Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Gruner Veltliner 2017

Apr 16, 2019

By Michael Franz

 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.  

Country / Region

Oregon

Appellation

Umpqua Valley

Grape Variety

Gruner Veltliner

Color

White

Vintage

2017

Score

90

Price

US $ 24.00

Producer

Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards