Spätburgunder vs. Pinot Noir: Krone 2008 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder and Morlet 2019 Côteaux Nobles (Fort Ross Seaview, Sonoma County Pinot Noir).
The Krone Assmannshausen 2008 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder trocken is very fruity and has cherry, cassis, blueberry, dark toast, medium body, good balance and a medium-long to long finish. The wine is dense and has held up surprisingly well, with no age notes. 18/20 points.
The Morlet 2019 Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles Fort Ross-Seaview is a classic California Pinot Noir and has dark toast, some vanilla, orange liqueur, some whiskey barrel and cigar box, full body and is dense, balanced and long. 18.8/20 points.
