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Intense herbality, distinctly mineral and dusted with a fine coat of white pepper, this crisp Grüner is polite, bone dry and delights with animated elegance. A juicy palate such as this plays well with a host of interesting foods - anything light, lean and green or fishy. As well, delicate pan-Asian cuisines, especially elevated with lemongrass, cilantro or basil.
If you think Austria wine, think Gruner Veltliner. By far the most planted grape in Austria, it is versatile, food-friendly and overall pleasant to drink. Erdenlied is a reference to a symphony by Gustav Mahler. The well-known producer behind this wine is Weingut Durnberg of Falkenstein. Here you have a one liter bottle -- as opposed to the standard 750 ml -- of dry Austrian wine. The aroma on the nose is refreshing, delicate and citrusy. On the palate, the acidity is crisp with a gentle touch of minerality. It is an elegant and dry Gruner perfect with summer food. Note that the Erdenlied wine label was specially designed for Astor Wines & Spirits. How sweet is this!
Referred to by many Americans as "Gru-Ve," this white variety is nearly synonymous with Austrian wine. It's becoming wildly popular at the moment, especially compared to its obscure origins: it's known as the ultimate food wine for its great minerality and appealing freshness. The wines are consistent and eminently drinkable at the low end, and, on the premium side of things, full-bodied,...
Austrian wine is finally getting the attention it deserves. Ever since the late 1980s, Austrian winemaking has taken a much more rigorous approach to quality control, and returned to its roots in organic viticulture.Deservedly famous for its white wines (Grüner Veltliners especially), Austria makes a number of delicious red wines as well.The most widely grown red grape in Austria is...
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