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 Frithlingsplatzchen Grosses Gewdchs opens with a sunny, friendly creaminess, and a slight overtone of mango sets an accent. The palate is serene, bright, absolutely focused on lemon and a little lemony pith, but with a luminous, slender creaminess. The textural aspect holds spice, which is not apparent yet but will reveal itself. It also gives structure to this light, bright, filigree wine. Subtle length extends that lovely, gentle pithiness. (Bone-dry)"
