. As in the nose, a similar development takes place in the mouth (accelerated by the use of the Ovarius decanter). Here, too, the initially green vegetable aromas give way to a delicate creamy fruit fullness. The soft acidity of the vintage is well compensated by the minerality. The taste is noticeably semi-dry with only a subtle hint of sweetness. Good length.

14.5

Tasted on 12 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 5 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow with straw yellow reflections. Herbal fragrance of green herbs and ripe stone fruit. On the tongue still with a slight disharmony between sweetness and acidity, so that a clearly sweet-sour taste arises. However, it should develop positively. On the palate quite powerful. Spicy finish, good length.

14

Tasted on 6 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 31 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Intense bouquet with aromas of dried herbs, especially thyme and sage. In the background hints of citrus. Pleasantly light, exemplary Mittelrhein Kabinett with good balance, even with the moderate acidity of the vintage. Very long.

15

Tasted on 1 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 16 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light white gold. Clear flint note in the nose, with nuances of yellow citrus fruit. On the palate with pleasantly bitter aromas, moderate sweetness, but quite strong body, subtle acidity in the background, vegetable finish. Good length.

15.5

Tasted on 18 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

17

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

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Tasted on 19 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

tannin input through the cork

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Tasted on 22 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

tannin input through the cork

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 31 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Fruity fragrance of sweet citrus fruits, especially mandarin. Glides lightly over the tongue. Elegant, well-balanced Riesling, evenly present on the palate over the entire length of the wine's journey, with fine play and moderate, delicate acidity. Very good length.

15

Tasted on 1 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

13.5⚖

Tasted on 24 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

13.5

Tasted on 25 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

14

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 23 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Finely spicy, initially primarily floral, with longer air contact increasingly fruity bouquet of Conference pear. Changes significantly in the open bottle within a few hours. The initially diffuse sweet-sour aroma gives way to precise contours. Green herbaceous, vital acidity, very good length.

15

Tasted on 24 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

14

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 10 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Currently completely closed in the nose. Yellow-fruity notes with a discreet aftertaste. On the tongue with juicy nectarine and pronounced acidity. Quite slender, shows some elegance. Good length.

15

Tasted on 11 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 8 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

14

Tasted on 9 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15

Tasted on 10 January 2023 by Werner Elflein

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 24 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Delicate smoky scent of flintstone and peach. Slim Riesling type with piquant acidity and a rather semi-dry taste due to its perceptible sweetness. Not quite stringent. Good length.

14.5

Tasted on 25 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 9 March 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Finely spicy peach scent. Straight-lined, with animating fruit-acid play, moderate sweetness, very good balance and excellent length.

15

Tasted on 11 March 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5

Tasted on 29 September 2022 by Werner Elflein

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 24 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Sweet, but at the same time quite restrained scent. Very appealing fruit-acid play on the palate. Not excessively sweet, good length. Still needs some time to develop more depth.

15

Tasted on 25 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

17

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 26 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Greenish white gold. In the nose aromas of citrus and tobacco. On the tongue spicy and herbaceous. Mineralic foundation. With pull on the palate, but also slight bitterness. Currently strongly marked by carbonic acid and overall not yet conclusive. Needs time. Whether he will have the facilities one day to follow the excellent 2017, I currently can not estimate.

15.5

Tasted on 27 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 15 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Matt lemon yellow. Slate fragrance with aromas of apple, peach, nectarine and citrus. With a little air also hints of strawberry yoghurt. Slender Riesling fruit, gripping and astringent acidity, good length, herbaceous spicy aftertaste.

15.5

Tasted on 16 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 27 May 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Not very precise scent with fruity accents which can best be described as citrus aromas. Quite accessible, with a stable acid structure and good balance. Ordinary length.

13

Tasted on 28 May 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 15 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Weakly glowing lemon yellow. At first it seems as if the Domkaule resemble the Rüdenet very strongly this year, but after a few hours of air there are finally serious differences. Overall, the Domkaule appears to be somewhat weaker than the Rüdenet, the fruit is acidic, and also the very present carbonic acid does not yet find any binding. Good length.

14

Tasted on 16 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 4 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Especially on the first day with a cool aroma both in the nose and on the tongue. Green herbaceous notes and soft hints of cassis are reminiscent of Maximin Grünhäuser Rieslings from the Ruwer valley. Pleasantly astringent on the palate with a delicate bitter component and moderate sweetness. Good length.

14.5

Tasted on 5 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 24 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5

Tasted on 25 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 8 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5

Tasted on 9 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

17

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 25 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. In the nose as well as in the mouth still monolithic and unapproachable. Requires at least 24 hours air in the current condition, better 48 hours. In the bouquet, in addition to primarily vegetable and herbaceous notes, restrained aromas of peach and peach stone. Remarkable alcohol, very spicy herbs on the palate, ripe acidity, slight bitterness, very long.

15

Tasted on 27 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 8 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

15

Tasted on 9 April 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 30 March 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light yellow. Clearly defined Riesling bouquet with the scent of vineyard peach. Elegant, vibrating acidity, harmonious sweetness, balanced, good length.

14.5

Tasted on 31 March 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 10 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

From old vines in the Obernhofer Goetheberg, planted in 1927. Lemon yellow. In the nose monolithic and dense. A profound secondary aroma with a dominant ethereal spice that tolerates hardly any fruit next to it. Enormously expressive, without relying on volume. Individual in style, but completely coherent in itself. Only after two days of aeration do fine citrus notes appear. Impressive length. A great character actor among the dry Mittelrhein Rieslings.

16.5

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 9 March 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon to straw yellow. A nose characterized by malolactic fermentation with discreet, rather unspecific fruit aromas. Creamy texture on the palate, off-dry taste, some peach and peach skin in the finish. Good length.

15

Tasted on 11 March 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 23 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light lemon yellow. In the nose first notes of ripeness. Recognizable malolactic fermentation. Fragrance of roasted coffee bean. Frankophile style with a remarkably soft acid structure. In the mouth very creamy and mild, little fruit, good length.

14.5

Tasted on 24 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

13.5⚖

Tasted on 9 March 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon to straw yellow. A nose characterized by malolactic fermentation. Creamy texture on the palate, but unfortunately also very rough and tannic. Medium length.

13

Tasted on 10 March 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

13⚖

Tasted on 15 June 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light lemon yellow. Somewhat perfumed peach note. Not particularly pronounced profile, but with a good presence on the palate. Good length.

13

Tasted on 16 June 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

12.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 23 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light lemon yellow. Initially still very closed in the nose with pronounced tobacco notes. Opens only after prolonged air contact and then reveals fine pear aromas. Good balance of fruit and acidity, slight bitterness, good length.

14

Tasted on 24 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 25 February 2019 by Werner Elflein

Requires at least 24 hours of air in the current condition, better 48 hours. Lemon yellow. Fine spicy, green herb nose with some stone fruit. Much power, perceptible alcohol. At first completely closed, with sweet-sour taste and a little diffuse aroma. Changes with air nearly completely. Suddenly the Spätlese from Bopparder Hamm Ohlenberg shows clear contours, just as if it were a completely different wine. Very good length.

15.5

Tasted on 27 February 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 9 March 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Smells like stone fruit and pear. Does not seem to be fully developed at present and still needs a little bottle ripeness. Restrained acidity, unclear contours, but good length and certainly with promising future.

14.5

Tasted on 11 March 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13⧛⚖▲

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

reduction

13.5▲

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

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Tasted on 26 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

14

Tasted on 28 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

The wine currently needs about 48 hours in the air to get rid of the annoying reduction notes at least to the extent that a look into the future is possible. Lemon yellow in colour, the bouquet is much more open than at the beginning with citrus aromas and a fresh, ethereal component that is most reminiscent of mint. On the tongue, besides the fruit, we also perceive the dense and firm substance of a dry Auslese with a sufficient acidity for the vintage and green herbaceous hints. Good length and persistence.

15⧛⚖▲

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

reduction

14.5▲

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

14.5⚖▲

Tasted on 6 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

14.5▲

Tasted on 7 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

reduction

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 31 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Bouquet with first tertiary aromas. No primary fruit, but buttery aromas and a distinct petrol-note. On the palate with quite dominant sweetness, even some caramel, light phenolic bitterness and good length.

14

Tasted on 1 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⚖

Tasted on 15 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Bright lemon yellow. Multilayered scent of pink grapefruit, wild strawberry and rock candy. Juicy and creamy on the palate, quite soft acidity, but by no means too less. Very good length.

15.5

Tasted on 16 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⚖

Tasted on 30 July 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light greyish yellow. Initially completely closed nose and also on the palate supposedly without a clear definition. But after a longer air supply the incomprehensible happens: The dry Riesling from the Bopparder Hamm Ohlenberg comes to life and suddenly shows clear contours and a very typical aromatics with ripe, tropical-sounding fruit. The wine is light and delicate on the palate. A picture book Kabinett. Serious and delicate, vinified “without tinsel”. Good length.

15.5

Tasted on 31 July 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

18⚖

Tasted on 1 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

The colour spectrum ranges from medium lemon yellow to light straw yellow. Although the class of the wine can already be guessed on the first day, it only shows its full potential after 24 hours. This does not mean that everything can be discovered with just one sip. Because this chameleon plays with the taster “hare and hedgehog”, new facets open up again and again. Sometimes it's the floral components that push themselves into the foreground and evoke memories of white flowers, shortly afterwards a green and herbaceous note demands attention. Then again it is the expansive, tropical fruit that lines the mouth and seems to tolerate nothing else next to it, until a very fine, harmonious acid dares to come out of its hiding place and once again shuffles all the cards anew. No question about it, Florian Weingart's dry Spätlese “Am Weißen Wacke” is a masterpiece that, in my opinion, is one of the (few) really great dry Rieslings of the vintage 2018 in Germany.

18

Tasted on 2 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17⚖

Tasted on 17 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Finely spicy, green herb fragrance. On the palate with delicate creaminess, ripe fruit, elegant sweetness and very fine, subtle acidity. Perfect balance. Mineral accents in the very long finish.

17

Tasted on 18 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⚖

Tasted on 6 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light yellow-green. In the nose green herbaceous spice. Scent of peach and woodruff. Straight character with a lot of traction on the palate. Convinces with freshness and juiciness. Shows a spicy grapefruit note in the long finish.

15.5

Tasted on 7 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⚖

Tasted on 17 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15.5

Tasted on 18 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⚖

Tasted on 11 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Straw yellow with golden accents. At first in the nose still with a lot of carbonic acid, yellow fleshy aromas and a rather broad base. With a few hours of air the picture changes permanently. The nose becomes much more subtle and complex, even more focused. In the mouth it has a creamy fruitiness and an excellent balance between harmonious acidity and fine sweetness. Over time it develops into one of the most beautiful Rieslings of the vintage, probably also beyond the Mittelrhein region. Very long. Requires time.

17

Tasted on 12 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17⚖

Tasted on 1 August 2019 by Werner Elflein

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Opulent bouquet with yellow fleshy aromas which already suggests a creamy consistency of the wine in the mouth. There, too, with a breathtaking fullness that unites everything that makes a monumental Spätlese: fruit, a fine, excellently balanced acidity, delicate sweetness, floral notes. A Riesling with off-dry taste, excellent length and a herbaceous echo.

17

Tasted on 2 August 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⚖

Tasted on 4 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light green-yellow. Fine peach scent. Intense fruitiness, juicy and with a delicate melt. Fine bitter touch, excellently balanced sweetness, good length. Increases enormously on the second day.

15.5

Tasted on 5 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

17⚖

Tasted on 16 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Light white gold. In the nose vegetable spice, fine mandarin, some mint. Slim late harvest type, on the palate with invigorating sweetness and creamy fruit base. Soft acidity, well balanced, but still underdeveloped. Absolutely needs time. Very good length.

17

Tasted on 20 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

18.5⚖

Tasted on 19 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Harvested in the night of January 21, 2019. Pure white gold. In the nose honey and a clearly focused grapefruit aroma. Mature acidity, excellently integrated in creamy fruit fullness and balanced with the sweetness. Outstanding length. In spite of the late harvest typical for ice wine and hardly recognizable Botrytis.

18

Tasted on 20 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⚖

Tasted on 2 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Straw yellow. Spicy and planty bouquet with subtle aromas of ripe yellow fruits and melon. In the mouth with very good presence and creamy fruitiness. Off-dry taste with a clear but excellently integrated sweetness. Harmonious and with some air without the initial bitterness. More reminiscent of a Chardonnay than a Pinot Blanc. Excellent length.

15.5

Tasted on 3 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

Light lemon yellow. Spontaneously spicy fragrance with hints of Swiss herbal sugar. The fruit is rather neutral, but the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced with good length, which shows the potential of this grape variety, which is mainly used as a table grape, for viticulture.

14

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 5 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5

Tasted on 6 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

13.5⚖

Tasted on 2 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

13

Tasted on 3 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 26 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Medium yellow. Unspectacular, but stylish Pinot Gris with everything the grape variety brings. Pleasant and appealing fruitiness in nose and mouth, delicate creaminess, moderate acidity, very good length.

15

Tasted on 27 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 26 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Greenish yellow with a subtle pink. Scent of yellow apple, which has been lying around for a while when cut. On the tongue balanced and with mild acidity. Slight bitterness in the finish. Good length. Benefits from longer aeration.

14

Tasted on 27 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

13

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 8 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Slightly buttery smell of smoked bacon. Full-bodied, with still quite present carbonic acid. Captivating acidity, thoroughly expressive and with a spicy finish. Good length.

14

Tasted on 9 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

16⚖

Tasted on 2 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright yellow-green. Complex, not easy to grasp bouquet, dominated by barrique perfume and tropical fruits. Creamy on the palate and clearly recognizable as a child of the 2018 vintage due to its acidity structure. Shows a fine spiciness and very good length. May polarize, but is at the beginning of a hopeful development.

16

Tasted on 3 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 26 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Golden yellow. Wide bouquet with scents of apple and roasted nuts. The wooden insert seems idiosyncratic, but the aromas coming from the barrique blend in well and lead to a harmonious overall picture, provided that the wine gets enough air after opening the bottle. Vitalising acidity. Good length and persistence.

14

Tasted on 27 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 26 November 2019 by Werner Elflein

Greenish yellow. Mineral fragrance of sour citrus and yellow-fleshed fruits. On the tongue with subtle roasted aromas, piquant acidity, reminiscent sweetness and excellent length and persistence.

15.5

Tasted on 27 November 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by our jury

14

Tasted on 10 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 5 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale lemon yellow. Herbal, green and herbaceous scent. Also on the palate predominantly with vegetal aromas and an almost painfully extreme herbal minerality. The fruit, if perceptible at all in the form of apple cider, plays an almost negligible minor role. Expressive, strongly polarising wine. Long and persistent.

14

Tasted on 6 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale lemon yellow. Quiet, fine, in every respect prototypical Scheurebe fragrance of blackcurrant. Pyrazine perceptible on the tongue. Herbal finish. If it were a Scheurebe like from a picture book, there wouldn't be the somewhat bitter aftertaste.

14

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

12.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

13

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 5 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright yellow. Spicy, green-herbal bouquet with red berry accents. Also on the palate more of herbs than fruit. Slender stature, not quite dry in taste. Good length.

14.5

Tasted on 6 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

12.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

12.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 5 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15

Tasted on 6 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Bright yellow. Slightly nutty fragrance with little primary fruit. The spontaneous aromas reveal the producer in the concealed tasting. According to the grape variety with neutral fruit, but shows a balanced and stylish appearance on the tongue. Good length.

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

14.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 8 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Vegetable and partly also floral fragrance with ethereal component. Distinct slate minerality. Hints of jelly banana. In the mouth then the conclusive and consistent continuation of the olfactory perception. Fine acid intermezzo, very good length and persistence. Needs some air.

15

Tasted on 9 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

13.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 8 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Floral, fruity and slate-spicy bouquet with nutty components. Despite almost no primary fruit, quite aromatic and with good balance. Delicate fruit sweetness, surprisingly stable acidity for the vintage, good length.

14.5

Tasted on 9 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 8 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow. Partly vegetable, partly floral nose. Piquant fruit, primarily dominated by strawberry and strawberry yoghurt aromas. Pronounced acidity, gripping. Herbal spice in the finish. Good length.

14.5

Tasted on 9 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Straw yellow with golden reflections. Surprisingly, in the nose less Traminer typicality than in the cuvée with Riesling. Restrained bouquet with hints of rose blossom and orange marzipan. Balanced on the palate, as expected low in acidity, but with a good phenolic spice that tends slightly bitter. Very good length.

15.5

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Straw yellow. The nose, with its typical Traminer aroma and the scent of rose blossom and lychee, suggests a monovarietal wine. Only on the tongue does the fine acidity attract attention to the Cuvée partner Riesling. A hint of blackcurrant is unusual for the composition of the grape varieties. Fine, phenolic bitterness in the long finish. Requires air.

15

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 3 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 17 June 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale yellow with discrete turbidity. Fine spicy nose with hints of star fruit. The herbaceous notes from the bouquet continue on the palate, the Veltliner-typical “pepper” clearly reveals the grape variety even in the blind tasting. The wine is well balanced and has facilities for an advantageous ripening development. Very good length.

15

Tasted on 18 June 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 28 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

White gold lemon yellow. Bouquet of pink grapefruit and blackcurrant. In contrast, green and herbal notes predominate on the tongue, while fine pyrazines reveal Sauvignon Blanc as a grape variety in hidden tastings, although the resemblance to Scheurebe is astounding. Herbaceous foundation, good balance, acidity and bite. Very long.

15

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⚖

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow. Delicate bouquet of blackcurrant and ripe pink grapefruit. Primarily sweet and hardly acidic fruit play on the palate. Fine spice, good length.

15

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⚖

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Lemon yellow with straw yellow reflections. The nose is more Riesling than Scheurebe. Fine, delicate peach scent. On the palate with a real explosion of aromas: highly ripe, almost sweet pink grapefruit with a fine, corresponding bitter note. Spicy notes of herbs. Very good length.

15.5

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14⚖▲

Tasted on 12 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

reduction

Pale yellow. Reductive fragrance that makes it difficult for the fruit aromas to set the scene. In the mouth recognizably grape variety. Shows a certain spiciness and animation on the tongue. Powerful and with very good length. The evaluation is based on the premise that the reduction note is a temporary phenomenon.

14▲

Tasted on 13 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

reduction

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

12.5

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 5 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5

Tasted on 6 January 2020 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Intense pink. Animating scent of black currant. Shows intensity and fine spice on the tongue and palate. Full of character and quite individual. Very good aftertaste.

15

Tasted on 15 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

11⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

11

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

13⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

13

Tasted on 15 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

13.5

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale rosé. Fragrant, freshly opened, with nectarine and nectarine skin. On the palate spicy and with a fine bitter taste. Shows structure and length.

14

Tasted on 15 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

12⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

14

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Rosé color. In the nose and on the palate characterized by sweet aromas. Juicy and with good substance, harmony and good length.

14.5

Tasted on 15 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

13.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

13.5

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

13.5⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Intense pink. Fruity, already in the nose sweet signaling fragrance. On the palate then clearly sweet, but quite charming. Good length.

14

Tasted on 15 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15⚖

Tasted on 14 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

Pale rosé. Fine scent of light red berries. On the palate with finesse and elegance, texture and harmonious acidity. Tastes really dry. Very good length.

15.5

Tasted on 15 October 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15.5

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14.5⚖

Tasted on 29 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Bright, transparent garnet red. Individual scent, which reminds of red berries and potato chips. On the tongue with cool and sweet fruit, silky velvety tannins and a distinctive acid backbone. Ordinary length. In the current stage of development, the Ovarius decanter is urgently needed.

15

Tasted on 30 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

14⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

15

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

14⚖

Tasted on 29 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Bright purple garnet. Very unconventional Pinot Noir, which shows pronounced apple aromas in the nose and would therefore be a perfect candidate for a black glass tasting. On the tongue and palate, however, it is completely different: delicate roast flavours, red berry aromas, sweet fruit, but also with a slightly acidic component. Good length.

15.5

Tasted on 30 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

We often have doubts as to whether our methodical approach of observing wines over several days for a well-founded evaluation does not overshoot the mark a little. In most cases, our four-eyes-review does not bring any new insights. But there are wines that are worth waiting for. The Spätburgunder from the Lithos winery is such a case. Although already tasted on the first day in numerous variants (without aeration, with aeration, in the Ovarius decanter), it only reveals itself to us after more than 24 hours in the open bottle. The apple aromas perceptible on the previous day now clearly recede, a soft berry note now dominates the nose and continues on the palate. All in all, the wine now appears much more coherent. We reward this development with an accordingly clear adjustment of our score.

16.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

16

Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

16.5⚖

Tasted on 29 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

Transparent garnet red. Delicate roast flavours in the nose. Fine scent of wild cranberry. On the palate with excellent substance, subtle acidity, coarse-grained tannins and excellent length. In the current stage of development, the Ovarius decanter is urgently needed.

16.5

Tasted on 30 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

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Tasted on 8 October 2019 by our jury

refermentation

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Tasted on 8 October 2019 by Werner Elflein

refermentation

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Tasted on 29 September 2019 by Werner Elflein

refermentation

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Tasted on 30 September 2019 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

refermentation

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

17

Tasted on 12 September 2018 by Werner Elflein

Brilliant full straw yellow. Fine tertiary aromas, a bouquet of fruit aromas, superimposed with the scent of roasted coffee bean. Only on the tongue pineapple, peach and a hint of passion fruit appear in an opulent, juicy and mouth filling form. At 8.5 % alcohol rather medium- than light-bodied with restrained sweetness and harmoniously integrated acidity. Excellent length.

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

15

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

16⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

17

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5⧛⚖

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by our jury

16.5

Tasted on 14 January 2020 by Werner Elflein