The best Riesling producers

The winery Schäfer-Fröhlich from Bockenau (river Nahe) had the most points at the end, just before 3 other competitors, Jakob Schneider, Niederhausen (river Nahe), winery Wegeler from Oestrich-Winkel (Rhinegau) and surprisingly Knipser from the Rhineland-Palatinate Laumersheim, which is actually much more known for its excellent red wines. The strong overall performance of the wine-growing region Nahe was highlighted with number 5, the wineries Hexamer from Meddersheim and Schauss & Son from Monzingen.

The minister of economy and viniculture of Rhineland-Palatinate, Hendrik Hering, took care of the award ceremony. He was very glad "that German wine has gained a good reputation nationally and internationally thanks to these grapes." Hering himself wants to help out again next year. In turns with the ProRiesling/Vinum-competition, the international competition for best-of-riesling will take place. (r.knoll)