As a not so frequent visitor to my beloved Wachau Smaragd wines from the best producers I drank one, infanticidal, the other day. Sadly, these wines are now priced above the cost of a top quality growers Champagne. In fact so expensive I tend not to buy them now, which really is a sad thought in the cold light of day.
Packed full of exceptional character this bottle shows substance, structure & complete balance. Mind blowingly focused with its superb ripeness, spice and a breathtaking mineral scented nose. This is an amazingly fragrant and perfumed wine showing incredible personality and precision. It is drinking sensationally now and for the two decades before this pops its clogs. A brilliant wine from a brilliant vintage. 14%vol and top marks for this too. An intoxicating wine!