2012 Ihringer Winklerberg Grauburgunder

The Winklerberg does not quite seem to match the substance of the Schlossberg, and at this early stage its nose is dominated by some serious toasting. On the palate a full body manages to absorb most of the oak, though a gentle bitter note could be down to a combination of substantial alcohol and barrel ageing. It would be unfair not to mention the ripe green and yellow fruit notes, but they appear a little subdued at the moment. Once again a Grauburgunder with undoubted potential but only limited immediate appeal. (MS)