Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions with golden raisin and candied

with golden raisin and candied kumquat notes

black olive and cheese rind

The 2019 Ihringen Vorderer Winklerberg Spätburguder GG is clear

earth and lovely floral nuances

dense and chewy

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions with golden raisin and candiedThe 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