Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese, Wiltingen, 2020, 75cL White WineBy Winebuyers

Egon Muller's wines are generally viewed as icons of the Riesling world and amongst the finest white wines in the world. The current generation, Egon III, was born in 1959 in Scharzhof and studied oenology at Geisenheim. He joined the estate in 1985, which was acquired by his father Egon III in 1954. The estate is located in the Saar valley and has vineyards throughout the Mosel region, most famous of which are Scharzhofberger and Braune Kupp in the village of Wiltingen. The Scharzhofberg vineyard is situated southeast of the Wiltingen village. Egon Muller's 8.5 hectares, including 3 hectares of ungrafted vines planted in the 19th century, are situated right behind the Scharzhof house and winery, where Egon and his family lives. Scharzhofberger Rieslings are fermented in large 1000-litre oak casks without any skin contact.