Robert Parker 93+
From 40-year-old vines harvested in two passages, the Niersteiner 2023 Hipping Alte Reben Riesling trocken is fine, intense and elegant as well as smoky on the finely flinty and lemony, very attractive nose. Kept on the mash for a whole day and vinified in oval 1,200-liter oak vats (stücks) until June this year, this is a full-bodied, dense, ripe and almost opulent yet elegant and balanced Riesling with fine acidity, good tension, mineral finesse and stimulating crystalline and saline acidity. Very long and intense on the finish yet not alcoholic, this is a substantial Hipping with excellent aging potential. It’s a little overripe and sweetish (even though the residual sugar is lower than in 2022). 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in September 2024.