2018 Elsheim Blume Spätburgunder trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm, slightly bitter chocolate-wood-spicy fragrance of ripe red and, especially with air, increasingly dark berries and partly preserved cherries with floral nuances. Clear, tart, juicy, ripe fruit with warm and cool elements, fine, youthful tannin, slightly smoky wood notes, a hint of salt, dried plant notes, good persistence, bitter chocolate notes and a hint of coffee, good substance, some depth, very good, firm, juicy and spicy finish

Best to drink: Mitte 2021 bis 2026+. What our ratings mean