2022 Emrich Schonleber "Monzinger Niederberg" Nahe Riesling Erstes 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

91-93 Points Anne Krebiehl, MW of Vinous: "The 2022 Riesling Monzinger Niederberg Erste Lage is from the parcels above the Halenberg and its eastern extension. It comes with a herbal savoriness on the nose. The palate has a creamier aspect, and a lovely serenity tingles with lemon and lemon pith. The palate is slender and continues with both lemon and herbal notes that are reminiscent of yarrow. The finish holds a note of petrichor. (Bone-dry).