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Gunderloch Hipping Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2023

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$130.00
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$741.00
$780.00
Quantity
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
Vintages2023
VarietiesRiesling
Region/CountryGermany, Rheinhessen
Rating96 points
Description

Gunderloch owns 4 hectares of the Hipping grand cru. The site is located in an exposed position on the Roter Hang where the southeast and south-facing slopes meet. Its position on the ‘Rotliegend’ formation between Pettenthal and Ölberg is significant, and unites several outstanding pre-conditions for vines. The warmth of a broad lake-like section of the Rhine and intense sun exposure, a wind-protected site and the very weathered red slate of the steep slope allow small Riesling bunches of grapes to develop intense aromas and flavours. The family’s prime parcel in Hipping is protected by a row of terraces and the steep flank of the Pettenthal. Hipping tends to yield wines of incredibly expressive exotic fruit and significantly creamy texture.

Ratings
Score96 points
ReviewerStuart Pigott
Review
What complex and original aromas this excellent dry riesling GG has: all the Mediterranean herbs, also grapefruit peel, pomelo and bergamot. This beautifully balances excellent ripeness that has a slight tropical edge with cool minerality on the medium-bodied palate. Very long, refined finish with a stony intensity that builds and builds. From organically grown grapes with FairChoice certification. Drink or hold.
Score95 points
ReviewerAnne Krebiehl
Review
The 2023 Riesling Niersteiner Hipping Grosses Gewächs was made with whole berries in the ferment rather than prolonged pre-fermentation skin contact. It opens with stone dust, crushed lemon balm, a touch of flinty reduction and an enticing blend of red apple and juicy tangerine, even with a touch of creaminess. That creaminess is also immediate on the palate, pervaded by fine freshness. There’s real concentration and drive here, tingling with lemon brightness and savory red stone. Beautiful, serene and slender, it has lovely substance and a lasting, salty finish (Bone-dry).
Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp10-16 °C
Alcohol12%
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