On the smaller side of large, somewhat blocky with moderate ribbing, Sommerfeld sports a variegated streaky blush, dull red. This completely covers the yellow peel, though on the shaded side the streaks grow sparser. You have to look twice to notice the many light lenticels dotting the mix. The peel has a matt, almost rubbery, finish. Unbroken there is a sweet cidery aroma and a little give to the hand.
An amateur explores the pomaceous fruit