Jesse Becker MS

Jesse Becker MS

Chicago, IL, USA
Master Sommelier • VDP.Ambassador • DWI German Wine Professional. I write Wine in Germany & Austria, sell German wine, and co-own Rockwerk Grüner Veltliner.
23
Aug

Staatsweingut Weinsberg, Lemberger Weinsberger Schemelsberg GG 2024

Loam and clay. Toast of new wood is forward on the nose. Ripe black cherry fruit, dried herbs. Juicy acidity
23
Aug

Graf Neipperg, Lemberger Neipperger Schlossberg GG 2024

While dominated by ripe fruit and wood, it's the first Neipperg wine today with real depth and nuance.
23
Aug

Wöhrwag, Lemberger Stuttgarter Herzogenberg GG 2024

The Wöhrwag wines tasted thus far have been impressive. Exotically spiced nose with black tea and bergamot, crushed dried flowers,
23
Aug

Schnaitmann, Lemberger Fellbacher Lämmler GG 2024

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Crushed dried flowers, cassis, Christmas
23
Aug

Aldinger, Lemberger Fellbacher Lämmler GG 2024

Fantastic black cherry liqueur nose, black forest cake, crushed flowers. Wonderful freshness and flavor impact on the palate, showing black
23
Aug

Haidle, Lemberger Stettener Mönchberg Gehrnhalde GG 2024

Colored marl and reed sandstone. The noses on these Haidle Lembergers draw you in right away. Ripe and intensely sweet
23
Aug

Haidle, Lemberger Stettener Berge GG 2024

Colored marl. A captivating nose of black cherry liqueur, licorice, sassafras, dried florals, and herbs. Very fragrant and open-knit.
23
Aug

Graf Neipperg, Spätburgunder Schwaigerner Ruthe GG 2023

Gipskeuper (gypsum marl). Both Graf Neipperg wines tasted today (one from 2024 and this one from 2023) show ripe fruit
23
Aug

Dautel, Spätburgunder Bönnigheimer Schupen GG 2023

Gipskeuper (gypsum marl). Ripe, sweet black cherry nose with roasted coffee or chestnut notes. Pungent in the best way possible.
23
Aug

Dautel, Spätburgunder Oberstenfelder Forstberg GG 2023

Colored marl. Terrific, ripe intensity of black cherry and cherry cola on the nose. Wonderful roasted chestnut character here. Cherry