99 points Jeb Dunnuck: "[$420 list] Just about pure perfection, the 2022 Riesling Scharzhofberger Spätlese has a level of purity and precision that's hard to describe, but wow, what a joy to actually drink. Lychee, tart white peach, honeyed mint, and an incredible, liquid mineral-like character all define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, absolutely precise, chiseled mouthfeel, perfect balance in its acidity and sweetness, and incredible length. Riesling doesn't get much better than this, ladies and gentlemen. (7/5/24)"
96 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "This magnificent riesling Spatlese combines cool crystalline purity with floral warmth. Very exciting interplay of racy acidity with aromatic grape sweetness and delicate minerality on the medium-bodied palate. The super-long and sleek finish has great stony intensity and mouthwatering freshness that pulls you inexorably back for more of this delicate Saar masterpiece. Great aging potential. Drink or hold. (12/5/23)"
95 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2022 Riesling Scharzhofberger Spätlese has an alluring flicker of bergamot on its citrus-scented nose, green-tinged, highly aromatic and not too distant from tart but perfumed passion fruit. The palate brings Mirabelle compote, sweet but laced with citrus freshness. The mouthfeel is super-fine, heightened, like being inside a cloud of fruity, citrus-perfumed, moist air. This is ethereal, scented and elegant, with a headily aromatic finish full of citrus allure. (Sweet) Drink: 2025-2060. (Oct 2023)"
93.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.
93 points Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 06 23. The 2022er Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese is a sweet wine which has a restrained yet very elegant nose of vineyard peach, minty herbs, Conference pear, and acacia. The wine proves delicately smooth and ripe on the creamy and smooth palate. The finish leaves a fruity and smooth feel of fruits and is superbly intense and long. This Spätlese will need more than a decade to release all its complexity and integrate its elements. 2037-2062. (Jun 2023)"
96 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "This magnificent riesling Spatlese combines cool crystalline purity with floral warmth. Very exciting interplay of racy acidity with aromatic grape sweetness and delicate minerality on the medium-bodied palate. The super-long and sleek finish has great stony intensity and mouthwatering freshness that pulls you inexorably back for more of this delicate Saar masterpiece. Great aging potential. Drink or hold. (12/5/23)"
95 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2022 Riesling Scharzhofberger Spätlese has an alluring flicker of bergamot on its citrus-scented nose, green-tinged, highly aromatic and not too distant from tart but perfumed passion fruit. The palate brings Mirabelle compote, sweet but laced with citrus freshness. The mouthfeel is super-fine, heightened, like being inside a cloud of fruity, citrus-perfumed, moist air. This is ethereal, scented and elegant, with a headily aromatic finish full of citrus allure. (Sweet) Drink: 2025-2060. (Oct 2023)"
93.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.
93 points Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 06 23. The 2022er Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese is a sweet wine which has a restrained yet very elegant nose of vineyard peach, minty herbs, Conference pear, and acacia. The wine proves delicately smooth and ripe on the creamy and smooth palate. The finish leaves a fruity and smooth feel of fruits and is superbly intense and long. This Spätlese will need more than a decade to release all its complexity and integrate its elements. 2037-2062. (Jun 2023)"
| Product SKU | 347829 |
| Producer | Müller/Egon |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Designation | Spatlese |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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