2023 Ravensworth Gruner Veltliner

A crisp, aromatic charmer from Tumbarumba with just the right hint of spice and texture.
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Bryan Martin’s 2023 Ravensworth Grüner Veltliner is a fresh, small-batch return of this beloved Austrian varietal, grown in the high-altitude coolness of Tumbarumba’s Coppabella vineyard. This Grüner takes you on a sensory journey—think vibrant aromatics of spice and white flowers, a whisper of green herbs, and a burst of fresh, crisp texture. It’s bright and zesty like a Riesling or Albariño, but with a bit of Grüner’s signature peppery kick.

"A return of this great aromatic variety from Austria. In the same vein as Riesling and Albariño, Gruner has beautiful spicy, floral aromatics, retains plenty of texture and is super crisp."
- Bryan Martin

Crafted with Ravensworth’s typical attention to detail, the grapes were left on skins for a few days before a gentle press to barrel, where they spent nearly a year in 500-litre puncheons. This careful élevage gives the wine a lovely mouthfeel and complexity without losing that pure, racy acidity. Texturally, it's not too dissimilar from Chardonnay but obviously with the distinct Gruner thumbprint.

2023 was a bit of a rollercoaster—late bud burst, plenty of spring rain, and a temperamental summer that finally settled down just in time for harvest. It's a wine that’s ripe with flavour and crisp in structure. Enjoy it now for its refreshing zip, or tuck it away for up to 7 years to let the flavours deepen. Only 48 dozen produced.

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    Shan H.
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    10 months ago
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    2023 Ravensworth Gruner Veltliner
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Average wine

    I always like Gruner Veltliner but not this brand. Taste very different from the typical Veltliner. Wouldn't buy it again.

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    John M.
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    4 years ago
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    2021 Ravensworth Gruner Veltliner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Textural Luxury

    Delicious notes of poached pear, dried apricot and saffron. Rich and opulent but somehow reels itself in with fresh acidity and a faint hint of saline austerity for balance. Lovely stuff.

A return of this great aromatic variety from Austria. In the same vein as Riesling and Albariño, Gruner has beautiful spicy, floral aromatics, retains plenty of texture and is super crisp.

We'll have a larger release later this year but for now its just for you.

Technical Notes
Ravensworth Gruner Veltliner
Collection: Small Batch
Vintage: 2023
GI: Tumbarumba
Vineyard source: Coppabella
Harvest date: 3rd April
Processing: Processed to skins for a few day, pressed to barrel
Élevage: 11 Months
Vessels: 500l Puncheon
Vintage conditions: A late bud burst with ample (to say the least) spring rain that dried up at flowering in mid to late December. Some good summer rains that thankfully fried out for harvest.
Bottling date: Feb 2024
Production: 48 dozen
Cellaring: 3 -7 years
Something interesting: The great white variety of Austria
Drink with: A schnitty for sure

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Gruner Veltliner
Country Australia
Region Tumbarumba
Australian State NSW
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

Ravensworth

Bryan Martin is one of the most creative and inquisitive winemakers we've ever met. After leaving his position as winemaker alongside Tim Kirk at Canberra regional flagbearer, Clonakilla, Bryan went full steam in on his own label Ravensworth, which has firmly hit cult status amongst collectors.

He and his wife Jocelyn have a beautiful property outside of Murrumbateman which is home to all of their excellent Estate wines and Bryan also searches surrounding vineyards and out to the Hilltops region to compile his excellent value Regional series of wines. Sustainability and an unwavering commitment to quality across the board underpin the entire operation at Ravensworth. Perhaps best known for his benchmark Shiraz Viognier and textural Rieslings, Bryan is also arguably the country's best producer of Sangiovese and is a true master of the dark art of skin-contact whites.

Bryan embodies everything we love about small artisanal Australian producers. He is humble, irreverent, committed to the pursuit of excellence and always looking to explore. Quite simply, if you see a Ravensworth wine anywhere, you should buy it.

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