2016 Ziereisen Rhini Spatburgunder 750Ml Bottle

From Jurassic limestone and iron-rich loam soils and fermented for six weeks with 20% to 30% whole clusters, the 2016 Rhini remains one of Ziereisen's best buys and, more than that, finest Pinot Noirs. The 2016 is terribly pure, fresh and precise on the fine and reductive nose that is full of blood and iron aromas. On the palate, this is a dense, lush and elegant, well-concentrated and tightly structured Pinot Noir with juicy fruit, superb freshness, firm tannins and a sustainable mineral complexity. Sometimes I weep because Burgundy is not my region to cover, then I get the Rhini up from my cellar and ask myself: Is the Rhine flowing through Burgundy? Gosh, this is so salty and stimulating. I really don't need a Burgundy. And I probably would't find this quality class at this price. No reason to hesitate: You have to try this!" 93pts - Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com.