Anton Bauer Rosenberg Grüner Veltliner 2022 (750ml) Rías Baixas

Anton Bauer Rosenberg Grüner Veltliner 2022 (750ml) Rías BaixasThis is very high end Gruner with depth and richness and intensity that lacks only the price of the most famous wines in Austria. From perfectly ripe grapes grown in the famous Wagram Ried Rosenberg vineyard, this is fermented and aged in tank with a brief stay in large oak cask for roundness and depth. There's a flinty, mineral, note to the crisp, just picked, apple and pear fruit and amplifies Grners subtle spice and white pepper accents. On the

smooth tannins on the finish

Bright and energetic on the palate

followed by racking and gentle pressing of the must

which leaves bitter citrus pith and floral notes behind

8% Sémillon

grapefruit and guava lead to a crisp

This is an especially savory

In Sardinia

and one of the best Champagnes we've tasted in a long time

The Arzuaga winery in Valladolid

black cherry

Intriguing spice components give way to notes of sweet toasty oak with just a hint of smoke