2023 Longview Macclesfield Gruner Veltliner

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An awesome small batch expression of Adelaide Hills Gruner, filled with spice and texture.

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97 points & Top 100 Wines of the Year
"Hmm. Isn’t this something? It has a dusting of white pepper on the bouquet, the palate with quite wonderful flavour and a glorious texture, thanks in part to near-invisible tannins."
- James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)

The Macclesfield range from Longview are all small-batch crafted wines made to highlight the unique climate and landscape of Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills.

The Gruner Veltliner in the range is from 11 year old vines, harvested at the ultimate balance of flavour and natural acid. They use only the juice, but add some lees back in to build texture and roundness in the final wine.

It comes out filled with apples, grapefruit, spice and herbaceous hits with a lovely texture, with a dry finish. Bright and lively stuff.

97 points & Top 100 Wines of the Year - "Hmm. Isn’t this something? It has a dusting of white pepper on the bouquet, the palate with quite wonderful flavour and a glorious texture, thanks in part to near-invisible tannins. Bosc pear and a hint of dried apricot are sidelines." - James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)

Longview is one of the first vineyards in Australia to plant Grüner Veltliner and is planted to three different Austrian clones (HHW 2, HHW 3 and Iby) - all on own roots. Now the vines are 11 years old, we are noticing fantastic fruit quality through the vineyard with consistent bunches and well controlled vigour. The Gruner was hand-harvested in late February based on flavour and acid retention, then crushed, destemmed and must-chilled to 3° before gentle pressing. Only free run juice was used, and the ferment was kept at sub-10 degrees C, with some lees returned to the clarified juice to accentuate the mid palate richness of the variety. It was then fermented to dryness and bottled immediately to preserve freshness.

Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
Blend: Gruner Veltliner (100%)
ABV: 12.50%

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Gruner Veltliner
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Weekend Australian
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 97
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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