2024 Billy Button The Groovy Gruner Veltliner

Austria's coolest grape gets the groovy treatment. A vibrant and distinctively structured Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner — pale green-gold and luminous, with white pepper, lime zest and fresh herb intensity, saline mineral character and the extraordinary spice, vibrant acidity and food-friendly personality that makes Grüner Veltliner one of the most exciting and distinctive alternative white varieties grown in Australia.

The Groovy — Billy Button's personality-driven name for a wine that truly earns it. From Jo Marsh — one of Australia's most celebrated and pioneering female winemakers, known for her playful, personality-driven label names and her commitment to alternative varieties in the Alpine Valleys of Victoria. 94 points and outstanding value at $30.

94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Alpine Valleys, VIC

$30 a bottle
The Groovy • Grüner Veltliner • Billy Button • Alpine Valleys

"Austria's coolest grape gets the groovy treatment — Jo Marsh's Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner, bursting with white pepper, lime zest and saline mineral character. 94 points and genuinely irresistible at $30."

About Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most celebrated and distinctive white variety — producing wines of extraordinary white pepper spice, lime zest and saline mineral character that are quite unlike any other white variety in the world. In the Alpine Valleys of Victoria, Grüner Veltliner finds a natural home in the cool-climate, high-altitude conditions — the white pepper spice and saline mineral character of the variety expressing beautifully in the region's cool-climate terroir. Billy Button's The Groovy is one of Australia's most celebrated and distinctive Grüner Veltliner expressions — 94 points and genuinely irresistible at $30.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale green-gold with brilliant clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Distinctive and irresistibly groovy with:

• white pepper — the hallmark of great Grüner Veltliner
• lime zest and green apple
• fresh herbs and citrus blossom
• saline mineral character and the cool-climate precision of the Alpine Valleys

Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner of extraordinary aromatic distinctiveness — the white pepper spice and lime zest of the variety at its most vibrant and expressive, with the saline mineral character and food-friendly personality that defines great Billy Button Grüner Veltliner.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and excellent structure.
Expect layers of:

• green apple, lime and white peach
• white pepper and fresh herbs
• citrus blossom and subtle mineral complexity
• saline minerality and cool-climate precision
• vibrant acidity delivering freshness, structure and length

The wine delivers white pepper spice with saline mineral character, combining Jo Marsh's celebrated winemaking with the Alpine Valleys' extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the distinctive personality that defines great Billy Button Grüner Veltliner.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus, white pepper and the characteristic saline mineral backbone that defines great Grüner Veltliner.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Billy Button The Groovy

Billy Button is one of the Alpine Valleys' most celebrated and distinctive producers, founded by Jo Marsh — one of Australia's most celebrated and pioneering female winemakers, known for her playful, personality-driven label names and her commitment to alternative varieties in the Alpine Valleys of Victoria. Each Billy Button wine gets a personality descriptor — The Groovy, The Dapper, The Vivacious — giving each wine a distinct character and personal touch that sets the label apart. The Groovy Grüner Veltliner is one of Jo Marsh's most celebrated and distinctive expressions — 94-point Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner of extraordinary white pepper spice, saline mineral character and food-friendly personality.

It represents:

• vibrant, distinctively structured Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner from one of Australia's most celebrated and pioneering female winemakers
• Jo Marsh's groovy expression of Grüner Veltliner — white pepper spice, lime zest and saline mineral character at their most irresistible
• outstanding value for a 94-point, food-friendly Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner at $30

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Grüner Veltliner
• Region: Alpine Valleys, VIC
• Producer: Billy Button
• Winemaker: Jo Marsh
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2029

Food Pairings

• Wiener Schnitzel — the classic Austrian pairing
• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Asian cuisine — Thai or Vietnamese
• Spicy dishes
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is Austria's coolest grape getting the groovy treatment — 94-point Alpine Valleys Grüner Veltliner of extraordinary white pepper spice, saline mineral character and food-friendly personality from one of Australia's most celebrated and pioneering female winemakers.
At $30, it delivers 94-point Halliday quality and a white wine experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the Australian market.

A must-have for lovers of alternative varieties, food-friendly whites and the finest Alpine Valleys expressions. Get groovy.