Von Winning

Deidesheimer Kalkofen GG Riesling

9.353 ratings
9.416 pro ratings
Pfalz, Germany
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

The 2016 “Kalkofen” pours a golden color with maybe a slight sign of some gas? Obviously unintended. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of tropical fruit, petrol, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+(?) acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. There is so much squishy fruit that it seemed to trick the palate initially but with air, this started to show more acid. The finish is long. Drink now and through 2031…possibly longer considering the amount of youthful fruit present. Danke Tim!

The 2016 “Kalkofen” pours a golden color with maybe a slight sign of some gas? Obviously unintended. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of tropical fruit, petrol, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+(?) acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. There is so much squishy fruit that it seemed to trick the palate initially but with air, this started to show more acid. The finish is long. Drink now and through 2031…possibly longer considering the amount of youthful fruit present. Danke Tim!

Feb 7th, 2024
Matt

Tremendous depth, laced with golden tree fruits, intense fruit balanced by complex and heady savory notes; verbena, aloe, cool herbs and white flower petals, wax and white tea. Edgy and coiled acidity at play here, WOTN for me

Tremendous depth, laced with golden tree fruits, intense fruit balanced by complex and heady savory notes; verbena, aloe, cool herbs and white flower petals, wax and white tea. Edgy and coiled acidity at play here, WOTN for me

Jun 16th, 2018
James Forsyth

Apricots with a touch of salt. Could be a new hipster dessert.

Apricots with a touch of salt. Could be a new hipster dessert.

Jan 27th, 2018
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Peach pit, deep and pure nose. Very limestone nose and terrific palate of lightness and grace yet very flavorful and pure. Amazing balance and vivid fruit flavors. Best VW I've had. By a long shot.

Peach pit, deep and pure nose. Very limestone nose and terrific palate of lightness and grace yet very flavorful and pure. Amazing balance and vivid fruit flavors. Best VW I've had. By a long shot.

Apr 27th, 2016
Kirk Wallace

F'ing great. So few GG's rock my boat, but these '12 von Winnings sure have.

F'ing great. So few GG's rock my boat, but these '12 von Winnings sure have.

Feb 14th, 2014
Luke Kenning

Sommelier/Wine Director Farallon Restaurant

9.8

Stunning

Stunning

Jan 10th, 2014
Kirk Wallace

Damn! This is good. I was primed to dislike it. But it is awesome. No oak is obvious. At least not to me.

Damn! This is good. I was primed to dislike it. But it is awesome. No oak is obvious. At least not to me.

Nov 23rd, 2013
Michael Sinowitz

Excellent

Excellent

Feb 4th, 2023
Charles Schneider

Not the "new" way, the traditional way to ferment Riesling.

Not the "new" way, the traditional way to ferment Riesling.

Jun 26th, 2013
Michael Sinowitz

Very good. Starting to show a rounded character but still good acidity and fruit.

Very good. Starting to show a rounded character but still good acidity and fruit.

Dec 17th, 2021