“Surely the aromatic intensity, diversity and allure here owe something not only to long hang time but also to the inclusion of fruit from the steep, terraced slopes of Liebenberg, Weitenberg and Zwerithaler, each of which would nowadays in a normal vintage claim a Prager Smaragd bottling to itself. I wouldn’t rule out, either, that 11.5% alcohol is not just responsible for a lovely sense of buoyancy but possibly also permits a more refined and intricate aromatic expression. You get an entire field of grasses, herbs and flowers in the nose, accompanied by snap pea, pear, and ineffable suggestions of things mineral. Satiny in texture and infectiously juicy, this bottling doesn’t quite live up in its finish to what it offers up front. But pear skin, pea tendril and lemon oil lend piquant stimulation to accompany delicate echoes of herbs, flowers and stones.”
— Vinous, Feb 2016

“Luscious and full of rich flavors of pineapple, pear and green peach that feature notes of white pepper and spice. Ripe citrus elements linger on the smoky finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2015