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WTN: 2008 Dunavár Muscat Ottonel

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WTN: 2008 Dunavár Muscat Ottonel

by Paul B. » Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:01 pm

Eight dollars and change on regular list in the "South Eastern Europe" section of the LCBO. Screwcap closure.

A very rarely seen, though eye-catching, 10.5% alc./vol. Pale straw; crystal-clear with a very light green glint. Gorgeous muscat aromatic palette: oranges, spicy rosewater, papaya, a Gewürz-like note (lychee and roses). Crisp, light-bodied and dry on the entry; cleansing, refreshing, aromatic and dry, so wonderfully dry. The floral aromatic palette dances all across the palate, right into the finish. The finish is short, but there's plenty of aromatic interest here.

A wonderful, inexpensive Hungarian white to chill down slightly and enjoy as an apéritif, or with hors d'oeuvres ... or even just on its own with a light snack. Great summer sipping all around.

Here is the winery's page on the wine.
http://hybridwines.blogspot.ca
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Re: WTN: 2008 Dunavár Muscat Ottonel

by Rahsaan » Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:57 pm

I can imagine you would like Hungarian wine!
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Re: WTN: 2008 Dunavár Muscat Ottonel

by Paul B. » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:21 pm

Yup - I have, since 1993! :mrgreen:

In fact, all of Central Europe holds interest for me, Austria included. The grapes - Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Grüner Veltliner, Muscat Ottonel, Irsai Olivér, St. Laurent - are rather unique to that part of the continent and not yet internationalized.
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