Zocker

Paragon Vineyard Grüner Veltliner

8.8218 ratings
8.847 pro ratings
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grüner Veltliner
Asian Cuisine, Chili & Hot Spicy, Blue Cheese, Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Shellfish
Top Notes For
David Shaw

Still enjoying this one

Still enjoying this one

Jul 6th, 2021
David Shaw

I’m enjoying this one, so I keep scrounging for bottles at clearance priced

I’m enjoying this one, so I keep scrounging for bottles at clearance priced

Mar 8th, 2021
David Shaw

Clearance priced at my local supermarket, only Grüner in the joint. But is it so old it’s past peak? (Given wholesaler practices in my home state of Arizona, entirely possible) light straw, excellent clarity. Clean nose with some floral and mineral notes. Nice acidity finishing toward a lactic-citric blend. Light on the citrus flavors, maybe lemon pith and grapefruit peel, some spice also. Not quite bone dry. Better with food, and better an hour or two after opening. Still life in this bottle, not peaked yet, perhaps. A more structured experience than fruit forward, however. Not that typical a Grüner then...

Clearance priced at my local supermarket, only Grüner in the joint. But is it so old it’s past peak? (Given wholesaler practices in my home state of Arizona, entirely possible) light straw, excellent clarity. Clean nose with some floral and mineral notes. Nice acidity finishing toward a lactic-citric blend. Light on the citrus flavors, maybe lemon pith and grapefruit peel, some spice also. Not quite bone dry. Better with food, and better an hour or two after opening. Still life in this bottle, not peaked yet, perhaps. A more structured experience than fruit forward, however. Not that typical a Grüner then...

Jan 5th, 2021
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.7

Enjoyed during our chefs table experience at Napa Rose.

Enjoyed during our chefs table experience at Napa Rose.

Feb 3rd, 2020
Austin Baird

Intense Granny Smith Apple, slight effervescence

Intense Granny Smith Apple, slight effervescence

Mar 1st, 2019
Meg Herring

Tastes like a citrus salad — grapefruits, limes, and lemons. The refreshing acid is welcome on this rainy afternoon.

Tastes like a citrus salad — grapefruits, limes, and lemons. The refreshing acid is welcome on this rainy afternoon.

Jan 27th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

The wines are made by veteran French winemaker Christian Roguenant. Zocker (Austrian word for Gambler) owned by the Niven Family Wine Estates. Straw yellow with tropical and stone fruit aromas and hot spice. On the palate apricot and melon flavors with strong acidity and Cajun pepper spice. Crisp finish with minerality on the end. Needs food to enjoy.

The wines are made by veteran French winemaker Christian Roguenant. Zocker (Austrian word for Gambler) owned by the Niven Family Wine Estates. Straw yellow with tropical and stone fruit aromas and hot spice. On the palate apricot and melon flavors with strong acidity and Cajun pepper spice. Crisp finish with minerality on the end. Needs food to enjoy.

Dec 16th, 2017
R. Addison Wehrfritz

Under ripe lime & grapefruit. High acidity with current of underlying sweetness. Reminiscent of NZ SB with 'a certain funky tanginess, reminiscent of the smell of guava or earwax. Apparently this is due to a chemical compound called p-mentha-8-thiol-3-one.'

Under ripe lime & grapefruit. High acidity with current of underlying sweetness. Reminiscent of NZ SB with 'a certain funky tanginess, reminiscent of the smell of guava or earwax. Apparently this is due to a chemical compound called p-mentha-8-thiol-3-one.'

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2016
Dawn

Good with food (ham, turkey, pork, fish, cheese, non red meat)

Good with food (ham, turkey, pork, fish, cheese, non red meat)

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2015
Katy Jossy Simanski

Crisp with a hint of white pepper.

Crisp with a hint of white pepper.

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2015