Orange's Home of Grüner Veltliner

We were the first to plant the variety in 2012 and have been pioneering the grape here in Orange, NSW ever since. With our higher elevation and cooler climate, it's the perfect growing conditions for this versatile and aromatic grape.

We now make 2-3 styles of Grüner Veltliner every year varying from light and minerally to rich and full bodied - don't miss them when you visit our Cellar Door!

Grüner Veltliner Explained

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Origin

Grüner Veltliner origates from Austria, belived to be from Niederösterreich. The name translates to “Green Wine of Veltlin”. Veltlin was an area in the lower Alps during the 1600’s that is now part of Valtellina, Italy.


Parentage

Natural offspring of Traminer x St. Georgen

Similar Varieties include: Dry Riesling, Grenache Blanc, Muscadet, Picpoul, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Colombard, Gros Manseng

Characteristics

Flavours: Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit, Nectarine, White Pepper, Iris, Green Bean, Radish, Lovage, Tarragon, Ginger, Honey

High Acid, Server chilled (7-10C)


Our Grüner History

In 2012 we planted our Grüner Veltliner vines. In 2016 our first Grüner was produced. 4 years of drought followed and it wasn't until 2021 that we were able to produce another vintage.

In 2022 we decided to produce 2 styles,an earlier, more classic Austrian style and a more rounded opulant style which was picked later.  

Experts say

Tasting Notes

"Grüner Veltliner is an aromatic wine, with perfumes of peach, nectarine and honey; acidity is very good and there is often a distinct minerality in the finish"

Our Grüners

Rider Gruner Veltliner 2022

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Signature Gruner Veltliner 2022

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