Very ripe citrus on the nose and on the palate, super-intense lemon fruit. Surprising that this does not taste really sweet – it is sweet but the freshness is sufficient to balance, even though they had to acidify some lots in 2018. Juicy and creamy. Such intense citrus. Still very primary. 16.5 points

The 2018 Krötenpfuhl Kabinett was still in cask and really showing beautiful potential on both the nose and palate. The bouquet is a lovely and delicate mix of apple, tart orange, salty minerality, white flowers and an esthery topnote of bee pollen. On the palate the wine is medium-full, pure and dancing, with beautiful fruit, a lovely foundation of minerality, bright acids and excellent length and grip on the vibrant finish. This has really good acids for the vintage. Drink 2019-2050. 91+ points

The 2018 Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett is precise and aromatic on the nose, where ripe stone fruit (peach) aromas are displayed. Lush and round on the palate, this is a piquant and aromatic, very attractive and rather early-drinking Spätlese with remarkably fresh acidity. Stimulating. Tasted in July 2018. 87+ points