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GOLD White 95 Fritz Wassmer, Kaiserberg Herbolzheim Chardonnay, Baden 2019 (12.5%)
POA £ Daniel Lambert
Refined; ripe apricots, pears, hints of fine toasting, mild spices. Freshness, balance, well-structured with green fruit and subtle oak. Stunning.
95 Fritz Wassmer, Sommerhalde Bombach Grauer Burgunder, Baden 2019 (13.5%)
POA £ Daniel Lambert
Elegant pear and hazelnut bouquet. Unfurls brilliantly to reveal a fresh expression with near-perfect length and balance. Lemon acidity, good freshness, balance. One is likely to finish the bottle in one sitting.
GOLD Red 96 Fritz Wassmer, Sommerhalde Bombach Spätburgunder, Baden 2019 (13.5%)
POA £ Daniel Lambert
Elegant, expressive; Morello cherries, blackberries, red berries, hints of fine toasting. Concentrated palate with juicy fruits, lingering acidity and superb length. Irresistible.
95 Martin Wassmer, Schlatter Maltesergarten GC Pinot Noir, Baden 2019 (13%)
0 Best in show (see peq)
4 Platinum (see p61)
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Fine toasting, dark chocolate and hints of coffee, backed by ripe and juicy fruit. Harmonious, well-structured palate with excellent depth. Fresh, with exceptionally pure fruit.
GOLD
Sweet white 96 Hans Wirsching, Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg Rieslaner, Trockenbeerenauslese, Franken 2020 (6%)
£106.75/37.5cl The WineBarn
Rich, aromatic; honey, white blossom, candied sugar, apricot, grapefruit, peach. High quality delivery with tropical and dried fruit, marmalade. Full-bodied and luscious. A real treat.
96 Hans Wirsching, Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg Riesling, Beerenauslese, Franken 2018 (7.5%)
£84.15/37.5cl The WineBarn Opulent, multi-layered; ripe apricots, peach jam, honey, vanilla, white blossoms; the palate brings raisins, dried apricots, hints of oriental spices. Candied orange peel finish.
‘The sweet wines were heartstopping in their expression, showing endless ageability and delivering the quality and pleasure’ --------------------------- Shane Jones, Germany judge
0 Best in Show (see p31)
4 Platinum (see p61)
For Silver-winning wines go to decanter.com/ dwwa/silver
For Bronze-winning wines go to decanter.com/ dwwa/bronze