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After decades of obscurity in the United States, Grüner Veltliner, from Austria, has had a surge of popularity after being championed by top American sommeliers. One of the reasons for its popularity is its amazing pairing abilities. Medium bodied and refreshing with stone fruit flavors and a distinctive peppery kick, Grüner Veltliner pairs with everything from poached salmon to roast chicken to crisp green salad. Like Chenin Blanc, the best Grüners have enormous aging potential, but can be quite expensive. Why we love it: It’s complex and wonderfully refreshing, with a unique peppery flavor that adds to whatever food you’re eating. Goes astoundingly well with Asian cuisine, from Vietnamese to Thai to spicy Chinese. Food pairings: Flavorful foods, like bacon-wrapped chicken or scallops, mustard-encrusted salmon and grilled pork. Cheese pairings: Chevre, Double Gloucester, Munster and Taleggio.
