2018 Ahrweiler Silberberg Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs, Ahr, Germany

Somewhat smoky and bacon, dried herbaceous, floral, ethereal-spicy and a hint of tarry scent of red and black berries with cherry and juniper notes. Herb-juicy, ripe fruit with nutty and slightly smoky tones, some dried herbs on the palate, some warmth, crumbly-sandy tannin, malty traces, floral hints, a hint of pepper, in the background a bit earthy and salty, very good, slightly cocoa and coffee-spicy finish, again with crumbly-sandy tannin, a trace of drying

Best to drink: 2021-2026+. What our ratings mean