Outstanding wines from both vintages.
BICKEL-STUMPF
2016 (Frickenhausen) Mönchshof Silvaner GG
Chalky, stony nose. Good acid attack, medium-light. Good nervosity. Citric. 92(+)/A
Fürstlich CASTELL’sches Domänenamt
2016 (Castell) Schlossberg Silvaner GG
Floral, slight chalk nose. Elegant, clear, lacking the concentration of the 2017s, but enjoyable. Early drinking? 91/A-
JULIUSSPITAL WÜRZBURG
2016 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG
Green herbs (not negative). Glossy texture, but not heavy. Chalky limestone. 93/A
Zehnthof LUCKERT
2017 (Sulzfeld) Maustal Silvaner GG
Chipped stone, herbal, eucalyptus nose. Excellent acidity, creamy, mineral, sculpted, hints of lemon, good length. Smooth. 93/A
Johann RUCK
2017 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG
Pure, clear, precise, chalky with citric hints. 93/A
WELTNER
2017 (Rödelsee) Küchenmeister “Hoheleite" Silvaner GG
Floral nose. Dense, pure, chalky, salty. 93/A
Hans WIRSCHING
2016 (Iphofen) Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner GG
Spiced, floral nose. Lemony, light, elegant, with chalk at back of mouth. 93/A
2016 (Iphofen) Kronsberg Silvaner GG
Spicy, elegant, smooth. Lacking a touch of usual personality. 91/A-