2025 Emrich Schonleber - Riesling Auslese Monzinger Frulingspatzchen (375ml)

Emrich-Schönleber is one of the Nahe’s top estates, a VDP member in the village of Monzingen. Werner Schönleber built its reputation, and his son Frank runs it today. Frühlingsplätzchen (“little spring spot”) is one of their two great Grand Cru sites. It’s a steep slope facing southeast to southwest, on red slate, red Permian stone, loam and gravel, which gives its wines a spicy warmth and juicy fruit. The family picks for vitality, often harvesting just as the first grapes reach full ripeness, so even their sweet wines stay bright and racy. This Auslese is lusciously sweet but light on its feet, low in alcohol and lifted by Riesling’s acidity. Look for ripe peach, apricot, tangerine and honey, with white flowers and a slate-driven, mineral finish. Pour it with spicy Asian dishes, blue cheese, foie gras or fruit tarts, or cellar it for decades.