Weingut Knoll 'Ried Schutt' Durnsteiner Riesling Smaragd 2022

Weingut Knoll Ried Schütt Dürnsteiner Riesling Smaragd 2022 is a complex, mineral-driven, and highly concentrated white wine produced by the iconic Weingut Knoll in the Wachau region of Austria. Sourced from the prestigious, south-facing Ried Schütt vineyard characterized by primary rock and deep gneiss debris soils, this Smaragd-category Riesling undergoes careful vinification in large neutral oak foudres and stainless steel tanks. In the glass, it presents a bright golden-straw hue with green highlights. The nose opens with intense aromas of ripe peach, white apricot, lime zest, and jasmine, layered with lemongrass, wet stone minerality, and subtle herbal spices. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, rich, and energetic, showcasing powerful orchard and citrus fruit flavors backed by a razor-sharp, racy acidity and a long, saline finish.

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

96 Points - James Suckling