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Castell 2006 Casteller Schlossberg Trockenbeerenauslese Silvaner (Franken)

Price $177

This wine reeks of intensity, from its powerful aromas of musk and dried pineapple to its somewhat monolithic honeyed fruit flavors and enormous sugar levels. It’s impressively concentrated—enough to stand up to almost any dessert you choose to throw at it. — J.C. (12/15/2008)

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Castell 2007 Casteller Schlossberg Trockenbeerenauslese Silvaner (Franken)

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Price $279

Very honeyed and sweet, with bold flavors of apricot and mango that seem almost caramelized in their sugary intensity. Drink now and over the next few years. — J.C. (12/31/2011)

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Castell 2010 Kugelspiel Trocken Silvaner (Franken)

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Price $27

On the infrequent occasions when Silvaner is good, it can be very good, as evidenced by this wine. Earthy, musky notes and spiced grapefruit on the nose translate into a medium-bodied mélange of pineapple and passion fruit on the palate, with a mineral edge to the crisp finish. Drink now. — J.C. (12/1/2011)

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Castell 2003 Riesling QbA Trocken (Franken)

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Price $14

Starts with smoky quartz notes that beautifully accent pear and cinnamon scents, then reveals dried spices and powdered minerals on the palate, enveloped in honeyed fruit. Despite the sweet-sounding descriptors, this wine is clean, crisp and refreshingly dry on the finish. Drink now–2007. — J.C. (12/15/2004)

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Castell 2006 Casteller Schlossberg Grösses Gewächs Trocken Silvaner (Franken)

Price $54

Silvaner isn’t exactly the world’s best known grape variety, but if more of them were this good, it would gain a larger following. This wine is full-bodied and close to bone dry, with a creamy texture that carries its intense flavors of mineral and spice across the palate to a long, satisfying close. — J.C. (12/15/2008)

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Castell 2006 Casteller Schlossberg Beerenauslese Silvaner (Franken)

Price $169

This is a broad, sweet, full-bodied dessert wine that lacks the crisp acids necessary for a higher degree of balance. Instead, it delivers intense honey and pineapple flavors that stick stubbornly to the palate. Probably best with sweet desserts. — J.C. (12/15/2008)

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Castell 2009 Schlossberg GG Trocken Silvaner (Franken)

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Price $61

Flinty upfront, with pronounced earthy flavors that take some warming up to. It’s medium bodied and round in the mouth, offering a nonfruity expression of Silvaner that lingers nicely on the palate. — J.C. (12/1/2011)

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Castell 2007 Casteller Schlossberg GG Trocken Silvaner (Franken)

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Price $61

An exceptional example of what can be done with the humble Silvaner grape, this white is fresh and highly nuanced, with exotic galangal and Asian pear scents that lead to a crisp palate with Guanabana flavor. Dry, medium finish. Drink now to 2011. — W.E. (6/1/2010)

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Casteller Reitsteig Trocken Casteller Schlossberg Beerenauslese Casteller Schlossberg GG Trocken Casteller Schlossberg Grösses Gewächs Trocken Casteller Schlossberg Trocken Casteller Schlossberg Trockenbeerenauslese Frenzy Müller-Thurgau Trocken Kugelspiel Trocken Reitsteig Riesling QbA Trocken Schlossberg GG Trocken Trocken

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Müller-Thurgau Riesling Silvaner Silvaner-Traminer Spätburgunder

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