Kühling Gillot Pettenthal Riesling GG 2019

The 2019 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling GG is deep and complex yet discreet on the elegant, noble, crystalline nose. Cristal clear, elegant and vibrantly fresh on the palate, this is a full-bodied and intense yet pure and tensioned Pettenthal with a tight structure, lingering grip and salinity and a very long, intense finish. This Pettenthal is impressive already as a sample. Tasted in April 2020. Release date: September. - Stephan Reinhardt

The still slightly flinty whiff of reduction blends beautifully into the savory potentilla notes that are so typical of the rhyolite Rieslings from Pettenthal on the Red Slope, Rheinhessen's east-facing escarpment on the Rhine. This is followed by a sense of utter concentration and emollience. On the palate there is a bundled force of lemony brightness, seamless, luminous and brilliant. The radiance and energy is wonderful - especially since there is not one ounce of fat on this energetic dynamo. An elixir of stone and life. - Anne Krebiehl MW

Considerable funk at first, but also a lot of fresh pineapple and wild herbs. A concentrated and powerful wine that remains sleek and cool, this has a very exciting finish with laser-beam focus. That suggests to me that it will shine, if you can wait just a little. Better after 2021.