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Based on 12 customer reviews.
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Ludofed
Austrian wines can be as perplexing as German ones - Smaragd is the Wachau designation for dry late harvest wines. A deep aroma with honey and petroleum notes, consistent by round, ripe exotic and citrus hints on the palate. A steeliness pervades this wine, tempered by a certain austerity, which may be a result of the winemaker's approach. A notable difference from the Gruner I tried from this producer, which was more intriguing.
Aarish
The wine's understated fragrance is infused with the sweetness of honey and the warmth of caramel, supported by the mild floral notes. The sensation is rounded by the sweetness of apricot, red apple, and pear, with a trace of freshness and a touch of creaminess. The aftertaste is refreshingly clean and crisp, with a understated zing that remains pleasantly. The wine is expertly chilled and ready to be savored.
Keyne
Zesty and lean Riesling from Pichler, demonstrating a well blended stability of mineral, stone, and citrus notes, with a dry and high crispness profile. The sensation is recognized by a medium-bodied texture, with a pleasing mouthfeel that is both sharp and round, featuring a range of fruit undertones offering pear, apple, citrus, honey, minerals, stone, cream, and gooseberry.
Based on 12 customer reviews.
I love it!
Not for me
Customer
Voss Expert
Ludofed
Austrian wines can be as perplexing as German ones - Smaragd is the Wachau designation for dry late harvest wines. A deep aroma with honey and petroleum notes, consistent by round, ripe exotic and citrus hints on the palate. A steeliness pervades this wine, tempered by a certain austerity, which may be a result of the winemaker's approach. A notable difference from the Gruner I tried from this producer, which was more intriguing.
Aarish
The wine's understated fragrance is infused with the sweetness of honey and the warmth of caramel, supported by the mild floral notes. The sensation is rounded by the sweetness of apricot, red apple, and pear, with a trace of freshness and a touch of creaminess. The aftertaste is refreshingly clean and crisp, with a understated zing that remains pleasantly. The wine is expertly chilled and ready to be savored.
Keyne
Zesty and lean Riesling from Pichler, demonstrating a well blended stability of mineral, stone, and citrus notes, with a dry and high crispness profile. The sensation is recognized by a medium-bodied texture, with a pleasing mouthfeel that is both sharp and round, featuring a range of fruit undertones offering pear, apple, citrus, honey, minerals, stone, cream, and gooseberry.
This Austrian Riesling Smaragd presents a complex balance of fruit and mineral elements. While praised for crisp acidity, citrus notes, and honey undertones, some find it austere or overly tight in youth. Reviews highlight contrasting elements of steeliness versus round richness, with consistent mentions of petroleum and mineral characteristics that may appeal to traditional Riesling enthusiasts.
This Rudi Pichler Wösendorfer Hochrain Riesling Smaragd is a well-balanced wine with notes of green apple, white peach, and lime zest. The structure is lively, with a medium body and a crisp finish. It has a bright acidity that is well-integrated with the subtle minerality. Overall, this is a complex and beautiful wine that shows its smaragd quality.
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