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Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Germany
appellation
Saar
subappellation
Scharzhofberg
JS
100
WA
95
WS
94
Additional vintages
JS
100
Rated 100 by James Suckling
All the opulence, creaminess and super ripe mango and papaya aromas, fruit of this exceptionally warm year. But it’s offered in such a precisely balanced package that it's probably not a good idea to plan on doing anything business-wise after this one has seduced you, as it surely will. Very limited production. Drink or hold. ... More details
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Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese 2018 750ml

SKU 934995
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$2610.36
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$217.53
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Professional Ratings
JS
100
WA
95
WS
94
JS
100
Rated 100 by James Suckling
All the opulence, creaminess and super ripe mango and papaya aromas, fruit of this exceptionally warm year. But it’s offered in such a precisely balanced package that it's probably not a good idea to plan on doing anything business-wise after this one has seduced you, as it surely will. Very limited production. Drink or hold.
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Scharzhofberger Spätlese offers a very fine and delicate, coolish, precise and flinty bouquet with bright and elegant fruit notes. On the palate, this is a finessed, beautifully round and lush yet filigreed Spätlese with sensual, silky-textured fruit and a long, complex, well-structured and salty-piquant finish. A gorgeous classic from the Scharzhofberg. Tasted from AP #6 in June 2019.
WS
94
Rated 94 by Wine Spectator
Moving graciously on the palate, combining intensity and grace, this spatlese features a mix of orchard and stone fruit and floral aromas and flavors. Remains ethereal throughout, with powerful, well-integrated acidity. Mineral elements mark the long finish. Best from 2022 through 2038. 40 cases imported.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Germany
appellation
Saar
subappellation
Scharzhofberg
Additional vintages
Overview
All the opulence, creaminess and super ripe mango and papaya aromas, fruit of this exceptionally warm year. But it’s offered in such a precisely balanced package that it's probably not a good idea to plan on doing anything business-wise after this one has seduced you, as it surely will. Very limited production. Drink or hold.
green grapes

Varietal: Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
fields

Country: Germany

If German wine has had something of a bad reputation in the past, it may well be the fault of the fact that for a long time now, the Germans have simply kept all the best produce to themselves. Visit any town or village in wine producing regions of Germany, and you'll be faced with a stunning array of extremely high quality wines, each matched with local dishes and full of distinct character and flavor. As white wine production makes up for about two-thirds of all Germany's wine industry, this is by far the most visible and widely enjoyed type of wine, but one should not overlook the quality and range of rosé and red wines on offer from this fascinating country. In particular, the Spatburgunder wines (the German name for Pinot Noir) are generally of an exceptionally high quality, being full of dark, intense hedgerow fruit flavors and exciting spicy notes with a silky smooth finish.
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green grapes

Varietal: Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
fields

Country: Germany

If German wine has had something of a bad reputation in the past, it may well be the fault of the fact that for a long time now, the Germans have simply kept all the best produce to themselves. Visit any town or village in wine producing regions of Germany, and you'll be faced with a stunning array of extremely high quality wines, each matched with local dishes and full of distinct character and flavor. As white wine production makes up for about two-thirds of all Germany's wine industry, this is by far the most visible and widely enjoyed type of wine, but one should not overlook the quality and range of rosé and red wines on offer from this fascinating country. In particular, the Spatburgunder wines (the German name for Pinot Noir) are generally of an exceptionally high quality, being full of dark, intense hedgerow fruit flavors and exciting spicy notes with a silky smooth finish.