F.X. Pichler
Unendlich Wachau Smaragd Riesling
Pichler’s 2006 Riesling Smaragd Unendlich (the name translates to ‘unending’) is one of the most remarkable wines – white or red – I have tasted in a long time. The product of a year with a warm summer and August rains, the 2006 remains fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced, its textural opulence and 15% alcohol notwithstanding. Apricot, tangerine, yellow flowers and smoke elongate the mid-palate and finish effortlessly in a Riesling that is both unctuous and incredibly vibrant, with a stunning interplay of depth from the presence of a portion of slightly dried grapes and the natural drive of Riesling in the Loibenberg, where this fruit was sourced in its entirety. Time in the glass brings out some of the natural evolution one expects to see in a wine of this age, and yet the 2006 remains fresh, light on its feet and wonderfully detailed....superb!
Pichler’s 2006 Riesling Smaragd Unendlich (the name translates to ‘unending’) is one of the most remarkable wines – white or red – I have tasted in a long time. The product of a year with a warm summer and August rains, the 2006 remains fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced, its textural opulence and 15% alcohol notwithstanding. Apricot, tangerine, yellow flowers and smoke elongate the mid-palate and finish effortlessly in a Riesling that is both unctuous and incredibly vibrant, with a stunning interplay of depth from the presence of a portion of slightly dried grapes and the natural drive of Riesling in the Loibenberg, where this fruit was sourced in its entirety. Time in the glass brings out some of the natural evolution one expects to see in a wine of this age, and yet the 2006 remains fresh, light on its feet and wonderfully detailed....superb!
2 people found it helpfulMay 30th, 2019A real powerhouse with a lot of everything but never appeals as to big & bold. Really good.
A real powerhouse with a lot of everything but never appeals as to big & bold. Really good.
May 27th, 2016It says endless but the bottle finished very fast 😒
It says endless but the bottle finished very fast 😒
Nov 1st, 2014Today is a day to celebrate life. I saw this bottle in my cellar and did not look any further.....Unendlich.....(Endless).....perfect wine to finish this day
Today is a day to celebrate life. I saw this bottle in my cellar and did not look any further.....Unendlich.....(Endless).....perfect wine to finish this day
May 7th, 2018