2021 Dorsheimer Pittermannchen Riesling, Grosses Gewachs, Schlossgut Diel

The 2021 Pittermännchen GG offers a deep, pure, intense, flinty-scented bouquet of ripe mirabelles and crushed stones. Very firm and tight on the palate, this is a pure and saline yet currently ascetic and even drying Riesling with a long and tensioned finish yet still not showing the dimensions it really has. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2022. ~ (96) Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 11-30-2023

Some people say that dry riesling GGs are big wines, and that that isn’t a very German thing for a wine to be. But then you find a delicate and fragile beauty like this, which shows how this category can be all about mineral freshness and racy refreshment. Excellent aging potential! Drink or hold. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 9-22-2022

Can one smoke fruits? If so, it would smell like this. Warm, sultry grilled peach, wet stone with a serious saline core. A mouthful of salt water with an apricot and raspberry rim. Deep and concentrated citrus energy; thrilling, crystalline beauty. Admirable balance and dancing momentum. ~ (17.5) Paula Sidore, JancisRobinson.com 8-23-2022