Vinous (Anee Krebiehl) 96-98 pts! The 2025 Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd shows a cooler face of this site, shaded by forest and benefiting from altitude. Crushed citrus foliage emerges gently on the nose, still imbued with yeasty notes. The palate is a picture of tangerine and mandarin, taut, cool, bright, vivid and smooth. A juicy core of coolness drives it forward, culminating in gorgeous citrus freshness like a crashing wave. This is aromatic freshness in a driven, linear, laser-like package. Undoubted purity is by the by; this is Riesling and stone. (Drink between 2030 - 2065)