2014 Ahrweiler Silberberg Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs trocken, Ahr, Germany

Clear, polished, cool nose, small red berries, delicate touch of black berries and cherries, very restrained nutty oak, some soup greens and light mineral notes in the background. Fairly polished, elegant, juicy, very slightly jammy cool fruit on the palate, moderate oak, earthy and salty mineral notes, youthful tannins, persistent, firm bite, touch of citrus zests, delicate hint of tobacco and some salty notes on a very good, juicy finish.

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