My interest in Grüner was aroused through a bit of an online debate about it, combined with its apparent scarcity. For I am aware of only two wineries in Australia produce Grüner Veltliner, or GV as it is often known, and that is Lark Hill Winery and Hahndorf Hill. In its home of Austria it is rather more common, accounting for 32% of all plantings, some 17,000 hectares - compared to less than 50 in Australia.
Further, another interesting point about this wine, is that is not mentioned on either the winery website or that of the Australian agent. In one of those further twists, showing what a small world it is, the agent's website was designed by Blue Pebble - the company founded by Brad Paton of Wineweek. Small world indeed.
So to the wine, rather simple in its construction - or my interpretation of it is - therein lies the beauty. A dominant aroma of of peach and apricot on the palate - a little like an Arneis in that respect; a savoury, textural, minerality in the mouth follows. It is not particularly mouth filling, but there is a good lingering hit of pepper that hangs there and fades pleasantly to a conclusion. As a first introduction to the variety, very enjoyable.
I think it a variety we shall see more of over the next 3-5 years as the number of wineries taking on plantings increases.
Source: Retail, Cru Bar Cellars
Price: $30
Closure: Screwcap
Winery Website: http://www.konradwines.co.nz/index.html
Agent: http://www.fsfw.com.au/default.asp
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