2023 Acorn Alegría Vineyards Grüner Veltliner

Aromas of green pear, yellow apple, and white flowers integrate with savory notes of white pepper, daikon radish, and a hint of tarragon. The palate is medium-bodied and texturally complex, featuring a core of tart citrus peel and stone fruit. It displays a crisp acidity and a distinct phenolic grip that leads to a dry finish marked by a clean mineral snap and a lingering spicy warmth.

The winemaking team utilizes 100% Grüner Veltliner from a dedicated block within the estate vineyard. The grapes are harvested early to preserve freshness, crushed, and given brief skin contact before pressing. Fermentation and aging occur entirely in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees to build mid-palate weight and maintain the vibrant, varietal aromatics without any oak influence.

The fruit is grown in the Russian River Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California, making it a rare domestic expression of this Austrian grape. The site is defined by its deep, well-draining alluvial soils and the cooling evening fog from the Pacific Ocean. This cool maritime microclimate allows the late-ripening variety to develop full phenolic maturity and spicy characteristics while retaining a bright, food-friendly acidity.