Flowers, minerals, and stones can be found in the aromatics of the 1999 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Loibner Vinothekfullung. This show-stopping Gruner is mouth-coatingly rich yet prodigiously balanced, focused, and fresh. Its elegant, delicate personality is powerful, lush, and highly expressive. Cracked white pepper kernels, pear, crisp apples, flowers, and spices are discerned in its complex, satin-textured, as well as extensive character. Projected maturity: 2006-2016. 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