2016 Spätburgunder Caspar C., Ahr, Germany

Deliate touch of smoky old oak on the nose, earthy notes, red and a few black berries, hint of cherries and tobacco. Clear, youthful, fairly juicy fruit on the palate, delicate smoky oak, some dried mushrooms, light acid bite, fine sandy tannins, still slightly astringent, good substance and persistence, hint of licorice and sugar candy, some dark chocolate, earthy and salty mineral traces in the background, some bite, ripe and juicy on a good to very good finish.

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