The 2020 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett is a benchmark Kabinett Riesling from the legendary Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Saar, Germany, and one of the most sought-after expressions of this style in the world. Scharzhofberg is inseparable from the history of the Müller family and is regarded as one of Germany's greatest Riesling terroirs, with its steep slopes and weathered slate soils producing wines of extraordinary perfume, mineral intensity and longevity. The warm and dry 2020 growing season might suggest a richer style, yet this wine is remarkably cool, light and precise. Egon Müller himself described 2020 as a more open and floral vintage than 2019, with less botrytis allowing the purity of the fruit and the distinctive smoky character of Scharzhofberg to come through particularly clearly.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the finest young Rieslings available anywhere in the world and an essential bottle for serious collectors and lovers of elegant white wines. Compared to richer Alsace Rieslings or more powerful dry Grosses Gewächs wines, the 2020 Scharzhofberger Kabinett offers unparalleled finesse, delicacy and mineral precision while still delivering extraordinary flavour intensity. Its magical balance between subtle sweetness, vibrant acidity and slate-driven freshness makes it one of the most food-versatile wines in the world. Already stunning in its youth, it will continue to evolve beautifully for decades. Drink now or cellar confidently through to 2050 and beyond. Perfect with oysters, scallops, sashimi, spicy Thai cuisine, roast pork, fresh goat's cheese, fruit-based desserts or simply enjoyed on its own as one of the world's great Riesling experiences.
