F.X. Pichler

'M' Smaragd Grüner Veltliner

9.3159 ratings
9.351 pro ratings
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Grüner Veltliner
Asian Cuisine, Chili & Hot Spicy, Blue Cheese, Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

Rich yellow core, yellow flowers, bruised apple, ginger spice, vegetal and radish notes. An explosion of flavor. Perfect. M bottling

Rich yellow core, yellow flowers, bruised apple, ginger spice, vegetal and radish notes. An explosion of flavor. Perfect. M bottling

May 9th, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

“M” standing for Monumental. Earthy, vegetal and very complex. A bit oily on the palate with notes of melon, baking spices, mango with a long finish

“M” standing for Monumental. Earthy, vegetal and very complex. A bit oily on the palate with notes of melon, baking spices, mango with a long finish

May 22nd, 2018
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

With Tawfiq Khoury

With Tawfiq Khoury

1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2018
Nico J. Snyman

375ml/screwcap, a little reductive & eatery when just opened, it blows off though, never really been into Grüner, but this one does it really well.

375ml/screwcap, a little reductive & eatery when just opened, it blows off though, never really been into Grüner, but this one does it really well.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Ceccherini Cristiano

Had it December 2008.
Golden thick yellow aspect, pear, citrus full on both mouth and nose, and super minerally. At the palate it is flowing down with great pleasure. Fatty, determined, sour tunes, battling with a bittery nutty side for an everlasting persistence.
I had never had anything like it.

Had it December 2008.
Golden thick yellow aspect, pear, citrus full on both mouth and nose, and super minerally. At the palate it is flowing down with great pleasure. Fatty, determined, sour tunes, battling with a bittery nutty side for an everlasting persistence.
I had never had anything like it.

Oct 1st, 2016
Lance E. Farman

Gruner ages well. This beauty opened up quickly, exhibiting notes a dill, white pepper, white peach, boiled limes. So much complexity. I've only scratched the surface of what this amazing wine offers.

Gruner ages well. This beauty opened up quickly, exhibiting notes a dill, white pepper, white peach, boiled limes. So much complexity. I've only scratched the surface of what this amazing wine offers.

Jun 30th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

After a slow and warm start the ice bucket came to the rescue and brought this back to fine form. Having this next to a few great Riesling really really highlights the differences that Gruner has from Riesling. More "green" with peas and basil mixed with the stone fruit and minerality.

After a slow and warm start the ice bucket came to the rescue and brought this back to fine form. Having this next to a few great Riesling really really highlights the differences that Gruner has from Riesling. More "green" with peas and basil mixed with the stone fruit and minerality.

Apr 10th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Best
Gruner
Ever

Best
Gruner
Ever

Feb 28th, 2016
Paul Masson

Intensely aromatic, full-bodied, and botrytized.

Intensely aromatic, full-bodied, and botrytized.

Jan 10th, 2016
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Wine of the night at our Halloween fondue feeding frenzy. Broad and bright at the same time. TY John Kongsgaard.

Wine of the night at our Halloween fondue feeding frenzy. Broad and bright at the same time. TY John Kongsgaard.

Nov 1st, 2015