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Gruner Veltliner
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Rightfully regarded as the centrepiece of Austrias wine industry. With its food friendliness, versatility and in many cases a capacity to gain complexity with age, Gruner looks set to gain more friends."Pale green-yellow. Initially restrained nose shows ripe apple fruit and spicy nuances as the wine opens in the glass. Stylish, vibrant and nicely balanced, with a riesling-like structure. Expect this elegant and refreshing wine to improve with bottle aging."90/100 Tanzer
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Normally $21. Austria’s Grüner Veltliner made its debut in New Zealand two years ago when Coopers Creek made a miniscule amount of the wine. For 2010 they hand harvested an increased quantity of 6 tonnes of fruit from Paul and Jenny Tietjen’s Kawatiri Vineyard in Gisborne. Bouquet: It’s hard to put a finger on descriptors for Grüner Veltliner. It has the white pepper character expected along with hints of ginger. This is backed by lees derived aromas and a strong thread of flinty minerality. The [alate is medium bodied with lovely texture and mouthfeel. It is precise and focused with a long linear finish. Step outside the box- this is great summer wine.
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