Emrich-Schonleber is one of the top estates of the Nahe, and indeed all of Germany. Family-run, they were established in the upper Nahe village of Monzigen over 250 years ago.The Nahe is known for three things: Dönnhoff, Schaefer-Fröhlich and Emrich-Schönleber. The first two have been sought out here in the states for decades, while the latter has been mostly off of the radar, except for in-the-know German wine drinkers. What is so fascinating about the Nahe in general is its diversity. They have an amalgamation of soil types, elevations, and aspects to work with, allowing for dynamic wines from every producer. Those three mentioned above encapsulate those differences perfectly. The first two fall on opposite sides of the style spectrum between opulence and cut. E-M falls squarely in between.Their northerly collection of vineyards, on several isolated hillsides just south of the Mosel, allows for a cooler micro-climate and a razor-sharp backbone of acidity. At the same time, the intensity of the sun, captured in the photo above means fully ripened fruit, capable of incredible power. Coupling the acid and density, makes for a perfectly balanced style between the other two, more famous names and one that is sure to find fans from both camps.
Professional Reviews
Robert Parker
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2021
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Aromatic , Fruity , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied