Bernhard Ott Grüner Veltliner Rosenberg Erste Lage 2013

Dried apricot, cantaloupe and orange peel open the nose, with a herbal undercurrent that signals the depth to come. On the palate, the stone fruit takes on a peppery edge, classic Grüner, while tobacco and dill add savory complexity. The texture is plush and full without feeling heavy, kept honest by a driving acidity that lends real focus through the long finish. From 50-year-old vines on Ott's prized loess, this is Wagram Grüner Veltliner at its most serious. Enormous aging potential.