2015 Landwein Buntsandstein, Oberrhein, Germany

Prominent floral notes on the nose, very slightly sweetish spicy oak, ripe, partly preserved red berries, delicate spicy and ethereal notes, light mineral notes in the background, some pear fruit and metallic traces. Fairly tart fruit on the palate, still slightly muted, red berries and integrated pear fruit, earthy as well as dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, some old oak, smoky traces, noticeable acif bite, slightly astringent sandy tannins, good persistence, some grip, slightly spicy, earthy and salty mineral notes, hint of tobacco and leather, light bite on a good to very good tart finish.

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