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Default Lunch Notes Feb. 2010

On Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:51:03 -0800 (PST), "Bill S." >
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>
>2000 Dalrymple Vds. Chardonnay Pipers Brook – OK, I am an avowed chard
>disliker. Not hater, as I appreciate well made wines, but there are
>just so few interesting ones that aren’t, (just one example) more oak
>juice than wine juice. This was one of the interesting ones. Definite
>oak in the nose, but not overdone, and balanced with loads of
>fruit.Very tasty, with good length. Steered away from Australia
>because of the moderation in oak and crispness in finish. Turned out
>to be this Tasmanian producer. Well done.
>

Tasmania will almost always surprise just due to the huge climate
difference. Much more in line with NZ and in some producers cases very
French (Given that PN and Chard are the major grapes)