Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling Spatlese 2006

$46.99 -- 93 points Wine Spectator

Purchase Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling Spatlese 2006

Wine Spectator "Smoky, slate-filled aromas, followed by lime, peach and a hint of orange flavors. It's elegant, light-bodied and harmonious, with a lively structure and languid finish. Drink now through 2028. "

Purchase Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling Spatlese 2006

Vintage: 2006

Region: Germany

Organic: No

Rating: 93 points

Lifespan: Drink through 2028

Grape: Riesling

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