Weingut Emrich-Schönleber, Riesling Trocken “Halgans”, 2024

We present Weingut Emrich-Schönleber Riesling Trocken “Halgans” 2024, a focused dry Riesling from the Monzinger Spitzenlage Halenberg on the Nahe, where steep, south-facing slopes of blue slate and quartzite give naturally low yields and intensely mineral fruit. Conceived as a VDP.Ortswein that in reality behaves like a site wine, Halgans channels the character of this great vineyard into a finely etched, terroir-driven style.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, Halgans 2024 offers expressive aromas of white peach and apricot, joined by green apple, herbal nuances and a distinct flinty, slatey minerality typical of Halenberg. Hints of citrus zest and meadow herbs lend lift and freshness, giving the bouquet both charm and precision.

On the palate, the wine is dry, precise and energetic, with a compact, powerful core of stone fruit wrapped in vibrant acidity and pronounced mineral grip. The texture is firm and linear rather than broad, with a long, salty finish that combines finesse, depth and elegance, making this an outstanding Riesling that will drink beautifully in its youth yet reward a few years of cellaring.