Fragrant with tar, dried tea rose and licorice, this firm, fresh red layers dried cherry and plum reduction notes with taut, well-knit tannins. Light- to medium-bodied, with a spiced finish. Drink now through 2027. 650 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Another bad-ass wine and one of the inspirations for our new campaign: “Spätlese is the new Kabinett.” I ask Florian how it’s selling. He says, “good,” and then adds this funny but honest line: “The Spätlese isn’t sweet here.” Seventy-four grams of residual sugar and it tastes almost dry. I don’t understand anything.