Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Vintage:2009 with cedar

with cedar

rose petal and warm earth

essence of plum

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

it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Vintage:2009 with cedarThe 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