Source: Astor
Consumption Date: 3/10/2012
Notes: Fine nutty aroma with grassy and chalk notes and a hint of lemon fruit. Moderate body with full, round fruitiness (lemon and perhaps pineapple) with a solid core of chalky minerality. Finishes strong (and moderately long) with a fine spicy note and a mild hint of grass and herbs.
This is another fine Gruner that has really helped to solidify my understanding of this varietal (and to cement it in my mind as a varietal to explore in additional depth). This is another clearly well made wine with enjoyable flavor components, impeccable balance, and enough complexity to be really enjoyable. Considering that it is a Smaragd (grapes from the highest ripeness level), it doesn’t seem to have any apparent sweetness (which is just fine). Overall a very enjoyable wine. A Terry Theise selection. Very good to excellent value.
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