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93 Points Wine Enthusiast
Raptor Ridge made the first American Grüner Veltliner I ever tasted, and I think this year's model is the best I've had from them. The vines were planted two decades ago and Tuscowallame is one of only 29 growing sites for Grüner Veltliner in North America. Aromatically, the wine is a mix of citrus and ripe Bosc pears, with a hint of white pepper. Flavors of tangerine, tarragon and papaya roll along a rich texture that puts the "lux" in luxurious.
91 Points Owen Bargreen
The outstanding 2024 Gruner Veltliner comes from the Tuscowallame Estate. Kiwi and honeydew melon mingle well with bright pear flavors on the palate. Showing a smooth texture and great sense of salty minerality, enjoy now and over the next several years.
Winemaker Notes
Our Tuscowallame Estate is one of only 29 growing sites for Grüner Veltliner in North America. Scott Shull embarked on the journey to make an American version of this Austrian star after a delightful and enlightening experience dining on Thai food and quaffing Austrian Grüner Veltliner while on a market visit to the midwest. True to its original inspiration, this wine is a fantastic compliment to spicy, exotic fare as well as a delightful companion to seafood and more delicate continental dishes such as flaky white fish, pork, and chicken. Weightier and more textured than its Alsatian counterparts, the Raptor Ridge Tuscowallame Estate Grüner Veltliner is an outstanding, well-loved, and continually highly scoring component of our story. Serve at 50 degrees in Burgundy glasses for the optimum experience.
