2008 Berger Gruner Veltliner, Austria

This week’s pick comes from Inez Ribustello of On The Square in Tarboro, NC.  Inez was recently honored in the American Sommelier Association’s Best Sommelier in America competition.  ”Right now, I’m super hot on Berger Gruner Veltliner from Niederösterreich, Austria.  It comes in a liter bottle  and has a pop top cap that is [...]

2008 Nigl Freiheit Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria

This week’s pick comes from Sommelier David Speer of Red Slate Wine Co. in Portland, Oregon.  David offered the following comments on this invigorating white from Austria:  “Nigl is one of the premier Austrian producers. The nose was fantastic showing floral tones, grapefruit, minerals, and melon. The palate was crisp and minerally, yet full [...]