The 2016 vintage in Germany, while starting with a damp spring and early summer that led to some crop loss due to peronospora (downy mildew), saw a turnaround with record-setting drought and heat in August and September, allowing for ripening to catch up. A leisurely harvest in a largely clear and chilly October and November resulted in wines with generally lively acidity and moderate alcohol. Bernhard Huber's 2016 Malterdinger Bienenberg Spätburgunder GG (Grosses Gewächs) is highly regarded, with critics praising its purity, concentration, and elegance. 【A highly-regarded Spätburgunder GG from a challenging yet ultimately rewarding vintage.】 This Spätburgunder GG from Bernhard Huber is described as impressively pure and stony, with a ripe and concentrated bouquet of dark forest berries and peppery spices. On the palate, it is very silky and refined, full-bodied yet elegant, with remarkable vitality and tension. It offers great intensity and perfectly ripened fruit aromas, with notes of discreet wood, Darjeeling tea, autumn leaves, dried rose petal, red currant, red Kampot pepper, and herbs. The wine shows a tannic drive that is fine, full, and vivid without being heavy, leading to a delicate and long finish. It is recommended to drink this wine between 2022 and 2036. 🍴 Food Pairing: This elegant German Pinot Noir is highly versatile. It pairs exceptionally well with beef, veal, game meat, and poultry. Consider dishes like roasted venison, pan-seared duck breast, or a classic beef bourguignon. (European fine dining, game, poultry) 🥂 Event Suggestion: A sophisticated dinner party, a special occasion celebrating German winemaking, or a tasting focused on high-quality Pinot Noir.