Rudi Pichler Gruner Veltliner Ried Terrassen Smaragd 2023 (750ML)

94 JS / 94 VM

Brimming with aromas of Reine Claude plums and green and white pepper, this is simultaneously a generous and animating medium- to full-bodied gruner veltliner. I love the combination of rich texture and vibrant herbal freshness in the long, precise finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold.—Stuart Pigott, James Suckling

The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Terrassen is a blend of the ve to seven top sites. Yeast and white miso comes imbued with citrus and russet pear peel on the nose. The palate brings on the full savoriness of that yeasty core on a surprisingly light-footed body. This is all texture and uidity, with deep notions of white miso, juicy russet pear esh and peel and a salty, peppery savor. The nish tapers back to lemon and has a lasting echo of pepper. The 2023 is slender for a smaragd, yet really concentrated. (Bone-dry) -- Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous Media