Stefan Vetter Steinterrassen Muschelkalk Sylvaner 2020

The “Steinterrassen” wines are something like Vetter’s “1er Crus” – they are sourced from older vines from within the stone terraces. Vetter has two Sylvaners at this level, each one corresponding to a unique soil type: “Sandstein” or sandstone and “Muschelkalk” or limestone.

The “Muschelkalk” has so much more grip, with a tactile lemon pith. While it is a bit “bigger” (10.5%), it is still so tensile and nervous and cut. Just superb!