Rudi Pichler Riesling Achleiten Smaragd (magnum) 2013

From magnum, the 2013 Achleiten Smaragd puts on a citrus display of rare intensity, pink grapefruit, bergamot, blood orange and Seville orange layered one over the other with absolute clarity. Bone-dry to its core, with no residual weight to soften the blow, just pure, concentrated flavor driving from start to finish. The texture is stony and taut but gives way to a quiet, almost tender creaminess that makes the whole thing feel effortless. Fragrant, focused, pristine.