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# Rings, Portugieser Sand & Kiesel 2022
- URL: https://www.jessebeckerms.com/reviews/rings-portugieser-sand-kiesel-2022/
- Published: 2026-10-07T01:04:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T01:04:16.000Z
- Author: Jesse Becker MS
- Tags: Reviews, Pfalz, Portugieser, Rings, #vineyard-sand-and-kiesel, #vintage-2022, #score-3.7, #format-750ml, #tasted-2026-10, #interest-disclosed

**Disclosure:** I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my [ethics and disclosure policy](https://www.jessebeckerms.com/ethics/).

The Rings brothers have built their reputation with Spätburgunder; their 'Sand & Kiesel' bottling honors a traditional, historic local grape variety, Blauer Portugieser, from 40- to 60-year-old vines grown in the warm, sand and gravel soils of Freinsheim. 100% whole cluster, spontaneously fermented in large concrete eggs and amphorae with a light sulfuring before bottling. An explosively fragrant nose with curry spice, herbs, blackberry and blueberries, peppercorn, and violets. A hint of reduction that you soon forget, with a bright lift on the palate, juicy acidity, soft tannins, and lingering flavors of black fruit and herbs. A joy to drink!

| Producer | Rings                  |
| -------- | ---------------------- |
| Grape    | Portugieser            |
| Vineyard | Sand & Kiesel          |
| Region   | Pfalz                  |
| Vintage  | 2022                   |
| Format   | 750 ml                 |
| Tasted   | October 2026           |
| Score    | ★★★++3 stars plus plus |

Scored on a five-star scale, where a plus is a third of a star. How I score and what I disclose is set out in my [ethics and disclosure policy](https://www.jessebeckerms.com/ethics/). More notes are in the [review index](https://www.jessebeckerms.com/reviews/), and the regional background is in [Wine in Germany](https://www.jessebeckerms.com/wine-in-germany/).