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Mark Lipton
 
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DaleW wrote:
> Mark,
>
> Ceretto is definitely modern. The Zonchera is their "low-end' (if the
> term has any meaning with Barolo prices!) wine, designed for earlier
> consumption.
>
> I didn't recall your exact note, but your notes were what prompted me
> to buy this wine and the '02 Loibnergarten Smaragd (next up!).
>
> How was the Mauritiushof ?
>


It was very nice, in a lighter Riseling sort of way. We had it with
Thai curries, and it was a bit overmatched, but still good. For a
Smaragd, it was surprisingly light on the palate, but perhaps I just
need to recalibrate for Austrian Rieslings.

Mark Lipton