2020 Loess Grüner Veltliner by Domäne Wachau - 1L ($14)

This Loess Grüner Veltliner (‘grew-ner felt-lee-ner’) from Domäne Wachau comes from small vineyard plots along the Danube riverbed in Austria. Loess (‘low-ss’) refers to the soil found in these vineyards that reflect wines that are slightly fresher and fruiter when compared to the wines produced from the gneiss (‘nice’) soils found in the steeper Wachau Valley vineyard slopes.

This wine is produced from hand-picked grapes that are certified Sustainable and Vegan.

This Grüner Veltliner is pale yellow in color with a delicate aroma of yellow apple and pear. On the palate this wine is medium-bodied with the typical tart acidity and white pepper notes (‘Pfefferl’) that end with a refreshing finish.

This Loess Grüner Veltliner is best enjoyed young, preferably in the first year. Well chilled at around 45 degrees F, it is an excellent wine, pure or as “G'spritzter” (mixed with sparkling water). This wine pairs well with the traditional Austrian cuisine such as deep-fried dishes like their famous “Wiener Schnitzel.”

And, with this 1 liter bottle, you’ll get to enjoy up to seven glass of this wonderfully refreshing wine! Cheers!

Domäne Wachau wines are imported by Gonzalez Byass USA.

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Samples Provided by Donna White Communications