Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Vintage:2009 rose petal and warm earth

rose petal and warm earth

it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke

structured and tight

potpourri and incense

This impression is abetted by the very fine grain of the supporting tannins all wrapped in a long

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Vintage:2009 rose petal and warm earthThe 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