ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CHILE FRANCE
OPPENHEIMER SILVANER TROCKEN QBA ALTE REBEN RHEINHESSEN 2013
This is an exciting new estate, which has been established with the vineyards and assistance of Friedrich Baumann, who has now retired. Dr Karl Heyden founded the estate in 1999 with his wife, Anita and their two sons, Frank and Harry. Frank has completed his studies at the famous Geisenheim viticulture institute, and has already GERMANY convinced the German critics. This young talented generation is already crafting great wines from these highly rated vineyards. Sadly, Dr. Karl Heyden died in 2005.
ITALY NEW ZEALAND VARIETAL: TASTING NOTES: 100% Silvaner Lemongrass and herb notes lend a zesty herbaceousness to this medium-bodied QUALITY LEVEL: Silvaner. It’s dry on the palate, with tart Qba but concentrated white peach and grape- fruit flavors accented by a dusty, smoky TERROIR: minerality.
Silvaner is an ancient variety that is SPAIN PORTUGAL UNITED STATES the third most widely planted white FOOD PAIRING: grape in Germany. Unless yields are A perfect match for strong Indian and controlled, it can produce rather Asian spiced dishes. Also fantastic with a neutral wine. However, Silvaner is spiced duck leg, dishes with acidic sauces, one of the varieties that can be used roasted vegetables and soft cheeses. in Alsace Gran Cru, is the signature variety for the wines of Franken, ALCOHOL 12.4% and can make extraordinary ter- RESIDUAL SUGAR: 6.1 G/L roir-driven wines in other parts of TA: 6.1 G/L Germany.
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