2016 Nierstein Orbel Riesling trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm, fairly deep nose, delicate nutty traces, oily whiff, ripe yellow fruit, herbaceous notes, delicate dried floral notes, some tobacco, prominent mineral notes. Ripe, juicy, polished fruit on the palate, light nutty oak, hint of tobacco, very elegant acidity, light integrated tannins, persistent, has substance, medium body, creamy, but also has elegant grip, prominent tart dark mineral notes, cedary and more oily traces, clearly shows its origin, some depth, slightly noticeable warm alcohol on a very good firm finish.

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