Illahe Estate Gruner Veltliner '22

Scoring 90 points, this rare Oregon Gruner Veltliner from the Willamette Valley shows the variety's excellent adaptation to cool climates. The 2023 vintage offers textbook aromas of white pepper, green pear and lentil sprout. On the palate, flavors of lime zest, yellow apple and a distinctive radish-like spice unfold with vibrant acidity and medium body. Fermented in neutral oak and aged on lees for 5 months, it gains texture without losing freshness. The mineral-driven finish lingers with a pleasant bitter almond note. Pair with asparagus risotto, Wiener schnitzel or Thai green curry.