Bernhard Huber, Malterdinger Bienenberg Spatburgunder GG Size:6x750ml

Bernhard Huber, Malterdinger Bienenberg Spatburgunder GG Size:6x750mlThe 2019 Bienenberg Sptburgunder GG opens irresistibly radiant and fragrant on the nose, with fascinating Pinot aromas of red cherries and berries. The palate is the materialization of silky elegance with very delicate juiciness finely spiced with cloves and fine astringency from the oak barrels. Unique in style. This Bienenberg is as firm as it is filigreed, yet it's still slightly drying on the finish. Very promising. Tasted in Wiesbaden at the end

the 2005 Shiraz Clos Otto is deep garnet colored with touches of brick and has earthy

Selectivity in October – especially with Pinot Gris – consisted

The 2009 Hermitage Blanc exhibits notes of acacia flowers

cherry and tobacco hold court as the dense structure peeks through the minerally finish

and candied lemon scent the nose and saturate the palate

I believe this was made a good five years before the Moueixes took over the château next to Ausone previously known as Bélair

As complex as the Pruliers is

The traditional blend sees Corvina

pear and a whiff of petrol character

The 2004 Barbaresco Rabajà is a total head-turner

complemented by stimulating minerality and juicy acids

Note that the less successful examples that I have tried have had finishes that have been marred by a slight dryness