2021 Alzinger Ried Loibenberg Gruner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau, Austria

From: Wachau, AustriaVarietal: Grüner Veltliner Critical Acclaim: RP 94 Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateAlzinger's 2021 Ried Loibenberg Loibner Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is wonderfully clear, fresh and bright on the nose with precise fruit. Rich, elegant and full-bodied on the palate, with dense, long-lasting fruit and savory spice, this is a grippy and zesty Veltliner with plenty of power and structure. Best after 2025. Taste: As of June 25, 2023. In the glass, the potential of this wine is immediately apparent, and though beautiful now, this elegantly powerful Grüner Veltliner will blossom and shine with age. We recommend holding for a few years before enjoying. Stony minerality and clear, precise fruit shine. Herbaceous and concentrated, the wine is loaded with vegetal-tinged notes of citrus skin, white pepper, and crushed rocks. The creamy texture is balanced by zesty acidity and a marine-like salinity, making it a homerun bottle for a slew of dishes.Pairing: Given its kaleidoscope of