The Nigl Gruner Veltliner Alte Reben Kremstal Dac 2020 is a vibrant wine that boasts of aromas of grapefruit
a fleeting astringency and successful acidity promise a long aging potential
firm tannins and a lovely finish
at times austere
The firm tannins and bold structure are mitigated by succulent and ripe black-currant flavors
Domaine de Terrebrune Bandol Rouge, Provence, France 2020 Grignolino The Nigl Gruner Veltliner AlteMidnight purple color. As brooding on the nose as the color would suggest, showing dark plum, loganberry, crushed minerals, graphite, iodine, and potting soil. The body is dense and full, packed with blackberry preserves, licorice, cocoa powder, and iron ore. The meaty density of this wine cannot be overstated, yet integrated tannins and soft minerals on the finish keep the palate in balance.