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95
/ 100
James Suckling
White
Classification
Gruner Veltliner
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Adelaide Hills
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
Drink Now
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"Ironstone, sandstone and orange loam, rocky and flinty and pitched at circa 320 meters. An iridescent mid-yellow, flecked with green. Aromas of baked quince, white pepper, key lime pie, yellow plum and roasted asparagus, with the brothy breadth of extended lees handling, barrel fermentation and partial malolactic apparent, yet serving textural authority over richness alone. This is a mid-weighted, powerful wine of immense personality, a cuvee that grows in stature each time I am fortunate enough to experience it. More Wachau of feel. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling
Tasting Notes
Planted in the ancient soils of the K1 Vineyard, Gruner Veltliner has found a new home in the cool southern Adelaide Hills where it produces exceptional white wines that capture both the old-world essence of Austria and the modern vibrancy and clarity of Australia.
Aromas of exotic Nashi pear and spices lift from the glass with hints of apple blossom, citrus rind and celery. The palate is led by a crisp acid line with notes of pink lady apple, Nashi pear, lemongrass and lavender followed by a long and elegant mineral finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity