House of Gruner Veltliner

Gruner Veltliner home is undisputably in Austria, where it accounts for nearly a third of the vineyard plantings. Known for its versatility and vibrant character, it produces wines that range from light and refreshing to rich and age-worthy.

The grape is celebrated for its crisp acidity, citrus and stone fruit flavours, and distinctive notes of white pepper, herbs, and minerality. In cooler climates like the Adelaide Hills, Gruner Veltliner thrives, delivering wines with purity, precision, and a strong sense of place. Its ability to reflect terroir makes it a favourite among winemakers and sommeliers.

Gruner Veltliner pairs exceptionally well with food, especially dishes that are traditionally difficult to match with wine - such as asparagus, artichokes, and spicy Asian cuisine. Its balance of freshness and texture makes it a natural companion to seafood, poultry, and vegetarian fare.

It proves equally adaptable and malleable in the winery. It can be made in a similar way to a traditional Australian dry Riesling, pressed off straight away and fermented in stainless steel to preserve the crispness, aromatics and fruit purity. Alternatively it can be barrel fermented and matured in oak to build texture and emphasise the savoury sprectrum of the variety. There’s also the goldilocks approach, which sits somewhere in-between these styles, with crisp fruit expression and textural interest.

Hahndorf Hill make four styles of Gruner Veltliner, White Mischief in the crisp, fresh style, Reserve in the rich, complex style and Gru in the Goldilocks of the trio.  We also make a late harvest expression, called Green Angel.