2022 AOC Graubünden Completer "Malanserrebe", German-speaking Switzerland-Grison, Switzerland

Clear and cool, firm, concentrated, slightly smoky, nutty and vegetable to ethereal-herbaceous nose with core and citrus notes, a hint of shellfish, fine mushroom ragout and bright flowers. Very firm, rather bright, juicy fruit with a slightly sweet melt, a trace of tobacco and hinted lemon verbena, lively acidity, has a lot of grip from ripe tannin, dense and persistent on the palate, good depth, clear minerality, in the background bright wood tones and herbal spice, noticeable alcohol warmth, but also the necessary concentration, floral and blackberry nuances, long, dense, complex finish with bite. For the long haul.

Best to drink: 2026-2040+. What our ratings mean