2017 Grauburgunder trocken Herz + Hand, Nico Espenschied, Rheinhessen, Germany

Slightly reductive nose, nutty, vegetal and herbaceous notes, delicate hint of bacon and mushrooms, pomaceous fruit, light smoky traces. Youthful, fairly tart and cool fruit on the palate with prominent citrus notes, fresh vegetal traces, lively acidity, touch of carbon dioxide, fine, sandy tannins, still slightly astringent, good persistence, hint of red berries in the background, light mineral notes, firm bite on a good to very good, slightly tannic and astringent finish.

Best to drink: Mid-2019-2021+ What our ratings mean