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Lieblich, meaning ‘fleshy’ in German, is not commonly seen on German labels but it often used informally to describe German wines sweeter than those labelled trocken, halbtrocken, or feinherb.
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Lieblich, meaning ‘fleshy’ in German, is not commonly seen on German labels but it often used informally to describe German wines sweeter than those labelled trocken, halbtrocken, or feinherb. It is part of an older, more traditional set of terms used to describe the sweetness.
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Bürklin's 2021 Ungeheuer G.C. is clear, deep and intense as well as flinty on the saline and lemony nose that combines richness and intensity with precision and freshness. Pure, saline and very fresh on the palate, this is a full-bodied, dense and savory, enormously tight and even finely tannic Ungeheuer with fine grip and a saline finish with ripe, concentrated fruit. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in November 2022. Drink 2028-2052Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advo
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