Ökonomierat Rebholz, Pfalz (Germany) Weisser Burgunder 2019

 The Rebholz Estate creates some of the best Pfalz wines.  Their 2019 Im Sonnenschein Grosses Gewächs Weisser Burgunder is outstanding in every way.  Weisser Burgunder, a.k.a. Weissburgunder, a.k.a. Clevner, a.k.a. Pinot Bianco, et. al. is most commonly known as the Pinot Blanc grape.  In 1971, a new German Wine Law consolidated vineyard names throughout the country, sweeping away thousands of local vineyard names under a new hierarchy of a mere 2,600 or so.  Thus, the many vineyard names in Siebeldingen all became Im Sonnenschein, despite clear differences in soil types and other aspects.  The Rebholz Weisser Burgunder GG comes from a site with limestone-based soil known as Berg prior to 1971.  It is a wonderful expression of Pfalz style.  The bouquet is expressive and complex with lemon, pear, peach and tropical fruit scents interwoven with elements of flowers, almond and subtle spices.  On the palate, it shows pure flavors of lemon zest, ripe pear and guava underlain by a silky texture and hints of honey, nuts and subtle herbs.  The finish is minerally-fresh, dry and long.  This is as good as Pinot Blanc gets.