2022 Salomon Wieden & Berg Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal

Light yellow green, silver reflections. Fine yellow apple, hints of cardamom, a touch of quince, dark mineral, blossom honey in the echo. Good complexity, juicy and substantial, finely spicy, a bit of pear, white stone fruit in the finish, salty aftertaste, lingers long, finely-meshed, an animating food wine.

91 points falstaff.com

Salomon Wieden & Berg Gruner Veltliner from Kremstal is a vibrant, precise white wine that delivers classic Austrian character with a beautifully modern touch. Produced by Salomon Undhof, one of Austria’s oldest family-owned estates, this wine reflects generations of experience and a deep connection to the Danube River vineyards.

The grapes are grown on terraced sites in Kremstal, where warm days and cool nights help preserve freshness and aromatic complexity. Loess and gravel soils give the wine both energy and texture, while wild yeast fermentation and time on lees in stainless steel tanks allow purity and detail to shine through.

Aromatically, it's all green apple, lemon zest, crushed herbs and that signature Grüner white pepper twist. On the palate, it’s dry and crisp, with juicy citrus and orchard fruit layered over a chalky mineral core. The texture is sleek but mouthcoating, with a touch of savoury spice on the finish that makes it incredibly moreish.

This is the ultimate food wine. Try it with wiener schnitzel, roast chicken with herbs, grilled asparagus, Vietnamese rice paper rolls or anything with a little spice and crunch. It's Grüner at its finest—snappy, refreshing and full of personality.