2022 Emrich Schonleber "Halenberg" Nahe Riesling Grosses Gewachs

If you haven't heard of Emrich-Schönleber, it's through no fault of your own, and if you like Keller, Schäfer-Frohlich, Dönnhoff, or Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, you're in for a treat. Emrich-Schönleber produces tensile, mineral-fueled dry Rieslings that represent the best that Germany has to offer. I would echo their new importer's thoughts that these wines have not been properly available in the United States, and they need to be properly framed for enthusiasts navigating the German wine ecosystem. Driving through the Nahe in May 2023 on my German trip, the entire van of sommeliers and wine buyers shouted with excitement as we passed the Emrich Schönleber estate on the way to Dönnhoff further up river. - BRANDON KERNE, MASTER SOMMELIER

93-95 Points Anne Krebiehl, MW of VInous: "The 2022 Riesling Monzinger Halenberg Grosses Gewéchs comes with a timid nose. A subtle tropical top note and a serene aroma of iced mint appear teasingly, captivating in its shimmering and subtle aromatic spectrum. The palate has this cool aspect, too. Freshness is buffered by a gentle yeasty creaminess that verges into a soft white citrus pith. The 2022 is smooth, slender, elegant, beautifully textured and vivid. The finish is incisive and elegant, with lasting lemon length. (Bone-dry)