Jancis Robinson released several reviews for one of our German producers, Hans Wirsching, as well as Château de Targé in the Loire Valley:
2014 Silvaner Qualitätswein Trocken Franken Iphöfer Kronsberg Alte Reben, Hans Wirsching
“Pale straw. Earthy, herbal and with some cheesiness on the nose. So cool – as a cucumber! Really refined and fresh. Bone dry and without that much acidity, but intense and beautifully poised. Clean finish with a hint of cooking apples. Drink 2016-2020”-16.5pts
2014 Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg Silvaner Grosses Gewächs, Hans Wirsching
“Greenish straw. Intense and lively with an undertow of earthiness. Such juiciness. A hint of apples again. Very lively. Still a little chewy. Drink 2017-2022”-16.5+pts
2014 Saumur-Champigny Rouge, Château de Targé
“Mid Crimson. Peppery dark-red fruit. Lively, dry vin de soif. Straightforward but refreshing, the tannins tight but not in the least tough thanks to all that lovely fruit. Drink 2016-2018; Alc 13%”-16pts