Germany's warmest and most diverse wine region, the Pfalz produces Riesling of greater body and richness than Mosel or Rheingau, alongside excellent Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). The Mittelhaardt — with estates like Bassermann-Jordan, Bürklin-Wolf, and von Buhl — is the prestige zone, while innovative producers in the Südpfalz are reinventing German wine style.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Pfalz year; Riesling and Pinot Noir both excel |
| 2021 | — | Fresh and precise; good Spätburgunder year |
| 2020 | — | Rich and concentrated; great aging potential |
| 2019 | — | Warm and ripe; top estates made outstanding wines |
| 2018 | — | Very warm; powerful wines requiring time |