Schafer-Frohlich • Nahe, Germany
Schäfer-Fröhlich is one of the leading estates of Germany’s Nahe region, with family roots in local winegrowing dating b…Schäfer-Fröhlich is one of the leading estates of Germany’s Nahe region, with family roots in local winegrowing dating back to around 1800. The modern winery in Bockenau took shape in the 1970s and rose rapidly after Tim Fröhlich began maki…Learn More »
$45
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
95
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Slate-inflected citrus and flinty mineral scents lead the Schafer-Frohlich Schiefergestein Riesling Trocken 2023, with subtle gooseberry and lemon peel accents. On the palate it is piercingly dry yet perfectly buffered by ripe fruit, gliding across the tongue with racy acidity and a long, finely etched, smoky-mineral finish. This vintage feels particularly taut and energetic, promising even greater complexity with some bottle age.
Sea bream crudo with citrus and fennel; Steamed mussels with lemongrass and ginger; Pork schnitzel with lemon and parsley
