2015 Wachau Ried Hartberg Sauvignon Blanc Smaragd® trocken, Lower Austria/Niederösterreich, Austria

Nose still slightly reductive, light floral notes, white earthy and mineral notes, delicate nutty aromas, some depth, peppered green vegetables, green pomaceous fruit, gooseberries and cassis. Slightly off-dry, partly preserved fruit on the palate, white pepper, salty notes, some sugar candy, earthy and salty mineral notes, fairly lively acidity, tannins still slightly rough, slightly rustic style, persistent, prominent sweet, creamy notes, slightly noticeable warm alcohol, hint of red berries on a very good finish.

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