Margrain Gruner Veltliner 2023

This medium-dry (15g/l residual sugar) wine was crafted from the ancient Austrian grape variety which is currently undergoing a renaissance in this country.  25% of the blend was fermented in aged oak with half that put through malolactic fermentation to fill out the mid palate.  The remainder was cleanly fermented in stainless steel and then blended to produce an intensely flavoured wine, to be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to zesty food.  Imagine a pot-bellied Riesling with a wicked attitude.  Cellared appropriately it should provide excellent drinking from 2023 to 2028.

Bob Campbell, Real Review says "Seamless, medium- dry grüner veltliner with crisp oyster shell, saline, citrus, lemon curd and green tea flavours, Flavoursome wine with weight and appealing purity. A pleasure to taste." 94/100

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit says "Pristine and delicately aromatic, the bouquet shows nectarine, lemon pith, green tea and jasmine nuances, leading to a brilliantly focused palate offering fine texture, backed by vibrant acidity, finishing splendidly long and mouth-watering." 93/100