Knipser - Johannishof

Most wine lovers, even in Germany, have never heard of Laumersheim. Located at the far north of the Pfalz near the border with Rheinhessen, it does not have the ring of such villages as Forst or Deidesheim, but for anyone interested in Germany's finest wines, it is a name that you need to learn. Although I have concentrated on the riesling and pinot noir Grosses Gewachs in the notes below, this estate also makes some of the greatest chardonnays, pinot gris and sauvignon blancs in Germany, a syrah that could be held for a Hermitage, and a Bordeaux blend (X) that, like many of their wines, is only released years after the harvest. They even make two pinot noirs—a Reserve and a VdP—that are "better" and more expensive than their grand crus. Few estates in all of Germany make as many different wines at this level of quality as the Knipser family. Highly recommended. Also recommended: 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (90), 2010 Grauburgunder Spatlese Trocken (87), 2010 Chardonnay & Weissburgunder (87), 2010 Chardonnay*** (89), 2010 Laumersheimer Kapellenberg Riesling Kabinett Trocken (86), 2010 Clarette Rose (88), 2008 Gaudenz (85), 2009 Spatburgunder (86), 2009 Spatburgunder Spatlese Trocken Kalkmergel (86(+?), 2009 Dirmsteiner Mandelpfad Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs (91), 2009 Spatburgunder Reserve (94), 2009 Spatburgunder RdP (95), 2008 Sankt Laurent (89), 2008 Cuvee X (90), 2009 Syrah (91), 2009 Syrah Reserve (93).

From Germany 2010 (Jan 2012) by Joel B. Payne

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2010 Laumersheimer Steinbuckel Riesling Grosses Gewachs

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Color: White

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2010 Dirmsteiner Mandelpfad Riesling Grosses Gewachs

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2009 Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Pinot Noir Grosses Gewachs

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Color: Red

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