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Wines for party
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:50 pm
by 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.
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:03 pm
by 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...
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:57 pm
by Matt
Vic - Tar and Roses Shiraz and wont break the budget.
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:56 am
by calm
A sparkling shiraz is probably good for such an evening.
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:59 am
by 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?
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:31 pm
by 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.
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:39 pm
by 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
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:21 am
by markg
The problem is the guests. Try ones from SA next time, much better bang for the buck !
Re: Wines for party
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 4:35 pm
by Sean
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Re: Wines for party
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 3:49 am
by daz
Jeez Sean, that's a less than impressive list, so many wineries and wines not included........
