2017 Eltville Sonnenberg Roter Riesling Spätlese feinherb, Rheingau, Germany

Sweetish nose, floral notes, whiff of yellow spice, pomaceous and stone fruit, some citrus notes, waxy traces, earthy notes. Ripe, partly dried and candied sweetish fruit on the palate, some yellow spice, wilted flowers, hint of mushrooms, elegant acidity, light tannic touch, hint of tobacco, some dark berries, prominent tart mineral notes, good persistence, hint of bacon, old-fashioned style in a positive sense, clear contours, good to very good juicy, spicy finish.

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