Hirtzberger, Riesling, Hochrain, Smaragd 2004 (Austria)

Yellow.

Slightly pungent aromas of spiced apple, lemon/lime zest, earth and a hint of peach.

Spicy/peppery entry similar to Gruner Veltliner, even has a lentil nuance. Intense, spicy grapefruit flavors and off-dry, with acid-driven mineral chew providing a firm backstop. Very long, chewy finish goes on and on.

This rocks.

Day 3 - White grape jelly now shows in the aromatics. Pepper diminished in the mouth, with citric flavor front and center. Finishing chew really takes over the mouth (still).

$50