{"product_id":"rudi-pichler-smaragd-achleiten-riesling-2022-750ml","title":"Rudi Pichler Smaragd Achleiten Riesling 2022 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis astonishing dry riesling is already wonderful to drink, but it is, in fact, still very youthful and just beginning to reveal its awesome treasures. The very cool nose of white peach and wild herbs pulls you inexorably into the tunnel of incredibly intense wet stone minerality on the medium-bodied palate. And once you are in that tunnel it feels like there’s no exit and no turning back. In spite of this uncompromising nature, this is also so refined and so silky at the finish, it’s a wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Riesling Achleiten Smaragd opens with a flinty, smoky aspect before its citrus focus kicks in. The palate is light and transparent, with a lovely fill of fruit held in a tight and stony frame. Gazelle-like, this is incredibly stone-like in nature. It embodies that stoniness in its sleekness—ethereal and lifted, but anchored by minerality. This is a picture of stony, profound exactitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh-cut lilac and lavender notes give this an earthy, musky edge -- in a good way. Weighty and chewy, yet an appealing green stemminess moves through the flavors of apricot, nectarine and smoke. There's a pleasing vegetal crunch on the peppery, delicious and richly textured close, showing real character and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWachau Riesling is dry and often defined by high levels of dry extract (due to a lengthy ripening period) and a pleasing freshness (due to dramatic temperature swings between day and night). Rudi Pichler’s Riesling Achleithen comes from steep, southwest-facing terraces of meager primary rock soils resulting in a dry white wine of great structure and strong mineral character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiesling’s high acidity makes it one of the most versatile wines at the table. Riesling can be used to cut the fattiness of foods such as pork or sausages and can tame a certain amount of saltiness. Conversely, it can highlight foods such as fish or vegetables in the same way a squeeze of lemon or a vinaigrette can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53885326197100,"sku":"098709301276","price":69.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/products\/rudi-pichler-smaragd-achleiten-riesling-2019-750ml-316771.jpg?v=1691443632","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/rudi-pichler-smaragd-achleiten-riesling-2022-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}