Horst Sauer, Scheurebe Spätlese, 2022

'One-Liner'
A beautifully aromatic German white with exotic fruit, lively acidity and a gently off-dry finish.

Tasting Note
Pale straw in the glass. The nose is expressive and lifted, with melon, grapefruit, elderflower and exotic fruit. On the palate there is clear sweetness, but it is carried very well by bright, fresh acidity, so the wine feels lively rather than heavy. Juicy, fragrant and full of charm.

Country: Germany
Region: Franken
Sub-Region: Escherndorfer Lump – VDP Erste Lage
Grape(s): 100% Scheurebe
ABV: 11.5% 
Friendly: n/a

Awards & Critics' Scores
Falstaff - 90+ pts
Lobenberg - 94pts

The Story
Scheurebe is one of Germany’s most distinctive aromatic grapes, and in the right hands it can be every bit as compelling as Riesling. In Franken, where Horst Sauer has become one of the region’s benchmark growers, it often takes on a lovely combination of perfume, freshness and poise. Escherndorfer Lump gives the wine a bit more seriousness underneath all that fragrance, so while the first impression is all exotic fruit and charm, there is enough shape and energy here to make it feel properly grown-up.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Pork schnitzel with lemon and potato salad
- Vegetarian: Onion tart with caraway and a green salad
- Vegan: Warm potato salad with mustard, dill and cornichons