2020 Winzer Krems Kremser Sandgrube Gruner Veltliner

2020 Winzer Krems Kremser Sandgrube Gruner Veltliner

Gruner Veltliner wines are great food friendly wines that are also a good option served as an aperitif on their own. In anticipation of warmer weather, I bought several of these inexpensive wines by several producers to have on hand for outdoor sipping.

I paired this Austrian wine with oysters on the half shell then with pan seared cod and it was a great match for both.

Look/in the glass: Medium yellow

Nose/aroma: Peach and juicy apple

Palate/taste: Apple, sweet citrus, pear, little sweetness

Texture/finish: Medium body, bit of effervescence, crisp, great acidity and minerality, medium finish

Pairing: Grilled/sautéed fish or chicken, pasta with light sauce, seafood, Asian/Mexican foods with a little spice

Wine type: White wine

Grape: Gruner Veltliner

Origin: Kremstal, Austria

Price: $15

Enjoy these Gruner Veltliner wines this summer.

Cheers,Veronique

2012 Weingut Stadt Krems Riesling Reserve Grillenparz Kremstal

2012 Weingut Stadt Krems Riesling Reserve Grillenparz Kremstal

Friend shared this bottle with me over oysters and fish. Love this style wine and never a bad bottle by this producer.

Looks: Greenish yellow in the glass.

Smell: Citrus/Meyer lemon and juicy peach on the nose.

Taste: Delicious lemon/lime flavors with some wet stones notes.

Texture and Finish: Rich yet light. Crazy nice minerality and acidity with a long finish.

Pairings: Oysters/shellfish, grilled fish, seafood risotto.

Style: White Wine

Grape Type(s): Riesling

Region: Kremstal, Austria

Price: $30

2008 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner Heiligenstein

2008 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner Heiligenstein

2008 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner

2008 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner

Sampled this wine as part of a tasting menu at Bouley last weekend.  For those of you who enjoy fresh and crisp Gruner Veltliner, this is a good rendition.  This Weingut Hirsch wine has a citrus, apple, herbal aroma that had me sniffing for several minutes before taking a first sip.  This wine offers a mouthful of juicy fruit that’s incredibly food-friendly.  The finish was smooth with just a trace of pepper.

Around $23.