Gelber Muskateller Klassik, Neumeister - 2019
Item # 38424
750mL
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$137.76
$123.98/ Case of 6
Tasting Notes
Lively aromatics of lime blossom and stone fruit flavors greet the nose and juicy white fruits carry to the palate. Aromatic, yet bone dry and a lovely pairing for shellfish.
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Staff Pick Notes
I had never heard of Gelber Muskateller until today, even though I've been handling this bottle from Neumeister for close to two years. A brief look at the name does give us a clue - Muskateller must mean Muscat - meaning this grape must be aromatic. And BOY is it.
What I originally thought seemed like Sauvignon Blanc on the nose became freshly crushed lemongrass on the palate, with a Gruner Veltliner like white pepper kick. It's herbal and grassy, soft but savory. I was instantly transported to Vietnam, eating lemongrass chicken on a tiny plastic stool in the hot hot heat.
- TI
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