Wines for party

[d2kagw]

Hello,

I'm hosting a party later in the month and need to select 3-4 Victorian wines for my (rather picky, NSW) guests.
I plan on buying a dozen or so of each, and we'll be eating mainly finger food.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Az.

[cuttlefish]

A nice spread of regions may be a good starting point:

Yarra Valley
(Chardonnay, Cabernet blends, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling)

Mornington Peninsula
(Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz)

Rutherglen
(Fortified - Muscat/Tokay, Durif,

Great Western/Grampians/Pyrenees
(Shiraz, Riesling)

Alpine regions
(Alternative varietals - Sangiovese, (Brown Brothers have many alternative options - Tempranillo, Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Graciano, Montepulciano, Dolcetto, Cienna), Arneis, Gewurztraminer, etc)

This is just a start, you have an almost infinite number of choices...

Many more regions, many more specialities...

[Matt]

Vic - Tar and Roses Shiraz and wont break the budget.

[calm]

A sparkling shiraz is probably good for such an evening.

[d2kagw]

An ex-boss of mine bought me a bottle as a farewell gift, it was delicious!!
Can't remember what the brand was though. Any suggestions?

[calm]

Seppelts Original Sparkling Shiraz is very good and reliable. Had a bottle Saturday evening with friends, good stuff. I have heard that the Grant Burge is also good and a guy I was chatting with in DM's said he thought the "Black Chook" Sparkling Shiraz was excellent drinking at the price.

[Teddy]

Cant go past hoddles creek pinot for about $18, 2010 has just been released too.
Also mybe a Pizzini sangiovese, and the new 2009 campbells Bobbie burns is a cracker.
Anyway good luck and enjoy.
Trev

[markg]

The problem is the guests. Try ones from SA next time, much better bang for the buck !

[Sean]

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[daz]

Jeez Sean, that's a less than impressive list, so many wineries and wines not included........