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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:40 pm
by ozover50
Happy Hour?? I'm more into Happy Days (daze?)!
Pinot is usually more soft and subtle than my palate demands, John. I like something really 'ballsy' in a red, but not with a nose that is reminiscent of smouldering wet mattresses.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:50 pm
by jwilli
The funny thing about Pinot is that they all are so different. You're correct, Howard, Happy Hour is a misnomer. Maybe Happy Hours? :-0
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:54 pm
by dswp
My favorite Pinot
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:02 pm
by ozover50
Absolutely, John. I had some Pinot last year that was closer to a cabernet in taste... and it was a quite drinkable 'barbie' wine - only $7.50 per bottle direct from the vineyard.
My stock for this summer is a hearty shiraz from Echuca (northern Victoria). Three dozen bottles (for a start) @ $80 per dozen - terrific value for a brassy 'quaffing' wine!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:41 pm
by jwilli
Is it Summer there now? and what is your address?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:48 pm
by wints
$80AUS a DOZEN....Real down under bang for your buck Aitch...
I think our one bottle (The Undistingushed Gentleman, maybe?) with a very cool label was close to that last night...
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:33 pm
by ozover50
John: Summer starts officially on December 1. Well.... as far as the calendar goes, anyway... 'Hughie' often lags behind!
Wints: This is one of the few areas where we are genuinely blessed. You can buy really good quality 'name' brand wines for $8 to 12 per bottle in discount grog shops. Ramp it up to $20 to $25 and you're getting excellent wines that can comfortably be put down for 7 to 10 years. It's an incredibly competetive market here with lots of small players producing great wines at close to bargain prices. The major players have to price their products accordingly.
It's all good!!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:03 pm
by wints
Sounds an excellent place for the palate Aitch.
I must get down under in the next couple of years...
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:07 pm
by ozover50
No probs........... be delighted to show you around - winery tours are one of my specialities!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:44 pm
by headbanger
Ah, Andrew, visit Perth & We'll take a trip to Margaret River & stagger home
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:56 pm
by rickenbrother
I've always wanted to visit Australia and they do have some really good wines.
...and oil cans of Fosters.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:00 pm
by wints
That sounds good too Gerry...
Nothing unusual there with a woman getting me into trouble...
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:54 pm
by ozover50
Margaret River is a fantastic place - great wineries, great eats, great country - beautiful.
Excellent recommendation, Gerry! I was there last September and enjoyed it immensely - Winos restaurant in the main drag was brilliant!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:02 pm
by wints
I'm sold.....
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:06 pm
by jnbass
La Crema...
yesh!