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Schafer-Frohlich, Riesling Trocken Vulkangestein, 2024

White Wine from Nahe, Germany
by Schafer-Frohlich
$53.99
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Volcanic rock is the name, and it's the counterpart to Frohlich's slate-driven Schiefergestein: same cult Nahe estate, same everyday-dry format, but a completely different soil. The fruit comes from roughly 30-year-old vines on weathered volcanic porphyry and quartz in the celebrated Felsenberg and Stromberg slopes. Volcanic ground tends to give a smokier, rounder, more textured wine, and this one delivers, with tropical fruit lifted by citrus and a stony, almost salty finish. Fermented partly in large old casks and partly in steel, it's dry and impeccably balanced. Buy it alongside the Schiefergestein and taste slate against volcano.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2024 Riesling Vulkangestein is exceptional. It is from the Bockenauer Stromberg only as all of Schlossböckelheim was frosted. This is from vines between 20 and 30 years of age. Its reduction and stoniness take turns on the nose with lovely verve. Bright, lemony drive characterizes the superbly slender palate that is pure and concise, releasing more and more zestiness along the way." —Anne Krebiehl, MW

More about

For a long time, Tim Fröhlich's name has been synonymous with quality Riesling from the Nahe. These wines are as exceptional as they are exciting. While what's being made is undeniably a most classical expression of what Riesling can and should be, Schäfer-Fröhlich's wines are made naturally from spontaneous fermentation, by people who care about wines that express the mineral character of their terroir, people who care about dry Riesling... all forward-thinking ideas. Tim Fröhlich's wines are not only special as a result of his winemaking prowess, but also for the terroir he has inherited. The estate's holdings include vineyards of volcanic soil (pretty rare for Germany), as well as the much-prized Blue Devonian slate that characterizes the soil in GG vineyards throughout Germany. Again, the magic of this producer comes from having one foot in tradition while stepping forward with his eye toward what might excite people next.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled pork, roast chicken, smoked fish, or spiced noodle dishes.

Tasting Profile

Dry, medium-bodied Riesling with balanced acidity. Tropical fruit and citrus with a smoky edge and a stony, almost salty finish; round and textured.

WINE GUIDES

German Wines

Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!

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