Schloss Johannisberg Silberlack Riesling Trocken GG 2022 is an exceptional dry Riesling from the historic Schloss Johannisberg vineyard in Germany's Rheingau region. Crafted from 100% Riesling and classified as Grosses Gewächs (GG), this prestigious wine showcases remarkable concentration, precision and mineral complexity. The nose reveals elegant aromas of grapefruit, lime, mirabelle plum and chamomile, complemented by delicate flinty and smoky nuances. On the palate, vibrant acidity, fine structure and concentrated citrus fruit lead to an exceptionally long, saline and mineral-driven finish. Awarded 98 points by James Suckling, this is a sophisticated, age-worthy Riesling with outstanding depth and elegance.

James Suckling | JS 98
Published: Jul 04, 2024

Very deep and enormously structured, this great dry Rheingau riesling has a fabulous harmony of fine tannins, concentrated Mirabelle plum, flint and chamomile character on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Enormously energetic wet stone finish that takes your breath away. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Nov 07, 2025
Drink: 2029-2050

The 2022 Schloss Johannisberg Silberlack Riesling Trocken GG represents the dry and sunny year and is already quite matured on the elegant nose that shows almond and intense yellow tropical fruit aromas. Intense and juicy yet also quite oaky on the palate, this full-bodied, elegant and saline Schloss Johannisberger Riesling is vital, stimulating and more alive and kicking on the palate and the finish than on the nose. Natural cork. Tasted in Kiedrich, August 2025.

In challenging vintages, it is often the classic Prädikat wines that are most successful at Schloss Johannisberg. In 2024, these are the Spätlese Grünlack and the two Kabinett Rieslings Rotlack and Orangelack, the latter of which is sold exclusively through Place de Bordeaux. This trio displays a clear, bright, elegant, refined and natural style (insofar as one can speak of naturalness with deliberately halted fermentation), which does not seem forced in the slightest but rather convivial and extremely entertaining. The estate wines Gelblack (dry and semi-dry) are anything but that. Enrichment (chaptalization) does them no good; on the contrary, these wines, which are supposed to be suitable for all occasions, just talk loudly and have nothing to say, as if they were politicians.

The Schloss Johannisberger 2024 Bronzelack, 2023 Silberlack (the Grosses Gewächs) and 2022 Goldlack also fail to make a real impression. They seem contrived, intellectual and hardly sensual. Yet the Silberlack can be really exciting, as a 10-year vertical at the Robert Weil winery in Kiedrich showed in later August. Here, the 2021, 2019, 2017 and 2014 vintages were convincing. Sure, the young vintages I mentioned will refine over the years, but will they convince? You have to buy them today.

Vivino | Vivino 4.2

A lively bouquet with pronounced aromas of yellow stone fruit, especially peach and apricot.Orange zest, as well as the lemons of lemon, always go through, paired with lavender and moky minerality. In the taste intense with a lot of tension. The acidity is fresh and present but well integrated. In the finale long and persistent with green apple and ginger.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2022
Oak: Traditionally vinified partly in large oak casks, complemented by stainless steel maturation
Varietals: 100% Riesling
Farming: Schloss Johannisberg single vineyard, Rheingau. Approximately 50 hectares surrounding the historic estate, on south-facing terraced slopes overlooking the Rhine. Taunus quartzite bedrock with loess and loam topsoil, contributing to the wine's distinctive mineral character. Organically cultivated grapes
Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and carefully selected. Fermentation and maturation take place using traditional large oak casks and stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity, texture and mineral precision
Winemaker: Schloss Johannisberg
Region: Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany
Classification: VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS (GG) – Grand Cru dry Riesling

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Decanting: Allow 20–30 minutes in a decanter or glass to reveal its aromatic complexity
Food Pairing: Oysters, lobster, grilled sea bass, scallops, sushi, sashimi, Asian seafood dishes and roast poultry