2023 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Honivogl - Franz Hirtzberger

Falstaff 98, light green-yellow, silver reflections. Delicate orange zest, yellow stone fruit, nuances of mango and honeydew melon, a hint of blossom honey. Juicy, elegant, silky texture, fine extract sweetness, acidity rich in finesse, mineral and long-lasting, sure development potential, very tempting even in youth, tempts you to lose sight of the potential greatness of this wine.

Suckling 98, Imposing with effusive, exotic-fruit aromas, particularly fresh pineapple and mangosteens but also just a hint of durian. Wonderful floral delicacy too. What a fabulously silky texture, gliding over the full-bodied palate so gracefully. Also, this has excellent structure that gently builds in the very long, delicately stony, mineral finish. Drink or hold.