2016 Forst Ungeheuer Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Nose still slightly reductive with light lactic and volatile notes, prominent vegetal notes, nutty and light earthy notes, restrained yellow fruit, light mineral notes, yellow spice, dried herbs with a touch of chervil and garlic. Fairly firm, juicy, slightly off-dry fruit on the palate, dried herbs, peppery traces, light oily notes, nutty and spicy notes, hint of tobacco, elegant acidity, noticeable ripe tannins, persistent, good substance, firm grip, some depth, still undeveloped, slightly rough and somewhat broad-shouldered, very good, fairly juicy, slightly bitter and spicy finish.

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