2017 Großkarlbach Im Grossen Garten Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Tart, dried-vegetable, slightly developed aroma of red and black berries with smoky notes, tobacco, mushrooms, hints of undergrowth and a little pepper, plums and earthy tones, as well as noticeable alcohol. Ripe, rather firm, tart-juicy, partly preserved fruit, smoky notes, dried herbs, pepper and very slightly dried-floral tones, distinct, salty minerality, grip of ripe tannin, ethereal nuances, tart spicy tones, a hint of charcoal, good depth, multi-layered, very good, firm finish with still noticeable alcohol. Needs to mature a little more.

Best to drink: 2023-2030+. What our ratings mean