2024 German Riesling Case

From its loess-rich soils with small quartzite pebbles, the Krötenpfuhl is a warm vineyard site with a southern exposition. This is a charming wine that is bursting with fresh nectarine, white blossom and orange blossom and a delicate palate. A perfect wine for a summers day aperitif or with a crab and mango salad. Drink from 2026 to 2036. 8.5%

Mainly from the Oberhäuser Leistenberg vineyard, this is a dry riesling that has so much freshness and concentration. Expect stony, flinty and saline notes that balance perfectly with the fruity side to this wine. Great value. Drink this year to 2032. 12%

Bürklin-Wolf has wonderful biodynamically cultivated vineyards in Wachenheim which prove their quality in this charming, fragrant, complex and bone-dry riesling.

From the sundial vineyard of Zelting, the village after Wehlen and overlooking the river Mosel. The steep slopes are south-west facing and produce steely and floral rieslings. A delightful 2024 that is brimming with acidity, producing a tangy finish combined with spice and floral aromatics. The sweetness is so carefully balanced with the lively acidity. Drink from 2027 to 2040. 8%

Thomas Haag has transformed this estate to one of Mosel's, and Germany's, top estates producing wines with finesse and exceptional balance. This is a wine that will certainly benefit from some time in bottle, and you can expect exotic aromas paired with a generous core and citrus acidity. Drink from 2026 to 2036. Sweetness 4. 8%

A blend from around Eltville and Lorch, this is always incredibly good value, displaying lots of lemon and lime combined with white-blossom and pear notes. There is so much energy and saltiness coming from this wine, where young-vine fruit from Eva Fricke’s single vineyards can often be found. Drink from 2026 to 2032. 12%