On Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:29:07 -0500, Joseph Coulter
> wrote:

>With any luck, Qantas willing, I am going to be in Australia next month
>(sorry St Helier NZ gets missed n this one). since I have a coupoe of days
>on the itinerary in Hunter Valley, what one or two places are don't/can't
>miss? My taste runs to Rhones for Reds and White Burgundies fro white

Joe,

I believe you are the 3rd person in the last 12 months to request this
info, and I know there has been a myriad of suggestions to the
previous requests. Google may help..:>)

I know it's close to Sydney, but I hope visitors do not leave assuming
it is representative of all Oz wines...:>)

Semillon is what the HV does best. Tyrells, Brokenwood, McWilliams
(Lovedale), Tulloch, Chain of Ponds, and a host of small family owned
wineries do this varietal so well, and are usually keen to show the
traveller how well they age, so back vintages are normally on
hand...:>)

HV Shiraz is often derided, but through a host of roughish reds, rise
some absolute rippers. Brokenwood have "The Graveyard" Shiraz which
is an iconic drop, Tyrells have a range thast crosses all price
points, and you may want to check out a rising star from HV in
"Capercaille" in the Lower Hunter region. Rhone styles are NOT part
of the HV make-up, moreso, big, in your face shiraz styles.

Good Luck, enjoy the visit.

hooroo....