Pinot Noir, or Spätburgunder as it is commonly known in Germany, is one of the country’s great grape varieties and represents stunning value in comparison to Burgundy, without losing anything in quality. The winemaker, Gerd Stepp, calls this an ‘international style’ of Pinot Noir, but it also boasts a distinctly German style with its subtle, slightly sappy, juicy-fresh finish. This supports deliciously ripe, red cherry fruit character on both the nose and palate, finishing with a little touch of spice. Absolutely delicious and, quite frankly, it makes an awful lot of Burgundy look pretty pointless at two or three times the price!
