Philipp Bassler Grosses Gewächs Riesling Trocken 2020 Pfalz - Germany

90 Points Wine Enthusiast: 

"Broad apple, pear and lemon notes introduce this full-bodied, salt-laced white. While crisp and zesty in fruit, it's a richly textured, weighty expression of Riesling with a long finish marked by a hint of hazelnut. Ready to enjoy now but should hold well through 2027"

To truly appreciate what the 2020 Weinbiet Philipp Bassler Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs delivers, it's worth brushing up on a bit of German wine terminology. The producer labeled this release “Grosses Gewächs,” which means “great growth” and denotes the highest possible quality of dry Riesling.

The classification, while technically unofficial and not a part of German wine law, was instituted by the VDP, a prestigious consortium of the oldest and greatest wineries across Germany. Wines with this distinction typically cost $100 and define the Riesling offerings on MICHELIN-starred lists.