FX Pichler, ’Dürnsteiner Kellerberg’ Smaragd Riesling 2007

FX Pichler 
’Dürnsteiner Kellerberg’ Smaragd Riesling 2007
Wachau, Austria

Intense citrus pith, peach and ripe pineapple aromas mingle with white flowers and ginger. 

A viscous palate of lime, almond paste and stone fruits yields complexity, while a streak of searing acid seamlessly balances the residual sugar. Great concentration, remarkable length and serious minerality. 

In fact, there’s enough minerals in this Riesling to make Gina Rinehart slap on a pair of lederhosen and start mining the Wachau region. Unfortunately, there’s not enough acid in this wine to wash the image of a lederhosen-clad Gina Rinehart from my eyes.

Drink with Tony Abbott.