On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:45:51 +0000 (UTC), "Reg Edwards"
wrote:


Before responding I have found it necessary to have several glasses of
Australian, Banrock Station, 2004, Shiraz Mataro, Red. It can be
recommended with confidence.

Entirely OT:

Reg, you are way to impatient. There are very few Australian Shiraz
that should be taken in less than three years.

I can't recall the "instructions" on the back of the bottle that tell
one what to drink it with and when to drink it, but Banrock Station
produce "everday drinking" quality reds that should stand a few years
cellaring, but most wines in this part of the market will state "enjoy
now" for marketing purposes.

IIRC, the labels carry a bit of a story on their wildlife refuge, do
they get to tell you what to eat with it?

Anyway, now that it is open, enjoy it.

Owen
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