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Minimus Grüner Veltliner 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon, United StatesMinimus was created in 2011 by Chad Stock as a series of one-off experiments, and the line continues to be an incubator and innovator for Oregon winemaking. They source from sustainable through to biodynamic vineyards, and practice low-intervention, native fermentation, utilize various vessels, and work with numerous grapes and clones (many unique to this project). Opening with a bright, flinty flick, this GV was planted in 1977 in Vitae Springs Vineyard, high in the south Salem hills' volcanic jory soils, on own roots. It's believed to be the oldest planting of GV in America. The wine was fermented and aged for nine months in stainless, preserving the purity and crisp fruit. Lemon, meadow herbs, are scented with elderflower and kissed with flake salts that run the long, slender palate to a bright finish. Acidity is shining, well balancing the gentle lees. Lovely poise and balance in this 12.4 degree wine.Tasted: 08 August 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $44.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Grüner VeltlinerUPC: 040232189005
