Anton Bauer Gmörk Gruner Veltliner 2011

Very attractive sweet clementine and under-ripe melon on the nose, touched with fennel seed, cool cucumber and lime. And yes, it is slightly white peppery, which I don't find in all gruners. The cool and calm approach continues on the palate, which carries a touch of that clementine sweetness, with vermouth-like herbs and some peppery savour. It's not hugely complex or driving on the palate, and I have a question in my notes as to whether it feels a bit lacking in acidic zip. It's good, in quite a laid-back way.