2014 Gaisböhl Monopol Grand Cru Pfalz Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Magnum

If mild generalisations were acceptable, I would say that the Grosse Gewächse from Ruppertsberg tend to be a little lighter than Deidesheim or Forst. Although Bürklin-Wolf's Gaisböhl is not short of sweet, almost-exotic fruit aromas, it does not push the herbaceous or mineral boundaries to the limit. On the palate the sweet notion is a little more restrained and nicely balanced by refreshing acidity. A subtle stony accent on the finish does add a little intrigue. (MS)

The 2014 Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl Riesling Trocken GC shows deep, intense and lemon-scented fruit with good ripeness, concentration and some spicy, stony flavors. Full- bodied, very intense and concentrated on the palate, this is juicy and aromatic, very elegant and finesse-full Riesling; it has a vivacious acidity and a lovely stringent finish with some grippy phenols that will give this wine a great future. The vineyard is very warm and gives very opulent wines, but in this case, this is not overdone but stunningly cool.