2018 TBA No. 7 Scheurebe

Helles Orangerot mit Rubinreflexen. In der Nase nach Mandarinenzesten, Vanille und Gewürznelken klingen an, feine rotbeerige Nuancen, deutliche Zweigeltwürze. Am Gaumen feines Waldbeerkonfit, das Holz ist sehr gut integriert, elegante Textur, etwas Erdbee Kracher’s pale garnet 2006 #1 Zweigelt Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague smells effusively of clove-studded orange, candied cherries, and cinnamon. Elegant and practically delicate (despite relatively high 11.5% alcohol), it retains lovely fresh orange and tactile pungency of cinnamon spice on the palate, finishing with sappy, lip-smacking tenacity. And as if the wine didn’t already call forth Christmas imagery, its carnal side is revealed in a suggestion of spiced mincemeat. I am sure that this will prove fascinating as well as delightful in its ability to sidle up to desserts over the next 3-5 years and not get blown away by them. 91/100 The Wine Advocate / David Schildknecht

leicht Rauchig und mit etwas mehr Luft eine Fülle an tropischen Früchten. Am Gaumen merkt man die Konzentration. Zitrusfrüchte, Kräuter, Rosinen, gefolgt von einem ewig andauernden Abgang.

Mittleres Gelb. In der Nase feine Nuancen von Orangenzesten, zarte florale Anklänge, angenehme Kräuterwürze, zarter Anklang vom neuen Holz, feiner Hauch von Karamell. Am Gaumen saftig, elegant, gut eingebundener Restzucker mit ca. 250g. The 2006 #8 Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague has even a few grams more (at 246) than last year’s rendition. It also has half a percent (at 10%) more alcohol, which gives you an idea of how far gone these grapes were. But the alcohol and the new wood have exercised a real framing and restraining effect here. Not only are the lychees, honey, cinnamon candy allied to a firm palate foundation, there is also a surprisingly luscious refreshment to be gleaned from a finish that suggests not just honey and caramel but also pickled melon rind and melon liqueur. This wine should prove able to stand up to some pretty intense desserts, as well as to 7-10 years in the cellar. 91/100 The Wine Advocate / David Schildknecht

In der Nase Vanille, feine Botrytiswürze, am Gaumen zarte Anklänge von Karamel, etwas Bratapfel, schöne Säure, sehr elegant.

Mittleres Goldgelb. In der Nase frische Zitruszesten, etwas Grapefruit, Lemongras, florale Nuancen, feine gelbe Frucht. Am Gaumen sehr frisch strukturiert, rassige Säurestruktur, die man auch von der Sorte erwarten kann, welche die 300 gr RZ problemlos ausgleicht. The 2006 #11 Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese Zwischen den Seen delivers a thickly concentrated yet razor sharp and refreshing essence of this grapes endearing virtues: high toned sage, bergamot and mint; pink grapefruit and oranges; peach preserves and glazed pineapple; honey and nut oils. With silken-smooth refinement, nearly levitating gracefulness, sorbet-like refreshment, and an infectious energy that carries you up into its finish, this is Scheu out on the dance floor, dressed in black tie, showing off without missing a beat. Given this wine’s sheer sweetness not to mention overall intensity, it will be capable of fascinating pairings with a diverse range of desserts. And it should dazzle for two decades or more. 96/100 The Wine Advocate / David Schildknecht