Comments on: John Wilson’s Favourite Australian Wines, 24th November, Fallon & Byrne

By: John Mc Donnell

John Mc Donnell — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:03:19 +0000

Hi David,
Just wondering if you made it to our tasting with John Wilson? Hope you did. What a cracking night we had. Even Lar made it, and stayed longer than he planned.

70 wines in the line up included Croser Piccadilly Valley Sparkling, Cullen Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay, Rockford Basked Pressed Barossa Shiraz, Grosset Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling, Tyrrells Hunter Valley Semillon, St Hallett OId Block Barossa Shiraz, Penfolds St Henri, De Bortoli Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, Pewsey Vale Contours Eden Valley Riesling and not one, but two vintages of Penfolds Grange. What a treat, and all for 20 Euro. What a steal!

If you weren’t with us but would like the catalogue, drop me a line (ireland@wineaustralia.com) and I’ll send it to you.

Next event, a Night in the Barossa, tasting and dinner on Australia Day, January 26th.

John
Wine Australia

By: John Mc Donnell

John Mc Donnell — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:41:49 +0000

Hi David,
I’ll take the pressure off Lar on that one.

No, John was not restricted to programme members wine. The only restriction was that we asked that wines in his selection be available for purchase in Ireland.
So perhaps the title should read “John Wilson’s favourite Australian wines available to buy in Ireland”..but it’s a bit long winded I think you’ll agree.

Hope that helps, and that you can join us on the 24th.

All the best

John
Wine Australia, Ireland

By: Lar

Lar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:26:35 +0000

Hi David,

Ooooh, a bit of potential juicy controversy. That’s a question for John, I’m afraid.

Lar

By: David

David — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:17:39 +0000

Was John free to choose any Australian wines or was he restricted to only those from Producers or Importers who are paid up members of Wine Australia Programme?