“Apricot, yellow cherry and fresh lime dominate Pichler’s 2010 Riesling Smaragd Kirchweg, with pungent overtones of Latakia tobacco and piquancy of apricot kernel as well as a subtle range of mineral shadings serving for fascinating complexity. There is less overt impression of density and minerality than in the corresponding Steinriegl, with a surprising sense of buoyancy for a Smaragd and a finish of formidable length yet elegant understatement. Look for 8-10 years of delightful intrigue.”
— Wine Advocate, Oct 2011