The 2004 Riesling G-Max was the 10th wine of the vertical tasting and followed the 2002 vintage in a flight with rather coolish vintages. It is herbal and delicately nutty, with almond notes on the nose yet less pronounced despite the firmer, concentrated fruit. This 2004 is characterized more by the soil than the sun. Slender on the palate but also dense and rich and even slightly sweetish, this G-Max is somewhat bitter and astringent on the finish but has nevertheless impressed some of my fellow tasters, including Klaus Peter Keller. I still remain rather reserved toward the 2004 from the outset. Tasted at Steinheuer's Restaurant Zur Alten Post, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, in January 2024.