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Hedonism Wines
3/7 Davies Street, MayfairLondonW1KUnited Kingdom
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Description

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 Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is an exquisite example of a sweet wine showcasing the characteristics of its vintage. With grapes affected by noble rot, this wine offers a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, enriched with flavors of tropical fruits, honey, and minerality. Intense aromas of tropical fruit, honey, and slate. A complex palate with sweet fruit flavors balanced by crisp acidity.

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.