{"product_id":"crft-k1-vineyard-gr-ner-veltliner-2025","title":"2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner – Adelaide Hills, SA – One of Australia's Oldest Grüner Vineyards","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 IS THIS THE BEST GRÜNER VELTLINER VINEYARD IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA? WE THINK SO! ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S OLDEST GRÜNER PLANTINGS – JUST $32!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner – Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia's Oldest Grüner Veltliner Vineyards | Planted 2008 | RRP $32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are some truly outstanding Grüner Veltliners being produced in Australia today, but when it comes to the vineyard itself, I firmly believe Geoff Hardy's K1 Vineyard in Kuitpo is the finest Grüner Veltliner site in South Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a wonderful demonstration of why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by the extraordinarily talented Candice Helbig and Frewin Ries of CRFT Wines, this is a wine that combines one of Australia's pioneering Grüner vineyards with thoughtful, sensitive winemaking and an absolutely brilliant price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust $32 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a single-vineyard wine of this pedigree, that represents exceptional value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrüner Veltliner is one of the world's great white grape varieties, capable of producing wines with the precision of fine Riesling, the texture of serious Chardonnay and a distinctive combination of white pepper, stone fruit, spice and mineral complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd while Austria remains its spiritual home, the Adelaide Hills has demonstrated that this remarkable variety has an exciting future in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner is one of the most compelling examples of that potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍇 CRFT Wines – One of the Adelaide Hills' Most Exciting Boutique Producers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRFT Wines was established in 2012 by winemakers Candice Helbig and Frewin Ries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in Carey Gully in the Adelaide Hills, CRFT has developed an outstanding reputation for producing individual, vineyard-focused wines that celebrate the diversity of South Australia's most exciting growing sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir philosophy is simple but incredibly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat wine begins in the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than attempting to create a uniform house style, Candice and Frew work with carefully selected vineyards, allowing the characteristics of each site to shape the finished wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir range includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Mencía and Grüner Veltliner, with a particular emphasis on expressing the differences between individual vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking is thoughtful and relatively hands-off, frequently incorporating wild fermentation, older oak and techniques designed to enhance texture without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting wines are beautifully expressive, full of character and often remarkable value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRFT is exactly the kind of producer we love at Liquid Vibe – small, independent, uncompromising and completely focused on making outstanding wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏔️ K1 Vineyard – South Australia's Benchmark Grüner Veltliner Site\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe K1 Vineyard is situated at Kuitpo in the southern Adelaide Hills and is owned and farmed by pioneering South Australian viticulturist Geoff Hardy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grüner Veltliner vines were grafted in 2008, making this one of the oldest established plantings of the variety in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 2008 might seem relatively recent when compared with the ancient vineyards of the Barossa Valley, Grüner Veltliner has only a short commercial history in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn that context, the K1 vines are exceptionally important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey represent an early chapter in Australia's exploration of one of Austria's greatest white grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard sits at an elevation of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300–320 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a north-west-facing aspect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts soils are particularly interesting, incorporating rocky, flinty material, ironstone, sandstone and orange clay loam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese characteristics contribute to the distinctive growing environment that Candice and Frew seek to capture in their wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs vines mature, their growth and cropping patterns can become more balanced, and the characteristics of individual vineyard sites may become increasingly apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one reason the K1 Vineyard is such an exciting prospect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, this is the benchmark Grüner Veltliner vineyard in South Australia – and one of the most important sites for the variety anywhere in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇦🇹 Grüner Veltliner – One of the World's Great White Grape Varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrüner Veltliner is Austria's most celebrated white grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts finest expressions come from regions such as the Wachau, Kamptal and Kremstal, where exceptional producers have demonstrated the variety's remarkable ability to combine freshness, texture, spice and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its most straightforward, Grüner can produce beautifully refreshing wines with crisp apple, citrus and delicate white pepper characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the finest examples are considerably more complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can offer ripe pear, white nectarine, quince, ginger, exotic spice, herbal detail and a distinctive savoury, mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is often a wonderful combination of richness and tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate can feel generous and textured, yet vibrant acidity provides definition and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the reasons serious wine enthusiasts find Grüner Veltliner so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt occupies a fascinating position between Riesling and Chardonnay, combining the aromatic precision of the former with some of the texture and generosity of the latter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when it comes from an outstanding vineyard, Grüner Veltliner can be every bit as fascinating as the world's finest dry white wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Kuitpo – The Cool Southern Adelaide Hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuitpo is one of the most fascinating parts of the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the southern reaches of the region, it experiences a relatively cool growing environment influenced by elevation and proximity to the Southern Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese conditions are particularly attractive for white grape varieties that benefit from gradual flavour development and the preservation of natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrüner Veltliner is exceptionally well suited to producing wines that balance fruit concentration with freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the K1 Vineyard, the combination of elevation, aspect and distinctive rocky soils provides an intriguing foundation for this variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wine with a strong sense of individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply producing a generic Australian Grüner, CRFT seeks to capture the specific character of Kuitpo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes single-vineyard wine so exciting: the opportunity to experience a particular place through the character of a single grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍐 White Pear, Quince, Ginger \u0026amp; Beautiful Mineral Precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner is a wonderfully expressive example of the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colour is pale and bright, with a distinctive green hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatics are lifted and beautifully defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite pear and quince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lead the way, accompanied by warm spice, fresh ginger and a fascinating hint of star anise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a distinctive mineral quality that evokes the rocky, flinty character of the Kuitpo vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine combines beautiful texture with refreshing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite nectarine and delicate stone-fruit flavours provide generosity, while the acidity delivers precision and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a wonderful interplay between fruit, spice and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is persistent and beautifully balanced, with the wine's texture adding an additional dimension beyond simple fruit freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not merely a crisp, uncomplicated white wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the complexity and structure to reward serious attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of pear, quince, ginger, star anise, mineral detail and crunchy acidity is absolutely captivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 Wild Fermentation \u0026amp; Sensitive Oak Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the reasons CRFT's K1 Grüner Veltliner is so compelling is the attention paid to texture during winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are whole-bunch pressed before being transferred to older, seasoned French oak barriques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation occurs entirely with wild yeasts, allowing the wine to develop naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is fermented on full solids, with partial wild malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt spends approximately two months in barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, the oak is neutral rather than new, meaning the objective is not to introduce obvious vanilla or toasted oak flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, the barrels provide an environment in which the wine can develop additional texture and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a Grüner Veltliner that combines the variety's characteristic freshness and spice with an appealing richness and mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is beautifully considered winemaking – enough intervention to build texture and complexity, but never so much that the vineyard character becomes obscured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ National Recognition – Among Australia's Finest Grüner Veltliners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of the 2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner has received impressive recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a national Grüner Veltliner tasting conducted by Young Gun of Wine, the wine was selected among the top six wines by two of the judges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is a particularly significant achievement given the growing quality and diversity of Australian Grüner Veltliner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tasting highlighted the wine's combination of white peach, pear, savoury spice, texture and beautifully balanced acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also reinforced the versatility of the style, with enough freshness for casual drinking and sufficient complexity to accompany serious food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a wine with an RRP of only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, that recognition is particularly impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia's pioneering Grüner vineyards, two national tasting judges selecting it among their favourites, and a price that makes it genuinely accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is a very compelling combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇦🇹 An Australian Grüner with Genuine Austrian Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe greatest Austrian Grüner Veltliners are celebrated for their combination of fruit purity, white pepper spice, savoury complexity and mineral tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 CRFT K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner captures many of these defining characteristics while remaining distinctly Australian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts pear, quince and white nectarine characters provide attractive fruit expression, while ginger, star anise and mineral detail contribute the complexity that makes the variety so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe texture developed through wild fermentation and lees contact adds further interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor enthusiasts of Austrian producers such as F.X. Pichler, Bründlmayer, Schloss Gobelsburg and Bernhard Ott, this is an exciting opportunity to explore how Grüner Veltliner performs in one of South Australia's most interesting vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not intended to imitate the great wines of Austria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, it demonstrates that the Adelaide Hills can produce its own distinctive expression of this remarkable variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd at $32, it offers an exceptionally affordable introduction to serious, single-vineyard Grüner Veltliner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ One of the World's Great Food Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrüner Veltliner is one of the most versatile white wines at the dinner table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of refreshing acidity, subtle spice, savoury complexity and beautiful texture makes it an outstanding partner for a wide range of cuisines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly well suited to Asian-inspired dishes, where the variety's natural freshness and spice can complement ingredients that sometimes challenge more conventional white wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink Thai green curry, Vietnamese salads, grilled prawns, ginger-infused seafood and lightly spiced chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is equally appealing alongside roast pork, fresh oysters, white fish, asparagus, mushrooms and a wide range of vegetable dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 CRFT K1 has enough texture and complexity to work beautifully with more substantial meals while retaining the freshness necessary for lighter dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of white wine that can transform a great meal into something genuinely memorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕰️ A Grüner Veltliner with Cellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most underestimated characteristics of serious Grüner Veltliner is its ability to develop beautifully with bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many examples are enjoyed young for their vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity, the finest wines can develop additional richness, savoury complexity and fascinating tertiary characters over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of fruit concentration, texture and natural acidity provides the foundation for this development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRFT suggests that the 2025 K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner can be enjoyed immediately or cellared until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2030 and beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, under appropriate storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it an appealing wine both for immediate drinking and for anyone interested in exploring the ageing potential of premium Australian Grüner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 Why We Love This Wine at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Liquid Vibe, we are enormous supporters of the extraordinary diversity emerging from the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Chardonnay and Pinot Noir understandably attract much of the attention, there are some genuinely remarkable alternative varieties being produced throughout the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Grüner Veltliner is one of the most exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe K1 Vineyard is a particularly important site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoff Hardy was among the pioneers who recognised the potential of this Austrian variety in Australia, and his Kuitpo vineyard has become one of the country's most established sources of Grüner Veltliner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI genuinely believe this is the best Grüner Veltliner vineyard in South Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the CRFT interpretation so exciting is the combination of exceptional fruit and thoughtful winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandice Helbig and Frewin Ries understand how to build texture and complexity without sacrificing freshness or varietal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting wine is beautifully fragrant, wonderfully textured and full of the spice and mineral detail that makes Grüner Veltliner such a fascinating variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the price is extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust $32 a bottle for a wine from one of Australia's oldest Grüner vineyards, made by one of the Adelaide Hills' most exciting boutique producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are very few white wines at this price that offer such an appealing combination of vineyard pedigree, complexity and individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia's pioneering Grüner vineyards. Geoff Hardy's remarkable Kuitpo site. Wild fermentation. Beautiful texture. Outstanding national recognition. Just $32.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is precisely the kind of extraordinary-value white wine we love discovering at Liquid Vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CRFT Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Candice Helbig and Frewin Ries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K1 Vineyard Grüner Veltliner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Grüner Veltliner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K1 Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geoff Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Established:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grüner vines grafted in 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300–320 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAspect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North-west facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoils:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flinty rock, ironstone, sandstone and orange clay loam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% wild yeast, on full solids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately two months in seasoned French oak barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partial wild malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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