2016 Silvaner trocken VDP.Gutswein, Sehnsucht...,, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Fairly firm, deep nose, slightly yeasty, noticeable nutty oak, yellow fruit, floral and vegetal traces, earthy and mineral notes. Ripe, fairly juicy fruit on the palate, prominent nutty vanilla oak, vegetal and floral traces, very elegant, lively acidity, integrated tannins provide some grip, good substance and persistence, still young, hint of red berries in the background, hint of smoked bacon, light spicy oak on a very good, fairly juicy finish.

Best to drink: Mid-2018-2023+ What our ratings mean