Grüner Veltliner Heideboden 2008
The Grüner Veltliner is without doubt the most famous Austrian grape variety. While it did not have
the best reputation in the past, skillful vinyardists and winemakers nowaday prove again and again that
its wines can be well compared to the worlds very best whites. Grüner Veltliner wines from Lake
Neusiedl are normally very aromatic and fruity with an elegant bouquet as well as full-bodied but not
opulent. Depending on the vintage gracile fruitiness or more intense aromatics dominate, the wines are
however always very palatable with a mild acidity.
Tasting notes: Our Grüner Veltliner 2008 from the Heideboden impresses with a noble bouquet,
pleasurable peppery tones and a reminiscence of green apples. It is well structured and spicy on the
palate, offering a soft finish. The wine lends itself as an accompanist for cold hors d\'oeuvre and of
course for typical Austrian down-home fare but it is just as brilliant without any food for example as a
fresh summer wine.
Drinking suggestions: Best to drink within 2 years after the harvest. Serve at 6-8° C (43-47
F).
Awards and Recommendations:
A La Carte - issue 02/2009 - 2009-7-1
90 points
awc vienna 2009 - international wine challenge - 2009-11-9
Silver Medal (85.0 points)
alcohol: 12.5 %vol
residual sugar: 2.9 g/L
acidity: 5.7 g/L
