2016 Rech Herrenberg Spätburgunder trocken, Ahr, Germany

Smoky nots and tar non the nose, hint of bacon, dried flowers, red and black berries, noticeable alcohol, tobacco, pepper. earthy notes, hint of mushrooms. Preserved, rather broad, sweetish fruit on the palate, smoky, toasted and spicy aromas, sandy tannins, good substance and persistence, but has rather fuzzy contours, rustic style, cocoa and coffee in the background, some peppery spice, light acid bite, pomegranate and citrus notes, light herbaceous notes, quite powerful, alternates between fresh and preserved notes on the finish.

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