Alexia 2023 Wairarapa Stormy Heart Grüner Veltliner
"Beautiful spirit in constant motion - you’re a walking weather system of sunshine and storms. Our love for you is gale force."
Taste: Lime, greengage plum, white florals, racy.
Grüner Veltliner is a white grape originally from Austria. This is our first pick from young vines, following a significant replanting programme at Mānuka Flats Vineyard which began in 2020.
There’s not much Grüner being made in New Zealand but we’re delighted with the promise of our first vintage - a bone dry, weighty, textural citrus bomb.
It’s a tiny vintage too - just 427 bottles made, but you have to start somewhere right?
Reviews
93 Points - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
“Bright, even, pale yellow. This has a gentle expression, with a floral veil overlying citrus, apple and a touch of herb. Medium-bodied, lime, lemongrass and green apple aromas adorned by lime blossom. A lightly chalky phenolic grip textured mouthfeel; taut acidity carries spice and floral nuance to a crisp, appetising closing. A lean, taut, youthful Gruner Veltliner with texture, tension and drive. Match with oyster and blue cod sashimi over the next 3 years.”
93 Points - Cam Douglas, Master Sommelier
“A very attractive bouquet with a class scent package of white fleshed fruits and citrus, a mix of mineral, dried herb and a touch of radish, white flowers and youthful power. All of these scents become flavours on the palate with a backbone of acidity and youthful texture from a touch of natural fruit tannin. A lovely example and smart choice alternative to Sauvignon Blanc. best drinking from 2024 through 2029.”