Thoroughbred workhorses (Part I)
David Schildknecht on the proper recognition of long-undervalued grape varieties, including Grüner Veltliner, Silvaner, and Welschriesling.
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David Schildknecht
David Schildknecht reviews wines from Austria, Germany, and the Loire for Vinous. He is also a columnist for Vinaria and The World of Fine Wine, as well as a contributor to Wine & Spirits.
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