Germany

"Germany is home to nearly 135 different grape varieties, from lesser-known varieties such as Albalonga and Zweigeltrebe to well-known favourites such as Riesling and Pinot Noir. With 64.5% of Germany’s vineyards dedicated to producing knock-out white wine, and 11.5% to Pinot Noir, it’s never been a more exciting time for German wine production...

Of all the grapes of Germany, the most noble is the Riesling... a very dependable bearer of high quality grapes which have an acidity level that gives the wine a racy freshness and contributes to its long life... Riesling produces elegant wines of rich character with an incomparable fragrance and taste, often reminiscent of peaches, or when young, apples. In 1996, the vineyard area planted with Riesling exceeded that of Müller-Thurgau, thus making it Germany’s premier grape variety in terms of area (ca. one fifth of all plantings). It is grown throughout German wine country....

The traditional style of German Spätburgunder (called Pinot Noir in France) is lighter in color, body and tannic acidity than its counterparts from warmer climates. Many contemporary winemakers, however, are producing wines that are more international in style, ie fuller-bodied, deep red wines with higher tannin levels...

With the exception of Saale-Unstrut and Sachsen in the East, Germany’s winegrowing regions are mostly concentrated in the south where the weather is slightly warmer.

Moderate summer temperatures produce wines that are relatively low in alcohol, and the diversity of German wine stems from the many soil types and grape varieties found throughout Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions." - Wines of Germany

Map courtesy: Wines of Germany

  • Battenfeld-Spanier Eisquell Riesling 2023

    Battenfeld-Spanier Eisquell Riesling 2023

    Region: Germany

    A DRY, ALLURING AND FLAVOURSOME GERMAN RIESLING FROM RHEINHESSEN

      "From Rheinhessen, a region known for producing a more lush style of Riesling in comparison to the Mosel, this grows on rugged hillside, organic vineyards. The big, ripe nose brings forth notes of sun-kissed peaches, ripe citrus, juicy...

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    Current stock: 12

    $37.00
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  • JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2022

    JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    96 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    94 POINTS! - VINOUS
    MEDIUM-SWEET, DEPTH AND ASSERTIVENESS

      "Wonderfully peachy nose with just a hint of caramelized apple. Lovely succulence on the silky, medium-bodied palate. Very long finish in which the ripeness and wet stone freshness are exactly balanced. Already excellent integration of the...

    Current stock: 3

    $125.00
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  • JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2022

    JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    96 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    MEDIUM-SWEET, PRECISE AND POWERFUL - WILL BE VERY LONG LIVED

      "Here’s a very classic Mosel Spatlese with exactly the combination of richness, elegance and delicacy that makes this category unique. Such delicate white peach and sliced pear, rose and honeysuckle aromas. Very long finish that is as...

    Current stock: 3

    $148.00
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  • JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2022

    JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    96 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    OFF DRY, MINERAL, PIERCING

      "Here is a great Mosel Kabinett that needs a bit more time to show what it is really made of. Still very young with a pronounced yeasty character that slowly recedes with aeration, but the white peach and honeysuckle aromas that emerge are...

    Current stock: 6

    $134.00
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  • JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2022

    JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    96 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    MEDIUM-SWEET, TEXTURAL AND SLATEY

      "Striking nose of garden herbs with just a hint wet earth underlining the delicate white tree fruit aromas. Stunning concentration and energy on the super-straight medium-bodied palate. Very long, almost perfectly balanced finish that is...

    Current stock: 3

    $135.00
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  • JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2022

    JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    95 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    OFF DRY, ULTRA-FINE, BALANCED

      "This wonderful Mosel Kabinett has a wide spectrum of white tree fruit, wild berry and herb aromas. Impressive concentration on the very focused light-bodied palate. I love the racy acidity and pronounced slatey minerality that is wrapped around...

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    Current stock: 13

    $120.00
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  • JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2022 1500mL-Magnum

    JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2022 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    95 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    OFF DRY, ULTRA-FINE, BALANCED
    RARE MAGNUM SIZE WILL AGE GRACEFULLY FOR DECADES

      "This wonderful Mosel Kabinett has a wide spectrum of white tree fruit, wild berry and herb aromas. Impressive concentration on the very focused light-bodied palate. I love the racy acidity and pronounced slatey minerality that is wrapped around...

    Current stock: 3

    $299.00
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  • Salwey Pinot Noir 2020

    Salwey Pinot Noir 2020

    Region: Germany

    JANCIS ROBINSON 17/20 POINTS!
    "VINTNER OF THE YEAR 2017" - FALSTAFF
    GROWN ON THE SLOPES OF AN ANCIENT VOLCANO, IT HAS APPROACHABILITY AND INTEREST IN SPADES

      "A beautiful berry basket lined with flowers and green accents. Touch of plum cake and redcurrant, taut and crisp, earthy spice. This is all pure, linear, clarion fruit with very little balsamic or autumnal influence. Volcanic minerality and ripe...

    Current stock: 1

    $39.00
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  • Dr Loosen Dry Riesling 2022

    Dr Loosen Dry Riesling 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    CRISP, RACY, REFRESHING. THIS ENTRY-LEVEL RIESLING SHOWS EXCEPTIONAL FRUIT WITH A ELEGANT FINISH

      "This crisp, refreshing Riesling represents the jumping-in point from Dr. Loosen, capturing the elegant and racy characteristics of steep, slate-soil Mosel vineyards at a very reasonable price. Located in far western Germany, the Dr. Loosen...

    Current stock: 1

    $25.00
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  • Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett 2022

    Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    RICHLY TEXTURED AND BEAUTIFUL - OFF-DRY RIESLING FROM FAMED SITE

      "What a juicy and animating light Mosel Kabinett with lime zest and mint character, plus good yellow and green apple fruit. Long, super-clean finish. And the total impression is of a wine that’s barely off-dry." - James Suckling "Erni...

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    Current stock: 16

    $40.00
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  • Wittmann Vom Kalkstein Riesling 2022

    Wittmann Vom Kalkstein Riesling 2022

    Region: Germany
    Farming Organic Biodynamic

    JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS!
    AN ALLURING, MINERAL AND DRY RIESLING FROM A HIGHLY REGARDED BIODYNAMIC PRODUCER

      "Simultaneously ripe and chalky, cool and elegant with excellent citrusy freshness, this is a delicious dry riesling that really embodies the new style of German wine where charm and depth are equally valued. So much energy at the long, quite...

    Current stock: 5

    $57.50
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  • Dr Loosen Dr Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling N.V.

    Dr Loosen Dr Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling N.V.

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    BRISK, REFRESHING, ALCOHOL-FREE RIESLING FROM ICONIC GERMAN WINEMAKERS

        "The Dr. Lo de-alcoholised Riesling was crafted with care by iconic German winemakers, Dr. Loosen. Removing alcohol from wine whilst retaining purity of aroma and flavour is a state of the art process and the Dr. Loosen team have...

    $26.00
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  • Immel Reserve Chardonnay 2021

    Immel Reserve Chardonnay 2021

    Region: Germany

    FULL-BODIED, CREAMY GERMAN CHARDONNAY - REMINISCENT OF A BURGUNDY!

      "Expansive nose of candied citrus, fresh nuts, flint and fresh herbs. The spot-on balance of ripeness, creaminess and chalky minerality, plus underplayed power and concentration make this stand out in the rapidly developing field of German...

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    Current stock: 19

    $60.00
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  • Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Grosses Gewachs 2021

    Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Grosses Gewachs 2021

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    WINE ADVOCATE 95-96 POINTS!

      "The 2021 Ürziger Würzgarten GG Alte Reben offers a clear, beautifully refined and flinty bouquet of ripe and elegant Riesling fruit spiced with stony splinters. Lush and refined on the palate, this is a very elegant, saline and...

    Current stock: 2

    $95.00
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  • Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Grosses Gewachs 2021

    Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Grosses Gewachs 2021

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    WINE ADVOCATE 94-96 POINTS!

      "Loosen's 2021 Erdener Treppchen GG Alte Reben is remarkably refined on the nose that exhibits a delicate and flinty-scented bright stone fruit and Riesling aroma. The palate is round and playful, almost silky and very elegant, leading to an...

    Current stock: 5

    $95.00
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  • A. Christmann IDIG Grosses Gewachs Riesling 2020

    A. Christmann IDIG Grosses Gewachs Riesling 2020

    Region: Germany

    98 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING

    "So deep, it feels like it’s pulling you in the direction of the centre of the earth! Yet, another side of the wine seems to float above the world. Radically mineral finish that leaves you in no doubt about this great dry...

    Current stock: 1

    $180.00
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  • Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Grosses Gewachs Reserve 2016

    Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Grosses Gewachs Reserve 2016

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    JANCIS ROBINSON 17.5 POINTS!

      "Green fruit opens the aromatic curtain on the olfactory stage, where delicate citrusy notes and a hint of spice also put in an appearance. This is the most intense of Ernie Loosen’s Grosse Gewächse, grapefruit and melon the main fruit...

    Current stock: 2

    $205.00
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  • Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021

    Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021

    Region: Germany
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    WINE ADVOCATE 94-95 POINTS!

      "The 2021 Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Alte Reben shows an intense, elegant and coolish bouquet of ripe, bright fruits and flint stones. Lush and round on the palate, this is a supple, salivating, saline and juicy WSU with an intense and substantial...

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    Current stock: 3

    $95.00
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