2023 Grüner Veltliner
This wine captures the vibrant essence of Austria's most beloved varietal, offering fresh and lively notes of crisp green apple, white pepper, and citrus. These grapes thrive on a gentle slope, where cool breezes and optimal sun exposure contribute to their unique character.
This wine is perfect for those who crave something different and pairs beautifully with everything from spicy Asian dishes to fresh seafood. The rarity of Grüner Veltliner in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, where Pinot Noir usually reigns supreme, makes this release a true find for the adventurous wine lover.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Harvest Date
October 2023
Sugar
19.5 Brix
Acid
4.7 g/L
pH
3.44
Bottling Date
May 2024
Residual Sugar
0.2 g/L
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This elegant 2023 Grüner Veltliner opens with aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle, and a distinct minerality, accompanied by hints of passionfruit and lime. The palate reveals vibrant citrus notes of lemon and lime, balanced by juicy white peach and a surprising, creamy texture. A refreshing tang enlivens the mid-palate, leading to a long, complex finish with fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and a touch of classic white pepper. A true expression of our estate’s terroir, this wine offers a harmonious blend of richness and brightness.
Vineyard Notes
Estate vines planted in 2010; Willakenzie soils, 767.42 ft. elevation
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was hand-harvested, sorted, whole-cluster pressed and the juice settled overnight. The juice was then racked and fermented cool in a stainless steel tank. After fermentation was complete, the wine was racked and aged on the fine lees until the following spring. The wine was lightly fined with bentonite and sterile filtered at bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
Serve chilled with blue cheese, lobster, pork, seared scallops, sushi, or Thai. Especially good with hard to pair bitter vegetables, like asparagus or artichokes.
Production
50 cases