Monzinger Halenberg, Riesling, BA, Emrich Schönleber
    Emrich Schönleber

    Monzinger Halenberg, Riesling, BA, Emrich Schönleber, 2011

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      2011

      37.5cl

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      £140.42

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A simply fabulous clear bright yellow green colour for a BA, this is the magic of German Riesling on slate, rich layered and complex yet so racy and moreish, vivid flavours of zest, pineapple, sicilian lemon, nectarine, salt and mineral. A candidate for wine of the vintage. Stunning. The Halenberg has distinctive blue slate / quartzite soils and is incredibly steep, yielding wines of great minerality, firmness and longevity Frank Schoenleber finished his harvest the 17th October, a week later there was rain. The grapes came into the winery were in perfect healty, ripe, concentrated and very clean. The Dry wines are intense and big "like 2009" Frank says adding that "conditions was also perfect for very pure late harvest wines."

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    Critic Reviews

    96/100
    Joel Payne,
    Vinous
    Rich golden yellow. Sublime aromas of candied citrus fruits, lemon oil and acacia honey on a bed of smoky botrytis. The succulent weight of papaya fruit levitates with understated minerality on the palate. A fine balance of creamy fruit and herbal spice linger tantalisingly on an unending finish. One of the great wines of the vintage!
    date of review 01/2013

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Germany
    Region:
    Nahe
    Appellation:
    Nahe
    Grape Variety:
    Riesling
    abv:
    7.5%

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