Known as Grauburgunder or Grauer Burgunder in Germany, Italophiles will know this grape varietal as Pinot Grigio. Grauburgunder is often mildly floral with lightly lemon-citrus flavours. It can be tangy and light, or quite rich, round and full bodied.
Markus Schneider, an up-and-coming wine maker from the Palatinate, seems to like very simple, clean labels - a no-nonsense approach that has nothing of the sometimes overly decorated, old-fashioned German wine labels.
This is my first Emrich-Schönleber - almost a scandal as this winery has such a good reputation.
Pale colour. A fresh nose of apple mineral with melon, floral and herbal notes. At first a little rough in the mouth, with crisp acidity, but a lot smoother with exposure to air. This Pinot Gris has lively acidity but is also smooth and creamy at the same time, with fruit and even a hint of vegetable taste. The finish is very nice and brings out notes of nuts and even a little peppery roasted wood.
