“…this may well be the best and most consistent producer of great dry Riesling in the world.” –Joel Payne, Vinous
Dry Riesling Master
ON SALE NOW!
Dry Riesling Master
ON SALE NOW!
Few estates capture the depth and elegance of dry Riesling quite like Dr. Bürklin-Wolf. Nestled in the sun-soaked hills of the Pfalz, this historic German winery has been perfecting the art of Riesling since 1597. Over four centuries later, the estate remains family-owned and proudly independent, now led by Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze, who has turned it into one of the world’s benchmarks for terroir-driven, biodynamic wine.
The Bürklin-Wolf estate sits in Wachenheim, a village long prized for its gently sloping vineyards and warm, dry climate. That sunshine — more similar to Alsace than the cooler Mosel — gives their Rieslings a fuller body and riper fruit, while preserving the signature German precision and minerality. Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze has carried the family’s vision into the modern era by converting the entire estate to biodynamic farming, one of the first major producers in Germany to do so. The result is wines that feel alive: vibrant, pure, and deeply expressive of place.
If you think Riesling means “sweet,” Bürklin-Wolf will happily change your mind. Their wines are almost entirely dry (trocken), showing layers of citrus, white peach, and flint-like minerality balanced by a natural juiciness and energy. The Estate Riesling Trocken offers a perfect introduction — bright and refreshing, with stone fruit and spice over a crisp, clean finish. Step up to the “Reiterpfad” Grosses Gewächs, from one of their top vineyard sites, and you’ll find more structure and depth: aromas of lemon zest and crushed rocks, silky texture, and a finish that goes on for minutes. These are wines that can easily age for a decade or more, gaining savory, honeyed complexity with time.
Each bottle speaks of balance — ripe yet precise, powerful yet elegant. The wines pair beautifully with seafood, roasted vegetables, sushi, or even a simple roast chicken. They offer the same terroir focus and cellar potential you might expect from a great white Burgundy, but with that unmistakable German clarity. Whether you’re just beginning to explore dry Riesling or already a devotee of world-class whites, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf is a name worth knowing — and tasting. It’s an open secret that dry German Riesling is one of the most complex white wines in the world, yet is also one of the most undervalued. There exist today some historic and well-respected producers that can turn heads and hearts without turning your wallet inside-out. One such estate is the innovative Dr. Bürklin-Wolf.
We’re offering a tiered discount structure on these wines through Wednesday of this coming week. Our pricing is incredibly competitive, but if you’re a smart buyer, you’ll take full advantage of the 15% discount on a 16 bottle or more purchase. If that’s too many, a half case will get you a generous 10% off. You can’t lose on this sale!
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Bürklin-Wolf
10% off any 6-15 or more in-stock bottles of Bürklin-Wolf
15% off any 16 or more in-stock bottles of Bürklin-Wolf
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Sale ends Wednesday, October 29th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6-15 or more in-stock bottles of Bürklin-Wolf
15% off any 16 or more in-stock bottles of Bürklin-Wolf
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Sale ends Wednesday, October 29th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer seven Bürklin-Wolf options on sale now, including:
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Riesling Trocken 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $16, that’s $15.20 at 5% off, $14.40 at 10% off, and $13.60 at 15% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 92 points “Slightly funky (from wild ferment) but also great citrus, pear and peach aromas. Good concentration for a village wine with quite a linear profile. Very clean finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Deidesheimer Riesling 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off, $21.60 at 10% off, and $20.40 at 15% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “Such a classic Pfalz dry riesling, with all the juiciness of the region, thanks to the ripe white-peach and guava aromas. Yet, there’s nothing loud about it at all. Real finesse and elegance, the animating acidity, subtle minerality and a touch of tannins melding together beautifully in the long, properly dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
Map of the Pfalz
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl G.C. Riesling 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off, $62.10 at 10% off, and $58.65 at 15% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 95 points “The Ruppertsberger 2020 Gaisböhl G.C. is very clear, dense and elegant on the citric, aromatic and concentrated nose that indicates mineral substance and healthy, ripe Riesling fruit. Pure and saline, with dense and concentrated ripe fruit (apples) and ripe phenolics, this is a full-bodied, refined and fresh, vital and mineral Rupperstberger Gaisböhl Riesling with a long, intense and substantial finish that reveals power that is turned into energy by tension-giving minerals. It’s a great, age-worthy Riesling and possibly the finest you can find from Ruppertsberg 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in June 2023.”
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 95 points “The Ruppertsberger 2020 Gaisböhl G.C. is very clear, dense and elegant on the citric, aromatic and concentrated nose that indicates mineral substance and healthy, ripe Riesling fruit. Pure and saline, with dense and concentrated ripe fruit (apples) and ripe phenolics, this is a full-bodied, refined and fresh, vital and mineral Rupperstberger Gaisböhl Riesling with a long, intense and substantial finish that reveals power that is turned into energy by tension-giving minerals. It’s a great, age-worthy Riesling and possibly the finest you can find from Ruppertsberg 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in June 2023.”
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl G.C. Riesling 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off, $80.10 at 10% off, and $75.65 at 15% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 96 points “What a fragrant nose this has! Effusive Amalfi lemon and ripe yellow grapefruit aromas. Concentrated and beautifully balanced, this really stands out due to the finesse and polish on the generous palate. Long, silky finish in spite of healthy acidity. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.”
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Goldbachel P.C. Riesling Trocken 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off, $44.10 at 10% off, and $41.65 at 15% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “An immediately attractive, elegant dry white that’s got a wonderful interplay between juicy stone-fruit character and very bright, refreshing acidity that drives the long, delicately chalky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Hoheburg P.C. Riesling Trocken 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off, $44.10 at 10% off, and $41.65 at 15% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 92+ points “Of the total of 20 hectares of vines in this Ruppertsberg top site, Bürklin holds 4.68 hectares. Located at the foot of the Mittelhaardt on red and white sandstone, the premier cru benefits from favorable microclimatic advantages. The 2021 Ruppertsberger Hoheburg P.C. is intense but also coolish and clear, with cold, gravelly notes intertwined with ripe yellow apple aromas. Full-bodied, intense and textured yet structured by vivacious acidity and phenolic grip, this is a young and untamed dry Riesling with an intense, saline and still biting finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork stopper. Tasted in November 2022.”
Dr. Burklin-Wolf Reiterpfad G.C. Riesling 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off, $80.10 at 10% off, and $75.65 at 15% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 96 points “This powerful dry white has an enormously expressive personality. The fine-grained minerality drives this very concentrated riesling along at a very brisk clip. Very intense and slightly austere finish. Great aging potential! From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”