Ode to Emil No. IV Sylvaner

Set aside that this is THE ONLY SERIOUS SYLVANER FROM CA that I know of; this is just a plain excellent wine. I mean the Winemaker’s were skilled. To take a variety known for its “neutral character” and walk that fine line and bring out a purely pleasurable expression says a lot about this historic Sonoma estate. Controlled aromas reflect its Alpine heritage. never reduced nor overly fruity; The nose on this wine simply invites you to put it in your mouth. Light to medium full in texture it’s perfectly balanced on the edge of richness and acidity, with flavors of lemon citrus light herbs and a faint creamy finish. Bravo. I’m impressed.

Drank over 3 days and it held up nicely. Low abv, crisp, bright, steely. Floral aromas.

Lovely rich round mouth feel, light green tint. Would definitely suggest to someone just getting into German/Alsacean grapes and afraid of bicycle tube smell.

Bright, acid driven, minerally

Nice Alsatian accompaniment to seafood. Ate w lobster pasta but bet it would be great with oysters.

Salty and dry - loved!!!

Medium straw; honey, lime, beeswax and dough on restrained nose; high acid, with medium minus heat, slight spritz, some body from lees, lime on finish

Briny, steely with a squeeze of lemon on the finish. May have pegged it as an Albariño if tasted blind.

Light, somewhat acidic, not much fruit, quite minerally.

One of my favs. Citrusy. Salty. Hint of herbtasticness