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2008 von Hovel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese
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2008 von Hovel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

Producer: von Hovel
Style: Sweet Wine
Grape Type: Riesling
Origin: Germany
Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

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89 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2010

Subtle aromas of pear, sweet herbs and lemon candy. The herbal apricot fruit is set in a harmonious mineral structure. Juicy and somewhat lush on the finish, with enough minerality to maintain a refreshing lightness.

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German vintners and Germany's wine law have often been their own worst enemies, and consumers understandably bemoan the unintelligibility of the labels as well as the mediocre quality of so many commercial-grade wines. It is a shame if this situation acts as a barrier to appreciating some of the world's most distinctive and versatile wines.
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The Riesling grape may scare away some wine novices. In Germany, where the grape reaches its finest expression, labels hew to a rigid, abstruse set of classifications, leaving newcomers with little idea what they may be looking at. Furthermore, many wine drinkers' early experiences with sweet wines from Germany (think Blue Nun), have not been especially rewarding. We say that it's your loss if you continue to fear the...
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