Weingut Schmitt 2021 Spatburgunder Rheinhessen, Germany

Light acidity up front wakes up your taste buds and leads to notes of pomegranate and cherry. There’s a delicate smoked herb characteristic in this wine, reminding me of smoked rosemary and smoked thyme. Hints of boysenberry add to the richness, but throughout, there’s that acidity from the beginning that keeps the flavor profile refreshing.