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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
I'm a fan of Riesling in the whites myself, we don't get much of it from NZ here in Texas. I have to admit that I'm living a cushy wine life here. There's a big gourmet grocery store not too far away that keeps a set of shelves of wine that has been independently tasted (in the big wine magazines) and rated 90 or above (on a 100) scale for under $20 US. The 2005 Clancy came in at 90, which is why I started drinking it. You get wines from everywhere, so I sample all sorts of varieties. Next up will be a 2008 Dr. Loosen German Riesling Q.AB. Also rated 90 for $14.98 (and a screwcap.)
My general rule is it has to be under $20 US. I have to have money for e-books, too....
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I like the NZ Whites because they are so much more crisp then the Australians - I like my Whites on the dry side. If I want sugar I eat chocolate.
TBH we are truly spoilt here in Australia - so far I have not found a wine I didn't like. I am trying to drink my way through the shelves to taste as many as I can. And when we go for a drive we usually buy from the vinyards direct - often wines you can't even buy.
I try and stay away from the great companies as the grapes come from all over the place. Although it does make for good drinking wines at a reasonable price.
As I have nearly stopped drinking I can allow myself the indulgence to spend a bit more on wine. A glass / day is usually all for me. Kinda overindulged once a few years back and am still recovering.
