96-98 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Loibenberg Smaragd is picked in a lens of loess in this site known for its warmth, affording some water retention. Smooth, almost balm-like yeast has gentle pepper and promises richness. The palate is just as smooth and flowing, channeling its ripeness and fill into that cooling, smooth yeastiness that subsumes pepper and fruit and fills the mouth. Power and freshness become apparent in the aftertaste, which is still savory with fern and white miso. (Bone-dry) Drink: 2028-2055. (Jul 2024)"
94-96 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Light yellow-green with a silver sheen. Inviting yellow stone fruit, a hint of mango, some blossom honey and orange zest. Complex, juicy, yellow apple, finely structured, a discreet fruit sweetness, persistent, an elegant, full-bodied Veltliner, harmonious, with length, good ageing potential. Alcohol 13.5%. (6/24/24)"
94 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "A full-bodied yet elegant gruner veltliner that has notes of fennel, grapefruit, pear and crushed stone. Attractive herb undertones with a tannin touch on a long and textured finish. Drink now or hold. (9/10/24)"
94-96 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Light yellow-green with a silver sheen. Inviting yellow stone fruit, a hint of mango, some blossom honey and orange zest. Complex, juicy, yellow apple, finely structured, a discreet fruit sweetness, persistent, an elegant, full-bodied Veltliner, harmonious, with length, good ageing potential. Alcohol 13.5%. (6/24/24)"
94 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "A full-bodied yet elegant gruner veltliner that has notes of fennel, grapefruit, pear and crushed stone. Attractive herb undertones with a tannin touch on a long and textured finish. Drink now or hold. (9/10/24)"
| Product SKU | 351304 |
| Producer | Alzinger |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Niederösterreich |
| SubRegion | Wachau |
| Varietal | Grüner Veltliner |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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