Posted: July 4, 2018
Interesting nose; almost aniseed-like with an intriguing licorice root/anise flavour profile.
Comments Off on Longview Kuhl Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Quite citrussy and light with a hint of spice on the nose and it’s crisp and flavoursome in the mouth with a long drying finish.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Beginning to develop slightly figgy/honeyed aged characters. Palate has depth, length and warmth with good acidity.
Comments Off on Tomich Wines Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Fresh, lively and floral on the nose with flavoursome green apple length to the palate.
Comments Off on Tomich Wines Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A clean fresh style with light lemon peel-like fruit and just a dash of white pepper.
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill Gru Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Musky bouquet with a slightly perfumed lift and lovely persistence of citrus/fresh herbal flavours. An elegant wine.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Winemakers Select Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lifted perfumed nose with a touch of lime and soft gentle peach palate.
Comments Off on Babich Family Estates Headwaters Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A fresh, crisp and zesty wine with hints of citrus and spices on the nose and has flavours reminiscent of Earl Grey tea according to one judge. Has some melon notes.
Comments Off on Eccentric Wines Great Little Grooner Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A clean and lifted spicy bouquet showing gravely notes with hints of lychees. Slight oily on the palate with spicy flavour profile and good length of zesty crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Tomich Wines Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A moderately aromatic wine with some fresh dill and thyme woven into green apple and pear. Tight and focussed with a chalky, wet stone character, lifted by crisp citrus acidity. $21.50
Comments Off on Saint Clair Origin Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A dry grippy style with attractive fruit characters in the green tropical spectrum.
Comments Off on Tomich Wines Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Intense lift of pears on the nose with a touch of spice. Palate is interesting balance between fruit, spiciness and texture. One for ageing.
Comments Off on Weingut Felsner Moosburgerin Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Pretty citrus aromas with a slatey minerally line. Still a baby; some fruit showing through on the savoury mineral palate. Shows precise and well executed winemaking. Needs time.
Comments Off on Weingut Bernhard OTT Rosenberg Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Lifted pear-like bouquet with citrus touches. Lifted fruit driven palate with lovely fruit and zesty acid balance.
Comments Off on Weingut Bernhard OTT Der Ott Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A good balanced drink smelling like pear drops with a light and simple palate showing lifted fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Bernhard OTT Fass 4 Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
“Over-the-top” style according to one judge. Has savoury aromas with botrytis notes and a huge powerful palate that is ripe and complex whilst maintaining varietal integrity.
Comments Off on Weingut Weszeli Kaeferberg Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2013 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Oak dominated nose; some fruit pushing through. Very light, simple and minerally in the mouth.
Comments Off on Weingut Weszeli Langenlois Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Fresh, vibrant bouquet with refreshing flavours and a huge “wall of acid”.
Comments Off on Weingut Turk Kremser Sandgrube DAC Reserve Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
More tropical on the nose with Hessian-like notes. Buttery palate showing some age with bright bracing acidity.
Comments Off on Weingut Rabl Kaferberg Alte Reben Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Fresh and savoury style with gentle spiciness. Flinty aromas and delicious apple-like palate.
Comments Off on Weingut Rabl Langenlois Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Hints of tropical fruits on the nose with a big, bold and lively varietal palate.
Comments Off on Schmelz Ried Steinertal Smaragd Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A big broader style of wine with rich, ripe tropical fruit aromas showing some pear drops and a big solid, leesy palate, slightly fat, but has the lively acidity to balance it.
Comments Off on Schmelz Best Of Smaragd Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
An interesting style. Nose dominated by wood with hints of citrus and quinces. The creamy palate shows lots of oak but it is a positive influence. A good food wine.
Comments Off on Weingut Durnberg Rabenstein Reserve Weinviertel Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Very fresh and lifted super tropical nose with loads of tropical flavours with a slight capsicum note on the clean crisp palate.
Comments Off on Zantho Burgenland Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A riper style. Bottle age characters starting to develop and mixing with the spicy citrus fruit. “Great with smoked meats!”
Comments Off on Hopler Burgenland Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Light Nashi pear aromas with hints of apple-like characters. A big, bold and complicated palate dominated by the savoury elements. Needs more time.
Comments Off on Weingut Payr Rothenberg Einzellage Carnuntum Niederosterreich Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Lovely golden wine with green highlights. It has a zesty lemon/tropical nose and a lean tightly coiled palate with a bold mix of savoury and vibrant citrus flavours. Built to last! 5+
Comments Off on F.X. Pichler Loibner Federspiel Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Light fragrances dominated by tropical characters. Big bold and slightly pungent palate with great balance of savoury fruit, texture and acid. More cellaring potential left in it yet.
Comments Off on Schloss Gobelsburg Tradition Niederosterreich Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Candied tropical characters to the nose. Full and luscious in the mouth and rich with caramelized fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Leth Ried Scheiben 1OTW Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A riper style showing some age. Vibrant tropical/guava fruit on the nose and a fully developed syrupy palate. Good length and texture with gentle spiciness.
Comments Off on Weingut Leth Ried Schafflerberg Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Gentle, pretty nose with subtle stonefruit aromas. Fresh and simple on the palate with a good mix of citrus and stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Muller Ried Neuberg Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A very ripe style; complex and complete and ready for drinking now. Touch of honeysuckle on the ripe fruit nose with a massive tropical palate and excellent line of acid. “Hold on to your seat!”
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Gebling Reserve Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
“The most intellectual wine of the bracket; keeps you engaged and interested”, said one judge. “Close to perfect for me”, said another. Gentle mix of citrus, melons and herbs with a savoury edge.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Kremser Weinzierlberg Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Nose bordering on tropical with pretty floral touches. Crisp and lively green apple palate, quite austere with a mineral edge.
Comments Off on Weinkellerei Lenz Moser Malteser Ritterorden Weinviertel Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Vibrantly fresh citrus, herbal, spicy bouquet. Youthful palate with underlying spicy fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Weingut Jager Federspiel Vorder Seiber Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Quite an austere citrus/stonefruit nose with a spicy lift. Light mineral palate. Gentle citrus/stonefruit flavours and great structure provided by tannins and phenolics.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Singing Niederosterreich Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Very fresh for a 2015 vintage. Young light mineral/citrus fragrances. Generous palate. Smart use of phenolics.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Charming Reserve Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Smoky savoury aromas with subtle citrus notes. Broad savoury palate; has some weight. Needs food.
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Hommage Reserve Weinvertel Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Quite savoury aromas with stonefruit notes and a simple, fresh, creamy peach palate.
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Hundsleiten Reserve Weinvertel Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A solid example of this variety. Smelling of apple pie with nutty notes and loads of upfront ripe fruit flavours. “A lovely balanced drink”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Zeiseneck Weinvertel Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Crisp pear-like bouquet with a hint of caramel. A big complex palate with gentle citrus flavours and some old oak.
Comments Off on Weingut Kurt Angerer Loam Ried Friesenrock Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Peaty mushroomy nuances to the melon nose. Loads of interest on the complex palate with its retained crispness and fruity spiciness.
Comments Off on Weingut Kurt Angerer Kies Ried Kiesling Niederosterreich Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Citrus/Hessian characters on the nose with fresh lively yellow fruit/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Etz DAC Reserve Ried Karl Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely aromas reminiscent of apples with jasmine like nuances. Good flavour depth, length and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Eden Valley Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A floral/apple-like bouquet with a generous palate that has good varietal fruit depth, prickly acidity and nicely balanced sweetness
Comments Off on Stage Door Wine Co. White Note Eden Valley Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Somewhat restrained but well made wine with orchard fruit aromas and a slightly grippy, nicely textured palate. Nice fruit characters.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Fresh, light and simple with subtle apple and citrus-like fruit characters.
Comments Off on Artwine In The Groove Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nice varietal definition; soft green herbs, a touch of pepper on the nose and a crisp, relatively full bodied palate. A good alternative to the drier styles of Riesling.
Comments Off on Bannock Brae Marlene’s Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017