Gruner V Ried Loibenberg Smaragd, Knoll 2008

Medium green-yellow. An exquisite peach fragrance is followed by nuances of smoky flint, pepper and wet stone. Despite its considerable power and complexity this wine remains astoundingly light on its feet thanks to its racy acidity and firm mineral core. A very well-balanced wine with terrific intensity and persistence, not to mention outstanding aging potential. Drink 2011 to 2028.