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.
20
Sep

Ökonomierat Rebholz, Riesling Burrweiler Schäwer GG 2025

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Not far from Siebeldingen and
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20
Sep

Franz Keller, Spätburgunder Achkarrener Schlossberg GG 2023

Volcanic. Gorgeous aroma of black cherry and super fine chocolate. Espresso, forest floor and fennel seed intermingle with intensely ripe
20
Sep

Neumeister, Morillon Ried Moarfeitl 2023

Loamy plateau. Attractive mineral nose with flint and river stone, chamomile, and hay. Yellow fruit lingers in the nose. Terrific
20
Sep

Ökonomierat Rebholz, Riesling Birkweiler Kastanienbusch GG 2025

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Rotliegend sandstone, elevation, and a
20
Sep

Krispel, Weißburgunder Ried Neusetzberg 2020

Loamy gravel. Perhaps the most obvious influence of oak is tasted today. Vanilla, coconut, and wood toast sit atop ripe
20
Sep

Ökonomierat Rebholz, Riesling Siebeldingener Im Sonnenschein "Ganz Horn" GG 2025

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Gravel and colored sandstone: this
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20
Sep

Wagner-Stempel, Riesling Siefersheimer Heerkretz GG 2022

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Rhyolite. One of the highest
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20
Sep

Pfaffl, Grüner Veltliner 'Hommage' Reserve 2024

An homage to the family's patriarch, Roman "Mr. Veltliner" Pfaffl. Old vines. Aged in large acacia.
20
Sep

Gschweicher, Grüner Veltliner 'Primary Rocks' 2023

Spicy and herbal nose. Quite fragrant with crushed coriander and cardamom pods, turmeric, and ginger. This is the spice cabinet
20
Sep

Proidl, Grüner Veltliner 'Generation X' 2023

From Ried Pellingen. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in 500-L Tonneaux. Ripe yellow fruit meets toasted herbs and spices. Golden Delicious