2022 Ahrweiler Spätburgunder VDP.Ortswein "Grauwacke", Ahr, Germany

Clearer and firmer, polished, slightly nutty and tobacco-like scent of ripe predominantly dark berries and a hint of cherries with floral and herbal nuances, a touch of eggplant, mushrooms, as well as hinted bacon. Juicy, pure-toned, very polished fruit, exceedingly fine tannin, delicately smoky, herbal and peppery nuances, persistent on the palate, stimulating bite, some depth, again a hint of eggplant in the background, fine spicy and also salty notes, elegant style, still young but already excellently balanced, very good finish with clear, bitter juice and fine spice. Has class.

Best to drink: 2025-2032+. What our ratings mean