A Good Summer Wine - From Austria!

2003 Nigl Gruner Veltliner
$18.00
Jen’s Notes

Gruner Veltliner is a white wine varietal grown primarily in Austria, and Nigl is one of the more renowned producers of this wine. At their best, Gruners are herbaceous and minerally with racy citrus flavors. This wine exemplifies those qualities. It also boasts a slight spritzy feeling on the palate (note, though, that these wines are completely still) and a long finish. By the time we got to the second glass, I noticed softening hints of nectarine in addition to the lively citrus.

Shane noted that the acidity provides the backbone, not the tannins, as would be the case with reds. As such, the flavors of the wine should balanced against it. Here, the acidity is perfectly moderated against the fruit flavors, and it does not overwhelm the wine's light body.