Fred Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner 2005

Sometimes less is more. Austria's national grape, Grüner Veltliner cuts right through to your palate without going to your head.

Thanks to the relatively cool Austrian climate, Lois Grüner Veltliner 2005 is

naturally light in alcohol, weighing in at 11.8%, and it's nearly bone dry. According to Fred Loimer, "There is not one year that’s similar to another. Here in the Kamptal, we always have to adjust to changing conditions." Over half of Loimer's 75 acres are in Grüner Veltliner, which are encouraged to bear fruit low to the ground where scarce heat protects them. Tasting Notes. Color: Very pale straw with a greenish tint. Aromas: Green apple, lemon-lime, hints of cold blossoms and slate. Ultra light and lively on the tongue, the fruit is spritely with hints of white pepper, and the finish is tart, dry and refreshing.

Closure: Screw cap.  Excellent value ($13).

Pairing: Drink it by itself to combat the summer heat wave, or with southern fried you-name-it: chicken, fish, french fries, hush puppies.

Winewaves reviewed the 2004 vintage of Lois in December, 2005.