Wachau Smaragd is of course the highest level of dry
white Austrian wine, and this one is a beauty.
In fact, when
we all tried it (and we drink a lot of these wines), none of us could
believe just how ridiculously delicious this is. But then Martin
Mittlebach speaks in wondrously awed tones about the 2019 vintage,
surely the finest of his career.
At 94 points,
this is his top Smaragd from this great vineyard, named for a local
monk who was beloved for helping children and the poor. The Wine Enthusiast,
which prices this at $34 (a bargain for a top Wachau Smaragd like
this), says:
The aromas on
the nose are subdued, giving a slight hint of yeast. The slender yet
concentrated palate holds yeasty, salty promise and comes with a
slightly pithy texture. This is still tightly coiled and needs to
unfold, but freshness and savoriness will stand it in good stead. Drink
2022–2040
It's actually
showing a lot richer (even creamier but very dry) than when she tasted
it, but as she says, it will also age incredibly.
Best price
anywhere, too.
You’re going to
have to fight us for this one!
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