97 $128 J. & H.A. Strub Riesling Eiswein Rheinhessen Niersteiner Paterberg 2001 Germany, the home of eiswein, still makes it best–like this elegant bottling.

95 $119 Bassermann-Jordan Riesling Eiswein Pfalz Forster Jesuitengarten 2001 Eiswein names are confusing, so stick to reliable producers. You won’t be disappointed.

95 $77 Kruger-Rumpf Riesling Eiswein Nahe Munsterer Pittersberg 2001 OK, it’s still not cheap, but it’s a good value, relatively. Try it on ice cream. (Trust us.)

93 $45 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner Eiswein Kamptal 2001 An Austrian version that’s intensely sweet yet delicate. It’s the perfect match for a fruit tart.

92 $65 Inniskillin Riesling Niagara Peninsula Icewine 2001 At $65 for a full bottle (the others are sold by the half), this lively Canadian’s cheaper than its European rivals.


title: “Uncorked Eisweins” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-26” author: “Phyllis Johns”


97 J. & H.A. Strub: Riesling Eiswein Rheinhessen iersteiner Paterberg 2001 Germany, the home of eiswein, still makes it best–like this elegant bottling.

95 Bassermann-Jordan: Riesling Eiswein Pfalz Forster Jesuitengarten 2001 Eiswein names are confusing, so stick to reliable producers. You won’t be disappointed.

95 Kruger-Rumpf: Riesling Eiswein Nahe Munsterer Pittersberg 2001 OK, it’s still not cheap, but it’s a good value, relatively. Try it on ice cream. (Trust us.)

93 Schloss Gobelsburg: Gruner Veltliner Eiswein Kamptal 2001 An Austrian version that’s intensely sweet yet delicate. It’s the perfect match for a fruit tart.

92 Inniskillin: Riesling Niagara Peninsula Icewine 2001 At $65 for a full bottle (the others are sold by the half), this lively Canadian’s cheaper than its European rivals.