2018 Iphofen Kronsberg Silvaner Spätlese trocken Réserve, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Developed, distinctly root-vegetable aroma with fennel, a bit of cumin, floral notes, zucchini, ripe yellow fruits, nuts, and a hint of smoke. Ripe, melting, warm, and slightly sweet fruit with candy notes, fine acidity, and a bit of grip from soft tannins, a touch of dark berry on the palate, again vegetable and also earthy, smoky and nutty tones, a hint of tobacco, salt in the background, noticeable alcohol, slightly sweet-melting contours, good to very good, although slightly indifferent finish.

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