Tomich Woodside Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2023

Grüner seems to have found a perfect home in the Adelaide Hills and this is another gem. The vineyard, in the Woodside sub-region, was planted in 2010. Fermentation is in a five-tonne open fermenter, completed in French oak, 20% of which was new. The colour is quite a deep yellow. On the nose, there are hints of apricot skins and orange rind with a touch of walnut, ears and florals as well. A supple and seductive texture, quite creamy, before the palate moves to a more spicy style. There is even a hint of pepper with great length and fine balance. This should drink beautifully for the next two to four years. Like this a lot.