WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS – “This is such a perfumed, fresh-fruited sip packed with pristine honeydew and lemon flavors. Dry and light on its feet, it’s a wonderfully thirst-quenching white with a long, intensely mineral finish. A fantastic value for an elegant wine with wide appeal. Best now–2024.”
The velvety texture is offset by ample minerality midpalate in this well-knit, zesty version. Geranium notes extend, meeting apple and lime flavors that linger on the well-defined finish. Drink now through 2022. 1,500 cases made, 600 cases imported.—A.Z.
Why it’s of note: Hans Wirsching is one of the largest family-owned wineries in Germany, with over 200 acres of vineyards, but they are still committed to high-quality wines. The winery focuses primarily on Silvaner, which is the most important variety in Franken, where they are located. This version shows the beautiful texture that great Silvaner is known for. Try it with crudo or sushi.
A lively dry wine with a palate expressing notes of pear, lemongrass, gooseberry and ripe lime. Pure and focused, offering sleek mineral accents and a firm acidic backbone that drives this to a mouthwatering finish.
Sustainably grown, the Wirsching family has been producing wine in the regionsince 1630. Home to Wirsching is the village of Iphofen, one of the most famous in Franconia and one which produces wines of unsurpassed regional quality from the steeply sloping vineyards.While the noble yet under-appreciated Silvaner is the estate’s traditional focus. The Wirsching Silvaner has a bouquet of white flowers and garden herbs, fine mineral character, along with layers of fruit, spice, and uncommon depth. All of the Wirsching wines are Vegan.
