This is a very successful New World rendering of Grüner Veltliner, showing a bit of the white pepper bite associated with its Austrian cousins as well as the “crunchiness” I often find in the golden apple fruit flavors. It is less acidic than is usual for Austria, but still comes off as clean and refreshing. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 San Diego International Wine and Spirits Challenge.
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Gruner Veltliner 2017
By Michael Franz