LiQuery - Pichler-Krutzler Pfaffenberg Riesling 2012

Item:	466136
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2012 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2016-11-03
Producer:	Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler
Location:	Austria - Nieder�sterreich
Price:	$39.00 Price History
Style:	White Wine Aromatic & Flavourful
Alcohol:	12.5%
Varietal:	Riesling
Sugar Code:	- (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	94
Cellar:	2020
Glass Style:	Riesling Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes
From 'young' vines (of 40-45 years' age) when compared with those of the small attached parcel of Gruner Veltliner (whose inaugural instantiation I also review in this report), Pichler and Krutzler's 2012 Riesling Pfaffenberg weighs-in at a12.5% alcohol despite not having been picked until October, 20 - several days after Loibenberg was brought at a full degree higher. There is fantastic clarity here allied to infectious juiciness. Pungent juniper berry and sage inflect fresh lime, apple, luscious honeydew and cassis, while a suffusion of crushed stone and smoky black tea serves for contrast with the wine's effusive fruitiness. A veritably kaleidoscopic interplay ensues in the endlessly fascinating and refreshing finish of this exciting debut that should merit following through at least 2020. Score - 94. (David Schildknecht, robertparker.com, April 2014)

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