Blank Canvas
Gruner Veltliner 2023 750ml

New Release

ACCOLADES

90 POINTS -‘This wine shows good varietal definition with pronounced citrus/mandarin flavours. A hint of sweetness is balanced by mouth-tingling acidity and drying phenolics which add complexity and texture but leave a little hardness on the finish.’ - BOB CAMPBELL MW

93 POINTS - ‘Distinctly savoury nose with celery salt, earthy spice and pepper. The palate has come together and is showing lovely weight, integrated wood tannins, ripe green apple and complex savoury flavours of paprika and mushroom. Almost bone dry, the phenolics lend a satisfyingly peppery finish. Ready to go now as the palate has rounded out and gained weight, but the tapered structure and fresh acidity will allow it to continue developing complexity for a few years.’ - STEPHEN WONG 

5 STARS - ‘The distinctive, savoury 2023 vintage was grown at two sites in the Wairau Valley, hand-picked, and fermented in tanks and French oak puncheons (20 per cent new).  Bright, light lemon/green, it is mouthfilling, fresh and dry, with strong, citrusy, spicy, peachy flavours, showing excellent delicacy, complexity and length.  Already highly enjoyable, it should break into full stride 2026+.’ - MICHAEL COOPER MA ONZM

94 POINTS - ‘A focused and intense package of scents with a white herb and radish note, citrus and white pineapple and an apple twist quality deliver a striking aromas. Dry, taut and new with flavours on the palate a mirror of the bouquet, high acidity with a fresh herb quality and peppery phenolics. Delicious, a lovely aperitif option or with fresh clam or mussel dishes. Best drinking from 2025 through 2030.’ - CAMERON DOUGLAS 

17 POINTS - ‘Classic Grüner aroma of herby citrus, fresh pears and white pepper, with a little more ripeness than in some Austrian versions, more lower Wachau than cooler, western Wachau such as Spitzer Graben, perhaps. A touch of spice but not in the least an oaky wine – though the puncheons have given a finely-grained creamy texture. Rounded and fresh at the same time. This wine seems to be hitting its stride and, having tasted other vintages with bottle age, should age well. Long, textured (lightly chewy) finish.’ -JULIA HARDING MW | JANCISROBINSON.COM

92 POINTS - ‘Savory, structured and strident, this 2023 Grüner Veltliner packs a punch. It is intensely concentrated and firm with an austerity tempered by maturation on lees in puncheons, bringing richness and roundness to what would otherwise be angular edges and straight lines. Tangy, citrus-laced and almond pastry-like flavors linger on the savory, spicy finish. Even an Austrian would be proud to have made this.’ - REBECCA GIBB MW | VINOUS.COM

92 POINTS - ‘The aromas of pears, fresh flowers, honeysuckle and minerals are very pretty. Medium-bodied, dry and layered. Not all that complex but very satisfying and true to the grape type. Drink now. Screw cap.’ - JAMES SUCKLING