Ziereisen 2014 'Tschuppen' Spätburgunder

95 POINTS JAMES HALLIDAY

A producer to keep a close eye on. Really delicate pinot noir.  Light to medium bodied, dark plum with juicy red cherries but a delightful bacon savoriness to the palate.   The bouquet is so entrancing and when combined with the fine tannin and delicious mouthfeel its enjoyable now but will cellar well.

Individuality is the signature of Ziereisen”, finishes a strong quote on the back label. Indeed, this organic producer from Baden does little that fits the convention of German winemaking, from vessels, amphora buried in vineyard, large old oak, concrete, stainless, mixes of all, to skin contact in whites, and, brisk, crunchy reds, whole bunch, you name it…