Vintages Germany

Question 1

How was 2022 in Germany?

Answer 1

Ripe, high yielding - but hot and dry (possibly lower acidity)

Question 2

How was 2021 in Germany?

Answer 2

Cool year - lighter, crisper wines - rot risk, canopy management crucial CATASTROPHIC floods in the Ahr

Question 3

How was 2020 for Germany?

Answer 3

hot and dry - some sunburn but GOOD

Question 4

What are the best recent vintages for German Riesling?

Answer 4

2015 - opulent
2011 - record breaking noble rot
2009 - warm and dry FRUIT
2007 - classic
2005 - lush, ripe - good noble rot
2001 - great balance and noble rot

Question 5

What are the worst recent years for German Riesling?

Answer 5

2014 - cold and wet
2013 - some good wines made for aging

2000 - ruinous harvest rains
1999 - bad rain, selection needed

Question 6

Historically great vintages for German Riesling?

Answer 6

1990 - powerful, extract - botrytis bonanza
1988 - balanced
1983 - ripe, round
1976 - ripe, botrytis
1975
1971
1969

Question 7

Historically bad vintages for Germany?

Answer 7

2000 - terrible rain and rot
1999 - some dilution for earlier drinking

1993 - rain and dilution
1992 - rain and dilution

1987 - unripe
1986 - cold and rainy
1985 - unripe

Question 8

Best Vintages in the 2010’s and 20’s for Germany?

Answer 8

2019
2015

Question 9

Best Vintages for Germany in the 2000s

Answer 9

2001 - very good for botrytis
2005 - Excellent, lush, ripe and balanced - good noble sweet wines

2007 - excellent ripening and balance

Question 10

Best Vintages for Germany in the 90s?

Answer 10

1998 - classic, fine dry wines

1990 - high extract - late picked wines

Question 11

Best Vintages for Germany in the 80s?

Answer 11

1988 - excellent, firm

Question 12

How was 2019 in Germany?

Answer 12

Very Good - hot summer which cooled off for harvest, some sunburn

Question 13

How was 2018 in Germany?

Answer 13

Bumper crop, drinkable vintage

Question 14

How was 2017 in Germany?

Answer 14

Spring frost, good for late harvest

Question 15

How was 2016 in Germany?

Answer 15

wet spring, warm summer - lively, understated wines

Question 16

How was 2015 in Germany?

Answer 16

Very good, balanced and ripe

Question 17

How was 2014 in Germany?

Answer 17

Cold and wet, sorting was key

Question 18

How was 2013 in Germany?

Answer 18

Rain at harvest, careful selection needed

Question 19

How was 2012 in Germany?

Answer 19

warm harvest saved a cool, wet summer - few late harvest

Question 20

How was 2011 in Germany?

Answer 20

very good for ripe and noble rot, some wines lacking acidity

Question 21

What are the best botrytis years for Germany?

Answer 21

2018
2011
2010

2005
2001

1996
1990

1989

Question 22

How was 2010 in Germany?

Answer 22

cool year, low yields - great for late harvest

Question 23

How was 2009 in Germany?

Answer 23

ripe and appealing, some lack edge

Question 24

How was 2008 in Germany?

Answer 24

classic, delicate and light, some herb -inflected

Question 25

How was 2007 in Germany?

Answer 25

excellent ripening and balance

Question 26

How was 2006 in Germany?

Answer 26

race against gray rot - good producers and selection key

Question 27

HOw was 2005 in Germany?

Answer 27

Excellent, lush, ripe and balanced - good noble sweet wines

Question 28

How was the 2004 vintage in Germany?

Answer 28

classic, vibrant and sleek

Question 29

How was the 2003 vintage in Germany?

Answer 29

very hot and dry - some great wines made

Question 30

How was 2002 in Germany?

Answer 30

rain at harvest, charming drinking wines

Question 31

How was 2001 in Germany?

Answer 31

very good for botrytis

Question 32

How was 2000 in Germany?

Answer 32

rain and rot - very difficult

Question 33

How was the 1999 vintage in Germany?

Answer 33

harvest rain - careful selection needed

Question 34

How was the 1998 vintage in Germany?

Answer 34

classic, fine dry wines (searing heat toughened riesling berries to resist rot in Sept and Oct)

Question 35

How was the 1997 vintage in Germany?

Answer 35

pure, open knit (spring fost, sunny summer capped by some rain)

Question 36

How was the 1996 vintage for Germany?

Answer 36

cool and dry late harvest, some tough wines - best for rheingau

Question 37

How was the 1995 vintage for Germany?

Answer 37

OK - middling (warm, humid and autum rain - background botrytis)

Question 38

How was the 1994 vintage for Germany?

Answer 38

variable, good riesling from the best estates (September rain, October frost)

Question 39

How was the 1993 vintage for Germany?

Answer 39

autumn rains - difficult

Question 40

How was 1992 in Germany?

Answer 40

diluted by rain

Question 41

How was 1991 in Germany?

Answer 41

high acid, high extract - rain in early autumn, low yields

Question 42

How was 1990 in Germany?

Answer 42

high extract - late picked wines

Question 43

How was 1989 in Germany?

Answer 43

quite good (warm, dry summer - some ponderous wines) prominent botrytis

Question 44

How was 1988 in Germany?

Answer 44

excellent - sunny and warm before some October rain and subtle botrytis

Question 45

How was 1987 in Germany?

Answer 45

difficulty ripening

Question 46

How was 1986 in Germany?

Answer 46

cold and rainy

Question 47

How was 1985 in Germany?

Answer 47

couldn’t ripen

Question 48

How was 1984 in Germany?

Answer 48

Awful - cold and rainy

Question 49

How was 1983 in Germany?

Answer 49

warm and dry with refreshing rains, some botrytis, some still kicking

Question 50

Germany wines from the 70s still kicking?

Answer 50

1976 1975 1971