2009 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Deep and firm aroma of ripe, partly dried citrus fruits, some citrus zest, stone fruit and herbs with floral nuances, hints of yellow spice and distinct minerality. Ripe, extremely juicy, very tightly knit fruit with yellow spice, a hint of tobacco and herbs as well as intense, rather dark minerality, dense and concentrated on the palate, multi-layered, deep and with enormous pressure, powerful, yet without heaviness, very fine acidity, almost compact structure, hints of candy, grippy, almost chewy, perfectly balanced, becomes creamy with plenty of air, gets honey and almond tones, then also a hint of paraffin, long, dense, very juicy and again enormously mineral finish.

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