My first Scheurebe from the Nahe.

I was rather intrigued when I saw this Scheurebe downtown and after some research decided to buy a bottle!

TN: 2012 Weingut W. Schweinhardt Langenlonsheimer Lohreberg Scheurebe Spatlese, Nahe.

SC, 10.5% alc, $24.00 Cdn. Little known producer but bravo to the wine store for bringing it in.

Very light lemon in color. Apple and tropical fruits on the nose, floral and attractive.
Smooth initial mouthfeel on entry, ripe sweet fruit, good acdity. Peach, pear, a nice fruit balance here.
Not at all sure about all the Sauv Blanc comparisons I read about? I think this is a very good Riesling alternative and it held up well overnight. Excellent match for honey mustard glazed pork kebabs.

[David M. Bueker]

In my experience it is only the marginally ripe Scheurebe bottlings that show significant Sauvignon Blanc character. Most Scheurebe retains a certain level of grapefruit and herbal elements, but also heads in a tropical direction once spatlese or higher level is achieved.

Thanks David, I was hoping you might pop by. As stated I was unable to find any grapefruit reference during my sampling so appreciate your comments.