Illahe Estate Gruner Veltliner (2024)
Wine Tasting Notes
Illahe's 2024 Estate Grüner Veltliner offers aromas of dried apricot, honeycomb, lemongrass and fresh ginger, finished with the grape's signature pinch of white pepper. Brief skin contact and fermentation in acacia wood lend a textured, slightly creamy mid-palate without dulling its energy. Crisp acidity and a savory, spicy finish make it a terrific match for oysters, Thai curries and herb-driven dishes.
Press
93 pts – Wine Enthusiast
Winery/Producer Highlights
Illahe Vineyards — Illahe Vineyards is a family estate in the Willamette Valley's Van Duzer Corridor, where cool Pacific breezes funnel through the Coast Range. The family was among Oregon's early adopters of Grüner Veltliner, growing it alongside their estate Pinot Noir. Farming is sustainable and winemaking deliberately low-intervention, with some wines still made using horse-drawn and hand-powered methods.
Descriptive Words
Textured, Peppery, Zesty, Aromatic, Crisp
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