2013 FX Pichler Gruner Loibner Steinertal
Secondary Description
Gruner Veltliner Smaragd
Producer
Origin
Wachau, Austria/Hungary/Switzerland, AUSTRIA
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Gruner Veltliner
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Classification
Smaragd
Score
92 points, David Schildknecht, vinous.com, November 2015
91 points, Joel B. Payne, vinous.com, September 2015
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Media Reviews
David Schildknecht
Site-typical sweet/smoky pungency of Szechuan pepper mingles in the nose with high-toned almond extract and intimations of muskmelon, apple and papaya that go on to inform an expansive palate. Cooling green herb inflections lend lovely counterpoint to the impression of tropical fruits, resulting in a soothingly sustained though also subtly peppery finish. 92 points
Joel B. Payne
Ripe bouquet of yellow apple, mint and acacia blossom. Rich and succulent on the palate, offering flavors of cantaloupe and wild spices, buoyed by refreshing acidity. Finishes with a salty, slightly mineral edge. At only 13% alcohol, the Steinertal is the most vibrant of F.X. Pichler’s 2013 Grüner Veltliners. 91 points