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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.
19
Sep

Hofbauer-Schmidt, Grüner Veltliner Ried Hochstrass Erste Lage 2023

Very different nose, wood-influenced. Vanillians and toast overlay ripe yellow stone and tropical fruit. Pineapple coming through. Creamy and
18
Sep

Wittmann, Riesling Westhofener Aulerde GG 2022

Next to the same vintage and vineyard from Groebe, Wittmann adds a green herb element to the already striking black
18
Sep

Van Volxem, Riesling Ockfener Bockstein GG 2021

Classic Devon slate amphitheater on the Saar. Elevated herbal aroma, more distinctive than the other wines in this set. Freshly
18
Sep

Rings, Spätburgunder Kallstadter Saumagen GG 2020

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Calcareous marl, loess-loam, limestone.
18
Sep

Königlich Preußische Weinbaudomäne, Riesling Schlossböckelheimer Kupfergrube 1914

The label shows a right-facing eagle with the word “Naturrein” prominently displayed. An interesting note on the wines in
18
Sep

Rings, Spätburgunder Leistadter Felsenberg GG 2020

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. South-facing hillside site on
18
Sep

Rudi Pichler, Grüner Veltliner Ried Achleiten Smaragd 2024

A multi-dimensional nose with layers of floral and spice aromas sitting atop apples and minerals. Peppercorn, bay leaf, linden,
18
Sep

Bernhard Huber, Spätburgunder Malterdingener Bienenberg Wildenstein GG 2020

Weathered red shell limestone. There's another level here. A gorgeous intensity of red fruit and floral aroma with
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18
Sep

Aldinger, Spätburgunder Fellbacher Lämmler GG 2021

Gipskeuper, Schilfsandstein, Bunter Mergel, Kieselsandstein. Holy moly! Where to begin? Simply put, this nose is on another level. Not only
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18
Sep

Rings, Riesling 2024

Disclosure: I import and sell this wine through The German Wine Collection. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Labeled as