GERMANY
Aug 23, 2019
4 minutes
SILVANER
94 Hans Wirsching 2016 Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg GG Trocken Gold Cap Silvaner (Franken). While juicy and richly textured, there’s plenty of zip and vibe in this dry, deeply satisfying white. Crisp pear and green plum flavors are concentrated and fresh, finishing on zesty notes of lemon peel and crushed stone. Drinks beautifully now, but it’s concentrated enough to improve through 2040 and will likely hold much longer. Rudi Wiest Selections. —A.I.
abv: 13.5% Price: $36
Initial notes of smoke and struck flint are pronounced here but dissipate quickly, revealing layers of sunny Asian pear, grapefruit and hazelnut. It’s a decadent and. —A.I.
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