One of the joys of travel that has been reduced with modern restrictions
is the odd bottle brought from overseas trips. I used to bring back
nearly a case, whatever I could carry, now I am limited to what i can
put in the suitcase and still meet weight allowances.

Never the less one can still have fond memories as last night when we
opened this bottle from a little winery just up the road from Buddy
Hackett's bungy jump near Queenstown NZ the wine was crisp almost
bracing with a very pleasant nose that reminded me of lychee nuts
(though the label says pears) It had more body and structure than your
average Pinot Gris. Frankly I was thinking of other varietals when I
took my first sip and had to re check the label, but it was a heavenly
bottle that brought back memories of the winery workers trying to pick
up the two young ladies that came in just after us, a sunny day and a
fun afternoon of tasting.
--
Joseph Coulter