2013 Baden Blauer Spatburgunder Jaspis Alte Reben
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From 48-year-old vines, Ziereisen's 2013 Spätburgunder Jaspis Alte Reben has a dark and intense ruby color and opens with a deep, perfectly ripe and toasty bouquet of dark berries (cassis, black berries) and cherries along with mocha and floral flavors. Full-bodied, silky, fresh and elegant on the palate, with fine and spicy tannins and persistent oak and nougat flavors, this is a well-balanced and nicely bitter Pinot from the Markgräflerland in southern Baden, near the border with (Basel) Switzerland. It already drinks very well but can be aged for another 7-10 years. Tasted in May 2018.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Can a fragrance be warm? Plums, blackberries and cherries marinated in brandy with a sprinkling of cinnamon would suggest so. In terms of Spätburgunder, 2013 was at first strongly underrated in Germany because of its challenging growing conditions, but wines like this soon corrected this sensory error. On the palate the Jaspis Alter Reben is tremendously compact; firm and ripe tannins and a full body lay the foundation for great aging potential. The fruit of black cherries and dark plums is perfectly complemented by a delicate smoky flavour and smidgeons of ginger and cloves. A supple texture causes a conflict of interests – drink now or later? (MS)
Picked very late, on 2 November, when the grapes had lost their leaves. Lots of whole bunch, which is quite rare. Mid ruby. Solid ripe fruit but just a little stodgy. Very savoury as opposed to sweet and fruity. The wines from this producer are a bit inconsistent but very interesting. (JR)