Dr Burklin-Wolf 'Gaisbohl' Riesling

2020 Dr Burklin-Wolf 'Gaisbohl' Riesling. Pfalz, GERMANY. 750ml.

Located in the village of Ruppertsberg, Gaisböhl dates to medieval times and was one of the five top-rated sites in the 1828 Classification. Today it is a monopole of Dr Bürklin-Wolf, who owns the entire 7.55 hectares of gravelly terraces over layers of clay and red and yellow sandstone. Replanted in 1977.
‘Just sit back and let go! So much ripe gooseberry, kiwi and exotic fruit. So much charm and juiciness, too, which adds up to a full, silky package that’s so easy to enjoy right now, because it pulls you into its warm-hearted embrace. Drink or hold.’ Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com, July 2021.