Germany's second-largest wine region; sheltered by the Haardt Mountains from Atlantic rain, creating Germany's warmest, driest wine climate. Varied soils: basalt, limestone, sandstone, and clay. Riesling dominates alongside Dornfelder, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), and more exotic varieties. Middle Haardt sub-region (Forst, Deidesheim, Ruppertsberg) produces GG Riesling rivalling Mosel.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Exceptional warm vintage in Pfalz; Idig GG achieved outstanding richness and mineral concentration; top recent vintage |
| 2021 | — | Excellent conditions; Riesling from calcareous sites showing precision and mineral depth; GG wines for 15+ years |
| 2020 | — | Good Pfalz vintage; warm conditions for approachable wines; Christmann biodynamic farming enhanced quality |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding German vintage; Idig GG from 2019 universally praised; benchmark for modern Pfalz dry Riesling |
| 2018 | — | Very warm and early; opulent Riesling in riper style; GG wines approachable earlier than usual |
| 2017 | — | Spring frost reduced yields; concentrated survivors on calcareous soils; Idig GG showed impressive depth despite challenges |
| 2016 | — | Classic Pfalz vintage; excellent balance in Riesling from Gimmeldingen to Forst; Christmann GG received high praise |