2003 Gruner Veltliner Ried Loibenberg Smaragd

(from cask) White pepper, nutmeg and orange rind accent white peach and sugar snap pea on the nose. Bright, juicy fruit here persists along with the sweet suggestions of enormous ripeness as well as creaminess of texture. Quinine and white pepper notes in the finish as well. Nor is there any lack of salt, chalk and wet stone minerality. 2 stars.