Let us introduce you to Austria’s best-kept secret.
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5 top grüner veltliners to try
Longview's Macclesfield grüner comes from the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. Stick your nose in the glass and this lighter-bodied style has notes of pear, white pepper and even celery. In the mouth, it's dry and a little spicy, with the acidity making it outrageously refreshing, as does the flavour of white peach. Serve it ice-cold with spicy ramen.
The GV comes from grüner veltliner's homeland in Austria. A dry and light expression, you'll taste baked apple with a hint of spice, peppery notes and even snow peas. Honour grüner's heritage by pairing it with Austria’s national dish – a wiener schnitzel (AKA veal schnitzel, but chicken will also work).
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Geoff was one of the first fans of grüner in Australia, and this one comes from the Adelaide Hills. You'll smell nashi pear (the ones that look more like apples than pears), citrus rind and tropical fruit. You'll taste green apple, that nashi pear is back, along with lemongrass and makrut lime. Dial up the spice for this grüner – anything off the Thai menu. The spicier the better.
This is a classic example of an Austrian grüner veltliner. There are distinctive aromas of green apple, white pepper and hints of mango. And we can't forget that hallmark crisp acidity. Serve it with a slab of Gruyère.
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As the name suggests, Eden Hall's grüner hails from Eden Valley in South Australia made by Phil Lehmann (IYKYK). It'll look pale gold in the glass and, as you have a sniff, notes of white peach and white pepper will shine. This grüner is an absolute flavour bomb – we’re talking peach, grapefruit, nectarine and apricot. Yum. The sky's the limit when it comes to food. Think oysters, sashimi or a plate of gyoza.
