Carpe Vinum Friday Flights! Aussie Reds!
Hello Friends and Wine Lovers!
This week it’s Aussie Reds! It’s the wonderful super-powered reds we’ve all come to expect from that land on the other hemisphere. There is no DEBATE over the quality of even the lesser of the wines produced there. We have received no Faulty Information. . .they can certainly be considered Wines of Mass Distinction that have been unearthed right under our very noses. Certainly any of these would grace any cellar or wine IRAQ. . .rack! Wine rack!
Dang, we’ve got a month left to get this political hubbub over with, and it’s obvious it’s on everyone’s minds. I, for one, am getting a bit tired of seeing which candidate’s writing staff does a better job at evading the questions. Lest I fall into a political discussion, though, I’ll take their lead, and avoid the topic altogether. However, considering they were rude enough to place the second debate during MY Awesomely Amazing Aussie Reds tasting, I can have the debate available for viewing during the tasting, if I find enough interest in such a thing. And on the flip-side of the coin, I will be still here pouring until well-after the debate is over. Consider the soothing effects of wine on the weary audiences. I, for one, am looking forward to it. “It” being the wines.
About the wines, though: There is always somethig to be said about the Australian Shiraz. Of course, Shiraz (Syrah) is the monstrously tasty grape from France’s Rhone, and the Aussies have certainly made it their own, ripening it to a round, explosive fruit-bomb. Shiraz is certainly the grape in the spotlight of the Aussie market, but many others follow, and some excellent proprietary blends! Overall, I can’t remember a wine from Australia that hasn’t pleased me. So where Friday’s prime-time television viewing may disappoint you, these wines never will!
So Friday, October 8th, between 4:30 and 9:00 PM it’s:
Aussie Reds!
Buckeley’s 2002 Shiraz, South Australia
Black Chook 2003 Shiraz/Viognier, McLarren Vale
Two Hands 2002 The Lucky Country (Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon), Barossa
Kaesler 2003 Stonehorse (Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre), Barossa
Langmeil 2003 Three Gardens (Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre), Barossa
The Extra-Special Premium Pours:
Fox Creek 2000 JSM (Shiraz/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon), McLaren Vale
Mitolo 2002 Jester Shiraz, McLaren Vale
A good deal at $10 for the first 5, and $6 for the Extra 2 Premium Pours.
Hope to see you here!
Seize the Wine!
Next week is Zinfandel!
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