About this wine
Made from vines over 35 years old, this old-vine Sylvaner is fermented and aged on its lees in temperature-controlled acacia barrels until the following September. The acacia wood imparts no overt oak flavor but softens the variety's naturally high acidity, adding structure and a gentle floral note. A delicate nose of white blossom leads to a weighty, opulent palate of zesty citrus with honeyed, softly spiced depth.
An easy way to try Sylvaner, Alsace's underrated house-wine grape — softer and rounder than most thanks to its gentle barrel aging.
Sommelier's Note
"Old-vine fruit and acacia-barrel aging elevate humble Sylvaner into something genuinely textured — this is what the grape can do when nobody rushes it."
Food Pairings
A versatile white that suits salads, fish and white meats, as well as fluffy omelettes, quiche and fried rice. Its bright acidity and gentle texture make it a natural match for lighter, egg- or vegetable-based dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday meals, brunch, light Japanese home cooking
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sylvaner
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $14-18
Terroir & Winemaking
Fruit from vines over 35 years old. Fermented in temperature-controlled acacia barrels and aged on the lees within those barrels until bottling the following September; acacia wood softens acidity and adds subtle floral structure without imparting oak character.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes this Sylvaner different from a standard bottling?
- It comes from vines over 35 years old and is fermented and aged on its lees in acacia barrels, giving it more texture, roundness and depth than typical stainless-steel Sylvaner.
- Does the acacia barrel make it taste oaky?
- No — acacia wood imparts no typical oak flavor. Instead it softens the acidity and adds a gentle floral, structural quality.
- What food pairs well with it?
- It's versatile with salads, fish, white meats, omelettes, quiche and fried rice — dishes with a light, savory character.
- Is Sylvaner a well-known Alsace grape?
- It's often overlooked internationally, but Sylvaner is a historic Alsace variety long used as an everyday house wine, and old-vine versions like this show real depth.
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