2018 Dernau Goldkaul Spätburgunder, Ahr, Germany

Relatively deep, somewhat toasty and quite tobacco like, still a trace of reductive scent of ripe mixed berries and cherries with dried floral and herbal nuances, moderate wood spice, a touch of spicy bread crust and some minerality. Clear, polished, cool, fresh and juicy fruit with lively acidity and fine tannins that still dry a bit, moderate wood spice, very slightly toasty tones, a hint of smoke, herbal nuances, minerality in the background, hinted citrus zests, very good, rather juicy finish with a fine bite

Best to drink: Mitte 2021 bis 2028+. What our ratings mean