2016 Forst Freundstück Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Firm nose, light yeasty and vegetal notes, citrus and stone fruit, light earthy and mineral notes, floral traces, hint of greengages, algae and a hint of corn. Fairly juicy, slightly off-dry fruit on the palate, yeasty and very light smoky notes, elegant, lively acidity, ripe, still slightly sandy tannins provide firm grip, persistent, hint of bacon, good depth, still undeveloped, earthy and salty mineral notes, nutty traces, very good firm, sweetish, juicy finish.

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