a Lita Schwoaz 2008 Sponsored Wine Review by Billy

Nose:warm nutmeg spice, buttercream and flowers
Palate:smooth and even with a firm acid core that makes it stand up to butter and cream centric dishes.
Finish: grass and hay with some creamy end notes.
Overall: The Wine Cask Blog was sent this wine free for review. I have seen it listing for about 13 USD.The Austrian Wine Marketing board supplied the wine. This is a nice warm weather wine that has a good crispness from the acids but is not so sharp as to be cutting. This creates a fullness in the mouth that pairs well with summer snacks.

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Pfaffl Haidviertel Vineyards 2008 Gruner Veltliner Sponsored Wine Review

Nose: stony, nutmeg hints with a flowery hard peach/pear fruit foundation.

Palate: fairly sharp acids on the palate wrapped around a grassy core. Sharpness decreases notably when not held in the mouth yielding instead a crispness that invites regular sipping.

Finish: acidic and tight at the back with lime and more stony notes.

Overall: The Brand Action Team of The Austrian Wine Marketing Board sent us this wine free of charge to review. Pale yellow in the glass. This is a good summer wine for enjoying outside. Not as flowery or citrussy as other Gruner Veltliners but spry. Goes well with hard cheeses.

Szigeti Gruner Veltliner Brut Sponsored Wine Review by Billy

Nose: Floral and citrus with a vanilla/nutmeg touch
Palate: well spaced bubbles and a dryness that accentuates the floral nature of this delightfully sparkling Gruner Veltliner from Austria
Finish: short and tangy with more grapefruit at the back and an acid core.
Overall: I have never had a Gruner Veltliner sparkling wine before but this is quite simply a delight. This was sent to The Wine Cask Blog by Winebow for review. The wine retails for $17-20 and is a pleasant change from the American bubbly, Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco. The Gruner Veltliner grape is expressed nicely. For any fan of bubbly (and really, who isn't?) this is a must-try bottle. A Special thanks to Constance for arranging this sample.

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