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2018 Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner "Kreutles" Smaragd Wachau

SKU #1490206 94 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark Intense aromas of lemons and other dried citrus fruit follow through to a full body with a dense, layered palate of dried peaches and honey. Flavorful and very long, yet finished, reserved and beautiful. Textbook as always. Drink now or hold. Inner quote mark (9/2020)

94 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark A first whiff of honeyed blossom sets a tone of generous ripeness. The palate, though toned, also depicts a rounded picture of ripe, juicy fruit, framed by a lovely, yeasty texure and citrus. There is drive and energy and a whole lot of power that needs to unfold. Drink 2025–2040. (AK) Inner quote mark (9/2020)

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2018 Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner "Kreutles" Smaragd Wachau

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Varietal:

Gruner Veltliner

- Grüner Veltliner is the most widely planted grape variety in Austria, making up about a third of all the vineyard land in the country, according to importer extraordinaire Terry Thiese. The varietal has definitely increased in popularity of the past few years, as sommeliers and wine directors loaded their lists with this spicy white because it pairs well with so many things. Its bouquet has been described as floral, tending to toward musky, with hints of peppery greens, lentils, citrus and red fruit with a distinctive mineral quality. In the mouth the wine can be broad or precise, but is almost always distinguished by bracing acidity and flavors that mirror the nose. A notoriously good ager, you can drink GrüVes in their youth, or let them evolve in complexity in your cellar.

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Austria

- Austria is a well-respected wine-growing region in Europe. Yet, even though they make about a third the volume of wine as Germany, not many of these fine bottles make it to the shelves of American wine merchants or restaurants. Lucky for us, their anonymity has translated into incredible value from simple, everyday whites to exquisite dessert wines. Austria shares many grape varieties with Germany—Riesling is king here, too. But the style of Austrian whites is much dryer and more potent. Grüner Veltliner is Austria's second-most-important varietal and makes whites of great versatility and pleasure.