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Wine of the Week, July 13, 2014

   DURNBERG GRUNER VELTLINER 2013, AUSTRIA





By:  Ed "The Wine Guy" 



The world gets smaller and smaller, and tastier and tastier. Near at hand, we have a jammy Shiraz from Australia; a spicy Malbec from Mendozza, Argentina; an intensely fruity Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand; a luscious Merlot from Columbia Valley, Washington State; an earthy Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Italy; a Gruner Veltliner from Austria. Yes, Gruner Veltiner, a variety of white wine grape grown extensively in Austria. This wine is light and dry, crisp, with aromas and flavors of citrus, apple, and peach, with hints of white pepper and minerals. It is a very food-friendly wine. Perfect for summer salads, and the perfect accompaniment with raw oysters. Or, on its own, it is a refreshing aperitif.