What is this wine?
Knoll’s Grüner Veltliner Kreutles Smaragd 2023 is a richly textured, single-village white from the Wachau, Austria’s most prestigious wine region. Crafted by the Knoll family in Unterloiben, this Smaragd bottling (the Wachau’s top ripeness classification) comes from the Kreutles vineyard, where loess-rich soils near the Danube yield Grüner Veltliner of supple fruit and mineral poise. Fermented and aged in stainless steel and large old casks, it’s a benchmark example of Wachau power and precision.

Why get this wine?
Knoll is one of Austria’s most revered estates, renowned for producing Grüner Veltliner that marries depth with refinement. The 2023 Kreutles Smaragd delivers the estate’s signature richness in a beautifully balanced, crystalline style—concentrated yet elegant. It’s an exceptional value within Knoll’s lineup and a perfect introduction to their world-class craftsmanship.

What does this wine taste like?
Full-bodied and polished, with ripe pear, yellow apple, white pepper, and citrus peel. The palate is layered and silky, underscored by wet stone minerality and a long, savory finish.

When should you drink this wine?
Enjoy from now through 2035. Excellent with schnitzel, roast chicken, or seafood in butter sauce. Serve lightly chilled to highlight its texture and spice.