Keller Feuervogel Sylvaner 2022

Keller Feuervogel Sylvaner 2022

The 2022 Sylvaner Feuervogel comes from 60-year-old vines on the lighter (brighter) limestone soils in the Steingrube. It has a deep, pure, salty-spicy nose and continues this impression on the palate. Puristic and fresh, bright, clear and grippy, this is completely characterized by limestone and is enormously stimulating on the salty finish. It is a promising, still discreet but already vibrant Sylvaner that needs a little time. 12.5% stated alcohol. Drink 2027-2040. 93+ points Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 30, 2023)

The 2022 Sylvaner Feuervogel is harvested on light limestone in the Westhofener Steingrube from 65-year-old vines. Two thousand and nine was the first vintage, and it was named Feuervogel as this bird symbolizes renewal and departure, giving new impulse to this time-honored variety in Rheinhessen. The nose is scented, almost floral, but with a limestone edge, very tender. The palate is juicy and chalky, with much riper lemon notes. It's buffered, mouth-watering, vivacious and energetic. There is slightly more ripeness and alcohol here, still with a pithy texture and chalky length. (Bone-dry) Drink 2025-2045. 94 points Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

You could almost mistake this for a great gruner veltliner from the Kamptal region thanks to its white pepper aroma. This combines the substance and pithy structure we associate with high-end sylvaner with a wonderful elegance. Very long and wonderfully subtle chalky finish. So much energy here! Drink or hold. 96 points Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

This is from old vines (c 65 years) in the Steingrube and Kirchspiel vineyards, less than 30 hl/ha. Fermented in 2,400-litre barrels. This is even richer on the nose than the Westhofen, has a note of ripe pears but also a hint of crushed stones and herby citrus – a complex aroma with a slight smokiness. The freshness is almost eye-watering but the depth of flavour, even if not easy to describe, is a perfect counterpoint, just a suggestion of ginger. Drink 2024-2035. 17.5/20 points Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com