Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions which fermented in open wooden

which fermented in open wooden vats for 10-12 days and aged in French oak barrel for 14 months

dried spice and savoury lees notes

if not super-dense

The inaugural vintage of Château Quintus

12% Petit Verdot

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions which fermented in open woodenThe 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