Felix, Grüner Veltliner LITER

By now, you know that I possess a famously unquenchable thirst for the spicy, idiosyncratic, and thoroughly irresistible grape that is Grüner Veltliner. That is, until I encountered a spectacular large-format bottle of pure refreshment from Austria’s wildly undervalued Weinviertel region—an entire liter of crystalline, organically grown Grüner. My thirst? Quenched. My tastebuds? Celebrating. My wallet? Only $22 lighter. If this sounds like a suspiciously good deal for one of the most refreshing and charming wines on the planet, then let me allay your doubts. Felix was founded to exceed expectations, a thoughtful composition of Grüner Veltliner that’s sourced from some of the region’s most meticulous, eco-conscious farmers. This is the label’s very first vintage, and it’s only through the generosity of one of our boutique Austrian importers that we’ve been granted first access. I’ve spent a career combing the world for monumental deals like today’s: big bottle, small production, microsc