Iphofer Silvaner Trocken, Wirsching
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Iphofer Silvaner Trocken, Wirsching - 2023

750 mL
Item # 22036

Silvaner is the most important grape at Wirsching and the Iphofer bocksbeutel is a classic representation of the grape with aromas of apple, peach and thyme. Rich and silky texture. This is a “Ortswein” or village level wine and is considered “Franconian dry,” meaning 4 grams of residual sugar or less.

$29.96/ Single Bottle
$359.52 $323.57/ Case of 12
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Now hear this: A ripe, characterful, dry table white with only 11.5 percent alcohol. A beautiful expression of old, regional tradition, both in grape variety--Silvaner-- and bottle shape--Bocksbeutel (“ram’s package”). Less than 20 bucks. Won’t be corked: screw cap. Franken wine: it’s Goethe-approved.

- MCW

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