2023 Loimer Lois Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich

A dry and lemony white that has notes of lemon rind, peach and apple on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with good freshness and a moderate-length finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

88 points jamessuckling.com

Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner from Niederösterreich is a bright, peppery and beautifully refreshing take on Austria’s signature white grape. Fred Loimer farms organically and biodynamically, nurturing fruit from vineyards scattered across Niederösterreich’s cool hills and river influenced sites. The soils are a patchwork of loess, limestone and gravel, giving Grüner the ideal mix of fruit generosity and mineral snap. Fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel, Lois is designed to be joyful and pure, a youthful introduction to Loimer’s precise and elegant style.

It opens with aromas of green pear, crisp apple and lemon zest, lifted by white blossom, cucumber and a streak of cracked white pepper that is classic Grüner. Hints of fresh herbs and wet stone bring a cool, refreshing undertone. On the palate it’s light on its feet yet flavoursome, with juicy citrus and orchard fruit gliding across brisk acidity and a clean, subtle creaminess from time on lees. Flinty mineral notes and that gentle pepper spice carry into a long, dry finish that leaves the mouth tingling and ready for another sip.

Lois is built for uncomplicated enjoyment and pairs brilliantly with sushi, schnitzel, Vietnamese salads, grilled asparagus, soft cheeses or fresh seafood. It’s the kind of bottle you open on a sunny afternoon and wonder why you don’t drink Grüner more often.