The Hans Wirsching estate ranks among the best Franken producers. This wine is from the steep Kalb vineyard, a VDP Erste Lage site at the village of Iphöfen, and one that shows the delicious style that Franken Silvaner can achieve. The nose reflects hints of apple, pear, lemon and melon fruits along with subtleties of sage, almond and a hint of button mushroom. The flavors are pure, vibrant and clean, with the fresh apple and pear fruit backed by earthy and herbal nuances. Its rich texture and minerally-clean, dry finish make it a superbly refreshing and versatile wine. If you love dry Riesling, Wirsching’s Silvaner will likely thrill your palate as well.
Hans Wirsching, Franken (Germany) Silvaner Trocken 2020
By Wayne Belding