On Nov 20, 11:30*pm, Mark Lipton > wrote:
> Over the last few nights, we've opened a couple of interesting bottles
> that I've neglected to write up. *Two nights ago, with a dinner of roast
> chicken, I opened:
>
> 2008 Clos Roche Blanche "Cuvée Pif"
> nose: red fruits, leafy
> palate: tight, young, moderate tannins, red fruit
>
> Very tight right now, this shows great promise for the next few years.
> Alas, sealed with a plastic cork, so I won't be aging it too long.
>
> Last night, with a meal of leftover risotto Milanese and chicken, Jean
> opened a recent purchase:
>
> 2007 Stadlman Rotgipfler "Tagelsteiner" (Thermenregion)
> nose: powerful, tropical fruit, pineapple (Jean gets overwhelming petrol
> *-- not me!)
> palate: thick, viscous, almost oily, very fruity, modest acidity
>
> My first ever Rotgipfler, it struck me as a cross between a New World
> Pinot Gris and Viognier. *Quite heavy feeling, it had just enough
> acidity to be cleansing. *I can see why this is usually blended with
> Zierfandler, though.
>
> Mark Lipton
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thanks, the Pif is in assortment I'm carrying to an event tonight. Too
scared to age plastic corks!