The Grosses Gewächs designation is reserved for the finest vineyard sites in Germany, and the 2020 von Winning bottling from the Ungeheuer vineyard in Forst shows the depth and power one hopes for. This is a fabulous dry Riesling! It is bold, racy, complex, layered and absolutely delicious. Von Winning ages their Grosses Gewächs wines in oak, and the subtle wood influence is evident here. The bouquet reveals ripe peach, apricot, apple, papaya and pineapple fruit tones enhanced by floral elements and baking spice hints. Although still youthful, the flavors are rich and concentrated with the luscious basket of apple and tropical fruits interwoven with the spice and floral nuances. The purity, intensity and rich texture of the von Winning style is on display in this wine. This layered, complex and dry Riesling will grow and improve for another decade and beyond.
von Winning, Pfalz (Germany) Riesling 2020
By Wayne Belding