Sylvaner is native to Germany and is quite common there. Unfortunately, but also understandably, Riesling often overshadows it. However, it is a great variety, nonetheless. It is usually quite a crisp, bright, and refreshing style with delightful peach and passionfruit flavours. VSB have made a stunning example here. The fruit comes from some of their King Valley holdings, and they used a combination of stainless steel and oak during fermentation.
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