2009 Siefersheim Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Somewhat developed, dried-vegetable to herbal and a touch phenolic aroma of ripe, partly candied citrus fruits and stone fruits with cool mineral hints, a hint of tobacco and earthy nuances. Ripe, sweetish fruit with slightly vegetal and a little waxy aromas, fine acidity, noticeable, very slightly drying tannin, which, however, integrates completely with air, has power and a certain warmth, good persistence, a little dark and also yellow spice, certain depth, with air more candy and noticeable sweetness, salt in the background, citrus zest, very good, a little warm, again slightly phenolic finish.

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