Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023
A Gruner Veltliner for the Ages
The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023, a wine from the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, has taken home the prestigious title of ‘Best Wine from Australia’ at the Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 2025, a showcase of excellence in the wine industry from around the world.
International Recognition
The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 was one of 2,300 wines selected from over 30 countries and 100 different wine regions for the competition. The wine was judged on its quality, complexity, and overall impact, emerging as the best wine of all Australian entries in the competition.
A Category Above the Rest
In addition to being the top Australian wine, the Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 was also the highest-rated wine in the entire Gruner Veltliner category. This achievement is particularly notable, as the competition featured top Gruner Veltliner wines from acclaimed wineries in Austria and Germany.
- The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 was judged to be the best wine of all Australian entries in the competition.
- The wine was the highest-rated wine in the entire Gruner Veltliner category, outperforming top Gruner Veltliner wines from Austria and Germany.
- The wine was selected from over 2,300 wines from over 30 countries and 100 different wine regions.
| Competition | Rank | Country/Region |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 2025 | Best Wine from Australia | Australia |
| Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 2025 | Best Gruner Veltliner in the category | Australia |
“This is such an exciting moment,” said Hahndorf Hill co-owner Larry Jacobs. “The Adelaide Hills has become the epicentre for this delicious grape variety in Australia, so it’s wonderful to have an Adelaide Hills Gruner shining so well on the international stage.”
The Grape Variety
Gruner Veltliner is a versatile and complex white grape variety that is particularly well-suited to pairing with a wide range of foods. According to Larry Jacobs, Hahndorf Hill’s co-owner, Gruner is “such a beautifully complex variety and is especially versatile at the table, where it has the ability to readily pair with virtually all foods.”
- Gruner Veltliner pairs well with white meat, seafood, and spicy Southeast Asian dishes.
- Gruner Veltliner is particularly magical with vegetarian dishes and rare beef treats like beef carpaccio or grilled sirloin steak.
Gruner Veltliner is a white grape variety that originated in Austria and is known for its unique characteristics and versatility. It is a key component of Austrian wine production and is also gaining popularity in other regions, including Australia and Germany.
A Long and Successful History
Hahndorf Hill became the first producer of Gruner Veltliner wine in South Australia in 2010. Since then, the winery has diversified into four different styles of the versatile white grape variety. The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 is the latest addition to their range and is a testament to their commitment to producing high-quality wines.
- Hahndorf Hill became the first producer of Gruner Veltliner wine in South Australia in 2010.
- The winery has diversified into four different styles of Gruner Veltliner since then.
- The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 is the latest addition to their range.
Highlights
The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 is a highlight of the winery’s range and a testament to their commitment to producing high-quality wines. This achievement is a significant milestone for the winery and a major boost to the Australian wine industry.
International Recognition for Hahndorf Hill
Hahndorf Hill has twice been rated by Austrian wine magazines as producing the best Gruner Veltliner wines in the world outside of Austria. The Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023 is another example of the winery’s excellence and is a major contributor to their international reputation.
Austrian Wine Magazines are renowned for their expertise and rigorous evaluation process, making their ratings a highly respected benchmark for wine quality.