Wine
In an enthusiastic attempt to boost the local economy ( and because the beer is somewhat bland on the whole here) we find ourselves drinking much more wine here than in the US. Several plus points:
1. It is available in supermarkets unlike New York and often discounted there. A decent bottle ranges in price from maybe $US6 - 12 (3- 6 pounds) including tax, with cheap mass produced Aussie plonk cheaper still.
2. While some of the local wineries are owned by major companies a lot are still small to medium businesses.
3. While screw tops (adopted almost universally here) might not suit cellared wines and are vaguelly redolent of the delights of Lambrusco they are great for having a glass or two and saving. Many taste better after a day or two as well.
4. And best of all, a great range of good product.
In an enthusiastic attempt to boost the local economy ( and because the beer is somewhat bland on the whole here) we find ourselves drinking much more wine here than in the US. Several plus points:
1. It is available in supermarkets unlike New York and often discounted there. A decent bottle ranges in price from maybe $US6 - 12 (3- 6 pounds) including tax, with cheap mass produced Aussie plonk cheaper still.
2. While some of the local wineries are owned by major companies a lot are still small to medium businesses.
3. While screw tops (adopted almost universally here) might not suit cellared wines and are vaguelly redolent of the delights of Lambrusco they are great for having a glass or two and saving. Many taste better after a day or two as well.
4. And best of all, a great range of good product.
posted by Tim | 2:44 AM
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