Romana Echensperger - All Comments

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Michael Jenni — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:36:23 GMT

I'd like to share a tiny terroir at the source of the Rhône in Valais (Wallis), Switzerland called Chamoson. Particularly the Johannisberg (aka Sylvaner/Silvaner) from Simon Maye et Fils. Raphaël has the small-berried clone in his vineyards. In my opinion, particularly in warmer vintages like 2018, this Silvaner gives Wirsching's a run for his money. And at a fraction of the price. Obviously it is different, more structure and more phenolics on the palate, but has a classic Julius Echter-Berg nose... Tiny production. But if you want some, get in touch. www.jennigg.ch

RE: German Sekt: The Next Big Thing

David White — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:28:18 GMT

Fantastic article. Thank you

RE: German Sekt: The Next Big Thing

Rienne Bilz — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:28:03 GMT

@troy it is produced by almost every winery in Germany, just most of it never leaves the country because they drink it here.

Nice piece! Thanks. I think the Austrians are a little further along with how to regulate and set quality standards then the germans.

RE: German Sekt: The Next Big Thing

Tom Stevenson — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:55:09 GMT

Great piece Romana! Tasting the same wines with you I also wondered how many had used the same yeast for both fermentations ...

RE: German Sekt: The Next Big Thing

Jim Rollston — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:44:34 GMT

Awesome piece! Makes me thirsty for some Raumland...

RE: German Sekt: The Next Big Thing

Troy Tranzow — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 22:06:38 GMT

Fantastic article! Forgive my ignorance, is most Sekt being produced coming from the Mosel and Rheingau?

RE: German Sekt: The Next Big Thing

Juan Caycho — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:17:34 GMT

Great information, thank you!

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Lily Berry — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:34:57 GMT

Thank you for this piece. I spent almost three years drinking Sylvaner whilst stationed in Schweinfurt with the U.S. Army. Franken as a whole doesn't get the love it deserves.

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Brian Brill — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:13:41 GMT

I keep running into Wirsching Sylvaner in a half bottle (baby-bocks). Man, I love that stuff!

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 18:58:28 GMT

Wish I had read this before the Certified exam...there was a question about the German region known for Sylvaner. Great piece, though, makes me want to drink more Sylvaners.

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Sur Lucero — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:17:51 GMT

Thank you Romana,

I wish I could find more of this grape to drink.

I have had REALLY delicious experiences with it, and I love its green phenolic nerve and spice!

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Admin User — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:50:23 GMT

Sorry about that, [mention:bd0c2c3f99ef4608bcffde0d60de6235:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05], I fixed it.

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Christopher John — Fri, 30 May 2014 17:59:48 GMT

one typo the caption for the map issue says, "To the west is Mainviereck (the rectangular river shape); Mainviereck is in the center" second Bereiche in the sentence should be Maindreieck. Awesome though.. wine searcher-ing some Silvaner right now

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Romana Echensperger — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:01:40 GMT

Dear all, thanks so much for your comments... I really love Silvaner and hope it will make a revival. There are so many great growers in Franken, they deserve a bigger audience... Many greetings from Germany! Romana

RE: In Search of Silvaner

Jonathan Kiviniemi — Fri, 30 May 2014 03:31:48 GMT

Fantastic piece. Very eye opening and makes me want to hunt down some silvaner.