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The Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024 was released recently, presenting Vinum's choice of Germany’s best 1,000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10,500 wines on 1,080 pages.
5 out of 5 stars („world class“) was awarded to 20 estates. There are two new ones on the
list: Schloss Johannisberg and Rings. Congratualtions!
In addition, there are 32 estates with 4.5 stars, and 76 estates with 4 stars.
Postings
This posting is the fifth in a series of postings related to the Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024:
Climbers: Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (Rheingau) and Weingut Rings (Pfalz) Join Group of 5/ 5 Stars Winemakers in the Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024
Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024 Awards: Dörte + Meike Näkel, Weingut Meyer Näkel (Winemaker of the Year), Andy + Steffen Rings, Weingut Rings (Rising Star of the Year), Martin Prüm, Weingut Martin Prüm (Discovery of the Year)
Best Wines of the Year - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland 2024
Ahr: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Baden: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Franken: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Hessische Bergstrasse: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Mittelrhein: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Mosel: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Nahe: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Pfalz: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Rheingau: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Rheinhessen: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Saale Unstrut: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Sachsen: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Württemberg: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Climbers to 5/5 Stars: Weingut Schloss Johannisberg and Weingut Rings
There are now 20 winemakers in the group of 5/5 stars in the Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024. See: Germany's 20 Top Winemakers (With 5/5 Stars) - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
Two of them are new in the group, Weingut Schloss Johannisberg and Weingut Rings.
Owner: Steffen und Andreas Rings
Cellarmaster: Steffen und Andreas Rings
VDP Member Since 2015
Wine Area: 42,00 acres
Grape Varieties: 25% Riesling, 25% Spätburgunder, 10% Weißburgunder
Geology: Kalkstein, Buntsandstein, Löss, Lehm, Sandiger Kies
Grosse and Erste Lagen:SAUMAGEN, Kallstadt | VDP.GROSSE LAGE®WEILBERG, Ungstein | VDP.GROSSE LAGE®FELSENBERG, Leistadt | VDP.GROSSE LAGE®Kalkofen, Leistadt | VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Nußriegel, Ungstein | VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Steinacker, Kallstadt | VDP.ERSTE LAGE®Annaberg, Kallstadt | VDP.ERSTE LAGE®
Growing Area: Pfalz
Champagne Production: Sekterzeuger
Memberships: Wine in Moderation
Eco Certifications: EU-Bio-Zertifizierung
Pictures: Tasting and Cellar Tour at Weingut Rings in Freinsheim, Pfalz, with Andreas Rings - Germany-South and Alsace 2017 Tour by ombiasy WineTours
Weingut Schloss Johannisberg
Owner: Fürst von Metternich Winneburg’sche Domäne GbR
Cellarmaster: Gerd Ritter
Wine Area: 49,90 acres
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Geology:Taunusquarzit mit Lehm-Lössauflage, absolute Südausrichtung, Hangneigung bis 45%
Growing Areas: Rheingau and Hessische Bergstrasse
Features: Restaurant, Wine tavern / estate bar, Wine tasting, Guided tours of the company / cellar, Event location, Barrier free access
Sparkling Wine / Sekt: Sekterzeuger
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