2007 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: A heady perfume of lily and peach preserves in the 2007 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese A.P. #7 leads to another creamy, delicate, refined 2007 expression of this great site and estate. The floral notes waft all the way through while browned butter and savory salinity compliment an intense concentration of pit fruit essences. Subtle oiliness of texture and the tart chew of fruit skin offer further counterpoint in a finish of formidable penetration and purity that only just misses the mystery and interplay of the auction Spatlese. This too should be worth cellaring 30 if not more years. - David Schildknecht, Nov. 2009