Egon Müller Scharzhof - Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 2017 - 0,75 l

Egon Müller’s Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 2017 is a distinguished sweet wine from one of the Mosel’s most celebrated vineyards. Renowned for its remarkable balance of concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity and finesse, it represents the classic elegance and longevity associated with the Scharzhofberger site and the Egon Müller name.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a luminous golden-yellow colour. Its aromatic profile is complex and refined, combining ripe stone fruit and orchard fruit with floral notes, honey and a subtle mineral character. On the palate, it is rich and generously textured, with flavours of ripe peach, apricot and citrus supported by refreshing acidity. The finish is long, layered and beautifully balanced, with sweetness offset by the wine’s natural freshness. This Auslese is approachable in its youth but has the concentration and acidity to develop gracefully for many years—often decades—when stored properly. With time, the fruit and floral notes may evolve towards richer honeyed, mineral and gently spiced nuances.

Production
Scharzhofberger is a steep, highly regarded Mosel vineyard whose slate-rich soils and cool river-influenced climate are particularly well suited to producing finely balanced Riesling. The grapes for Auslese are carefully selected at harvest for their exceptional ripeness, with individual bunches or berries picked by hand. Gentle vinification preserves the purity of the fruit, while fermentation and maturation are handled to retain the wine’s aromatic precision, natural acidity and expressive sweetness.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C. This Riesling Auslese is an excellent match for delicately flavoured fish, shellfish with lightly sweet or spicy sauces, roast or glazed poultry, and soft or mildly blue cheeses. It can also be enjoyed with fruit-based desserts, although its balance and complexity make it equally rewarding on its own. Decanting is not essential, but a short period of aeration in a decanter or a generous wine glass can help reveal its full aromatic depth.

Producer
Egon Müller Scharzhof is one of Germany’s most respected Riesling producers, with a history rooted in the Scharzhof estate near Wiltingen in the Saar, a renowned area within the Mosel wine region. The estate’s wines are celebrated internationally for their precision, purity, longevity and ability to express the character of exceptional vineyard sites. Scharzhofberger is its flagship vineyard, and its Auslese is widely regarded as a benchmark for noble, age-worthy German Riesling.

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