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The verdict

This was a comprehensive tasting, focusing on specific regions where Grüner Veltliner is grown. There was a flight of wines from Lower Austria, which were mostly blends from various regions. Basic and inexpensive, they were nevertheless fresh and well made.

All three tasters agreed there was a sameness in profile and quality to the wines from Wagram, probably because the grapes

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