This certainly could benefit from a decant. Initially closed and awkward but opened up a bit after 1.5 hrs. Apples, pear, green plum, starfruit, kumquat. This is both powerful and understated at the same time. Sappy. Medium to med plus acidity, med plus finish. A well crafted wine, this shines with food but lacks something without. Awesome with the turkey caprese panini we made for dinner. Screwcap; 14.5% abv; Imported by Oliver McCrum Wines.
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I love the texture and acidity--a real sense of weight without any cumbersome feeling. The flavors took some coaxing and warming up to get to. Mango, lime, and sorrel flavors, with chestnut and mineral scents. A bit of alcohol mars the finish. 14.5% ABV. I'd like to see how a little time affects these.
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Beautiful, clean, fresh and incising nose. Some citrus blossom, also tropical fruits, complex. The palate a contradiction, intense and powerful (14.5% Alc) and yet with fresh acidity, elegance, and a lightness of touch. Huge length. What a great wine. Outstanding. 92
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One of the best Sylvaners I have ever tasted, from the steep terraced vineyards in the Eisacktal (near the town of Brixen). The Pligers family estate, one of the most successful in the South-Tirol region, is farming organically. The wine was aged partly in stainless steel (2/3rd) and partly in 15 hectoliter Acacia barrels (1/3rd). Intense straw yellow color and lovely bouquet with appealing scents of citrus fruit, green apple, fresh hay and some honey flavors. Complex palate mirroring the nose, offering vivid yellow fruit, a slightly oily texture and a fine supporting acidity. Refreshing, mineral aftertaste. Fits nicely with asparagus and fish. Drink it now and over the next 2-3 years.
Eén van de beste Sylvaners, die ik ooit gedronken heb, afkomstig van de steile, geterrasseerde hellingen in het Eisacktal (rondom het stadje Brixen). Het familiale “Weingut Kuenhof” is kwalitatief één van de beste uit Zuid-Tirol, en teelt op biologische wijze. Deze Sylvaner rijpte gedeeltelijk op roestvrij staal (2/3de), gedeeltelijk op Acaciavaten van 15 hectoliter (1/3de). Dichte, bleekgele kleur en een aangenaam bouquet met aroma’s van citrusfruit, groene appel, vers hooi en wat toetsen van honing. De complexe smaak ligt in het verlengde van de neus, vol levendig geel fruit, met een licht olieachtige textuur en een fijne ondersteunende aciditeit. Verkwikkende, minerale afdronk. Perfect bij asperges en visgerechten. Te drinken: nu en in de volgende 2-3 jaren.
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Very pale yellow with an impressive mineral, citrus, herb, and wax nose. Steely, vivacious palate with great acidity. Aromatically just a beautiful wine with some real verve and precision. Loved this.
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7/17/2014 - TylerMcNinch wrote:
Similar to previous note. No reason to hold. Delicious now.
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7/25/2012 - Sakas Likes this wine: 91 Points
This certainly could benefit from a decant. Initially closed and awkward but opened up a bit after 1.5 hrs. Apples, pear, green plum, starfruit, kumquat. This is both powerful and understated at the same time. Sappy. Medium to med plus acidity, med plus finish. A well crafted wine, this shines with food but lacks something without. Awesome with the turkey caprese panini we made for dinner. Screwcap; 14.5% abv; Imported by Oliver McCrum Wines.
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1/20/2012 - TylerMcNinch wrote:
I love the texture and acidity--a real sense of weight without any cumbersome feeling. The flavors took some coaxing and warming up to get to. Mango, lime, and sorrel flavors, with chestnut and mineral scents. A bit of alcohol mars the finish. 14.5% ABV. I'd like to see how a little time affects these.
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7/28/2011 - ScottyB wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful, clean, fresh and incising nose. Some citrus blossom, also tropical fruits, complex. The palate a contradiction, intense and powerful (14.5% Alc) and yet with fresh acidity, elegance, and a lightness of touch. Huge length. What a great wine. Outstanding. 92
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4/1/2011 - huse wrote: 90 Points
One of the best Sylvaners I have ever tasted, from the steep terraced vineyards in the Eisacktal (near the town of Brixen). The Pligers family estate, one of the most successful in the South-Tirol region, is farming organically. The wine was aged partly in stainless steel (2/3rd) and partly in 15 hectoliter Acacia barrels (1/3rd). Intense straw yellow color and lovely bouquet with appealing scents of citrus fruit, green apple, fresh hay and some honey flavors. Complex palate mirroring the nose, offering vivid yellow fruit, a slightly oily texture and a fine supporting acidity. Refreshing, mineral aftertaste. Fits nicely with asparagus and fish. Drink it now and over the next 2-3 years.
Eén van de beste Sylvaners, die ik ooit gedronken heb, afkomstig van de steile, geterrasseerde hellingen in het Eisacktal (rondom het stadje Brixen). Het familiale “Weingut Kuenhof” is kwalitatief één van de beste uit Zuid-Tirol, en teelt op biologische wijze. Deze Sylvaner rijpte gedeeltelijk op roestvrij staal (2/3de), gedeeltelijk op Acaciavaten van 15 hectoliter (1/3de). Dichte, bleekgele kleur en een aangenaam bouquet met aroma’s van citrusfruit, groene appel, vers hooi en wat toetsen van honing. De complexe smaak ligt in het verlengde van de neus, vol levendig geel fruit, met een licht olieachtige textuur en een fijne ondersteunende aciditeit. Verkwikkende, minerale afdronk. Perfect bij asperges en visgerechten. Te drinken: nu en in de volgende 2-3 jaren.
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1/25/2011 - andtheodor wrote: 91 Points
Very pale yellow with an impressive mineral, citrus, herb, and wax nose. Steely, vivacious palate with great acidity. Aromatically just a beautiful wine with some real verve and precision. Loved this.
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