Funkstille Grüner Veltliner 2020

Seriously, how could you not love a wine called Funkstille? And I am happy to say that the wine absolutely lives up to expectations. It’s a punchy, almost pungent version of Grüner Veltliner, which is generally quite a reserved and elegant grape variety. The more golden colour gives away this is a riper version although it also has retained some attractive freshness. It’s very expressive and almost explodes with yellow peach and custard apple aromas with Grüner’s telltale spiciness on the delicate side. It’s then dry and tangy with more earthy tones and gentle grip on the finish. Great value and a good introduction to Austria’s premier grape variety.

Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

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