Tasting Note                         

84    1997 Blauer Spatburgunder spatlese trocken     5/9/04($9 in G)
Ingelheimer Horn – Rheinhessen

Color: Light tea-color with a little red.(2.0) Bouquet: Aromatic cola with smoky eucalyptus, interesting.(3.0) Body: Light, but balanced with developed flavors.(2.0) Flavor: Parallels bouquet, but not as forward (older and a bit faded).(2.5) Finish: Parallels bouquet step-for-step.(3.0)
Overall: Enjoyable, tasty PN that shows well for its age, appellation and vintage. Fully developed. Interesting, but lacks body. Reminiscent of Burgundy, but more delicate and less ripe.(12.5)