2016 Dernau Pfarrwingert Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken, Ahr, Germany

Clear, polished nose, fairly elegant red fruit, herbaceous notes, hint of tobacco, peppery spice, dried flowers and mineral notes. Ripe, firm, juicy, fairly tart fruit on the palate, some smoked bacon, herbaceous aromas, peppery notes, lively acidity, fine sandy, youthful tannins, persistent, hint of citrus fruit, prominent mineral notes, peppery traces in the background, hint of bacon and tar, good depth, clear contours, more smoked bacon and herbaceous notes on a very good, long, firm, juicy finish.

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