The 2024 Riesling Kirchweg Smaragd, from a site closer to the river on a mix of gneiss and loess, charms right away with its tangerine note. On the palate, the juiciness gives way to zestiness and the wine simply moves, simply flows, all tension, all mouthwatering brightness, all exquisite purity and expression, lip-smackingly gorgeous and so ready. Full of joyous energy and life, as straight as an arrow.
96 points, Anne Krebiehl, Vinous (Jun 2025)
Fresh pineapple fruit is married to great energy on the focused, medium-bodied palate of this very impressive dry riesling. Excellent midpalate concentration. However, it’s the racy elegance and finesse in the extremely long finish that really make this stand out. Sustainable. Vegan. Drinkable now but best from 2026.
96 points, Stuart Pigott, James Suckling (Sep 2025)
Light green yellow, silver reflections. Delicate herbal savouriness, dark minerality, with fine yellow tropical fruit in the background, delicate fresh mango, mineral touch. Full-bodied, fine fruit nuances, delicate hints of apricot and papaya, finesse-rich acidity, salty touch on the finish, good length, secure development and certain ageing potential.
96 points, Peter Moser, Falstaff (Jun 2025)
A distinctive style, with ripe persimmon, dried apricot and guava on a ripe, concentrated palate. Salty and sleek, with peach skin bitterness and dried herbs coasting along the long, mineral-lined finish. An expressive, harmonious Riesling. Drink now through 2034.
94 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Jul 2026)
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