Rudi Pichler Terrassen Riesling Smaragd 2023

Rudi Pichler Terrassen Riesling Smaragd 2023$36. 99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2) 94 pts Vinous The 2023 Riesling Terrassen Smaragd is from vines that are around 60 years old, grown on elevated, stony terraces across the estate. There is still a touch of reduction; underneath that is fine citrus. The palate is bright, stony and almost breezy, but with wonderful concentration and drive. The finish delves into zest and leaves a long trail of freshness. Lovely. (Bone dry) Vineyards: Terrassen indicates it

highly calcareous

92 pts RP The Wine Advocate

Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Vielles Vignes 2021

it offers firm

while a graphite note adds depth

along with leafy underbrush and rosemary accents

I'd have decanted this over a day - but this is a wine for the cellar or long decanting

They are increasingly complicated vintages to which we will have to adapt since climate change is here to stay

this full-bodied blend led by Cabernet Franc boasts blackberries

94-95 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate

This wine is a trademark of pinot's coming from Santa Barbara County with classic fruit aromas followed by an earthy depth

Age of vines varies between 4 and 80 years old