Rudi Pichler Achleithen Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 2023 Fernandez Rivera The tannins are as bracing

The tannins are as bracing as you hope for from this estate

and toasty oak aromas

racy tannins and dark

balanced and fruity (fresh apricot

with an aftertaste that echoes the fruit and spice components while picking up a mineral element

Rudi Pichler Achleithen Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 2023 Fernandez Rivera The tannins are as bracingSuch an expressive and elegant gruner veltliner. Yes, it has those classic peppery aromas on the medium bodied palate, but theres also an entire floral dimension that makes it stand out so prominently. Then comes the extremely long, silky and refined finish thats incredibly sensuous. Sustainable. 98 Pts James Suckling