2013 Pinot Noir, Ahr, Germany

Clear, somewhat tobacco, quite polished aroma of red berries and cassis with tobacco nuances, a touch of bacon and earthy and mushroomy hints. Tart fruit in the mouth, smoky and earthy notes, a little dried-vegetable on the palate, cool style, a little sooty bitter, some persistence, salty-mineral hints, some grip, good, tart finish

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