What is this wine?
Emrich-Schönleber is a benchmark estate in the Nahe, Germany, known for razor-sharp, terroir-driven Rieslings. Frühlingsplätzchen is one of their two Grand Cru (GG) sites, along with Halenberg. Its name means “little spring meadow,” and the vineyard’s red slate soils, steep slopes, and cooler microclimate yield wines that are finer, more floral, and more delicate than the denser, more powerful Halenberg bottlings.

Why get this wine?
This is Riesling at the highest level: dry, precise, and deeply expressive of site. Emrich-Schönleber’s GGs rank among Germany’s elite, yet they remain underpriced compared to famous Mosel and Rheingau counterparts. The 2024 release captures the estate’s hallmark clarity and elegance, making it an essential buy for collectors and lovers of mineral-driven whites.

What does this wine taste like?
Intensely aromatic, with citrus blossom, lime, and red apple layered over wild herbs and stony minerality. The palate is focused and linear, with crystalline acidity, fine structure, and a long, elegant finish. A wine of grace and precision rather than sheer power.

When should you drink this wine?
Beautiful young for its perfume and energy, but best with 5–15 years of cellaring to unlock its full complexity. Perfect with refined seafood, white asparagus, or simply to savor on its own.