The floral, light to medium-bodied 1999 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Loibenberg has a pear and spice-laced character with outstanding grip as well as balance. While it will require some cellaring (as do most of Knoll's wines), it displays intense depth of fruit, concentration, and length. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. While Americans can be found knocking on the doors of Burgundian estates every day of the year, only 5-10 per year stop at Weingut Emmerich Knoll. This statistic is bound to change as Americans come to appreciate the stunning wines Austria, and this winery, produce regularly. One of Austria's finest wineries, Knoll produces ageworthy wines that are more restrained and elegant than their good friend (and competitor) F. X. Pichler.Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700