Holger Koch, Pinot Noir Reserve other_regions_italy release after release

release after release

which explains the complex character of this generic Rheingau Riesling

but it is extremely classy with a super fine grain

This is also sufficiently reduced to make the nose difficult to assess

reduction and a hint of phenolic character render the nose unreadable today

Holger Koch, Pinot Noir Reserve other_regions_italy release after releaseThe 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve is remarkably fresh and spicy on the nose, with initially greenish notes intermixed with sour cherry and dark berry aromas that are even reminiscent of Cabernets. There is nice purity, precision and freshness, though. The wine is smooth and juicy on the palate, with fine, silky textured cherry and dark berry fruit that is intermixed with very fine tannins and toasty oak aromas on the finish. This is a tart, fresh and grippy