2006 Grüner Veltliner, Freie Weingarten

Frighteningly fashionable on the London restaurant scene, Gruner Veltliner (known in some circles as Gruvy) shows here its full worth and inherent complexity. This Gruner Veltliner had an attractive aromatic nose, with notes of white pepper, Spring flowers and pear skin to the fore. The palate maintains the spicy theme, with crisp acidity to balance the generous texture and a satisfying gently piquant finish. An ideal aperitif, the wine has also sufficient weight to match salads and white meat; try with sea bass or even turbot.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)