Rufus King

9.1

Delicious Grüner Veltliner enjoyed on Viking Danube River cruise — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Winzer Krems – Grüner Veltliner – Chremisa Edition
Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Austria 🇦🇹

Overview
Created in 1995 to honor the 1,000-year anniversary of the City of Krems (first recorded in 995 AD), the Chremisa Edition has become a flagship expression of Austrian Grüner Veltliner. It shows why this grape, deeply rooted in Lower Austria, is revered worldwide: structured, spicy, mineral-driven, and endlessly food-friendly.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright aromas of grapefruit, honeysuckle, and orchard blossoms, lifted by Grüner’s signature white pepper note. On the palate, it’s refreshing yet layered, with citrus zest, green apple, and a mineral streak that gives precision and elegance.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, lively, and perfectly balanced. Acidity cleanses and recalibrates the palate, while a subtle spiciness adds dimension. Crisp yet textured, finishing long with finesse.

Winemaking Notes
Produced under the Sandgrube 13 label of Winzer Krems, one of Austria’s most historic cooperatives. Grapes are sourced from vineyards along the Danube with loess and primary rock soils, ideal for showcasing Grüner’s minerality. Stainless-steel vinification preserves freshness and typicity.

Food Pairing
An all-rounder: pairs beautifully with schnitzel, roast chicken, or veal; also great with baked mushrooms, Asian cuisine, or tangy vinaigrette salads. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif or even as a “meditation wine” on its own.

Verdict
A timeless Grüner — layered, spicy, refreshing — bridging Austria’s thousand-year wine heritage with today’s palate.

📚 Educational Sidebar – Austria’s Grüner Legacy
Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s signature white grape, covering nearly one-third of all vineyards. Famous for its peppery spice, bright acidity, and food-pairing versatility, it thrives in regions like Kremstal, Kamptal, and Wachau. Look for styles ranging from light “Steinfeder” to powerful, age-worthy “Smaragd” in Wachau classifications. — a year ago

Michelle M

9.0

Refreshing but not too tart; grapefruit zest, tangerine pith, fresh almonds, chamomile flowers, dried apricot, zippy lingering fresh ginger spice on nose and palate. Gets more interesting outta the fridge on the second day, the apricot more pronounced in the bouquet with a hint of honeysuckle and a whiff of cotton candy; palate is mellower and fruitier. Would buy again — 3 years ago

Neil Wanee

9.5

Our 2019 edition had Chremisa in large letters on the bottle and it was fabulous. It was different than any Gruner we’ve had. — 5 years ago

Alex Martin

9.4

For the price, this is an excellent wine. Subtle hint of tannins, mellow fruitiness, and nice and dry. Excellent with Thai style pork skewers. — 5 years ago

Benton Maglinger

8.9

Crisp, light, mineral, fizz — 6 years ago

MS

9.0

Crisp not too dry — 5 months ago

Ayyyy

9.1

very dry, tart, yummy — 9 months ago

Jill Ibarra

9.0

Crisp, mildly dry. Hints citrus. — 2 years ago

Rufus King

8.9

Delicious Grüner Veltiner, served while watching the Celtics in the NBA Finals at The Pilot House, Kennebunk, ME, also at Coastal Alchemist wine bar, Ogunquit — 2 years ago

Jess

9.0

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of
Dry. Flavors lemon, lemongrass, mineral. Citrus & herbal.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Neil Wanee

9.2

The body more like a Chardonnay with a slightly spicy finish — 5 years ago

Charles Hackett

9.2

This is an amazing rose from Austria. Purchased it during the summer of 2020, but it made it until December in our wine fridge. Glad that it did, because it delicious and I will purchase again to enjoy on hot summer day! — 6 years ago

Michael Younkins

9.2

Really nice wine, citrus notes on the front but ends up smooth and clean. Light yellow color. — 5 months ago

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. — a year ago

Rufus King

9.0

Clean, crisp Grüner Veltliner, enjoyed before dinner in Brooklyn Heights (Grenada Wines) — 2 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Bright gold. Abundant, aromatic nose of honeyed yellow apple and wet stone. Smells sweeter than it really is. Medium bodied palate gives crisp yellow apple, honeysuckle, and stony minerality from entry to moderate finish. Medium plus acidity. Exquisite Austrian Riesling from Kremstal with all of the aromatics and complexity of — dare I say it? — a Wachau Smaragd. Wursts and pork dishes are the natural pairing, but the universal white is always ready for anything, including extra time in the cellar. Drink now through 2029. — 4 years ago

Alex Martin

9.0

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

Matthew Korzelius

8.9

Nose: lemon curd, lemon pastry. Fruit jellies. Grapefruit feel. Lemon juice.

Palate: light effervescence. Lemon Crystal light. Limestone. Flint. Iron. SO mineral. Lemon pulp. — 6 years ago

Neil Wanee

9.7

Wonderful perfectly balanced rose — 8 years ago