2016 Ingelheim Sonnenhang Frühburgunder trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Clear nose, light nutty, spicy oak, ripe red and a few black berries, malted traces, floral and delicate mineral notes. Ripe, tart, slightly warm fruit on the palate, dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, hint of juniper and floral notes, light earthy notes, delicate hint of mushrooms in the background, integrated tannins, still veryslightly astringent, salty traces and a touch of ashes, not particularly deep, noticeable warm alcohol, could well be a little more fresh and precise, good, war finish. The palate does not quite fulfil the promise of the inviting nose.

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