Biokult, Burgenland (Austria) Grüner Veltliner 2023 ($18, Natural Merchants)

Grüner Veltliner, often referred to as Gru-Vee in marketing jargon, is Austria’s most well-known and signature grape, comprising a whopping one-third of all plantings, red and white, in that country. This crisp and well-priced one, made from organically grown grapes, delivers this lively green apple-like nuances, which make it a perfect accompaniment to spicey fare. Pop the cork, I mean untwist the screw cap, the next time you’ve ordered take-out Thai food.
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