White

Achleiten Smaragd Riesling

Jäger

Austria

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
Austria
Appellation
Wachau
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · grilled fish · dishes with citrus sauce · Asian salad · white rind cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201592 pts

    Right from the start there is a supreme and appetizing tanginess to the fruit. The nose shows orange flesh and zest, the palate counters this with intense grapefruit zestiness. Between these poles there is ample, ripe and juicy citrus—think tangerine and orange. The finish is lo…

  • 201490 pts

    A smoky note of flint signals youth, while a pliable, light and fresh body of grapefruit zest and yeasty brings a slender but juicy feel. A slim but impressive package of lively, taut fruit.

  • 201391 pts

    Fully ripe and very aromatic yellow plum notes make for a welcoming nose. The ripeness intensifies on the palate where it is joined by fresh, pervasive lemon acidity. This is rounded and fresh at the same time and has the mileage to develop. The slightly phenolic hit lends more…