Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Size:12x750ml lingering with savory elements of

lingering with savory elements of tobacco and mineral

intense yet lifted

cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth

long and holding on to its last vestiges of youth

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Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Size:12x750ml lingering with savory elements ofThe 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