2018 Klingenberg Schloßberg "Frecher Fratz", Franconia/Franken, Germany

Somewhat dried herbal, slightly nutty, delicately floral and hinted at animal nose of predominantly black berries with a hint of dried mushrooms. Straightforward, partly preserved, relatively juicy fruit with slightly smoky notes and a hint of wax, delicate tannin, good persistence, pepper, salt and juniper in the background, good to very good finish with a slight acid bite.

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