Franz Xaver Pichler, Durnsteiner Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd Vintage:2016 125 ha in Charmes and

125 ha in Charmes and the other

Noticeable but not dominant wood spice fights a bit with the otherwise well-layered aromas of earth

offering fresh orchard and citrus fruit flavors underscored by a chalky mineral quality that adds lift and cut

cherry and hints of cassis with subtle floral notes merge into rich

but I look forward to doing so the next time around

Franz Xaver Pichler, Durnsteiner Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd Vintage:2016 125 ha in Charmes andPear and lime are mingled with blond tobacco, wreathed with honeysuckle and gentian, and tinged with mint, sage and black pepper on a forceful nose. The luscious impression conveyed on an oily rich yet not at all heavy palate incorporates the inner mouth florality, herbal pungency, fruitiness and savor that were anticipated on the nose. The finish here exhibits formidable vibrancy and sheer persistence allied to a sense of lift unexpected in such a