(89-92)/2027+

the 2010 vintage definitely requires a healthy period of aging patience partly because of this soft-handed winemaking approach

the National Trust and South Downs National Park to improve local habitat

brooding and reserved big-bodied flavors that are underpinned by firm but not aggressive tannins and excellent length

the flavors are bright and floral

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions (89-92)/2027+The 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