2016 Nigl Grüner Veltliner Freiheit, Austria, Kremstal, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2016
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

This wine seemed to have a bit of trapped CO2 which blew off quickly.  The nose has a fair amount of sulfur on it.  It partially blows off revealing limes and slight sour apples.  On the palate, there are green apples and slight vanilla notes.  Nice texture as it all comes together.  Good finish.  This would work with a wide variety of foods.  It probably needs a few years to hit maturity.  

2015 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben Kamptal Reserve, Austria, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2015
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

Medium gold in color.  The nose has vanilla, lemon/lime and slight floral notes.  Really pretty.  On the palate, this has a lovely smooth texture.  The vanilla comes thru along with the lemon/lime and undertones of minerality.  Deep complexity.  Slightly oily texture which is nice.  Turns tart green apple on the finish.  This seems like it has the stuffing to age well for the next ten to fifteen years.  Delicious now though.  Would work with a very wide variety of foods, even heavier meat dishes.  

NV Sektkellerei Szigeti Grüner Veltliner Brut, Austria, Neusiedlersee, Wine Review

Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-

Labelled as a Sekt.  Pale silvery gold/green in color.  There is a nice row of small bubbles at the rim of the glass.  The mousse dissipates rapidly.  The nose is a bit soapy with light green apples.  Its much more intense on the palate with tart green apples.  Pretty crisp, this would go well with a wide variety of foods.  The tart finish livens up the palate and entices the drinker to have another sip.  At under $20, this is a nice value in sparkling wine.  A bit less fruity and more tart than a Prosecco or a Cava in the same prices range.  

2016 Weingut R & A Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Vom Haus, Austria, Weinviertel, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2016
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+

This is a very nice value.  It retails for $15.  Medium gold in color.  The nose has white flowers, slight lime and slight fresh asparagus.  On the palate, there is good acidity.  It has a len texture but not wimpy.  Nice lime and a lot of minerality.  Good finish.  Dry.  Very food friendly.  A perfect white for a summer night.  

2014 Leth Grüner Veltliner Steinagrund, Austria, Wagram, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+

This has evolved nicely over the last year and seems to be in a great place right now.  Deep golden in color but still with a green tinge to it.  On the nose there is an almost Gardenia/white flower note.  Also nice minerality and slight limes.  On the palate, there is a strong mineral tone to the wine.  Very good acidity.  Lower alcohol which also makes the texture thinner but more lively.  A bit of lime peel.  Long finish.  This is very food friendly.  $20 retail.  It probably needs to be consumed by 2020 although Grüner does age well.  

2016 Carlisle Grüner Veltliner Steiner Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Mountain, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2016
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

Carlisle makes great reds at fair prices, but they also make a variety of whites as well.  Gruner Veltliner is the grape of Austria, but this is a bit of a different take from California.  Light green/gold in color.  The nose is interesting.  It has pineapple, asparagus and minerals.  Deep and interesting and clean.  On the palate, the pineapple carries thru a bit on the attack.  The asparagus and minerals pick up from there.  Nice slightly oily texture.  Then some citrus/lime on the finish.  Very refreshing but more than just that.  Very food friendly.  Consumed over two nights, it was pro

2017 Sineann Grüner Veltliner, Washington, Columbia Gorge, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2017
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

Over the last few vintages, this has become one of my favorite inexpensive go to whites.  It is tasty, unique and affordable.  At $20, direct from the winery if you can't find it locally, this is a really interesting version of Gruner.  Light silver/green/gold in color.  The nose has canned peaches, limes and minerals.  On the palate, this is much fatter than the Austrian versions and more fruit.  Canned peaches and minerals come thru.  A tart citrus as well.  Good acidity.  Food friendly.  Nice finish.  I would drink these in the first few years.  It might last longer but that verve won't

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