Nahe 2017 Grosses Gewächs Riesling Part IV: Emrich-Schönleber and Schäfer-Fröhlich

(Originally published 18 September 2018.)

One has to wonder, is it just the excellence of these two great producers or was the western part of the Nahe the most successful subregion of the Nahe in 2017? Either way, all great wines.



EMRICH-SCHÖNLEBER

2017 (Monzingen) Frühlingsplätzchen Riesling GG
Peach nose. Cassis and peach flavors, good acidity, roundness, smooth, energetic. 94/A

2017 (Monzingen) Halenberg Riesling G
Pure, clear, precise, peach, long, well-defined. 94/A




SCHÄFER-FRÖHLICH

2017 (Bockenau) Felseneck Riesling GG
Red and black raspberry nose and mouth, very nervy, medium-weight, tremendous energy. 94/A

2017 (Monzingen) Frühlingsplätzchen Riesling GG
Raspberry and cassis nose and mouth, energetic, vibrant, nervy, deep. 94+/A

2017 (Monzingen) Halenberg Riesling G
Raspberry nose and mouth, pure, excellent structure, freshness, balance. 94/A

2017 (Bockenau) Stromberg Riesling GG
Raspberry, red cherry nose. Medium-weight, deep, intense, power with acidity. Good energy. 93(+)/A