2005 Scharzhofberger Kabinett
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The Muller 2005 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett A.P. #2 displays lovely clover, apple, and nut oil aromatics. In the mouth, this is juicy and refreshing, with ripe peach and baked apple underlain by nut oils and laced with bitter-sweet quinine and floral notes. The overall impression is of clarity and delicacy, with a finish that is impressively persistent while remaining restrained in intensity, with an understated complexity of fruits, nuts, flowers, and slate. Also recommended: 2005 Riesling “Scharzhof” ($ unknown; 86). Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700
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Jancis Robinson MW
David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate
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Very pale, watery almost. Great delicacy, feather light. Still quite chewy. Tastes quite dry. Just such lift and satin texture. (JR)
About the producer
Egon Müller is the most famous name in Riesling. The estate produces the world’s most expensive sweet white wines from the Grand Cru Scharzhofberg vineyard in Mosel, Germany.