Thörnicher Ritsch Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Score

97

"Dark and wild herbs and berries on the nose. This is a stunning expression of the great and still underrated Ritsch site. Medium-bodied but almost overwhelmingly expressive. Long, very rugged finish that might be too much for some, but blows my mind. Vegan. Drink or hold."

Score

97

"The 2024 Riesling Thörnicher Ritsch Grosses Gewächs is subtlety itself. A note of creaminess appears alongside supple, pale, yellow plum. The palate, however, is linear, strait-laced, creamy, yes, but so taut and fine. This 2024 is clean-cut, supremely elegant, beautiful and glorious. Bone-dry"

Score

93

"Melogold grapefruit, dried kiwifruit and lime zest notes are polished into an impressive body that™s graced with a touch of richness. Cardamom and apple seed elements lend spice accents and bitter depth to the background of this powerful Mosel Riesling. Shows commanding presence through the long, dense finish and offers excellent cellar potential. Drink now through 2044."K.B."

Score

98

"So crystalline and so beautiful, this great dry Mosel is like a sparkling yellow diamond. Only medium-bodied, but with incredible concentration and purity. I love the wild berry and wild rose aromas that are so delicate yet so compelling. Incredibly long, tensile finish. Vegan. Drink or hold."

Score

96

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95

Score

94

"Karl-Josef Loewen, who began collecting parcels of the Thörnicher Ritsch vineyard in 1998, describes it as the second steepest vineyard in Germany. The 60-year-old vines grow in weathered grey slate and quartzite, each trained to its own post (an old viticultural method called Einzelstockerziehung). In 2021, this dry wine feels like a powerful beam of golden light, its fresh lime pith and juice seeming to continue long into the distance. Warm in the middle, this needs a stiff chill if you serve it now, or cellar time to build on its complexities."

Score

94

"The 2023 Riesling Thörnicher Ritsch Grosses Gewächs presents a smoky, subtle aspect of slate. The palate is fine, detailed and graceful, with a nakedly stony and lemony profile edged by creamy oak. The full body is beautifully bare, revealing its stone. The finish offers a long, clear, pure linear note of lemon."

Score

93

Score

93

"This remarkable Riesling displays a hint of light reduction, enhancing its intriguing profile. Expertly crafted, it reveals great complexity with layers of citrus and stone fruit, complemented by a distinctive salty minerality. The long finish invites contemplation, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking depth and elegance in their wine. Skurnik Wines, Inc. "A.Z."