Continuing the exploration of the exceptional VDP tastings held in Wiesbaden, August 2026, here are some detailed notes on the delightful Rheingau Rieslings I experienced. The scores reflect my appreciation for these outstanding wines.
August Kesseler Riesling Lorchhausen SELIGMACHER 2025 Rheingau: This wine showcases a focused, lime-laden nose with remarkable precision. The palate reveals a pure, crystalline quality with excellent acidity and nearly perfect balance. Rating: 95/100
Prinz Riesling Rüdesheim BERG SCHLOSSBERG 2025 Rheingau: Chiseled and bright, it brings lovely, pure lemony fruit accented by delicate chalky minerality. A beautiful expression. Rating: 95/100
August Kesseler Riesling Rüdesheim BERG ROSENECK 2025 Rheingau: Linear and precise, this wine has vibrant fruit with elements of lemon, lime, and pretty florals, combined with keen acidity. Rating: 94/100
Josef Spreitzer Riesling Mittelheim SANKT NIKOLAUS 2025 Rheingau: Offering a different style, this wine has a noticeable wood influence with a textured palate highlighting citrus and pear fruits. Rating: 92/100
Josef Spreitzer Riesling Oestrich ROSENGARTEN 2025 Rheingau: This lively, juicy Riesling boasts nice citrus texture alongside good acidity and depth on the mid-palate. Rating: 93/100
Prinz Riesling Hallgarten JUNGFER 2025 Rheingau: Bold and intense, it presents ripe citrus and pear flavors with a spicy and chalky finish. Rating: 92/100
Barth Riesling Hallgarten SCHÖNHELL 2025 Rheingau: Textural and rich, this wine features ripe citrus, pear, and apple, creating an appealing mid-weight presence. Rating: 92/100
Barth Riesling Hattenheim HASSEL 2025 Rheingau: With notable presence and character, it displays intense citrus alongside pear skin richness, balancing density and acidity well. Rating: 93/100
Prinz Riesling Hattenheim NUSSBRUNNEN 2025 Rheingau: This wine has a nice line of acidity with a chalky edge, exhibiting intensity and grip. Zippy and linear throughout. Rating: 93/100
Josef Spreitzer Riesling Hattenheim WISSELBRUNNEN 2025 Rheingau: A rich and harmonious wine, it boasts great texture, mineral undertones, and depth with ripe citrus flavors. Highly refined. Rating: 95/100
Prinz Riesling Erbach MARCOBRUNN 2025 Rheingau: Midweight and attractively textured, it features ripe citrus with hints of orange peel and melon. Rating: 92/100
Robert Weil Riesling Kiedrich GRÄFENBERG 2025 Rheingau: Focused and compact, it offers taut citrus fruit with lovely balance. Still youthful. Rating: 94/100
Domdechant Werner Riesling Hochheim KIRCHENSTÜCK 2025 Rheingau: This wine is juicy and linear, showcasing vibrant lemon and lime with exquisite precision. Rating: 94/100
Domdechant Werner Riesling Hochheim HÖLLE 2025 Rheingau: Honied and floral on the nose, it presents juicy crystalline citrus fruit with an undertone of apple. Rating: 93/100
Joachim Flick Riesling Hochheim KÖNIGIN VICTORIABERG DECHANTENRUHE 2025 Rheingau: Chalky and mineral in nature, it balances precision with lovely fruit weight, culminating in a crystalline finish. Rating: 93/100
Joachim Flick Riesling Wicker NONNBERG VIER MORGEN 2025 Rheingau: Nicely fruity with commendable weight, showing good freshness and detail with lemon and apple notes. Rating: 93/100
Geheimrat J. Wegeler Riesling Rüdesheim BERG SCHLOSSBERG 2024 Rheingau: Lively and impactful, it has a bright and zesty palate with high acidity and crisp lemony fruit. Rating: 93/100
Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Rüdesheim BERG SCHLOSSBERG 2024 Rheingau: Bright and linear, it showcases chiselled citrus fruit with keen acidity, impressing with its brisk style. Rating: 94/100
Balthasar Ress Riesling Rüdesheim BERG ROTTLAND 2024 Rheingau: Juicy yet linear, this wine harmonizes nice pear and peach richness with a core of citrus. Rating: 94/100
Geheimrat J. Wegeler Riesling Rüdesheim BERG ROTTLAND 2024 Rheingau: Compact and taut, it features bright, pure lemon fruit with a youthful character. Rating: 92/100
Geheimrat J. Wegeler Riesling Geisenheim ROTHENBERG 2024 Rheingau: Juicy and zesty, it presents precise citrus fruit with an intriguing lemon profile. Rating: 94/100
Geheimrat J. Wegeler Riesling Geisenheim MORSCHBERG 2024 Rheingau: The nose displays slight honey notes, leading to a lean palate focused on lemony fruit. Rating: 91/100
Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Johannisberg SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG 2024 Rheingau: Compact and linear, it features bright lemon fruit, still showing primary nuances. Rating: 94/100
Prinz von Hessen Riesling Johannisberg KLAUS 2024 Rheingau: Juicy and crystalline, this wine boasts appealing lemony fruit with excellent weight. Rating: 93/100
Geheimrat J. Wegeler Riesling Winkel JESUITENGARTEN 2024 Rheingau: Stony and lemony, it presents bright fruit with good acidity. Rating: 92/100
Prinz von Hessen Riesling Winkel HASENSPRUNG 2024 Rheingau: Exhibiting focus, this wine includes beautiful lemony fruit and chalky mineral undertones. Rating: 93/100
Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Mittelheim SANKT NIKOLAUS 2024 Rheingau: Bright and lemony with a minerally palate, this wine shows pristine fruit and potential for progression. Rating: 95/100
Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Hallgarten JUNGFER 2024 Rheingau: This wine has outstanding tension, displaying floral notes alongside mineral layers and solid acidity. Rating: 96/100
Geheimrat J. Wegeler Riesling Oestrich DOOSBERG 2024 Rheingau: Bright and juicy, it is primarily focused on vibrant lemon flavors. Rating: 91/100
Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Oestrich DOOSBERG 2024 Rheingau: Alert and crystalline, this wine features lovely details of bright lemon and lime, enhanced by fine spicy touches. Rating: 94/100
Balthasar Ress Riesling Hattenheim WISSELBRUNNEN 2024 Rheingau: The nose is rich with honey and wax, and the bold palate offers nice intensity and depth. Rating: 94/100
Kaufmann Riesling Hattenheim WISSELBRUNNEN 2024 Rheingau: Chiseled and linear, with an impressive richness of fruit, including pear and peach, along with a crystalline touch. Rating: 95/100
Diefenhardt Riesling Rauenthal IM ROTHENBERG 2024 Rheingau: This wine presents precision and complexity with balanced richness and zest from crystalline lemon fruits. Rating: 94/100
Diefenhardt Riesling Martinsthal LANGENBERG 2024 Rheingau: Compact and lemony, it showcases apple and pear notes alongside bright citrus. Rating: 93/100