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Thanks Murray, I'll pass this on.

cheers,
dave

I have a co-worker, who is from England, that has friends/parents in town for a few days. She wants to take them to the Hunter on a day 'wine tour' from Sydney. To complicate matters her father does not drink - so she hopes for a tour that might include more than just wineries (eg: history/local cra...

Just wondering if any of the Sydney forumites are planning to attend this event (m)? I was not happy with the show last year, as there were limits on the number of medal winning wines one could taste (eg: 3 only gold medal wines could be tasted) - But I'm assured there are no such limitations this y...

Hi Dave, Any chance of some feedback on your D'Arrys visit? Thanks Sure. For those not familiar with the place, the restaurant is part of a complex that also houses the tasting room. The building itself is on a hill, providing a very pleasant view into the valley (ie: big view of vineyards). Restau...

Not sure if it opens mid week but D'arrys Restaurant at D'Arenberg Winery is good - with view over the vineyard Brett Thanks Nayan & Brett, Have booked at D'arrys. Star of Greece sounded great (found some good reviews) - but would involve a bit of a side tip. Maybe next time.. cheers, dave

Hi All, I'm a Sydney local who has ended up in Adelaide for the day. The wife is ok with a quick trip to McLaren Vale for the afternoon, if I take her somewhere 'nice' for lunch. It has been years since I was last there. In those days, the Salopian Inn was very good, but that may have changed. Can a...

"ONE in three of all wines marketed under France's regional appellation system - from Bordeaux to Cahors, Saint-Emilion or Sancerre - do not deserve the label, a top consumer group claimed overnight." More at: http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,22359600-462,00.html I'm don't kno...

I took 'her indoors' out to a BYO restaurant for an 'occasion' dinner recently. I selected a Rockford BP 2002 as our 'red' for the night from our (now small, post children) cellar. I was more than a little disappointed. On opening, and first taste it was dull, with not much fruit and not much length...

Check out:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/25/large_bar_bill/

I've had a few 'big lunches' in my time, but this is really impressive

From: m "A $38 BOTTLE of shiraz made by a South Australian woman has been judged the equal of two of the country's finest reds, which sell for more than 12 times its price. Langhorne Creek's Bremerton Wines 2004 Old Adam Shiraz, made by 34-year-old Rebecca Willson, has been awarded a lofty 97 p...

I had wished to take a couple of fine red wines to friends in France, as cabin luggage, before the new security measures which only allow 100 mls of liquid. I presume I could now pack them in my suitcases but I am concerned in case of the wine leaking out (with the pressure differential in the hold...

Just back from the show. Boy - has the format changed!!! The 'new' show allows you only to taste 3 gold medal wines, 6 silvers and 8 bronze. You may taste any of the others (non-medal wines), but this year you must not touch the wine, but must wait for some of the hired help to wander your way and p...

Hi all, Is anyone else going to the RAS wine show in Sydney tomorrow? Having been a 'starter' for this for some years now, and given that in the past the tasting time was limited to about 2 - 2.5 hours, I developed a 'technique' of working the show that meant tasting the trophy winners (in their own...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check them out.

dave

Hi All,

I want to send a friend in Denver a nice bottle of bubbles, but would rather not ship from Australia. Does anyone know of any online merchant based in the area (or who services that area)? Thanks.

cheers,
dave

Hi, I've just received the 'summer mailer' from Morgan Simpson (McLaren Vale), and am wondering if anyone has tried anything recent from this (small?) producer. In the past I have been a fan of their Shiraz, and 'Row42 Cab Sav.' The prices still look good, but with the Xmas competition (ie: other ma...

redstuff wrote:Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow
Brisbane - Tuesday August 22 (25A$ per person no need to book)
Vino's Restaurant & Bar
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http://www.coonawarra.org/events.asp

Thanks for the info redstuff!

dave

Michael McNally wrote:Hi Brisbanites

I am going to the Coonawarra roadshow next Tuesday night. Anyone else going?

Michael

I may well be in Brisbane on business next week, and would be keen to attend. Does anyone have any more info on this? Ie: where it's on?

cheers,
dave

Hi all, I've noticed a number of people indicating they will attend Wine Australia in Sydney, yet no takers (that I've seen) for the Boutique Wine Festival. I note with interest that the dates of these shows clash (at least in Sydney): Wine Australia 2006 - Sydney 14 - 17 July Boutique Wine Festival...

Hi All, I've lurked here for quite some time, and really appreciate the wealth (and breadth!) of the postings. On the 'divine tastings' front, I've decided to go to the 'red fizz' session in Sydney. I'm hoping to get to look at a wide variety of wines of this style. At present, the Rockford's Black ...