2017 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett Egon Müller, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2017 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Egon Müller

The 2017 Scharzhofberger Kabinett (AP #2) is almost austere on the bright and herbal-mineral, quite coolish and concentrated nose that's somewhat phenolic. Round and lush on the first palate, it offers a concentrated fruit core and crystalline acidity intermingled with slate flavors. This is a pure and filigreed yet tightly woven Kabinett that's only discreetly sweet and has a quite substantial, somewhat drying or astringent finish. Is that cork or just austere? A second bottle from the rare leftovers fetched by Veronika Lindner was clearer and much finer and without irritating astringency. - Stephan Reinhardt, Aug. 2019

Wine Spectator - 2017 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Egon Müller

This features powerful acidity and racy minerality to the rich flavors of nectarine and lemon tart. Stays elegant and refreshing midpalate, while notes of cream emerge on the finish. Give this a few more years to integrate. Best from 2020 through 2027. 63 cases imported. - Web only 2019

Mosel Fine Wines - 2017 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Egon Müller

This 2017er Scharzhofberger Kabinett was harvested at well over 90° Oechsle and fermented down to 45 g/l of residual sugar. It offers a gorgeous nose with residual scents from spontaneous fermentation, white peach, elderflower, cassis and herbs. The wine develops a gorgeous and delicately ripe feel with Spätlese creamy presence on the palate. The finish is engaging and subtly racy. The after-taste is lively and driven by peach and flowery elements. This is a beautiful fruity wine in the making with slightly more presence than the usual Kabinett from Egon Müller. It is however a smasher of a “light Spätlese”, with plenty of upside potential if it retains its focus at maturity. 2027-2047 - Juni 2018

Vinous - 2017 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Egon Müller

Ripely scented and infectiously juicy pear informs a glossy but buoyant palate, while lacings of mint, cress and lime zest offer a delightful combination of both cooling and invigorating stimulation. Despite 46 grams of residual sugar, the sense of sweetness is quite restrained, which reinforces the impressions of consummate refreshment, tingling animation and transparency to wet stone that are features of the lingering finish. - David Schildknecht, Okt. 2019