2007 Meyer-Näkel Derrnauer Pfarrwingert Spätburgunder

[PopulusTremula]

Bought a few years ago, first bottle brought out of storage in order to test its evolution.

40% opaque, light ruby core which fades to the rim. Nose has red fruit notes of strawberry and cherry, charred oak (rather a lot) and spices, all of which are carried onto the palate. Tannins very much present but not intrusive, which bodes well for the future. Fairly young still, SuBo [sic] not yet present. Try again in early 2017.

Overall a very well made wine. Not the most complex perhaps but plenty there to keep one's interest piqued. Went very well with my bar steward version of Petit Salé aux lentilles. Very much a cold weather wine.

[djewesbury]

Welcome to The German Wine Forum!

[DRT]

Captain Mainwaring! Captain Mainwaring! We are surrounded!!!

[djewesbury]

Ah, Corporal Turnbull, ve haf been vaiting for you!

[DRT]

Ah, Corporal Turnbull, ve haf been vaiting for you!

I was in the Paras, you know. Watch your step young man or there could be a Milling.

[djewesbury]

Ah yes. Between January 15th and February 2nd 1982. Good work Turnbull.

[DRT]

Ah yes. Between January 15th and February 2nd 1982. Good work Turnbull.

Actually it was 1983, and it was a fortnight in summer. This goes to prove that my intensive training in throwing the enemy off the scent was extremely effective.

[djewesbury]

Back under cover Turnbull, they're all over the place man!

[DRT]

Nothing to see here.

{DRT melts into the trees like a ghost}