An absolute winner that shows a depth of delicious flavour development while retaining freshness in Gruner Veltliner, a grape that is planted in small quantities in New Zealand and originally comes from Austria. In this case, it's grown on the Morrison Vineyard at Pisa in Central Otago. 

The flavours here are all bright yellow fruit with stone fruit notes, a hint of spice and beautiful full body followed by a long finish. 

This wine drinks well now but can be cellared with confidence for a further two to four years.

Organically certified.

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's indigenous claim to white wine fame and is a grape not only best known from that country but also rarely grown elsewhere. This dry full bodied white is made 100% from Gruner grapes grown in Kamptal, Austria.

It has flavours of citrus and green apples and stonefruit and high acidity provides freshness and a lingering finish. A deliciously different dry white. 

Grüner Veltliner Löss forms the basis of Hiedler's portfolio. It is sourced from vines growing on loess soils which have been formed over the millennia which from the mineral dust of weathered alpine rocks, crushed under the weight of ice age glaciers. Enormous storms have deposited this dust, in various mineral compositions of lime, dolomite, quartz, mica and clays, along the Danube and its tributary valleys. The mineral-rich and porous soil characterizes the typical bright fruit and fine spice of this Veltliner.

Winemaker Jules Taylor is a champion of adventurous winemaking and grape varieties, such as Gruner Veltliner - and this is a fabulous dry white wine. The Gruner grape originally comes from Austria and is capable of a diverse style of wines, such as this refreshing aromatic and savoury wine. 

From Marlboroughs' Ukrainian wine making duo Alina Tenetka & Masha, bringing their experience from Europe to make really elegant wines out of different sites in Marlborough, teasing the potential out of grapes in ways we don't often see in New Zealand wines. These wines are full of poise, elegance & are hot off the lips of many a wine critic. 

When Alina turned up with her wines at Regional's we were taken aback, why hadn't we heard of this any sooner? The wines all were a departure from the styles New Zealand had previously offered & placed themselves in some of the best examples of each variety they make that NZ has to offer!

Region: Southern Valley, Marlborough

The Story
In a land famed for Sauvignon Blanc, making Austria's Grüner Veltliner was a quiet rebellion. Drawn to its sharp wit and spicy character, we wanted to see how its alpine soul would develop a Marlborough accent. This wine is the result—a brave expression of a new identity.

Tastes Like
Crisp Green Apple, a bright spark of White Pepper, fresh Lime Zest, and a signature stony finish that speaks of our river-stone soils.

Pair With
A perfect match for asparagus and goat cheese tarts, fresh oysters with a squeeze of lemon, or a classic chicken schnitzel.

For the Geeks

Perfect heavy clay soil, similar to the Austrian motherland of Grüner. Excellent vintage with low crop, concentrating fruit and aroma. Fermented in stainless steel and seasoned French oak. Aged on fine lees for 7 months. Pure, fresh and vibrant - a true reflection of Marlborough

Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/L (Dry)
Acidity (TA): 7.2 g/L
pH: 3.17
Alcohol: 12.5%

Accolades:Cam Douglas MS - 94 points Excellent

LINDEN ESTATE Grüner Veltliner 2024

Grape Varietal: 100% Grüner Veltliner

Growing Region: Hawke’s Bay - New Zealand Winemaker: Alex Hendry

This 2024 Grüner Veltliner has a straw yellow colour with shining hue. On the delicate nose you have aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle, green pears and a subtle pinch of white pepper. On the light-to-medium palate you have a relaxed wine style with appealing fruit flavours, showcasing ripe pears, and a casual splash of citrus acidity. The wine has an easy drinking nature and a simple friendly personality that signs off with an off-dry finish.

Food Pairing: An ideal wine with grilled calamari, Thai fishcakes, spring rolls, and a chicken salad.

This wine is from a BioGro certified organic and Demeter certified biodynamic estate vineyard located in the Bendigo subregion of Central Otago. The vineyard was first planted in 1998 and the Gruner Veltliner added in 2008. The soils on the beautiful north facing slope are Waenga fine sandy loam and Letts steepland soil with an elevation of 217 - 264 metres, on 44.55° south.

The wine is intensely golden-yellow in colour and the nose is an elegant combination of dried apricot and tropical fruit, followed by a hint of chestnuts. 

The palate offers flavours of toffee, vanilla and juniper berry, with typical Grüner peppery notes coming through. It is a well-structured, dry wine with balanced acidity, best enjoyed with a fried chicken salad or a hearty goulash.