Wine of the Week: Lois Grüner Veltliner

Let’s take a little trip to Austria, shall we? Our winter trip to Austria was one of my favorite travel experiences ever, but I long to spend days visiting Austria’s wine country during the spring or summer, when things are lovely and green.

The 2013 Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner is one of the wines I would love to be sipping on an Austrian summer day, but a Boston summer on a boat was not a bad second choice.

I have loved Lois Grüner Veltliner for years now; I attended an amazing Austrian wine tasting when I first started becoming passionate about wine, and have been a fan ever since. The 2013, like so many Grüners, is a perfect summer wine, and there are lots of summer weekends left! (Don’t let the advertising world tell you differently. It’s still time for Grüner and not pumpkin beer, sweaters, or any of that nonsense!)

This wine is refreshing and fun, with acidity that dances on the tongue and citrus notes that linger. It’s great with your favorite appetizers and would be delicious with a grilled lemon chicken, salads, or even a fun and fruity dessert.

Summer ends officially the 3rd week of September; I hope you continue to discover favorite summer wines until then!