Pale gold with reflections of yellow. A deep and sensuous Smaragd, this offers pronounced aromas of super ripe tropical fruit, apricot, grilled pineapple, baked mirabelle, ginger, saffron, yellow flowers, citrus and a touch of crushed rock minerality. Rich, lush and full bodied on the palate; this is balanced with medium to medium+ acidity but its texture is still one of plush voluptuousness. There is plenty of gas left in the tank here.
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Wow, this is delicious! I’ve got some boneless Heritage pork chops marinating in soy sauce and Dijon mustard that I will be throwing on the grill soon and this should be perfect with those. Dry on the palate, yet showing some real substance. A lengthy finish - hard to imagine this getting any better, but it doesn’t feel tired either, so drink or hold.
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Regular dinner group (@ PZ): In the bouquet yellow fruits and minerals. Slightly sweet start with ripe white and tropical yellow fruits, good acidity and soft bitterness.
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Hirtzberger Hochrain (Sovana Bistro, Kennett Square, PA): From a day two glass. Really nice, intense nose with some herbal/floral and wet stone/slate notes. Today the wine is a little softer, rounder. Citrus and tart tangerine. Really nice and still very young.
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12/24/2022 - wino_tim wrote: 93 Points
Pale gold with reflections of yellow. A deep and sensuous Smaragd, this offers pronounced aromas of super ripe tropical fruit, apricot, grilled pineapple, baked mirabelle, ginger, saffron, yellow flowers, citrus and a touch of crushed rock minerality. Rich, lush and full bodied on the palate; this is balanced with medium to medium+ acidity but its texture is still one of plush voluptuousness. There is plenty of gas left in the tank here.
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11/28/2020 - Bob H wrote:
Wow, this is delicious! I’ve got some boneless Heritage pork chops marinating in soy sauce and Dijon mustard that I will be throwing on the grill soon and this should be perfect with those. Dry on the palate, yet showing some real substance. A lengthy finish - hard to imagine this getting any better, but it doesn’t feel tired either, so drink or hold.
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11/4/2018 - Barry Rothof wrote: 92 Points
From Magnum nice and refreshing with yellow fruits and minerals
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7/8/2017 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Regular dinner group (@ PZ): In the bouquet yellow fruits and minerals. Slightly sweet start with ripe white and tropical yellow fruits, good acidity and soft bitterness.
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8/15/2016 - Outplaying wrote:
Hirtzberger Hochrain (Sovana Bistro, Kennett Square, PA): From a day two glass. Really nice, intense nose with some herbal/floral and wet stone/slate notes. Today the wine is a little softer, rounder. Citrus and tart tangerine. Really nice and still very young.
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