Dr. Heger, Spätburgunder Ihringer Vorderer Winklerberg GG 2021

The warmest vineyard in Germany, nearly subtropical. Volcanic soil. Wow nose. Pungent with exotic spice and green herbs, there's a big hit of cassis on the nose, followed by the undeniable smoke of volcanic Kaiserstuhl. Ripe, juicy, concentrated, and well-proportioned palate with superbly integrated oak. What else to say?

Scored on a five-star scale, where a plus is a third of a star. How I score and what I disclose is set out in my ethics and disclosure policy. More notes are in the review index, and the regional background is in Wine in Germany.