Austrian Grüner Veltliner

Schooled in Austria, Wess cut his teeth at assorted properties in Bordeaux before returning to his homeland and establishing his eponymous operation in 2003. This is aromatic, graceful and vivid Grüner showing lovely tension, dried herbs and an abundance of citrus fruit.

Top Kamptal producer, Bründlmeyer, crafts this early drinking Grüner from the slopes of the Loiser mountain where the soil contains a variety of mica schist called 'Gföhler Gneis'. Vogelsgang ('Birdsong Hill') shows the classic pepper notes of Grüner with hints of star-anise and clove, finishing with a cool, vibrant palate.

Weingut Stadt Krems is one of the oldest wine producers in Austria. This 30ha estate is on the best terroir of the city of Krems. Very dense nose of white peach and lime and a pure, full-bodied palate supported by a direct acidity, leading to a delicate finish. This is a great food wine.

Juicy stone fruits, honey and floral nose. Vibrant palate, very good density and ripe fruit concentration; there is plenty of spice and nice grapefruit peel bitterness, with a long finish.

Developed aromas of bruised apple, apricot and melon candy, it has a lush, full-bodied palate with good concentration and weight of fruit. Layered and dense with grip and some spice on the lengthy finish.