Before we get to the Rieslings, I’ll start with Silvaner GG’s that were presented at the Wiesbaden tasting. Here, too, the 2021 vintage was very successful, as was the 2020 vintage.
BÜRGERSPITAL ZUM HEILIGEN GEIST
2021 (Würzburg) Stein-Harfe Silvaner GG
Powerful floral/perfumed nose. Medium-weight body, good acidity and freshness. 93/A
JULIUSSPITAL WÜRZBURG
2020 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG
Round some minerallity, clear. 91/A-
2020 (Würzburg) Stein-Berg Silvaner GG
Seemingly a bit low in acidity, perhaps a little hot on finish, otherwise correct. 89/B
Fürst LÖWENSTEIN
2020 (Homburg) Fürstlicher Kalmuth® Silvaner GG
Mineral, round, clear, pure. 92/A
Johan RUCK
2021 (Iphofen) Julius Echter-Berg Silvaner GG
White pepper, spicy nose. Good minerality, nice acidity, good clarity. 92/A
STAATLICHE HOFKELLER WÜRZBURG
2021 (Würzberg) Stein-Berg Silvaner GG
Mineral, round, clear, pure. 92/A
Paul WELTNER
2021 (Rödelsee) Höheleite Silvaner GG
Pure, mineral, round, medium-weight, good incisiveness. 92(+)/A
Hans WIRSCHING
2020 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG
Melon aromas and flavors, medium-weight, smooth, round, some minerality. 91/A-
2020 (Iphofen) Kammer Silvaner GG
Mineral, clear, some grip. 91/A-