The 2021 Weingut Knoll Wachau Riesling Schütt Smaragd is a stunning white wine from Austria's Wachau region, crafted by the legendary producer Knoll, often referred to as the "Wizard of the Wachau". The 2021 vintage in Austria has been described as phenomenal, with a growing season that saw a dry winter, a coolish dry spring, and a marked chill in April, followed by some rain in May. This Riesling is sourced from the Schütt vineyard, known for its coarser, more varied soils of sand, gravel, and fractured rock, which allow for excellent drainage and concentrated fruit development. This wine displays a light golden yellow color with silver reflections. On the nose, it offers fine nuances of yellow stone fruit, tropical fruit aspects, and a touch of honey blossom, creating an inviting and suggestive bouquet. The palate is complex, substantial, and boasts a seamless texture with a finesse-rich structure. Expect flavors of white peach, fine fruit sweetness, and enormous length, culminating in lemony-salty nuances on the finish that linger for minutes. It's described as a Riesling like velvet and silk, with vibrant acidity, bracing minerality, and notes of passion fruit, other tropicals, and a lime zest finish. 【Rated 100 Falstaff points, a perfect food companion】. This wine is still young but should drink well with some air and has the potential to age for another fifteen to twenty years if well stored. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions include shellfish, crab, and lobster, where the wine acts like a squeeze of lemon. It also pairs wonderfully with crab cakes. 🥂 The Knoll Wachau Riesling Schütt Smaragd 2021 is an exceptional choice for a sophisticated dinner party, a celebratory meal featuring seafood, or as a prized addition to any serious white wine collector's cellar. Its aging potential also makes it a thoughtful gift for future enjoyment.