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Look where the grapes to make the 'Graveyard' come from!
"Matt S" > wrote in message
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> 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....