2016 Königsbach Idig Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Deep, complex, firm nose, still rather closed, light yellow spice, prominent yeasty notes, peppery traces, poppyseed and carway, restrained yellow fruit, prominent mineral notes. Concentrated, ripe, cool juicy fruit on the palate, prominent yeasty notes, peppery traces, light nutty notes, very elegant, ripe acidity, concentrqated and persistent, slightly sweetish and creamy, but not sugary, grippy, deep, still totally undeveloped,exotic traces in the background, some yellow spice and tobacco, hint of red berries, long, gripping finish. Great wine.

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