From Weissenkirchen's most famous vineyard, the 2013 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten opens stunningly clear, fresh and aromatic on the nose, displaying ripe and well-concentrated Veltliner aromas. Rich, juicy and full-bodied on the palate, this elegant and well-balanced Grüner is both fruit and terroir-driven, but still less iridescent than the Wachstum Bodenstein. The finish is still somewhat closed and displays greenish apple aromas, but indicates a great aging potential. I would store this wine for 3-5 years. - Stephan Reinhardt