A Kosher Austrian Gruener Veltliner

A Kosher Austrian Gruener Veltliner: Wine Reviewed
Hafner Grüner Veltliner 2009 12 % alcohol about $12

There were no marketing materials so let’s start by quoting the partially illegible back label. “This wine has been produced from selected famous Gruner grapes grown in sunny Burgenland, Austria. This unique and typical Austrian grape has special white peppers and a certain « freshness » and is paired with fish and white meat (chicken) or noodles. Serve at 8 –12 º C (46 – 53 º F). ” And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine had a bracing acidity and good length with light fruit. The initial meal centered on home made chicken meatballs accompanied by Basmati rice. The wine was round and metallic, and sour but not unpleasantly so. In the face of a spicy tomato, onion, green pepper, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro salsa/salad the wine’s acidity picked up a bit. A touch of citrus lurked in the wings but its fruit was gone. With fresh kiwi the citrus taste came out of hiding. Homemade apple and chocolate chip turnovers rendered this libation round with burnt caramel and light acidity. I had the impression that the wine’s apple met the turnover’s apple or vice versa.

This review of a moderately priced kosher Austrian Gruener Veltliner white wine continues on my website.