2019 Portugieser Réserve "HW1931", Pfalz, Germany

Clear, firm, polished nose of ripe red and black berries with nutty wood aromas, some tobacco, dried-vegetable nuances and a hint of juniper. Firmly woven, youthful, tart, ripe fruit, smoky, nutty and some tobacco wood, present, ripe tannins and some bite, some power, good persistence and depth, smoky flavours, salt and chalk in the background, also herbal tones, and pepper, still undeveloped, very good, firm, juicy and spicy finish with grip. May mature.

Best to drink: 2023-2028+. What our ratings mean