With its aromas of beet root and sugar snap peas, there is no mistaking the grape on display in Hiedler’s 2004 Gruner Veltliner Thal. This medium-bodied wine also displays considerably more palate weight (and was picked two weeks later) than the Spiegel and Vier Weinberge. Hints of citrus rind, crushed stone, and ground pepper pungency inform the finish, which is formidably long, if faintly bitter. Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300