Alzinger 2016 Ried Steinertal Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)
A tropical touch of passion fruit plays on the pear-inflected nose of this wine. The concentrated palate, however, is all about lemon freshness and yeasty texture. Soy and miso notions add a salty element while lemon zest and pith notes provide a precise texture. That lemon peel quality dominates with its purity on the long finish. Lovely and compact but very concentrated. Anne Krebiehl MW
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Price$70,Buy Now
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DesignationRied Steinertal Smaragd
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryWhite
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ImporterSkurnik Wines, Inc
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Date Published3/1/2018
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