Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Red Fruit

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Bay Leaf

Shelter Winery

Shelter Winery Spätburgunder

Germany, Baden

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.8

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Shelter Winery's Spätburgunder is a premium red wine that showcases the producer's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the cool climate of the Baden region, this wine is a true expression of the region's unique terroir. The vineyard features well-drained soils and a variety of microclimates that contribute to the wine's complexity and depth. The winemaking process is carefully managed to ensure that the grapes are handled gently and the wine is aged in French oak barrels to add subtle notes of vanilla and spice. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with a silky texture and flavors of red fruit, earth, and a hint of smokiness. It's a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted Pinot Noir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This complex and nuanced red wine from Shelter Winery is a classic expression of Spätburgunder.On the nose, aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry mingle with subtle notes of earth, black tea, and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied and well-structured, with an elegant tannic structure and flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry that are supported by a hint of minerality and a touch of oak. The finish is long and lingering, with nuances of dark fruit and spice.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Shelter Winery

Region: Baden

Baden is German’s warmest wine region and is located in the southwest corner of the country, bordering France and Switzerland. It is the warmest and sunniest of Germany's 13 wine-producing regions, and is renowned for its white wines, particularly Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). Baden has a long history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman era. The region was once part of the Duchy of Swabia, and was later divided into numerous smaller states. In the 19th century, the region was unified and its wine industry flourished. Today, Baden is the third largest wine region in Germany, with over 15,000 hectares of vineyards.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

0 Review