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Hedonism Wines
3/7 Davies Street, MayfairLondonW1KUnited Kingdom
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Scharzhofberg is among the finest vineyards in Germany and is the source of some of the world’s greatest Rieslings. Gold Cap Auslese wines are not released every year and denote a supremely limited production from the best grapes with more highly concentrated juice, higher levels of botrytis and greater aging potential. The 2018 an extraordinarily complex sweet wine with incredible levels of freshness and finesse. Drink 2030-2080.

About this wine

The 2018 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Magnum is an exemplary wine showcasing the stellar quality of the vintage, harvested from the prestigious Scharzhofberg vineyard. This wine embodies the epitome of Mosel Riesling's characteristics, including profound fruity and floral aromas, balanced sweetness, and a vibrant acidic structure, presented in a magnum format for enhanced aging potential. Marked by its clear, fine and complex fruit aroma with delicate fragrance of white peaches, flowers, and a hint of mineral spice. On the palate, it presents a beautiful sweetness paired with an energizing acidity and a long, nuanced finish.

Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese

The Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese series by Weingut Egon Müller showcases the exquisite potential of Rieslings from the Scharzhofberg vineyard, focusing on late harvest grapes that have achieved high concentrations of sugar. These wines are celebrated for their balance, sweetness, and acidic backbone, capable of aging magnificently.

Egon Müller

Egon Müller is a prestigious winery located in the Mosel wine region of Germany, renowned for its exceptional Riesling wines. The estate encompasses the renowned Scharzhofberg vineyard, which is celebrated for producing wines of remarkable complexity, elegance, and longevity.