The regular 2013 Scharzhofberger Kabinett (AP #02 14; the auctioned Kabinett Alte Reben I could not taste as yet) offers a clear, dense, fresh, spring-like, floral/herbal and lime-scented bouquet of purity, intensity, and finesse. On the palate the discreet sweetness is almost completely integrated into the filigreed, mineral texture with its pronounced yet delicate acidity and the crisp, just ripe and yet not fully developed fruit. This lean, yet multilayered 8.5% alcohol Kabinett tastes rather medium-dry than sweet and this impression will intensify over the years. The–tastable–difference to the Scharzhof estate Riesling is the finesse, transparency, purity and piquancy of the Kabinett.

An elegant style, featuring green peach, apple and pear flavors that are minerally and fresh-tasting. The savory finish has notes of citrus peel and juniper berry that are complex and lingering. Drink now through 2020. 60 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Germany / Mosel Select to Add