Weingut Knoll
Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Riesling
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Any time I open a Riesling or GV from a reputable producer, I wonder why I don’t open them more often.
Great vintage, great Austrian producer.
I really enjoy the differences between Alsatian Rieslings, German Rieslings and Austrian Rieslings, the latter normally being a bit more textural/full-bodied (and higher in ABV at 13%, compared to the typical 8-10% range of the others). Pale yellow in the glass. White peach and a sweet lemon/lemongrass type of aromatic. Ripe stone fruits (more peach but also apricot) and minerals/slate alongside a spine of acidity that isn’t sharp, but balanced. Tasty.
Any time I open a Riesling or GV from a reputable producer, I wonder why I don’t open them more often.
Great vintage, great Austrian producer.
I really enjoy the differences between Alsatian Rieslings, German Rieslings and Austrian Rieslings, the latter normally being a bit more textural/full-bodied (and higher in ABV at 13%, compared to the typical 8-10% range of the others). Pale yellow in the glass. White peach and a sweet lemon/lemongrass type of aromatic. Ripe stone fruits (more peach but also apricot) and minerals/slate alongside a spine of acidity that isn’t sharp, but balanced. Tasty.
Bracing acidity, herbs, and flint. Wow.
Bracing acidity, herbs, and flint. Wow.
Jul 11th, 2018Superb! Very dry. Moderately complex and elegant. Hints of plumb and raisin. Highly recommend!
Superb! Very dry. Moderately complex and elegant. Hints of plumb and raisin. Highly recommend!
Nov 23rd, 2017
4*+ potential for this very young wine. Great white fruit and flowers balanced by piercing acidity. Well integrated for its youthful stage. long satin finish. ABV 13.5% but seems less than that because of balance. To young but i don't feel any guilt.
4*+ potential for this very young wine. Great white fruit and flowers balanced by piercing acidity. Well integrated for its youthful stage. long satin finish. ABV 13.5% but seems less than that because of balance. To young but i don't feel any guilt.
Oct 17th, 2017
