2025 Longview Macclesfield Gruner Veltliner, Adelaide Hills

This has verve and pluck. It nips and tucks across the palate, tonic water and dill pickle with radish and green apple chiming in. Distinctly varietal in that regard. Ultra refreshing, just the right dose of edge and crunch to texture, a good drive of flavour and persistence in tandem. This makes for excellent drinking, and does great service to the variety's credentials in the region.

95 points Special Value Mike Bennie winecompanion.com.au

From the elevated slopes of Macclesfield, this Grüner Veltliner shows just how well the Adelaide Hills suits aromatic, cool climate whites with spice, texture and freshness. Longview has become a regional reference point for Grüner in Australia, drawing on high altitude vineyards and cool nights to preserve natural acidity and build layered flavour. The style leans toward purity and tension rather than weight, with a nod to classic Austrian inspiration filtered through Adelaide Hills brightness.

Pale straw with green highlights, the aromas lift with lime zest, green apple and pear, followed by classic Grüner white pepper, fresh herbs and a subtle mineral note. The palate is crisp yet textured, with citrus and orchard fruit supported by lively acidity and a gently savoury, slightly spicy finish. There is a refreshing snap alongside mid palate interest, making it both thirst quenching and serious enough for the table.

Brilliant with schnitzel, grilled fish, Asian inspired dishes, fresh salads, asparagus and soft cheeses. Best enjoyed young for its vibrancy, though it will hold well over three to five years as it gains extra savoury nuance.