F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Frauenweingarten 2014

Light on its feet at just 11.8% alcohol, this Federspiel opens with clover, apple blossom and a breath of fresh herbs. Apple and snap pea dominate the mid-palate, crunchy, clean, with a juicy succulence that belies the wine's modest weight. A floral lift threads through the mouth, and then ginger arrives alongside white pepper in a finish that's both invigorating and unexpectedly long. Pure Frauenweingarten character: bright, delicate, and hard to put down.