Rudi Pichler Weissburgunder Smaragd Kollmtz 2015

Ripe apple and pear on the nose, edged with a distilled, schnapps-like lift and a faint musky undercurrent that gives the wine real character. On the palate it opens up, broad, glossy, and generous without feeling heavy. A thread of bitter herb and fruit pit keeps things honest and drives a finish that handles the wine's 14% alcohol with ease.