Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Winzer Krems Grüner Veltliner – Kellermeister Privat
Kremstal DAC, Austria 🇦🇹

Overview
A classic Grüner Veltliner from the Kremstal DAC, one of Austria’s benchmark regions for this varietal. Known for its cool climate and mineral-rich soils along the Danube, Kremstal consistently produces bright, crisp, and ultra-refreshing Grüners with excellent typicity.

Aromas & Flavors
Vivid notes of pear, green apple, and citrus zest, lifted by the grape’s signature white pepper spice. There’s also a subtle herbal undertone that rounds out the freshness.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied, with zippy acidity that keeps it lively and food-friendly. A faint touch of tannin adds structure without weighing it down. Clean, dry, and palate-reviving.

Winemaking Notes
Produced under Winzer Krems’ Kellermeister Privat label, which emphasizes classic varietal expression. Stainless steel fermentation preserves brightness and minerality, keeping the wine fresh and precise.

Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or seafood. A natural companion to spicy Asian dishes thanks to its crisp acidity, or simply enjoy it chilled on a warm day.

Verdict
A textbook Grüner Veltliner that embodies everything people love about the style: refreshing, balanced, and versatile. A great palate “reset” wine, ideal for everyday enjoyment or pairing across cuisines. 📚 Educational Sidebar – Austria’s DAC System
Austria uses DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) to certify quality wines tied to specific terroirs — much like France’s AOC. Kremstal DAC, where this wine hails from, is known for fruit-forward Grüner Veltliner and Riesling with lively minerality and freshness. — 4 months ago

Roslyn Foo, Glamolicious

10

I'm a fan of Kellermeister wines. This winery is a gem located at Barossa Valley, South Australia. This Dessert wine is sweet but not too sticky. It carried a strong flavor of fresh grapes. Perfect for after meals! — 11 years ago

Geoff Upston

9.0

2021 vintage, tasted NYE 2024. Nice drop — 9 months ago

Benton Maglinger

8.9

Crisp, light, mineral, fizz — 6 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.1

Super young and lip smacking acid.
Very nice now and in 10+ — 8 years ago

Danielle Dawson

9.4

Surprisingly delicious! Loved it. Great for price range and have gone back for more a few times. — 12 years ago

Alex Martin

9.0

Excellent for the price. Fruity and light tannins. Paired excellently with pork and spicy food. — 5 years ago

Pat Carroll

9.5

Strawberry, like a pinot noir. — 7 years ago

Brad Donaldson

9.0

Really fresh Sparkling NV from Kellermeister ripe fruits and cherry coming through! Went well after a curry. — 11 years ago

Anna Coleshaw-Echols

10

Always learning! This wine has a good story. The dry grown process sounds like smart business because it produces a very full bodied and very tasty vino. Alas this was brought to us from Australia by hand. — 12 years ago