2008 Forstreiter Grooner Gruner Veltliner

If you're looking for an alternative to Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and dry Rose for your summertime wine of choice, we've got just the wine. It's a Gruner Veltliner called "Grooner" from Austria! Previously relegated to the "other whites" category in most circles, suddenly Gruner is the trendy white wine of choice for the summer. Why is that? Three words: lively, fresh, and crisp!

Grab a few bottles of the 2008 Grooner Gruner Veltliner from Meinhard Forstreiter. Serve it the next time you have company over and everyone will be talking about that new Grooner white wine with the kitchy little label. Lively wine with apple, grapefruit, and peach flavors. light-bodied with good minerality and acidity. A nice clean and long finish.