Paula writes After the Riesling-centred wines of the Mosel, Mittelrhein and Nahe reviewed yesterday, today we explore the fuller spectrum of grapes in Germany with a taste of Rheinhessen, the Rheingau and the Pfalz. While there is, of course, more than just the odd Riesling here and there (looking at you, Rheingau!), our focus here widens to include Scheurebe...
Germany 2023 – Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz and Franken
Friday 24 May 2024
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Reviews of even more of the 2023s shown at this year's Mainzer Weinbörse. Above, Daniel Wagner is pictured at harvest at his Rheinhessen estate. See also Germany 2023 – Mittelrhein, Mosel and Nahe, which includes Paula's general introduction to the vintage.
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