2023 Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner

Hahndorf Hill |Adelaide Hills |Gruner Veltliner
Arguably Australia's best Gruner Veltliner from a producer who put the variety on the map for Australia..
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
11 Reviews

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Description

The Austrian Grüner Veltliner grape is one of the current 'it' varieties amongst wine lover circles, loved for its texture, natural freshness and versatility with food.

The Adelaide Hills region is where the variety is proving most successful, a fact that can be attributed wholly and solely to the inspired work of Hahndorf Hill guru Larry Jacobs. Jacobs prophetically first planted the variety in the region in 2006, since then many Hills producers have followed suit. But the Hahndorf Hill GRU remains the gold standard of Australian Gruner.

With a lengthy history of trophies, gold medals and outstanding reviews this is a clear benchmark for the variety in Australia - if you want to see what Gruner is all about, there is simply no better example in the country.

Trophy + Gold Medal - Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show 2023
Double Gold Medal - Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023
Gold Medal - Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023

Tasting notes: At Hahndorf Hill we produce four different styles of Gruner, of which Gru is our classic style. Our previous vintages of Gru Gruner Veltliner have been highly awarded, including the 2019 Gru Gruner Veltliner, which was rated the best Gruner Veltliner at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2020, and also the 2020 vintage which was the top-rated Gruner Veltliner at the London Wine Competition 2021.

Now try this beautiful 2023 vintage with its perfumed nose of peach, lime peel and chamomile. The palate is brimming with yellow-fleshed peach, grapefruit and an edge of guava, all framed by a juicy, limey acidity and mouth-filling texture.

This wine has a long, flavoursome finish with on-going layers of delicious texture and spice. Perfectly matched with all Asian cuisine, white meats, seafoods and vegetarian dishes. But most excitingly, here is the ultimate white wine that will match perfectly with your favourite rare sirloin steak!

Gruner Veltliner is a variety that ages well and this wine should develop splendidly for up to 8 years.

Trophy + Gold Medal - Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show 2023

Double Gold Medal - Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023

Gold Medal - Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 11 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
11 reviews
  • EC
    EUNICE C.
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    2 months ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    great gruner veltliner for its price point

    excellent to start and best when it's cold for the summer heat

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • DK
    Daniel K.
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    3 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent

    A fitting benchmark for Australian Gruner. Bright and complex, with a delicious interplay between apparent fruit sweetness and soft acidity. Green apple, underripe quince, and a stamp of white pepper and spice. A museum release of this wine would be really rewarding too.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • PM
    Peter M.
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    3 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A long-time favourite

    A long-time favourite

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • SR
    Stefan R.
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    4 months ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great Gruner!

    Really enjoyed this bottle. It was more on the spicy savory end of the spectrum. It really improved as it warmed up to room temperature too -- always a good sign in my book. And is goes for under $30. Bargain!

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • CW
    Christopher W.
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    4 months ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Was a popular drop

    Shared this with 5 others around the table. Everyone wanted a 2nd glass. But alas we only had a single bottle. A welcome change from the regular whites in the rack.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Hahndorf Hill

Hahndorf Hill Winery (HHW) is owned by Larry Jacobs and Marc Dobson, who operate the boutique business together with a dedicated team.

Larry was once an intensive-care doctor who gave up medicine to become the founder of Mulderbosch Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

His trailblazing label in the Adelaide Hills is regarded as the benchmark in Australia for Austrian varieties, this stuff is world class.

Larry Jacobs in his vineyard Hahndorf Hill

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