Wachau, Austria. Grüner veltliner. 11.5%. Cork. Approx $A50.A quote from the pictured article, from the December 19, 2009 edition of the Economist . . . all other things being equal, foreignness is intrinsically stimulating. Like a good game of bridge, the condition of being foreign engages the mind constantly without ever tiring it. John Lechte, an Australian professor of social theory characterises foreignness as "an escape from the boredom and banality of the everyday".
39.6 degrees Celsius in the shade and time to seek refuge in something pert and dry. GV is still new and foreign to me and after a run of very average examples a few years ago, it would appear I have finally found the promised land. Aromatic and verging on tropical, this is vibrant and slightly unexpected. Playful and focused, this deserves a slightly cooler day and a more attentive palate. . .
2 comments:
I'm turning into a big fan of Gruner Veltliners. Have had some great wines while visiting Austria and always look forward to my next trip over. I have posted a few on my blog - www.corkedwine.blogspot.com.
Really enjoy your site. I will add it to my sidebar.
jason
Jason,
Thanks for adding me to your sidebar, I've done the same and added you to my google reader list.
Cheers,
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