Martin Field wrote:
> "Ron Lel" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> BIG SNIP
>
>
>>Finally, contrary to the beliefs of some winemakers,
>>Australia has produced VERY few high quality pinots, Phil
>>Jones' Bass Phillip being an obvious exception.
>>
>>Ron
>
>
> Couldn't agree more Ron. Too many of them are still
> reminiscent of brown-tinged dilute raspberry cordial -
> likely to cost $AUD30 plus on release and with tragically
> early use by dates.
> Cheers!
> Martin
>
>

I can relate to the raspberry cordial angle. Even some of the shiraz
I've had lately has been that way.