Gruner Veltliner
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The grape that put Austria on the wine map. In some ways it is similar to Riesling. Gruner Veltliner produces very refreshing, tangy wines with green apple and citrus flavours. However, Gruner is almost always dry and it has a spicy quality that some describe as white pepper, dill, even turnip character. The wines are clean, fresh and quite full bodied.
The wine gained popularity in the 1990's when some New York sommeliers began calling it ""Groovy"" so their clients would feel comfortable ordering it. Now it is a staple on virtually every restaurant wine list, presumably because it is so food friendly.
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Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2017
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2017
This wine of Vienna is made with Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and Chardonnay, all grown together. The three grapes in the blend create a crisp, fresh wine with exotic aromas of green apples, pears, passionfruit and a touch of white pepper. The palate is fruity, full and round, with some spiciness Read More