Wines
F.X. Pichler
Wachau
Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Urgestein Terrassen 2007
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Soil type: Weathered, meager primary rock, sometimes containing iron.
Alcohol: 14%
Best drinking: Now to 2017
Suggested food: Schnitzel, light fish, chicken and harder cheeses.
Review: “Pale green-yellow. Mango, pineapple and ripe apricot mingle with marshmallow, green peppercorn and fresh tobacco leaves on the nose. Similarly complex in the mouth, with apricot and mango fruit elegantly supported by vibrant acidity. This very appetizing wine is already nicely balanced and exhibits refreshing, crisp green apple on the lingering finish. Drink now to 2017.” - 92 pts, Peter Moser, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Nov./Dec. 2008.
“Rich, more tropical with lively acidity running through mango and white pepper flavours.” 90 pts, Tony Aspler
$45.00 per bottle
Available by the bottle at LCBO Vintages Online through the December 10, 2009 release. To purchase your bottle, go to vintagesshoponline.com and enter product # 109199 or product name.