Emrich-Schönleber - Riesling “Monzinger-Niederberg” Trocken Erste Lage (1G) 2024 (750ml)
Price: $69.99
| Producer | Emrich-Schönleber |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Nahe |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Sku | 206011 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Emrich-Schönleber Description
“I'm not sure what I can write that I haven't written before. These are easily among the greatest dry Rieslings made in Germany from one of its most elite terroirs. In one way, it's just that simple. It's absurd to me to me how many serious, serious, German wine dorks I talk to who, when asked who they think is making the best dry Rieslings in Germany, say, without hesitation, "Emrich-Schönleber." Just as absurd is the number of tastings I've done - blind and not blind - where a Schönleber GG just wipes the table with everything else. And most of the people at the table, who know German wine, are not in the least bit surprised. All this is curious because, as you know, while the wines have a good market in the U.S., they do not fly off the shelf in the way that, for example, Keller does. They require some attention, some love, some work. But I guess that's what we're here for? As with the wines themselves, Schönleber's market presence is subtle, restrained, austere. We are the ones who must yell a bit. Please join us in digging deep for one of the greats. This level of quiet, meditative, perfection, should be championed - especially in a world as loud and distracted as ours is.”
-Stephen Bitterolf, Founder and Owner of Vom Boden
You'll see the 1G more and more; essentially it means "premier cru." The Niederberg is superb; in a way a baby Halenberg - the sites are contiguous. This is a bit cooler, so it's a bit finer, lighter, more agile. Last year, Sushi Nakazawa took everything to have as their private pour - so we've gotten it back for the superb 2024 vintage, which is exciting indeed.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2024 Riesling Monzinger Niederberg Erste Lage opens gently and aromatically, uniting a tender touch of peach with stoniness and creaminess. Its lovely concentration gives verve to a palate that is smooth, lemony and long.
(Bone-dry)
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