In the September 30 issue, Kristen Bieler and I published “ Six Contemporary German Winemakers to Know ,” a series of short profiles highlighting top wineries across the Mosel, Rheingau and Pfalz that represent the future of German wine yet might not be on your radar. Though these producers are rooted in distinct regions and sub-zones, together they offer compelling examples of how a new generation of winemakers is finding its place in the contemporary German wine world. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 12 recently released wines, two from each producer, that give a sense of their diverse styles—plus a side-by-side look at the outstanding 2023 and 2024 vintages.
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