Grüner Veltliner Heideboden 2009
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 2009 impresses with a noble bouquet, pleasurable peppery
tones and a reminiscence of green apples. It is light, 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 Gran Cru Competition Grüner Veltliner 2009 - 2010-4-14
89 Points
Burgenland Wine Competition - 2010-5-6
Gold Medal, 90.64 Points
awc vienna 2010 - international wine challenge - 2010-11-2
Silver Medal (87.3 points)
alcohol: 11.5 %vol
residual sugar: 1.6 g/L
acidity: 6.1 g/L
