In the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung of December 9, 2012, German wine journalist Stuart Pigott published his favorite German wines and favorite German wine makers of the year – in German. This posting provides a summary in English.
For last year's list, see:
Best German Wine and Winemakers – Stuart Pigott’s Favorites (2011)
Stuart Pigott
Stuart Pigott was born in the UK and has lived in Berlin since 1993. Stuart mostly writes in German, and focuses on German wine. Notably, he writes for the specialist magazines Feinschmecker and Weingourmet as well as the Sunday edition of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. He currently spends a lot of time in New York City. If you wan to follow him: Stuart Pigott Riesling Global
Stuart Pigott’s Favorites of 2012
Sommelier of the Year
Ivan Jakir, Restaurant "Essigbrätlein" in Nürnberg
Dry White Wine of the Year
2011er Altenberg Riesling "Großes Gewächs"
27 Euro, Weingut von Othegraven, Weinstraße 1, 54441Kanzem
Sweet Wine of the Year
2011er Bacharacher Riesling Auslese
18 Euro, Weingut Toni Jost; Oberstraße 14, 55422 Bacharach/Mittelrhein
Red Wine of the Year
2009er Pinot Noir "Marion's Vineyard"
Sparkling Wine of the Year
2004er Vintage Brut, Billecart-Salmon
Rising Star of the Year
Stefan Winter, Weingut Winter, Nahe
Winemaker of the Year
Martin Tesch, Weingut Tesch.
Weingut Tesch, Naheweinstraße 99, 55450 Langenlonsheim/Nahe weingut-tesch.de
See:
Martin Tesch, Weingut Tesch, Winemaker of the Year (Germany, 2012) - Stuart Pigott/FAZ
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Best German Wine and Winemakers – Stuart Pigott’s Favorites (2011)
Stuart Pigott at the Weinhalle in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Martin Tesch, Weingut Tesch, Winemaker of the Year (Germany, 2012) - Stuart Pigott/FAZ