F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg 2015

Sage, dark tobacco and black pepper intertwine with ripe peach and heliotrope on a nose of serious intensity. On the palate, that same range plays out across a polished, generous texture, sweet ripeness offset by the pleasing grip of peach skin and a bright squeeze of fresh lime. The finish is long and kaleidoscopic, fruity and smoky elements trading off against one another in a wine that manages to be deeply rich while retaining the cut and vitality that sets the best 2015s apart. Drink now through 2038.