Best German Wines and Winemakers – Stuart Pigott’s Favorites (2012)

Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller with Stuart Pigott in Frankfurt, Germany: Stuart Pigott at the Weinhalle in Frankfurt am Main, Germany 

In the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung of December 9, 2012, German wine journalist Stuart Pigott published his favorite German wines and favorite German wine makers of the year – in German. This posting provides a summary in English.

For last year's list, see:
Best German Wine and Winemakers – Stuart Pigott’s Favorites (2011)

Stuart Pigott

Stuart Pigott was born in the UK and has lived in Berlin since 1993. Stuart mostly writes in German, and focuses on German wine. Notably, he writes for the specialist magazines Feinschmecker and Weingourmet as well as the Sunday edition of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. He currently spends a lot of time in New York City. If you wan to follow him: Stuart Pigott Riesling Global

Stuart Pigott’s Favorites of 2012

Sommelier of the Year

Ivan Jakir, Restaurant "Essigbrätlein" in Nürnberg

Dry White Wine of the Year

2011er Altenberg Riesling "Großes Gewächs" 
27 Euro, Weingut von Othegraven, Weinstraße 1, 54441Kanzem

Sweet Wine of the Year

2011er Bacharacher Riesling Auslese
18 Euro, Weingut Toni Jost; Oberstraße 14, 55422 Bacharach/Mittelrhein

Red Wine of the Year

2009er Pinot Noir "Marion's Vineyard"

Sparkling Wine of the Year

2004er Vintage Brut, Billecart-Salmon

Rising Star of the Year

Stefan Winter, Weingut Winter, Nahe

Winemaker of the Year

Martin Tesch, Weingut Tesch.
Weingut Tesch, Naheweinstraße 99, 55450 Langenlonsheim/Nahe weingut-tesch.de

Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller and Martin Tesch in New York City

See:
Martin Tesch, Weingut Tesch, Winemaker of the Year (Germany, 2012) - Stuart Pigott/FAZ

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