I've got UKP60 from work as a long service reward to spend on wine,
which will largely be drunk over the Christmas period.

I'm leaning toward the Sunday Times new member offer which includes (all
from Australia) two bottles each of Goulburn Valley Oak-Aged Cabernet
Sauvignon 2002, Yaldara Hills Semillon 2002 (South Australia), Forbes
Estate Oak-Aged Shiraz 2003 (Victoria), West End Estate No.1 Oak-Aged
Chardonnay 2003 (NSW), Dark Corner Oak-Aged Durif 2002 (NSW), Elliston
Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (Red Cliffs/Coonawarra).

Total UKP55, plus about a fiver p&p, which they claim is UKP32 off
normal prices. On top of that, they're offering an extra three bottles
of Barossa Hills Shiraz (worth UKP26.97) for nothing.

According to my sister, who lives in Canberra and is keen on wines,
these aren't commonly found in bottle shops there as they are mainly
exported.

I've looked at recent online wine recommendations by Malcolm Gluck and
Jane McQuitty of The Guardian and Times respectively, and I've also
looked at online merchants such as Majestic (there's one near me).

I'll drink almost anything from anywhere, and am keen on shiraz, malbec,
pinotage, cab sauv, chardonnay, rioja, sauv blanc, and normally spend
between UKP5-10 a bottle.

Any thoughts?

--
congokid
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Being the portuguese around here, I must say a word for my country. Why
don't you try some portuguese wines. I believe you and your sister wouldn't
regreat. Most people around the world don't know them, and when thay try it
they tend to appreciate them very much.
My generally suggestion goes to Alentejo region wines. According to the
price and type, you may enjoy: Alabastro reserva; Porca de Murca reserva and
Alianca Garrafeira (this is from Bairrada region)

I believe you don't find anything there in Australia. But you may buy it
over the net and have them sent to you by post:
www.portugalregional.pt

Best regards
Ricardo

"congokid" escreveu na mensagem
...
I've got UKP60 from work as a long service reward to spend on wine,
which will largely be drunk over the Christmas period.

I'm leaning toward the Sunday Times new member offer which includes (all
from Australia) two bottles each of Goulburn Valley Oak-Aged Cabernet
Sauvignon 2002, Yaldara Hills Semillon 2002 (South Australia), Forbes
Estate Oak-Aged Shiraz 2003 (Victoria), West End Estate No.1 Oak-Aged
Chardonnay 2003 (NSW), Dark Corner Oak-Aged Durif 2002 (NSW), Elliston
Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (Red Cliffs/Coonawarra).

Total UKP55, plus about a fiver p&p, which they claim is UKP32 off
normal prices. On top of that, they're offering an extra three bottles
of Barossa Hills Shiraz (worth UKP26.97) for nothing.

According to my sister, who lives in Canberra and is keen on wines,
these aren't commonly found in bottle shops there as they are mainly
exported.

I've looked at recent online wine recommendations by Malcolm Gluck and
Jane McQuitty of The Guardian and Times respectively, and I've also
looked at online merchants such as Majestic (there's one near me).

I'll drink almost anything from anywhere, and am keen on shiraz, malbec,
pinotage, cab sauv, chardonnay, rioja, sauv blanc, and normally spend
between UKP5-10 a bottle.

Any thoughts?

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

Being the portuguese around here, I must say a word for my country. Why
don't you try some portuguese wines. I believe you and your sister wouldn't
regreat. Most people around the world don't know them, and when thay try it
they tend to appreciate them very much.
My generally suggestion goes to Alentejo region wines. According to the
price and type, you may enjoy: Alabastro reserva; Porca de Murca reserva and
Alianca Garrafeira (this is from Bairrada region)

I believe you don't find anything there in Australia. But you may buy it
over the net and have them sent to you by post:
www.portugalregional.pt

Best regards
Ricardo

"congokid" escreveu na mensagem
...
I've got UKP60 from work as a long service reward to spend on wine,
which will largely be drunk over the Christmas period.

I'm leaning toward the Sunday Times new member offer which includes (all
from Australia) two bottles each of Goulburn Valley Oak-Aged Cabernet
Sauvignon 2002, Yaldara Hills Semillon 2002 (South Australia), Forbes
Estate Oak-Aged Shiraz 2003 (Victoria), West End Estate No.1 Oak-Aged
Chardonnay 2003 (NSW), Dark Corner Oak-Aged Durif 2002 (NSW), Elliston
Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (Red Cliffs/Coonawarra).

Total UKP55, plus about a fiver p&p, which they claim is UKP32 off
normal prices. On top of that, they're offering an extra three bottles
of Barossa Hills Shiraz (worth UKP26.97) for nothing.

According to my sister, who lives in Canberra and is keen on wines,
these aren't commonly found in bottle shops there as they are mainly
exported.

I've looked at recent online wine recommendations by Malcolm Gluck and
Jane McQuitty of The Guardian and Times respectively, and I've also
looked at online merchants such as Majestic (there's one near me).

I'll drink almost anything from anywhere, and am keen on shiraz, malbec,
pinotage, cab sauv, chardonnay, rioja, sauv blanc, and normally spend
between UKP5-10 a bottle.

Any thoughts?

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

Bloody hell, congo kid, you don't ask for much.

we have enough trouble sorting out our wines in our own heads.

read Jane M, Jancis R, wine clubs are a bit of a promo only.

you cant go wrong with Majestic and Waitrose IMHO.
just read etc..Decanter mag is worth the money.

JT

Bloody hell, congo kid, you don't ask for much.

we have enough trouble sorting out our wines in our own heads.

read Jane M, Jancis R, wine clubs are a bit of a promo only.

you cant go wrong with Majestic and Waitrose IMHO.
just read etc..Decanter mag is worth the money.

JT

In message , Ricardo Ferreira
writes
Being the portuguese around here, I must say a word for my country. Why
don't you try some portuguese wines. I believe you and your sister wouldn't
regreat. Most people around the world don't know them, and when thay try it
they tend to appreciate them very much.
My generally suggestion goes to Alentejo region wines. According to the
price and type, you may enjoy: Alabastro reserva; Porca de Murca reserva and
Alianca Garrafeira (this is from Bairrada region)

I believe you don't find anything there in Australia. But you may buy it
over the net and have them sent to you by post:
www.portugalregional.pt

Best regards
Ricardo

Thanks Ricardo. I'm actually based in London, so Portuguese wines are
relatively easy to find. I've drunk and enjoyed many Portuguese wines
before (can't think of names now, though, apart from Dao).

Coincidentally, a friend mentioned yesterday that his local wine
supplier (Dallas in Ealing, London -
http://www.dallasliquormart.co.uk/ strongly recommended a new
Portuguese wine, which I'll probably taste soon. Don't know which one it
is yet.

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

In message , Ricardo Ferreira
writes
Being the portuguese around here, I must say a word for my country. Why
don't you try some portuguese wines. I believe you and your sister wouldn't
regreat. Most people around the world don't know them, and when thay try it
they tend to appreciate them very much.
My generally suggestion goes to Alentejo region wines. According to the
price and type, you may enjoy: Alabastro reserva; Porca de Murca reserva and
Alianca Garrafeira (this is from Bairrada region)

I believe you don't find anything there in Australia. But you may buy it
over the net and have them sent to you by post:
www.portugalregional.pt

Best regards
Ricardo

Thanks Ricardo. I'm actually based in London, so Portuguese wines are
relatively easy to find. I've drunk and enjoyed many Portuguese wines
before (can't think of names now, though, apart from Dao).

Coincidentally, a friend mentioned yesterday that his local wine
supplier (Dallas in Ealing, London -
http://www.dallasliquormart.co.uk/ strongly recommended a new
Portuguese wine, which I'll probably taste soon. Don't know which one it
is yet.

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

Coincidentally, a friend mentioned yesterday that his local wine
supplier (Dallas in Ealing, London -
http://www.dallasliquormart.co.uk/ strongly recommended a new
Portuguese wine, which I'll probably taste soon. Don't know which one it
is yet.


Let me know: i'm curious what are they recommending

Coincidentally, a friend mentioned yesterday that his local wine
supplier (Dallas in Ealing, London -
http://www.dallasliquormart.co.uk/ strongly recommended a new
Portuguese wine, which I'll probably taste soon. Don't know which one it
is yet.


Let me know: i'm curious what are they recommending

I regard it as a bad sign that I've only heard of one of the labels here -
Westend is OK but their reds and stickies are of more interest. The others
look like a way of fobbing ordinaire wine onto foreigners.

Kieran

"congokid" wrote in message
...
I've got UKP60 from work as a long service reward to spend on wine,
which will largely be drunk over the Christmas period.

I'm leaning toward the Sunday Times new member offer which includes (all
from Australia) two bottles each of Goulburn Valley Oak-Aged Cabernet
Sauvignon 2002, Yaldara Hills Semillon 2002 (South Australia), Forbes
Estate Oak-Aged Shiraz 2003 (Victoria), West End Estate No.1 Oak-Aged
Chardonnay 2003 (NSW), Dark Corner Oak-Aged Durif 2002 (NSW), Elliston
Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (Red Cliffs/Coonawarra).

Total UKP55, plus about a fiver p&p, which they claim is UKP32 off
normal prices. On top of that, they're offering an extra three bottles
of Barossa Hills Shiraz (worth UKP26.97) for nothing.

According to my sister, who lives in Canberra and is keen on wines,
these aren't commonly found in bottle shops there as they are mainly
exported.

I've looked at recent online wine recommendations by Malcolm Gluck and
Jane McQuitty of The Guardian and Times respectively, and I've also
looked at online merchants such as Majestic (there's one near me).

I'll drink almost anything from anywhere, and am keen on shiraz, malbec,
pinotage, cab sauv, chardonnay, rioja, sauv blanc, and normally spend
between UKP5-10 a bottle.

Any thoughts?

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

I regard it as a bad sign that I've only heard of one of the labels here -
Westend is OK but their reds and stickies are of more interest. The others
look like a way of fobbing ordinaire wine onto foreigners.

Kieran

"congokid" wrote in message
...
I've got UKP60 from work as a long service reward to spend on wine,
which will largely be drunk over the Christmas period.

I'm leaning toward the Sunday Times new member offer which includes (all
from Australia) two bottles each of Goulburn Valley Oak-Aged Cabernet
Sauvignon 2002, Yaldara Hills Semillon 2002 (South Australia), Forbes
Estate Oak-Aged Shiraz 2003 (Victoria), West End Estate No.1 Oak-Aged
Chardonnay 2003 (NSW), Dark Corner Oak-Aged Durif 2002 (NSW), Elliston
Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (Red Cliffs/Coonawarra).

Total UKP55, plus about a fiver p&p, which they claim is UKP32 off
normal prices. On top of that, they're offering an extra three bottles
of Barossa Hills Shiraz (worth UKP26.97) for nothing.

According to my sister, who lives in Canberra and is keen on wines,
these aren't commonly found in bottle shops there as they are mainly
exported.

I've looked at recent online wine recommendations by Malcolm Gluck and
Jane McQuitty of The Guardian and Times respectively, and I've also
looked at online merchants such as Majestic (there's one near me).

I'll drink almost anything from anywhere, and am keen on shiraz, malbec,
pinotage, cab sauv, chardonnay, rioja, sauv blanc, and normally spend
between UKP5-10 a bottle.

Any thoughts?

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

In message 41a12491@news1, Kieran Dyke writes
I regard it as a bad sign that I've only heard of one of the labels here -
Westend is OK but their reds and stickies are of more interest. The others
look like a way of fobbing ordinaire wine onto foreigners.

I had that feeling, too. Still undecided, though I may now go for a
smaller selection from that Ealing wine merchant. At least I can
probably taste it first.

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com

In message 41a12491@news1, Kieran Dyke writes
I regard it as a bad sign that I've only heard of one of the labels here -
Westend is OK but their reds and stickies are of more interest. The others
look like a way of fobbing ordinaire wine onto foreigners.

I had that feeling, too. Still undecided, though I may now go for a
smaller selection from that Ealing wine merchant. At least I can
probably taste it first.

--
congokid
Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google
http://congokid.com