{"product_id":"nikolaihof-gruner-veltliner-hefeabzug-2021","title":"Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStony, herbal, and beautifully precise, this Wachau Grüner opens with green apple, citrus rind, fresh herbs, flint, and a cool wet-stone note that gives the wine immediate lift and clarity. On the palate, it feels brisk and focused, with orchard fruit, peppery freshness, and a lightly smoky, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikolaihof — one of Austria’s most historic wine estates (470 A.D!!!) and a longtime benchmark in the Wachau, with biodynamic farming certified by Demeter. The estate is known for emphasis on site, texture, and longevity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wachau, Austria. The Hefeabzug bottling is sourced from various sites in the Wachau rather than a single vineyard, giving it a broader regional snapshot of the estate’s Grüner Veltliner style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grüner Veltliner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white wine; 12% ABV. The wine is matured sur lie (on the lees) until immediately before bottling, which gives it a slight toasty texture while preserving its snap and mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a wonderfully transparent expression of Wachau Grüner from one of Austria’s most revered traditional estates. The lees aging adds quiet depth and texture, while the biodynamic farming and restrained handling keep the wine feeling bright, stony, and very much anchored in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e We love this with green foods like asparagus, lettuce wraps, green beans, and pea shoots.  Also goes great with schnitzel, trout, herb-roasted chicken, or a lunch built around good bread and butter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42974396448873,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/79.png?v=1773093814","url":"https:\/\/plutoswinebar.com\/products\/nikolaihof-gruner-veltliner-hefeabzug-2021","provider":"Pluto's Wine Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}