Josef Jamek “Ried Klaus” Riesling Smaragd 2023 (750 ml)

The Smaragd designation represents the pinnacle of dry wines in the Wachau, and this 2023 Riesling from Ried Klaus is a shining example. Josef Jamek, one of the founding figures in quality Austrian winemaking, crafts this wine with grapes from steep, sun-drenched slopes that yield fruit of exceptional ripeness and structure. This is a powerhouse Riesling—concentrated yet graceful. Notes of ripe apricot, honeyed citrus, crushed rock, and white flowers unfold across a broad, textural palate. The length is extraordinary, balanced by piercing acidity that ensures cellaring potential for a decade or more. 97 Points James Suckling 94–96 Points Vinous 95 Points Falstaff