Such spicy and minerally character defines the nose of this refined riesling, which has attractive, grassy notes, as well as a refined, herbal thread that flows from the nose to the palate, amid such vibrant fresh minerals and a striking, white-nectarine character that runs the full distance. Drink or hold.

There is a glint of smoke and something milky that dissipates to reveal ripe Mirabelle and tangerine notes on the nose. The palate leaves this behind and focuses on ripe lemon zest instead. It shows drive and energy in juicy lemon and mouthwatering freshness. Pithy concentration tingles and teases on the palate, revelling in its own tanginess and the exuberance of youth. Drink 2025–2045. - ANNE KREBIEHL MW

The 2018 Dürnsteiner Riesling Ried Schütt Smaragd is as ripe as it is pure and fine on the flinty, refreshing nose. Lush and round as well as piquant and elegant on the palate, this is a tight and structured, dense but refined and elegant Riesling with a long and intense, powerful and salty finish. Tasted at the domain in September 2019. - Stephan Reinhardt