Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Vintage:2009 This impression is abetted by

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

with cedar

A brooding and inexpressive nose features a very fresh and impressively complex mélange of wild dark berries

potpourri and incense

it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Vintage:2009 This impression is abetted byThe 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