F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Urgestein Terrassen 2013

Harvested from varied sites in early October, this Smaragd balances richness with genuine freshness, a combination F.X. Pichler makes look effortless. Honeydew melon and crisp apple drive the fruit, the extract-rich body giving the wine real presence without tipping into heaviness. Watercress and white pepper deliver the varietal snap you want, while a thread of dark leafy greens adds a pleasantly bitter, mineral-inflected grip through the long, juicy finish. Highly satisfying Grüner at the top of its class.