Robert Weil Kiedrich Graffenberg Riesling Trocken GG 2023
(Rheingau, Germany) - [VM 98] [JS 97] [DM 96]

Gräfenberg, meaning 'the hill of the counts', was first recognized in the 12th century for the quality of wines that were being produced. The vineyard is now recognized as Grosse Lage (grand cru) level. The vines are planted on steep, southwest-facing slopes, under shelter from a side valley. The soils are deep and stony with phyllite, providing desirable drainage and deep-set root growth. GG stands for Grosse Gewächs, or "great growths" and is a designation of superior dry white wines hailing from Grosse Lage vineyards in Germany. The grapes are handpicked, fermented and matured in large neutral oak casks, helping to provide of more full-bodied, yet still mineral-driven riesling.

Aromatically this wine is full of stone fruits, flint, and a touch of baking spice. On the palate, the wine is delightfully full-bodied, gripping minerality, barely ripe apricots, and lingering salinity. 

Ratings & Reviews:

98 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2023 Riesling Kiedricher Gräfenberg Grosses Gewächs opens slowly but teases with scents of lemon balm and chervil, followed by a touch of yeast and citrus foliage. The palate is superbly fluid, pushing forward with citric energy, life force and exuberance. The senses can only hope to catch up with this dynamic movement. That scented cloud of citrus revels in refreshing yet absolutely full-fruited briskness. This is a picture of a dry Riesling—exciting, sleek and full of joy. (Bone-dry) (Drink between 2028-2060)." - Anne Krebiehl (Oct 2024)

97 Points - James Suckling:
"This pumps up the volume and cranks up the AC at the same time. The expansive aromas of yellow and white fruit, mandarin oranges and delicate notes of baking spices pull you into this complex and concentrated dry riesling. Terrific interplay of stony acidity with fine tannins and leesy creaminess on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Then comes the explosion of citrusy freshness in the super-long, zesty finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink from release." (Aug 2024)

96 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"An intense GG bottling from Kiedrich Gräfenberg, soaring to such heights with fruit, spice and minerality. Aromatics are marked by crushed stone and flaked sea salt, airy herbal tones of lemon beebalm, and a haunting lemon oil depth in the background. The palate glistens with crushed stone, the tingly brilliance of peppery spice, and a perfectly ripe Meyer lemon pulp core. A thing of beauty. (Drink between 2024-2039)." - Clive Pursehouse (Dec 2024)