2022 Grüner Veltliner

Adelaide Hills, SA

This is Grüner Veltliner ("groo-ner felt-leener") — originally Austrian, but absolutely loving life in the cooler bits of the Adelaide Hills. It’s a stylish dry white, sure, but it’s also got some real substance to it.

You’ll get citrus up front — think lemon zest and grapefruit pith — followed by just-ripe stonefruit, maybe white nectarine. But what really makes it stand out is the savoury edge: a bit of white pepper, a little snap of fennel, and this gently grippy texture that makes it feel more grown-up than your average crisp white. It’s bright, clean, and quietly complex — not shouting, just doing its thing with confidence.

One for Riesling, Fiano or Chardonnay drinkers who like their whites to have a bit of bite and a dry, clean finish.

Food Match
– Schnitzel, obviously — if we’re going classic Austrian.
– Roast chicken with lemon and herbs — juicy bird, crispy skin, glass of Grüner. Sorted.
– Anything with asparagus — one of the few wines that actually pairs well with it.
– Salt & pepper squid or Japanese karaage — that citrus/savoury combo works a treat with lightly fried stuff.

Serve it cold but not fridge-burned — and don’t be afraid to let it warm up a touch in the glass. It’s got stories to tell.

Oh BTW this is is labelled as FRANCO - it is a weird enough variety to wear the livery.