When I first opened Vine I was all about the Gruner Veltliner. I love this grape; so much versatility and so much to love about it. How was I to know that those smart Austrians would start exporting liter sized bottles of a table wine version of Gruner Veltliner, thereby making it the new grape on everyone's proverbial lips. Howevrin the world of Gruner and wine in general if you like the table wine version of a grape there is usually a more refined version that will knock your socks off.

And boy is this wine ever it.

Right now the Weelfel Gruner is drinking perfectly. Very well rounded with a supple acicity that hits you in all the right parts of your tongue. You can taste the spicy ganny smith apples and oh the mouth feel: WOW! We have a few bottles left and yes they are 21.95 each but if you happen to score some of the last few Heirloom tomatoes, especially the ultra-cool green ones, then pick up a bottle of this wine and sit down to an absolutely amazing experience.

Labels: austrian, gruner veltliner, whites