2012 trocken Herzblut, Burgenland, Austria

Firm, surprisingly cool nose, hint of tobacco and cedary traces, black berries, whiff of candied cherries, iodine, cocoa, licorice and peppery traces. Firm, full-bodied and fairly cool, concentrated, ripe, dark fruit on the palate, spicy oak and some cocoa, coffee, some licorice, iodine and cloves, hint of cinnamon,, cadamom and pepper, persistent, has substance, quite complex, good depth, some more spicy oak and tar on a very good, long, ripe, dark, juicy finish.

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