Weingut Knoll 'Ried Kellerberg' Durnsteiner Riesling Smaragd 2021

Weingut Knoll 'Ried Kellerberg' Dürnsteiner Riesling Smaragd 2021 is an exceptionally concentrated, complex, and iconic white wine produced by the esteemed Knoll family in the Wachau region of Austria. Sourced from the south-facing Ried Kellerberg, famous for its steep terraces and weathered granite soil, this Riesling is wild-yeast fermented and aged in traditional large neutral oak casks. In the glass, it reveals a glowing golden-yellow color. The nose is striking, presenting aromas of white peach, passion fruit, lime blossom, lemongrass, and crushed flint minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied, structured, and vibrant, delivering dense fruit concentration balanced by a razor-sharp acidity, saline depth, and a long, energetic finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with roasted pork belly, pan-seared sea scallops, Peking duck, spicy Thai green curry, Wiener Schnitzel, and mature hard cheeses.

97 Points - James Suckling

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate