WTN: 2006 Fuchs Grüner Veltliner Burgenland Austria. $10.99 at Beekmans, Glen Rock, NJ. QPR.
Pale yellow color, clear hue, lovely fruit and spice aroma and taste, medium mouth feel, relatively long finish, black pepper, citrus and apple notes, very good acidity, light and lively, great match with roasted sandwiches and vegetables. Works very well all by its own, especially while lazing in the pool on a hot summer day. No EGA. 3*+.
Notes: Beekman http://www.beekmanwine.com/
"The Fuchs (pronounced FOOKS with a slight softening of the ‘K’) Winery was founded in 1876 and is currently run by two brothers. Their land holdings consist of the ancestral vineyard (Winery Styria), which is situated in the South of Styria near the Slovenian border. A more recently developed vineyard, the source of our featured wine, is located in Podersdorf near the Neusiedlersee in the province of Burgenland. Lake Neusiedl is the only middle European steppe lake, and its eastern shore is almost entirely planted with vines. The Fuchs brothers own 14 hectares (35 acres) of vineyards and contract with other grape growers for a total annual production of 25,000 cases. The brothers believe that each vineyard has its own character and requires individual care. Although they use modern winery procedures, their focus is on vineyard management and careful grape selection."