Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

Just too stanky / eggy at this point. Otherwise this could be a 1er Cru white Burgh. Bought at the winery and tasted in the US again - suitcase import. Ziereisen is probably in regards to diversity of his portfolio the best winemaker in Germany right now - I tasted 20 wines or so. Over time will post them. I am behind and Delectable is incredible slow these days. — 9 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

A Riesling expert but Pinot is not his sweat spot. A middle of the road wine - no edges or anything which would make it of interest. Plummy. Very close to the Black forest in Northern Baden. His Rieslings are inexpensive and stellar. — 19 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

Very good. But at 160€ from the winery ex cellar when I was “vor Ort” (there) seriously expensive. Like a top shelf GC white burgundy. — 20 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Had this now at my wine store, and at the winery - and then again back home. Pricey 90$. Super elegant, refreshing and refined. Like a Morey St. Denis. — 10 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.8

Some CO2 in this. Touch cherry, smokey. Overpriced. Decent but not great. Recommended by La Sommelière in Colmar. All 3 Pinots they recommended were sub par. So what about all the raving reviews about this place in Elsass??? They also recommended 2 Pinots from Elsass. However - i must say - these where disappointing. The Badenians 30 miles west across the Rhine where better. — 18 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

A little port wine like. Super dense. Reminds me of Santa Rita Hills / Santa Barbara County. Highly extracted. Good but to big for me. And yes 14%. For a German Pinot! This was the most expensive wine in the line up of this Genossenschaft / Cooperative. — 20 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

Wine tasting at Ziereisen. In Baden Effringen-Kirchen. Without doubt one of the top 10 winemakers in all of Germany and perhaps in the top 100 in the world. Went through all of his portfolio. This entry level Chasselat aka Gutedel was lemon driven mostly. Fantastic intro to the grape. And relatively inexpensive. — 20 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.6

Bought in Colmar, Elsass. This was the best Gewuerz I ever had in the last 20 years. Super tropical and complex but also high acidity and some tartness. Unlike other vintages very little residual sugar left per analysis of the winery. This was so good that I am considering to go back next year and visit the winery - I ran out of time this time. Could not find a US importer. — 11 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Visited the winery close to Schliengen in the Bonnies. Baden / Germany. There is really no doubt in my mind that Max Greiner is a rising star. This his basic Chasselas matches Ziereisens versions easily. At the moment chiseled and sharp. Plenty of acid. And lemon mostly with a pinch of herbs. Apparently Lisa Turpetz picked up his whole 2024 production for the US. I will certainly get some. — 20 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.8

A one off a rare spontaneous clone they found in the vineyard. Macération carbonique. A little rough but great color and stance. — 20 days ago