With over a third of Austrian vineyards planted with it, Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s signature grape. Laurenz’s version, dubbed Singing, has a lovely combination of delicate floral notes offset by subtle peppery ones. An alluring restraint and austerity make it a welcome change from the over ripe and overdone white wines that seem to be commonplace today. It’s a good foil for steamed clams or mussels.
Laurenz, Niederösterreich (Austria) Grüner Veltliner 2010
By Michael Apstein