Weingut von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese 1997

Weingut von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese 1997: A yellow-golden wine, quite deeply coloured for the Mosel. At first there is an intense lime aroma, but then more richness becomes evident, with pineapple and mango fruit, backed up by a mealy character and cut through by a mineral streak. Delectable weight and honeyed texture immediately apparent on entry, balanced by tropical fruit flavours with fresh, sharp acidity. There is a sense of power, and doubtless complexity yet to come. 16/10 AP Nr: 3 525 781 10 98 (25/3/02)