F.X. Pichler

Loibner Steinertal Smaragd Riesling

9.155 ratings
9.016 pro ratings
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Jessica Hereth

Sommelier/Wine Director Olympic Provisions

9.5

Ahhhhhhhhhh

Ahhhhhhhhhh

Jul 8th, 2018
Izek Jasper

Giving this the benefit of the doubt. I bit disjointed and overripe. Initially some plastic-like aromas. Comes together more with air.

Giving this the benefit of the doubt. I bit disjointed and overripe. Initially some plastic-like aromas. Comes together more with air.

Feb 21st, 2017
Yohannah Burmeister

Very crystalline and pure - green tropical fruit, lees, and mineral smoke with spice. So lovely. Still a baby. Decant or hold.

Very crystalline and pure - green tropical fruit, lees, and mineral smoke with spice. So lovely. Still a baby. Decant or hold.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.1

2012; a little hot, but ultimately complex and delicious.

2012; a little hot, but ultimately complex and delicious.

Nov 8th, 2015
Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

8.1

Actually simple and sweet. Ok. Good.

Actually simple and sweet. Ok. Good.

Apr 11th, 2015
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

8.5

Remembering an old friend..

Remembering an old friend..

Mar 20th, 2015
Graham Tatomer

Owner/Winemaker Tatomer Wines

9.2

2012, clear, ethereal, purity of fruit. Drink now or in 10 years.

2012, clear, ethereal, purity of fruit. Drink now or in 10 years.

Feb 19th, 2015
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.1

2006 vintage - showing some age character - good residual fruit - a nice drop

2006 vintage - showing some age character - good residual fruit - a nice drop

Feb 8th, 2015
Alberto Cdm

2010

2010

Dec 4th, 2014
Matthias Pippig

Cradle robbery once again, but this is stunning already - 'buying more...
(2011)

Cradle robbery once again, but this is stunning already - 'buying more...
(2011)

Aug 21st, 2014