In Germany, the area of Pinot Noir cultivation is almost 12,000 hectares, and that makes the third largest producer of this variety in the world. As with Riesling, Pinot Noir prefers cool climates so German wine regions are well-suited to its production. Actually PN was brought to Germany from Burgundy as early as the 14th century. We tasted vertical of them, with other wines to compare.

Glass No.

Wine

Year

Grape

Region

Yen

Shop

Rank

1s

2s

Ls

A

Cuvée Max, August Kesseler

2002

Pinot Noir

Rheingau

na

Kevin's Cellar

5

0

0

4

B

Cuvée Max, August Kesseler

2001

Pinot Noir

Rheingau

na

Kevin's Cellar

6

0

0

3

C

Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru La Riotte Domaine Taupenot-Merme

2006

Pinot Noir

Rheingau

na

Kevin's Cellar

4

1

0

3

D

Assmannshauser Hollenberg, August Kesseler

2002

Pinot Noir

Rheingau

na

Kevin's Cellar

2

3

3

0

E

Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg Trocken, August Kesseler

2002

Pinot Noir

Rheingau

na

Kevin's Cellar

1

5

3

0

F

‎Assmannshauser Hollenberg, August Kesseler

2001

Pinot Noir

Bourgogne

na

Kevin's Cellar

3

1

4

0

Dinner wines;

Weingut Johann Ruck (Iphoefer Krongsberg 2013, Spaetbrugunder DQ Trocken Yen4,300
666 Metal Wine Black Hills Trocken 2014 Dunkelfelder, C. Sauvignon and C.Franc Yen6,480
Roter Riesling KABINETT Auslese (HESSISCHE BERGSTRASSE) 2013 Red Riesling Yen4,212
Rivesaltes 1969, 1976 & 1982 (in tube)