2023 | Prager Stockkultur Achleiten Smaragd | Wachau Cascina Preziosa with a smoky character from

with a smoky character from the judicious wood aging

and makes for a great cheese fondue wine

The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins

The Grands Blancs is a terrific introduction to these wines

The 2018 Peyrabon has a very agreeable bouquet of blackberry

2023 | Prager Stockkultur Achleiten Smaragd | Wachau Cascina Preziosa with a smoky character fromIncredible intensity of white and green pepper, capers and snow peas. Compact and very concentrated, with green apple crispness and herb garden coolness, this has great drive and vitality. Only just beginning to open up. The very long, tense finish is still tightly wound. Sustainable. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. 96 Pts James Suckling