Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions The inaugural vintage of Château

The inaugural vintage of Château Quintus

if not super-dense

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all wrapped in a beautifully wellbalanced finish

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions The inaugural vintage of ChâteauThe 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