This is Michael's second report on the 2013s, this time on some of the stars in the Mosel, Saar and Rheingau. It follows on from his earlier review of the Nahe, Rheinhessen and Pfalz. See also our guide to coverage of Germany's 2013s.
The wines below are in alphabetical order by producer, and then in the order tasted (more or less in ascending order of quality). For anyone not familiar with the German film scene, the Bambi awards are the German equivalent of the Oscars.
CLEMENS BUSCH, Mosel
Cask sample. Clemens Busch has managed to assemble plenty of...
Cask sample. On the nose fruit aromas are already turning the...
GRANS-FASSIAN, Mosel
The name Mineralschiefer promises mineral slate and the flavour...
Maybe not quite as exotic as the 2012, but the old vines of the...
There’s a truly refreshing quality about this feinherb...
I have said it before and I shall say it again: when it comes to...
REINHOLD HAART, Mosel
Very restrained on the nose at this early stage. Animating...
Cask sample. Shy on the nose, with just hint of apple and chalk...
The name of my first love was Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett...
Cask sample. Fresh citrus fruit aromas are accompanied by a...
Cask sample. The fragrance partners ripe local fruit like pears...
Cask sample. They must have been very patient and picky at the...
KARTHÄUSERHOF, Ruwer
Still a little lactic and tasting of apple and grape must. Its...
Despite deacidification, the Schieferkristall tastes quite sour...
Though the fruit is still pretty green, the old vines have...
The delicate notes of apple and citrus suggest that feinherb...
Clean local fruit, gentle and fresh. The acidity is by no means...
Green apple and a little citrus add a light fruit contribution...
PETER JAKOB KÜHN...
