Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Size:12x750ml 40 ha parcel)

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the first showing just a little oxidation

The 1995 Coutet Cuvée Madame has a less flamboyant bouquet than other vintages

long and holding on to its last vestiges of youth

cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Size:12x750ml 40 ha parcel)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