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Wieden & Berg Grüner Veltliner

Austria

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aperitif · seafood · herb salads · fresh cheeses · Asian dishes

201691 pts

Ripe yellow plum pervades the nose of this wine. The palate brings more Grüner Veltliner savoriness, with hints of yeast and herb. Light in body and dry in mouthfeel, it refreshes with a lovely herbal citrus tang on the finish.
201590 pts

Earthy, yeasty notes signal that this is still a baby of a wine. Once they have blown off, the palate reveals juicy, ripe, yellow pear and a savory, herbal touch reminiscent of fresh sage and and chervil. Lovely focus and a very savory finish.
201489 pts

Very slight peppery accents peek though the citrus and yeast notes of this light-bodied, very slender wine. The streak of zesty acidity has a peppery edge. Light but refreshing, it's perfect for an enlivening apéritif.
201389 pts

Texture rather than aroma is the main appeal of this slender white. The nose is restrained but the palate has spicy hints of pepper. While citrus dominates, it also shows a riper notion of tangy passion fruit.
201288 pts

While fresh and fruity, this wine also has some good concentration and richness. It shows crisp acidity as well as a mineral edge, tangy zest notes and an apple-skin texture. The mouthfeel is bright and edgy still, so it will need a year to fully settle in. Screwcap.