Bob McDonald

9.2

Initial aromatics of lychee and white peach. Initial comment to see if note is accepted. A Grand Cru Riesling from Alsace which is unique because of its soil type which is volcanic rather than sandstone - the latter in the minority. Dry Riesling with a certain spiciness. Deserves to be a Grand Cru. The vineyard was first planted in the 12th Century by the Cistercian Monks hence the name Muenchberg (Mountain of the Monks). — a day ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An initial note of honeycomb which blew off. Not a variety I’ve had much but I must say this is intriguing with an interesting story. Originally from Transylvania, hence the name. Sylvaner had been originally planted as up to a third of the plantings in Alsace but now only 6%. declining in favour of Pinot Noir and Riesling. Ostertag’s Sylvaner vines have an average age of 55 years and have been farmed with biodynamic methods since 1998. The age of the vine brings a complex mineral wine with great depth of flavour which had the reputation of being quite dilute. Fermented naturally in Stainless steel and kept on lees for one year. Andre Ostertag, the owner, says Sylvaner is a cornerstone of Alsatian food and wine culture. I found the wine to be a hypothetical cross between Riesling, Chardonnay and Semillon. I loved it. — 4 years ago

Alex Hughes

9.0

Full bodied, rich, flavors of peach, wet rock and a reductive notes of match stick. — 6 years ago

Tegan Marriott

8.9

Improved just slightly after opening for a few days. Jived with my left overs from previous week. Jiving with dis' turkey gobble gobble 🦃 — 5 months ago

Lee Hill

9.1

Hard to believe it’s the same grape that goes toward some of the most boring white wines available. This is wild; pretty peach color from a little skin contact, slight oxidative notes which add to the complexity without tiring the wine out, very lively, intense and fairly long finish, most of the fruit is around apricots. Lovely — 2 years ago

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.2

2018 vintage. Good representation of the sweeter side of Gewurztraminer. Equivalent to spätlese ripeness and weight. Candied pink grapefruit, tangerine, gardenia, jasmine, white tea, poached pear, candied citrus peel, lychee. Lacks the oiliness that the variety sometimes tends to, lots of acidity to counterbalance the sweetness. — 6 years ago

Jenn

9.1

Zippy— fresh, bright and airy! — 6 months ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.2

Perfect oyster wine — 9 months ago

Richard Portes

9.0

17+ perfect aperitif but also fine with fish. Remarkable VFM. — 6 years ago

Terra

9.0

Pairs well with sushi and mochi! — 6 years ago