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Schafer-Frohlich, Riesling Fruhlingsplatzchen Grosses Gewachs, 2021

Name: Schafer-Frohlich, Riesling Fruhlingsplatzchen Grosses Gewachs, 2021
Brand: Schafer-Frohlich
SKU: NYC-5-FBS-FBGSF01121-122622-46
Price: 114.99 USD
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White Wine from Nahe, Germany

by Schafer-Frohlich

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At the apex of German Riesling classification sits the Grosses Gewächs designation, and Tim Fröhlich's Frühlingsplätzchen represents one of the Nahe's most compelling expressions of this elite category. This single vineyard, situated on slate and quartzite soils, produces wines of extraordinary mineral precision that have helped establish Schäfer-Fröhlich as one of Germany's most respected estates.

The Frühlingsplätzchen vineyard embodies everything that makes the Nahe region unique among Germany's wine regions—a geological complexity that bridges the slate-driven intensity of the Mosel with the diverse soils found throughout the region. Fröhlich's meticulous approach to this site emphasizes the influence of the slate and quartzite soils, which impart a distinctive mineral backbone while maintaining the vineyard's naturally bright, floral character.

Within Schäfer-Fröhlich's impressive portfolio of single-vineyard Rieslings, the Frühlingsplätzchen stands as a testament to the estate's commitment to expressing terroir through minimal intervention winemaking. This dry Riesling showcases the precision and focus that have made the Nahe increasingly recognized alongside Germany's more famous wine regions, offering collectors a wine that captures both the site's unique geological signature and the producer's unwavering dedication to quality.

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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.

Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 98

"From shallow red slate and very old vines, the 2021 Frühlingsplätzchen GG offers a bright and radiant bouquet with stony and herbal aromas intertwined with notes of crushed slate and Amalfi lemon zests. Crystalline and pure but also lush on the palate, this is a linear, precise and saline, crunchy and challenging Riesling with an extreme slate stamp, reduced fruit and charm but with the intensity and extract for long development. This firm, almost austere long-distance runner will reward our patience." -Robert Parker

Details

Grape Variety

Riesling
Vintage

2021
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Traditional
Style

Crisp , Elegant , Minerally
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

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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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