2022 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 JS 95 VN 93
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, July 2024

Coming all from the Scharzhofberger Vineyard (the estate owns a large portion of this site), the 2022 Riesling Scharzhofberger Kabinett is racier, with brilliant crushed citrus, crushed stone, mint, lychee nut, and sappy...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, December 2023

This remarkable Saar Kabinett is very crystalline. Stacks of delicate white tree fruit and white flower aromas. Very straight and bright on the light-bodied palate which flashes like the blade of a sabre in the sun...
VN 93

Vinous, October 2023

The 2022 Riesling Scharzhofberger Kabinett has a very open but tender nose: ripe greengage is bright and edged with a whisper of chervil. The sweetness on the palate kicks in first, but lightness takes over with serene...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Dessert
Varietal
Riesling
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel Saar Ruwer
Sub-region
Upper Mosel
Appellation
Scharzhofberg
Vintage
2022
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
8.50%
Closure
Cork

The 2022 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, crafted by the esteemed producer Egon Muller, hails from the Scharzhofberg appellation within the Upper Mosel region of Germany's Mosel Saar Ruwer. This white wine, made from Riesling grapes, is noted for its exemplary quality and aging potential.

James Suckling awarded this wine a stellar 95 points, describing it as "remarkable" and "crystalline." He highlighted the wine's "delicate white tree fruit and white flower aromas," and praised its "fantastic precision" and subtly salty, yet pristine finish. Suckling's review emphasized the wine's potential for aging, suggesting that it can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment (jamessuckling.com, 12/5/2023).

Vinous also provided a favorable review, giving the wine a score of 93 points. The reviewer noted the "very open but tender nose" with ripe greengage accented by a hint of chervil. On the palate, the wine first presents a touch of sweetness which transitions to "serene lemon freshness" and "fine, almost earthy stone." The review commended the wine's finesse, describing it as "dancing on light Kabinett feet," and concluded with a finish that is "merely off-dry" (Vinous, 10/1/2023).

Overall, the 2022 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett is a white wine that showcases the exemplary characteristics of Riesling from the Mosel region. It offers a harmonious balance of fruit and floral notes, coupled with a precise and bright palate. The accolades from both James Suckling and Vinous underscore its quality and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for Riesling enthusiasts.