Gruner Veltliner & a Spargelfest of One’s Own
With spring and white-asparagus season upon us, Mark introduces that darling of wine hipsters, Grüner Veltliner from Austria. He then engages in a “spargelfest” of one, complete with white asparagus and Béarnaise sauce.
Featured Grüners:
Berger Grüner Veltliner 2009 (Austria, $13, 1L)
Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner “Hefeabzug” Wachau 2009 (Austria, $30)
Other Gratifying Grüners:
Bründlmayer Wachau Terrassen 2010 (Austria, $16)
Hirsch Niederösterreich #1 2009 (Austria, $15)
Nigl Trocken Kremstal Freiheit 2010 (Austria, $23)
“Poosh It!”
