2021 Riesling Smaragd, Ried Loibenberg, Emmerich Knoll

Haunting nose of delicate exotic fruit with a light, smoky note. Ripe and rich with enormous concentration, this is a dry riesling masterpiece that has decades ahead of it, thanks to the astonishing balance. Leaves you speechless at the extraordinary finish, where ripeness and fineness are almost perfectly married. Drink or hold. ~ (99) Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com 9-9-2022

Knoll's 2021 Ried Loibenberg Loibner Riesling Smaragd reveals a clear, dense, spicy nose of ripe, concentrated fruit with flinty nuances. Juicy, round and full-bodied on the palate, this has plenty of power, with piquant spice, good length and potential. Tasted at Schloss Dürnstein, Wachau, in September 2022. ~ (93) Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 12-8-2022

Meadow flowers underscored with apple blossom aromas. On the lithe palate, a zesty – biting – acidity, citrus flavours and stony finish. Plenty of fruit on the firm backbone, maybe even a bit of baby fat and spice. Elegant, beautiful and long. ~ (17) Paula Sidore, JancisRobinson.com 9-9-2022