2023 Lark Hill Estate Grüner Veltliner - There are some perfumed orange blossoms backed by sliced pineapple, poached apples, white pepper and cumin spice. A note of hot sand and dried lemon rind. The palate maintains the electric energy that has always been present in this iconic bottling with a smoked salt salinity in the middle palate and a dried hay and straw like texture veering to a bone dry finish. This vintage brings new dimension with young vine fruit from the Dark Horse vineyard added into the blend. This extends the spectrum of dishes available for what is already a food friendly wine. Think along the lines of zaatar bread and smoked dips. One of the most thoughtful and deliberate Grüner Veltliners of this country. - 95 points, Shanteh Wale
