Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is a gorgeous wine from this team that's reminiscent of the 2016

He finds it conducive – indeed

dense and chewy

with golden raisin and candied kumquat notes

Hovel, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese other_regions The flagship 2018 Cabernet SauvignonThe 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