Weingut Emrich-Schonleber "Lenz" Riesling 2010

This little district in German is situated along the Nahe river and would have to be one of the smallest regions as it only comprises a little over 10 acres. To the north the soil is rocky and there is many microclimates that has allowed people to diversify their Riesling stronghold and move into some red varieties. However this wine goes to cement the fact that Riesling is king.

Weingut Emrich-Schonleber "Lenz" Feinherb Riesling 2010

Give me some flavour baby! This wine has so much flavour going on that it is difficult to seperate them which is a good thing if you want to be bombarded. They is a mix between light and heavy concentrate moment all mixed in one. The wine is alive in the mouth and finishes crisp. I'm not sure how this will develop as it offers so much right now.

Alcohol: 11%
Price: $35
Rated: 90
Drink: Now - 2020
Importer: Eurocentric Wine

Weingut Emrich-Schonleber Monzinger Kabinett Riesling 2010

The region of Nahe only came about in the early 1970s but the area has always produced top quality grapes. There is a large river system that runs through the area which allows for cooler night thus crisp acidity to accumulate in the wines. While the area doesn't produce the ultra minerally styled wines they are generally full of flavour and very long on their palate length.

Weingut Emrich-Schonleber Monzinger Kabinett Riesling 2010

Gorgeous Kabinett styled with flavours of spice, lime rind, pine slice and crushed flowers. While these flavours might sound sweet the wine is balanced by crisp acidity which gives the impression of medium sweetness and texture to boot. From the mid-palate on the wine pulls in tight leaving my mouth salivating. Just yum and cheap too for the style.

Alcohol: 9.5%
Price: $42
Rated: 90
Drink: Who cares
Importer: Eurocentric Wine

 

Weingut Donnhoff Tonschiefer Trocken Riesling 2009

Considering it is heating up a bit and the thought of refreshing white is on many peoples minds here is a beautiful little number that could work on Christmas day morning.

Weingut Donnhoff Tonschiefer Trocken Riesling 2009

Da boom boom boom of crushed rock and lemon curd open in this wine with a massive force.  Then it moves to wood smoked pear tart which is so enchanting its scary. The wines has a lovely thick texture which hangs on my tongue like melted butter. I love it!

Alcohol: 11.5%
Price: $44
Rated: 92+
Drink: This Christmas day but will keep for 15 years.
Importer: Decant Wines