F.X. Pichler
Loibner Steinertal Smaragd Riesling
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
Built for the long haul - hard to separate ripeness from say 6-9 g/L of RS. Rich aromas of golden apple, artichoke Liquer, and wet stone.
Built for the long haul - hard to separate ripeness from say 6-9 g/L of RS. Rich aromas of golden apple, artichoke Liquer, and wet stone.
Jun 15th, 2023Giving 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, 2017Lovely acid plays with ripe peaches and pears with a citrus core. 08' has many years ahead of it. Slight petrol note beginning to emerge.
Lovely acid plays with ripe peaches and pears with a citrus core. 08' has many years ahead of it. Slight petrol note beginning to emerge.
Aug 27th, 2016Very 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, 2016Interesting but closed down, needs more time I hope
Interesting but closed down, needs more time I hope
Jan 4th, 2016From 2001 steinertal gifted us with some amazing wines. I hope I get more opportunities as the years go on
From 2001 steinertal gifted us with some amazing wines. I hope I get more opportunities as the years go on
Jan 4th, 20162012; a little hot, but ultimately complex and delicious.
2012; a little hot, but ultimately complex and delicious.
Nov 8th, 2015