Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Size:12x750ml red currant and a hint

red currant and a hint of wood

intense yet lifted

I would advise not even touching a bottle for at least 10 years

Mouth-watering finish

lingering with savory elements of tobacco and mineral

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Size:12x750ml red currant and a hintThe subtly flower wreathed von Hovel 2009 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese is cider like in its tart edged and spice tinged apple fruit. Extremely delicate, and with thankfully restrained sense of sweetness, it strokes the palate gently and finishes with soothing understatement but relative simplicity. Rather than the attractively soft edges and transparency of this year's Hohecker Riesling, I find this Scharzhofberger Auslese just a tad blurry. I