Raptor Ridge Tuscowallame Estate Grüner Veltliner 2025

Austrian wine aficionado's dream, but a rare find nonetheless, since it's not a well-known regional style, so even I had rated one before, it wouldn't be listed under my profile. 🤭\nGrüner Veltliner from Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon. 9% fermented in neutral French oaks, 91% tank fermented. Floral touches of white flowers, orange blossom, honeysuckle, apple, citrus. Fruity accents of stone fruits, Asian pear, citrus, minerals with a hint of honey. Medium body, dry, high acidity.

Remarkable Oregon Grüner that showcases the region's unique terroir. The 2014 Raptor Ridge Chehalem Mountain Grüner Veltliner is a masterclass in cohesion and nuance, with a captivating perfume of honeysuckle, linen, and stone whispers that unfold effortlessly. The taste is refreshed by a bracing acidity, tempered by a subtle minerality that adds depth and complexity. The aftertaste is long and satisfying, with a lingering echo of citrus and herbaceousness. A true gem in the Oregon Grüner category.

The wine's mineral profile is reminding of a lively green apple, with a whisper of stone fruit sweetness. The honeysuckle and peach accents are a nod to the fruit's floral undertones.