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Ried Klaus Riesling Smaragd Wachau

The 2020 Prager Ried Klaus Riesling Smaragd Wachau has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Stephen Brook and Stephan Reinhardt on Ried Klaus Riesling Smaragd Wachau - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Kremstal.
Ried Klaus Riesling Smaragd Wachau
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Wine Name
Ried Klaus Riesling Smaragd Wachau

Wine Producer
Prager

Score
91

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Riesling

Country
Austria

Vintage
2018

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Stephen Brook | Aromatic nose, with peardrop aromas that are slightly confected. But the attack is fresh and nimble, with reasonable concentration and some depth of flavor. It does lack some energy and punch, but it’s accessible for those who like their Wachau young. Medium length. | 88

Andrew Jefford | Pale to mid-gold. A soft but attractive profile of citrus and hop oils (English aroma hops like Goldings or Fuggles). Quietly enticing. A lovely palate: very bright with acidity, and a real sense of poised, cusp-ripeness here, energetic and dancing. The apple fruits (less citrus here than in many; just a little lemon) are impeccably defined, and dominate the palate with just a little vanilla sparkle. Pure, refined flavors that linger long. An outstanding effort and the clearest evidence you could have that Riesling distinguishes itself with absolute clarity here from GV. | 92

Stephan Reinhardt | Deep, pure, and intense on the nose, this opens with a super-ripe and spicy bouquet. The palate is lean and aromatic, with super-ripe and overripe fruit aromas, but also a remarkable acidity. Pure and exciting but needs time. | 93

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Stephen Brook
Stephan Reinhardt
Tastings year 2020
Region Wachau
% Alcohol By Volume13.5
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