James Suckling

Riesling Ried Loibenberg Smaragd 2022 95 Punkte
I love the fascinating nose of exotic herbs and (in a wonderfully restrained way) fruit. Terrific concentration, but also great energy mark this out as a remarkable expression of this great vineyard site. Keeps pumping out the fresh pineapple fruit at the long and very bright finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Stuart Pigott, Senior Editor

Riesling Ried Setzberg Smaragd 2022 94 Punkte
As elegant as it is concentrated and mineral, this is a beautiful Wachau dry riesling, which has both depth and delicacy. I love the delicate aromas of wild flowers and herbs. Long, silky and precise wet-stone finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Grüner Veltliner Ried Singerriedel Smaragd 2022 94 Punkte
Exotic jackfruit and mango aromas here, with some anise and wild herbs. It’s wonderfully creamy and fleshy on the palate, full of ripe yellow fruit with a certain spiciness. Firm and composed. Drink or hold.

Grüner Veltliner Ried Hochrain Smaragd 2022 94 Punkte
I like the touch of pink grapefruit and flint to the ripe peach and apricot fruit. It’s compact and full-bodied, with a distinct tannin texture and a long, mineral and chalky finish. Lots of understated power. Drink or hold.

Grüner Veltliner Ried Klaus Smaragd 2022 94 Punkte
I like the subtle coriander and nutmeg aromas to the tropical and stone fruit. It’s round, fleshy and full-bodied, almost like biting into a mango. Long and delicious finish. Drink now or hold.