2024 GRÜNER VELTLINER
2024 GRÜNER VELTLINER
Enjoy our Unchained Grüner Veltliner: Chain of Ponds tradition with a twist.
Originating from Austria, Grüner Veltliner has found increasing popularity in the Adelaide Hills where its unique terroir and cool climate provides the perfect home for this international star.
Intensely aromatic nose displaying lime citrus, green apple, new season nectarine and nuances of white pepper, freshly cut radish and celery. The palate exhibits good fruit intensity with chalky acidity that leaves the palate refreshed for the next glass. Subtle creaminess with a mild savoury edge from lees contact adds a mild complexity to the wine’s finish.
FOOD SUGGESTION: Roast pork tenderloin with Vietnamese salad or white fleshed fish served with asparagus pan fried with lemon.
CELLARING: Enjoy young
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-13 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 11.5%
VEGAN FRIENDLY: Yes
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This is an intensely fresh and zesty Pinot Grigio. Displaying nectarine, fresh peach, white florals and hints of spiced pear and fresh fig on the nose. Look for flavours of nashi pear, green apple and lychee with subtle brioche character from lees contact giving complexity and roundness.
FOOD SUGGESTION: Antipasto platter or an afternoon in the sun. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of the Chiko Roll or a Vietnamese crunchy pork salad.
CELLARING: Enjoy young
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 7-10 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
“Pale lemon hue. Bruised pears and lemon thyme aromas. Ripe pome fruits early, hints of soft herbs and steely minerality. Simple and fresh, with decent length and dry to finish. Good value here.” ~ Stuart Knox, The Real Review
Intensely aromatic gooseberry, lychee and paw paw with lifted hints of grapefruit, all integrated with subtle passion fruit, lemon citrus and nuances of peashoots and cucumber. On the palate the wine is lively and vibrant with intense fruit, balanced acidity and a voluptuous mouthfeel of subtle fruit sweetness.
FOOD SUGGESTION: Fresh seafood, Vietnamese Chicken Salad or equally suited to a lazy afternoon in the sun. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of nachos, poké bowl, chicken sandwiches or chicken nuggets.
CELLARING: Enjoy young
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 7-10 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 12.0%
VEGAN FRIENDLY: Yes
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
GOLD; 95pts ~ 2022 KPMG Royal Sydney
SILVER; 92pts ~ 2022 Royal Queensland Wine Show
92/100 - “It's fabulously aromatic on the nose with green apple, lemon zest, jalapeno and sweet basil aromas, leading to a delightfully flavoursome palate offering bright fruit intensity with a lengthy crisp finish. Punchy and very tasty.” - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
An elegant nose displaying lifted primary fruits of peach, grapefruit, rock melon, nectarine and fig with secondary characters of subtle spicy oak and baked brioche. On the palate the wine displays balanced linear acidity and exceptional fruit length with balanced oak and a subtle creaminess on the finish.
FOOD SUGGESTION: Scallops with sweetcorn purée and pancetta crumb. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of Mac & Cheese, peanut butter toast, Anzac biscuits, buttered popcorn or Hot Cross Buns.
CELLARING: 1-5 years
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-13 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 12.5%