Wine...

I've been in Australia now for almost four years and in that time I've tried many many different types of wine from all over Australia and while I doubt anyone else will actually read this, I figure it would be nice to actually start recording my thoughts more or less so I can see how my tastes evolve. I'll probably concentrate on stuff I really enjoyed or I thought was good value...

Currently my normal price range is about 20-60 dollars a bottle. Anything over that and it really has to be special (and sometimes I kick myself for not having pulled the trigger on some things) and I love finding bargains under 20. I tend not to buy too many of one thing (although sometimes I wish I did) because there are just too many things out there I want to try and especially when it's from a cellar door, it's a nice reminder of my trip, etc. Maybe when we move back to the US my buying habits will change (as I'll actually have cellar space and a permanent location)...

I like both red and white (Not so much rose) and I really enjoy both New and Old world which for some people might seem odd but, at least for now, I drink both although when I'm in Australia, it's almost 100% New World because anything that is from outside of Australia is ridiculous expensive. I like both dry and sweet wines... I will say that having lived in Australia, near Hunter Valley, has given me an appreciation for Semillon, which I think the Hunter does better than anywhere else in the world (granted, besides a few blends and sweet wines, not many places make Semillon).

That's enough blabbing for now....Next time I'll actually get to some wine..I think..