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Sample Grüner Veltliner, 2023

Niederösterreich, Austria

White · 12% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: peppery, green and food-friendly.

Around £15 · Good value · One easy step out

Bottle portrait: Sample Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative High Street£14.25 · low stock
  • Illustrative Online Retailer£16.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£15.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity4 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Citrus · Green fruit · Pepper · Herbal

Style

Crisp · Fresh · Savoury · Refreshing

Good for

A weeknight · With food · Before dinner

Food

Schnitzel · Asparagus · Salads

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: it handles awkward vegetables better than most.

What to know

Placeholder: the white pepper note is the grape, not the oak.

Who it’s for

Curious white drinkers.

Who should skip it

Anyone wanting tropical fruit.

The detail

Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Origin
Niederösterreich, Austria
Alcohol
12%

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