Kesselstatt, Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese Brut Zero offering expansive red and blue

offering expansive red and blue fruit

a sturdy blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc

or "water bombs

particularly for its level as there is plenty of personality and a lovely underlying tension

Kesselstatt, Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese Brut Zero offering expansive red and blueThe 2005 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese offers aromas and flavors of peach, pear, and salt spray, a creamy but sleek and delicate weight palate with insistent fresh fruit acidity and minerality, and a finish bordering on the opulent, overtly sweet, yet transparent to saline and spicy nuances. This years Kesselstatt collection disappointed me slightly compared to last years, with the sweet wines not always possessed of the requisite clarity or acid