I just recently discovered GG/GE wines. Here in the US we are starting to see German wine producers aggressively market drier wines, although GG wines are still a new phenom here. Leitz and Loosen are offering what could be considered declassified GE/GG's, since these wines may contain grapes from a Erste Lage, but don't adhere to the stricter production rules of the VDP. I've tried a handful of GG's and have also noticed as you referenced, the reticence of the aromas when the bottles are first opened. In general these wines really start to roar when they've been in the glass for a while and have had a chance to warm up. This trait alone has and will continue to make these wines a darling of sommeliers, top retailers, wine nerds and wannabees. Wines that require this much work to appreciate probably wot't gain quick acceptance among the average US consumer here in the states, since immediate appeal is preferred, but that's not the market GG producers are aiming for anyway. Have you guys tried any GG's from warmer regions of Germany and if so what are your thoughts on the elevated alcohol levels in some examples, which to me seem to have reached their apex of tolerability? Most GG's I've seen for sale retail @ $ 35.00 and up.
Grosses Gewachs/ Erstes Gewachs
I just recently discovered GG/GE wines. Here in the US we are starting to see German wine producers aggressively market drier wines, although GG wines are still a new phenom here. Leitz and Loosen are offering what could be considered declassified GE/GG's, since these wines may contain grapes from a Erste Lage, but don't adhere to the stricter production rules of the VDP. I've tried a handful of GG's and have also noticed as you referenced, the reticence of the aromas when the bottles are first opened. In general these wines really start to roar when they've been in the glass for a while and have had a chance to warm up. This trait alone has and will continue to make these wines a darling of sommeliers, top retailers, wine nerds and wannabees. Wines that require this much work to appreciate probably wot't gain quick acceptance among the average US consumer here in the states, since immediate appeal is preferred, but that's not the market GG producers are aiming for anyway. Have you guys tried any GG's from warmer regions of Germany and if so what are your thoughts on the elevated alcohol levels in some examples, which to me seem to have reached their apex of tolerability? Most GG's I've seen for sale retail @ $ 35.00 and up.