Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Kreutles Smaragd 2023

Sourced from the upper section of the Kreutles site at the foot of Loibenberg, this 2023 opens with a reserved nose, faint fern, a breath of white pepper and subtle yeast. It takes its time, and that's part of the point. On the palate, savory notes lead: yeast, a touch of white miso, a quiet minerality that holds everything together without demanding attention. Bone-dry and restrained, this is Grüner in an introverted mood, mild, fresh, and composed. Not a wine that shows off, but one that rewards those willing to meet it halfway.