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Sommelier Wine Awards Gold List: Silvaner Trockenbeerenauslese 2009

The viticultural tradition of Franken, a region of some 6,000 ha (nearly 15,000 acres), has been closely tied to the Main River, Silvaner, and shell-limestone for many centuries. It is a region known for splendid art and architectural gems, such as the Wurzburger Residenz, which are well worth a visit. Franken wines are instantly recognizable thanks to the distinctive, flagonshaped Bocksbeutel. Juicy Silvaner wines are the region’s hallmark and source of its fame. Excellent Riesling, Spätburgunder, Rieslaner, Scheurebe, and Muller-Thurgau are also produced from the finest vineyard sites. Most of the wines are vinified dry – also a tradition here.

The heart of the region is the Maindreick, a district that takes in Escherndorf, Volkach, and Nordheim on the “Main loop” and runs southward to Sulzfeld and Frickenhausen on the Main, and northwest of there, to Sommerhausen, Randersacker, Wurzburg, and Thungersheim. Shelllimestone soils predominate. In the Mainviereck to the west, on the edge of the Rhein-Main region, the grapes thrive in loam and coloured sandstone, while the soils in the eastern portion of Franken, near the forested hills of the Steigerwald, are primarily coloured marl and gypsum marl. Whether opulent or straightforward, subtle or baroque: Franken wine is as diverse as the landscapes in which its grapes grow.

  1. 2011 Wirsching St Veit Cuvee dry

    Silvaner/Scheurebe/Riesling

    1. 2011 Wirsching St Veit Cuvee dry

    Silvaner/Scheurebe/Riesling

    £136.80 case £11.40 bottle

    A lively bouquet, fine fruity, apple, citrus. With a youthful type, pleasant freshness, mineral note taste.

  2. 2009 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Spätlese dry

    Silvaner dry

    2. 2009 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Spätlese dry

    Silvaner dry

    £187.80 case £15.65 bottle

    Franconian dry, with a fine mineral taste, great depth and complexity. With fresh, fine acidity. An intensive aroma, light exotic note of pine apple and passion fruit, with fine notes of ripe apricots.

  3. 2010 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Kabinett dry

    Silvaner dry

    3. 2010 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Kabinett dry

    Silvaner dry

    £151.20 case £12.60 bottle

    Franconian dry, well-balanced, with a fine mineral taste with notes of apple, quince and wild flowers, fresh type, fine spicy aromatic.

  4. 2011 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Scheurebe 'S' Spätlese dry

    Scheurebe dry

    4. 2011 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Scheurebe 'S' Spätlese dry

    Scheurebe dry

    £262.20 case £21.85 bottle

    With fine citrus notes, unobtrusive elder blossom bouquet. Grapefruit and cassis fruit, exotic fruitiness, mango, litchi and mint.

  5. 2010 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Riesling Grand Cru dry

    Riesling GC dry

    5. 2010 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Riesling Grand Cru dry

    Riesling GC dry

    £310.80 case £25.90 bottle

    Delicate fruit taste, lingering, strong mineral type with complex bouquet, fine apricot aromatic.

  6. 2006 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Beerenauslese (0.375l)

    Dessert

    6. 2006 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Beerenauslese (0.375l)

    Dessert

    £321.60 case £26.80 bottle

    Rich in structure, intense flavour of dried fruits with a refreshing, fine balanced acidity with honey, caramel, figs and dried plums.

    0.75CL: £ 587.88a case    £48.99 a bottle

  7. 2006 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Beerenauslese (0.75l)

    Dessert

    7. 2006 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Beerenauslese (0.75l)

    Dessert

    £591.00 case £49.25 bottle

    Rich in structure, intense flavour of dried fruits with a refreshing, fine balanced acidity with honey, caramel, figs and dried plums.

  8. 2010 Wirsching Julius Echter-Berg Silvaner Grand Cru dry

    Grand Cru

    8. 2010 Wirsching Julius Echter-Berg Silvaner Grand Cru dry

    Grand Cru

    £351.00 case £29.25 bottle

    This wine is haracterised by mineral soil notes, wild herbs aroma, ripe pear, quince, a whiff of exotic fruits. Vigorous and enduring, spicy vegetal type, dominating character of the terroir, very dry, moderate development on the palate.

  9. 2010 Wisching Iphöfer Kalb Silvaner Spätlese dry

    dry

    9. 2010 Wisching Iphöfer Kalb Silvaner Spätlese dry

    dry

    £200.40 case £16.70 bottle

    An intensive aroma, light exotic note of pine apple and passion fruit, with fine ripe notes. Franconian dry taste, with a fine mineral taste, great depth and complexity, fresh fine acidity.

    0.375l case £113.40 £9.45 bottle

  10. 2008 Wirsching WiQuem Auslese Cuvee (0.375l)

    Dessert

    10. 2008 Wirsching WiQuem Auslese Cuvee (0.375l)

    Dessert

    £186.60 case £15.55 bottle

    is a noble sweet Auslese cuvee, similar to Sauternes style. This wine smells of lemon balm, slight honey notes, mint underlines with dried fruit and a hint of vanilla
    Tasty creamy, with a well balanced acidity and long finish. Perfect with foie gras and dark chocolate. Fabulous with blue cheese and a perfect partner to a fruity dessert.

Cost per case of 12 – inc. VAT, exc. delivery
(some vintages may vary)
Please note: trade pricelist is available on request.

2011 Wirsching St Veit Cuvee dry 2009 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Spätlese dry 2010 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Kabinett dry 2011 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Scheurebe 'S' Spätlese dry 2010 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Riesling Grand Cru dry 2006 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Beerenauslese (0.375l) 2006 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Silvaner Beerenauslese (0.75l) 2010 Wirsching Julius Echter-Berg Silvaner Grand Cru dry 2010 Wisching Iphöfer Kalb Silvaner Spätlese dry 2008 Wirsching WiQuem Auslese Cuvee (0.375l)