13% abv, Faller, Kayserberg, imported by Vienyard Brands, Birmingham, AL. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar:
Winemaking notes: 100% Sylvaner grown in and around the Clos des Capucins vineyard. “The grapes are sourced entirely from the Domaine’s estate vineyard, Clos de Capuchins. Comes from land composed of sandy silt soil on granite pebbles. The grapes growing in this terroir ripen much earlier, producing wines with complex aromatics and a powerful concentration. Hand-picked at optimum maturity to reinforce the aromatic expression and body of the wines. Gently pressed in whole clusters in pneumatic presses then fermentation with indigenous yeasts (an element of the terroir that enhances depth and complexity in the wines) in old oak vats.”
Tasting note: the Sylvaner is medium lemon in color with clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of bergamot, Hawthorne, apple, white peach and beeswax. On the pale this wine is dry with medium+ acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium flavor intensity and a medium+ finish with flavors of acacia, Hawthorne, green tea, lemon, apple, white peach and a touch of honey. Drink now, this wine is good: 8.9/10.
