Weingut Ziereisen Jaspis Syrah, Baden, Germany 2016 Glera (Prosecco) caramel and smoke character neatly

caramel and smoke character neatly fill out the generous body

The mousse is crisp and elegant with a lively personality

But the red-fruit character is a bit shy and a couple of years are probably needed for it to open up fully

The tannins are those of the vintage

Aromas of plums and berries with some spice add to the complexity of this wine

Weingut Ziereisen Jaspis Syrah, Baden, Germany 2016 Glera (Prosecco) caramel and smoke character neatlyThe 2016 Syrah Jaspis is intense, ripe and fresh on the nose, lovely aromatic and pure, with flinty, chalky and peppery notes. The palate is fleshy, intense and velvety textured, with fine tannins and good concentration, fruit and grip. Ripe and mealy tannins. A pure and fleshy character. Good length and ripe black fruit flavors. A bit too oxidative and less focused perhaps, at least for my personal tastes. 92 Pts Wine Advocate