2012 Weingut Knoll Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg
Community Tasting Note
Benj wrote:
87 Points
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - Nose: drumstick sweets, pear, appletizer, slightly peppery/sherbety. Rich and round. Palate: good high acidity on mid-palate, but a little flat on the attack. Finish is short-medium and a little oily; after such a strong showing on the nose this is quite disappointing. £35
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Comment posted by honest bob:
6/25/2015 3:41:00 PM - Sorry to read that this was a disappointment. Perhaps it needed some more time? I have generally found that Knoll's Smaragd GVs need 4-5 years to start showing well, and suspect that the 2020 drink-by date on CT is unduly cautious.
Comment posted by Benj:
6/25/2015 4:08:00 PM - I was surprised to be honest. The nose was so lovely. I would definitely be interested in revisiting this some years down the line. Pretty awkward palate, hopefully better to come.