Andrew Jefford | A fuller gold than most of its peers. Creamy and vanillic, almost as if it has been barrel- fermented, with a little summer fruit beneath. Full and richly dry here, too; once again it seems as if it is almost a wooded style, and the primary fruit-and-flower characters of Scheurebe are subdued. The fresh grapefruit acidity and lively lusciousness of personality are evident, though, and there is ample concentration and drive. Impressive and successful. | 89

Anne Krebiechl | At first the merest whiff of conifer on the nose, before savory hints of tomato leaf and vanilla color notes of melon, apricot, and lemon. The palate is beautifully textured, even creamy, giving a backdrop to the rich fruitiness. A lovely spine of acid cuts through and highlights the greenish, zesty spiciness. This strikes a lovely balance but also suggests that its time is yet to come. There is lots here in the fruity, creamy depth that will still unfold. Concentrated, dry, and poised. Very elegant. Wait for this. 2020–30. | 93

Stephan Reinhardt | Scheurebe is going Burgundy here, at least on the nose, which delivers fresh oak (light toasting) intermixed with banana and other tropical-fruit flavors. Pretty masked, as if this wine were going to a freak show. The palate is very round, mellow, and smooth, and the acidity is well integrated and paired with some charming (oak) tannins, whereas the fruit is as loud as the Hamburg Reeperbahn on Friday night. Clearly a wine for the red-light districts where wine isn’t the first consideration but should taste sexy. Drink soon and at night. | 85