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Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 2019
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Reviewed by: David Schildknecht
The 2019 Riesling Scharzhofberger Auslese (Müller’s lone Scharzhofberger Auslese this year, bearing A.P. #8 and sold at auction) is dominated by peach and quince preserves in collaboration with marzipan and candied lemon peel. But despite the confitured and confectionary personality that this suggests, there is – as nearly always at this address – not the least bit of extraneous sweetness, but rather, it seems, precisely the amount needed to showcase the fruity and floral flavors and balance the acidity. In this instance, the acids deliver a remarkable sense of cut and clarity even as the underlying texture proves seductively silken. A hint of caramel adds to the colorful array of flavors on the superbly sustained finish, which pulls vibratory energy from some source that the initial palate impression had not hinted at, and will doubtless help power this wine’s performance for decades to come.
About the Producer
Egon Müller is one of the very few wineries in the world that is still run by the original family. The winery is located in the Scharzhof-Wiltingens Village in Mosel-Saar-Ruwer which is a famous wine region in Germany, this region is famous for producing high quality Riesling. For 2 centuries since 1797, 5 generations of the Müller Family have continued the tradition of producing the most stunning Riesling wine. Egon Müller’s Riesling wines are the best Riesling in Germany and even worldwide. From the entry level of Scharzhof Riesling, Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese to Beerenauslese are all extraordinary. Especially the 2 types of wine that is very rare and precious: 1. Trochenbeerensuslese 2. Eiswein The famous wine critic Robert Parker's 'Wine Advocate' has also spoken highly of Igungmuller as a first-class German winemaker.
