Rebholz Im Sonnenschein

[Rahsaan]

I recently had a few Rebholz bottles, each absolutely delicious in its own way.

The 2011 Rebholz Im Sonnenschein Riesling GG is crystal clear and razor-wire fresh, but with lots of flavor (mostly fresh clear citrus, maybe tilting tree fruits/apple/pear as well). It shows depth (and breadth) with air, and some savory toasty elements I have found in previous bottles. Not sure what the long-term trajectory is for this. But right now the crisp clarity is plenty fun for what it is.

2012 Rebholz Im Sonnenschein Riesling GG is rounder and more golden than the 2011, although of course still with plenty of lightness, elegance and clarity. Focused, polished, and fresh. Absolutely lovely. Although a bit less effusive than my last bottle a few months ago, so I wonder if it's going through 'a stage'. (Of course any number of other factors could explain those differences, so...)

My first 2012 Rebholz "Ganz Horn" Im Sonnenschein Riesling GG was even better than expected. How often does that happen. Very much in the mold of the regular Im Sonnenschein, but with more depth and more firm focus, yet still with all that fresh elegant lively Rebholz clarity. Yes!

 

[Oswaldo Costa]

The wines really shine through these notes.

 

[Robert Dentice]

Thanks for the notes! Reminds me that I really need to drink more Rebholz.

A 2008 Ganz Horn drank last year was one of the best dry rieslings I have ever experienced.

 

[Rahsaan]

originally posted by Robert Dentice:


Reminds me that I really need to drink more Rebholz.

Rebholz has become one of my favorite producers to drink when in Germany, because of the elegant clarity combined with firm fruit. And they are reasonably priced compared to other top wines. But for some reason they seem to be in the upper stratosphere pricing-wise in the US, which seems strange and unfortunate for me as a consumer!

 

[georg lauer]

originally posted by Rahsaan:

originally posted by Robert Dentice:


Reminds me that I really need to drink more Rebholz.

Rebholz has become one of my favorite producers to drink when in Germany, because of the elegant clarity combined with firm fruit. And they are reasonably priced compared to other top wines. But for some reason they seem to be in the upper stratosphere pricing-wise in the US, which seems strange and unfortunate for me as a consumer!

I think the pricing of Rebholz is pretty much in line with all the other top estates from Germany, apart from a very few pricier exceptions. GGs in the mid 30s to mid 40s ex winery. And then in the US more than double (some wines more like triple).

I always wonder why German wines seem to have much higher markups in the states compared to those from France and Italy. Basically, anybody who wants to buy more than 3 or 4 cases of German GG wines should reserve them at the winery/wineries and pick them up. With the average markup 50$ a bottle or more a trip incl flight, car, hotel and food would be free.

 

[Rahsaan]

originally posted by georg lauer:

I think the pricing of Rebholz is pretty much in line with all the other top estates from Germany, apart from a very few pricier exceptions. GGs in the mid 30s to mid 40s ex winery. And then in the US more than double (some wines more like triple).

I guess that is fair, I've usually bought Rebholz GGs in Berlin for high 30s Euros, and while there are a few examples that come to mind in the 40euro and 50euro level (Wittmann, Christmann, Keller), I've hardly done a comprehensive survey so I guess it's just a handful.

I always wonder why German wines seem to have much higher markups in the states compared to those from France and Italy..

But it's not the case for the off-dry pradikat wines, just the dry ones. At least in my informal experience.

 

[georg lauer]

But it's not the case for the off-dry pradikat wines, just the dry ones. At least in my informal experience.

I am not sure
most off dry wines are just really cheap in Germany as they are pretty out of fashion

 

[Ross Massey]

originally posted by Robert Dentice:


Thanks for the notes! Reminds me that I really need to drink more Rebholz.

A 2008 Ganz Horn drank last year was one of the best dry rieslings I have ever experienced.

That was an excellent bottle, and it changed my perspective on Rebholz. Hard to make a list of the top wineries in Germany without including them.

Gunter Seeger is a friend of Hans Rebholz, and his new restaurant has some older vintages (including 2007 and 2008 Ganz Horn as of my visit last month).

 

[georg lauer]

Generally I find Rebholz 2008 maybe my most favorite of all their vintages since 2000. Together with 2004 and 2001/2002. Though more recent years might get there as well.