Maximin Grünhauser, Pinot Noir,

Bottled in April 2018, this represents the latest success from the von Schuberts’ relatively recent red wine project. Deeply savory red-meatiness is intimated on the nose , along with fresh, ripe dark berries. The palate feels firm but is generously juicy and bright, a description that also fits this wine’s tartly berry-seeded, glowingly piquant, subtly smoky and mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish. There is a slight extraneous overlay of caramelized wood resin, but it doesn’t dry things out or otherwise interfere. And I was surprised to find that the wine harbors 14% alcohol, since its sense of fullness is modest and not accompanied by any harshness or heat. Pending further experience, I remain very cautious in my estimation of how successfully this youthfully impressive wine might evolve in bottle.