tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post828941229934797547..comments2023-07-06T08:09:02.418-04:00Comments on Joe's Wine: Holiday Wine SelectionsJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-73608853921276920892008-12-16T11:45:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:45:00.000-05:00I guess the Cranberry sauce gets a bit runny in th...I guess the Cranberry sauce gets a bit runny in the heat and the sand in the Turkey makes for a crunchy treat...my sympathies.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-24927025497820903642008-12-14T00:23:00.000-05:002008-12-14T00:23:00.000-05:00The strangest thing about Christmas in Australia, ...The strangest thing about Christmas in Australia, is trying to eat a traditional lunch (which we will do) of Turkey, Ham etc etc when it is boiling hot outside. Will probably head to the beach on Boxing day. . .Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020445581810054798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-38368627298672988492008-12-13T12:48:00.000-05:002008-12-13T12:48:00.000-05:00Barry, I'm with you - he's probably going to post ...Barry, I'm with you - he's probably going to post some beach picnic wine on Christmas day. But you don't know freezing... Is there any food or situation where you wouldn't suggest Pinot? ;) I like that Viognier suggestion, but I couldn't think of any $12 Viogniers (VdP Cotes de Gascogne could work here as well).<BR/><BR/>Shea - never had the Santa Rita Medalla Real cab - will look for it.<BR/><BR/>David - which Cava did you get?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-20152548312700090832008-12-13T07:10:00.000-05:002008-12-13T07:10:00.000-05:00I like the Cava and Tempranillo recommendations. ...I like the Cava and Tempranillo recommendations. Just picked up a good Cavathe other day for $8--acceptable at least for serving at a party.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-16761677685127722592008-12-13T04:10:00.000-05:002008-12-13T04:10:00.000-05:00I agree with your cab comments. Alamos is a good p...I agree with your cab comments. Alamos is a good pick. I also go for Santa Rita's Medala Real cab. Cheap and tasted good in plastic :). <BR/><BR/>Beaches are great and all, but beaches on christmas? I have an Aussie friend here who I constantly mock about that. He has yet to convince me that the opposite side of the world makes any sense. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and Ed, don't you just drink VB down there when it's hot? ;)Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111980039963661949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-25499251172963941052008-12-12T06:11:00.000-05:002008-12-12T06:11:00.000-05:00Joe..can you ban Edward posting on this 'Xmas' sub...Joe..can you ban Edward posting on this 'Xmas' subject..!!!<BR/>100 Degrees..and here I am....my ***** freezing...mind you..my reds do suit more to the cold weather...<BR/>He is right about Pinot tho..and I think he's been at the bottles already..his spelling is getting wuurse!<BR/>I don't let anyone in who doesn't appreciate the good stuff(smile)<BR/>but if it happens..then the above in red..or a Viognier always pleases everyone.<BR/>Anyway..it will soon be over..and we can get back to drinking normally..<BR/>and...<BR/>I need to start planning for Easter..what goes well with a hard boiled egg...don't tell me..it's white and from Burgundy..Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862966350128384923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-62176488751049296062008-12-11T23:58:00.000-05:002008-12-11T23:58:00.000-05:00Yes, weather is an important factor - that is why ...Yes, weather is an important factor - that is why Americans drink 50:50 red:white while Canadians are more like 75:25 - hard to sip a chilled glass of chardonnay on the patio when your feet are knee deep in snow. Funny that you serve the better stuff to the drunkards at the end when their palate is ruined - rather counter-intuitive, but I do the same - my hard core wine buddies stick around to raid the cellar. I've heard about those Christmas beach parties down under...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-41392883346112150212008-12-11T21:22:00.000-05:002008-12-11T21:22:00.000-05:00The battle in Australia is what red wine to drink ...The battle in Australia is what red wine to drink when it is 100 degrees F! Pinot is my usual pick. I tend to serve the cheaper more accessihble stuff early on and then open the more expensive bottles latter in the day, when only the hard core are still drinking and eating.<BR/><BR/>Other local challenge is - what to drink at the beach, which is the traditional Christmas family destination in Australia (especially as many local beaches ban alcohol consumption, because of loutish behaviour).Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020445581810054798noreply@blogger.com