Rating 90
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2021
Appellation
Germany
ABV 12%
Price $24.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2024-04-15

Perfect For

House Wine, Picnics In The Park, Weekday Dinner Pairings

Drink If You Like

Gamay, Mencia , Pinot Noir

Weingut Jürgen Leiner 'Handwerk' Spätburgunder Trocken 2021 Review

This bottle from Germany's Pfalz region is a wonderful introduction to German Pinot Noir, known locally as Spätburgunder. While Germany has a long history producing this variety, warming temperatures are leading to higher-quality, riper expressions of the grape here, making now a great time to get into these wines. This bottle opens with a light spritz and fresh aromas of cranberry and cherry. The palate is full of juicy red and blue fruit notes supported by a vibrant acidity.

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Weingut Jürgen Leiner 'Handwerk' Spätburgunder Trocken 2021
This bottle from Germany's Pfalz region is a wonderful introduction to German Pinot Noir, known locally as Spätburgunder. While Germany has a long history producing this variety, warming temperatures are leading to higher-quality, riper expressions of the grape here, making now a great time to get into these wines. This bottle opens with a light spritz and fresh aromas of cranberry and cherry. The palate is full of juicy red and blue fruit notes supported by a vibrant acidity.

Reviewed On: 04-15-2024
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POINTS
Weingut Jürgen Leiner 'Handwerk' Spätburgunder Trocken 2021
This bottle from Germany's Pfalz region is a wonderful introduction to German Pinot Noir, known locally as Spätburgunder. While Germany has a long history producing this variety, warming temperatures are leading to higher-quality, riper expressions of the grape here, making now a great time to get into these wines. This bottle opens with a light spritz and fresh aromas of cranberry and cherry. The palate is full of juicy red and blue fruit notes supported by a vibrant acidity.

Reviewed On: 04-15-2024