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

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