Thank you for your comment, Solomon. The colour of the Manzoni, I think I should state this clearly also for all others, was actually quite pretty, especially when the cloudiness settled down. After an hour or so it was mostly clear but still of a colour closer to fortified wine than your average white. I like it but I know it can freak out people not used to natural and unfiltered whites.
I agree on Pinot Blanc and Gris; in fact I'd go so far as to say that for me personally the top white Pinots can sometimes be even more interesting than Chardonnay, but in the end that comes down to personal taste, style, winemaker etc. Your tasting experience sounds very interesting; I love exploring new styles or discovering well know grapes from "new" areas. In a few years the first English Riesling will be ready, which should be interesting. I haven't had one from Hungary yet but I shall keep my eyes open.
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colour and exploration
Thank you for your comment, Solomon. The colour of the Manzoni, I think I should state this clearly also for all others, was actually quite pretty, especially when the cloudiness settled down. After an hour or so it was mostly clear but still of a colour closer to fortified wine than your average white. I like it but I know it can freak out people not used to natural and unfiltered whites.
I agree on Pinot Blanc and Gris; in fact I'd go so far as to say that for me personally the top white Pinots can sometimes be even more interesting than Chardonnay, but in the end that comes down to personal taste, style, winemaker etc. Your tasting experience sounds very interesting; I love exploring new styles or discovering well know grapes from "new" areas. In a few years the first English Riesling will be ready, which should be interesting. I haven't had one from Hungary yet but I shall keep my eyes open.
Thanks again!