WTN: 2007 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Kabinett

[David M. Bueker]

2007 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (5/29/2015)
No matter how ripe the vintage in Germany, I can always count on the wines of the Saar to deliver some of those cool, green fruit flavors I love so much. This kabinett delivers that as well, but in a tropical vein. It's loaded with green mango aromas, and even goes so far as ripe papaya, but then the lime and green apple elements kick in and carry the wine through the mid palate and to a mineral infused finish. The balance is pure kabinett, with the acidity meshing with the sweetness to render the wine barely off dry and with a completely dry finish. It's lip-smacking and bracing, two very rare qualities in the 2007 vintage. This is a real "wow" wine, but that is what one expects from Egon Muller.

Nice note, David. I should seek out more Egon Muller wines.

[David M. Bueker]

So should I, but the pricing keeps me away. The 2013 Kabinett is over $80.

Oops. No, thanks, not at that price.

So should I, but the pricing keeps me away. The 2013 Kabinett is over $80.

Indeed. Love the wines but have a tough time justifying the expenditure.

[David M. Bueker]

While Egon Muller's wines are unique, they are not 3x better than equivalent Prum wines.

While Egon Muller's wines are unique, they are not 3x better than equivalent Prum wines.

Exactly.
I've jumped on when pricing is more reasonable (PC - in stock no less), but that's rare