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Title: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 8th, 2006, 9:50am Well, I had my first PF night last night. (shhhhhhh ;)) And since I have a pretty good feeling that my cycle is on its way OUT (the bitch), hubby has agreed to have a family Valentines Day party here. :) He wanted to have a holiday party, but cancelled it because I was still in pain and he wanted me to enjoy myself. Anyway, since I wasn't able to really enjoy Christmas or New Years, I am throwing myself into Valentines Day. The same day I took all the Christmas decorations down, I had my heart banners, lighted window heart decor and the cupid window clings up. I then hit the Dollar store yesterday and bought a bunch more stuff, like valentine garland, tablecloths, tabletop centerpiece and mobiles. I then told hubby today I will be purchasing red, pink and white balloons with a helium tank that I will attach ribbons and cut out hearts to, plus Valentines treats for the kids. I am so psyched!!! I am going to also buy myself 3 different kinds of wine to slowly indulge myself with. ;) Do you think I'm going overboard???? [smiley=laugh.gif] I cannot wait for a week of PF time, because then I'll know it's GONE. I am so glad you are all here, I am so grateful to Deej (yeah, I don't say it often like some, but old zipperhead really did a great thing when he started this place, even though I'm sure he doesn't like to acknowledge it) and lucky to have the knowledge I do to beat the bitch into the ground. I am sure there are SO many out there without the net that arn't as fortunate... That's one thing that we need to make a goal of, when we come in contact with people in the grocery store, at the docs office, store, family, friends, etc. (when the topic of clusters comes up, and you know it does), is to give them the info. we have learned, so they don't have to suffer needlessly like we had for all those years. If you haven't made a New Years Resolution, but want to, THAT would be an awesome one!!! Anyway, enough babbling from me. ;;D YAYYYY VD DAY!!! [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 8th, 2006, 3:11pm Quote:
No. But don't open those 3 bottles of wine for a while. Just in case. ;) Linda |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by stevegeebe on Jan 8th, 2006, 3:20pm Bingo Linda. Good Mel. Steve G |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Langa on Jan 8th, 2006, 3:48pm Sounds like a lot of fun Mel... And your husband sounds like such a Sweetheart... Of course, we will see pics of the festivities right? ;;D Langa |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by sandie99 on Jan 8th, 2006, 4:28pm Mel, I'm glad you PF! Congrats! :) And no, I don't think you went overbord. But then again, you are reading comments from the woman who loves to host a party and decorate houses... If I didn't love writing more, I'd opt to do that for living. So put as much cards, hearts and the rest as you like. I just want to see some pics someday, okay? ;) Enjoy!!!!! Best wishes, Sanna :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 8th, 2006, 5:45pm on 01/08/06 at 15:11:35, Linda_Howell wrote:
Linda, I haven't even bought them yet, LOL. I'm doing some online research as to which ones I would like to buy. Is that nerdish of me? :P ;;D Steve. Thanks. Mel. ;;D Langa & Sanna, I will definately take some pics of the place when it's all decked out! I am hoping it'll be something to remember.... :) oh, and p.s. my hubby IS a sweetheart! I wouldn't trade him for any other man in the world... EVER! |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 8th, 2006, 5:54pm Mel, For New Year's...Joe bought me this Italian Sparkling Wine called Asti....I highly recommend it.....it's excellent! I could only have a tiny bit because I was taking a lot of pain meds for my back, but it really tasted good! I guess that's one of the few good things I take out of being chronic (for me) - as long as I stay away from certain types of alcohol, it doesn't affect my CH's. Happy celebrating!! Hugz, Carrie :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 8th, 2006, 6:03pm on 01/08/06 at 17:54:19, Lizzie2 wrote:
Ahhh yes, Asti Spumante, good stuff! We usually buy a few bottles of it for New Years. It has to be Santini though, the others don't taste right to me... :-/ I'm going to wait until I have 1 week of PF time before I touch a drink. I'm not going to send myself into an attack just for a small indulgence until I am sure I'm done with this cycle. No Worries!!! ;;D |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Jasmyn on Jan 8th, 2006, 6:06pm Mel, you go full-out Girl! There is no time like no CH time! ;;D |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by BarbaraD on Jan 8th, 2006, 6:16pm Congrats Mel. Hope this PF time lasts a LONG time... Happy Valentines and have a great party... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Pinkfloyd on Jan 8th, 2006, 6:42pm on 01/08/06 at 17:45:52, Melissa wrote:
That's what the Red Sox said about Babe Ruth and you all saw how THAT turned out. Ya never know what can happen when people add a few dollars, or a "player to be named later" into the equation ;-) Bobw |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 8th, 2006, 6:45pm Mel, Just checked that bottle of Asti in the fridge here...it's called Nando. I'll have to try that one you named on here, too, though! I did like the Nando! Carrie :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 8th, 2006, 6:56pm Quote:
Without a doubt Mel. ::) 1. Annie Green Springs. 2. Ripple 3. Thunderbird 4. Arbor Mist Jest trying to help. [smiley=crackup.gif] Where is Sommielier when ya need him.? Linda |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 8th, 2006, 7:19pm Jas & Barb, Thanks!!! :) Bob- Just what are you getting at? LOL Carrie- I've never heard of Nando before. Does it say where it's made? Linda- Is that what you drink? ;;D (snicker) I'm looking along the lines of a wine with good fruit, that is NOT dry and is red. I do have one picked out so far called Australia's Yellow Tail Merlot. I would like to also try some of the German Ruslei (sp?). And I will drink my wine with my pocket protector close to my heart and my glasses at the end of my nose. [smiley=smug.gif] |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 8th, 2006, 8:25pm Quote:
Hell NO! I was like...um....being faceitious Mellie-poo. Try Christians Bros. Port wine. It's not dry, It's red and it's as fruity as you are. ;;D Don't forget to use wine glasses with a handle on them. The ones that look like canning jars. Damn, I crack myself up sometimes. Linda |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Charlie on Jan 8th, 2006, 8:45pm I get my canned New Jersey wine at Rite Aid. Can't beat it. Have your fun Mel. If anyone desreves it; you do. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/toast.gif Charlie |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Kevin_M on Jan 8th, 2006, 8:56pm Sounds like a Thanksgiving day of loveys, after a rough and wintery beast season, Melly. ;) Quote:
pssst... melly, did this mean "Victory in Davenport" day [smiley=bulb.gif] [smiley=bulb2.gif] |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 8th, 2006, 9:34pm The Asti Nando is imported from Italy. I didn't see where in Italy on the bottle...but it is from there. :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 8th, 2006, 9:42pm Linda- Big f'ing Ha Ha, lmao :P (p.s. ty for the suggestion on the wine. I'll have to look for it this week while I do my grocery shopping ;;D) Charlie- Rite Aid?? They carry wine there? No freakin way! :o :-* ty hon Kevin- Ohhh you have no idea. You should have seen my hubby yesterday, he was wondering if I had been snorting something the way I was acting all lovey dovey, LMAO. BTW, VD can mean many a thing my dear! [smiley=laugh.gif] ;) Carrie- Sounds expensive, was it bottled there too? I am going to be a little loose on the pocketbook this time when I buy my wine. Life is too short to always go with the cheap stuff. This time I want to enjoy the taste. I guess that means I am maturing..... :P egads |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 9th, 2006, 7:45am Oh! Almost forgot... I'm going to bake a heart shaped strawberry cake, make heart cut-out cookies, buy a bunch of valentine candy, make my famous margaritas for the wimmens, shrimp dip, pretzels w/nacho cheese, chips, dip & a veggie tray. Can anyone think of anything else I should have? LOL I only got hit once again last night, so that's good! I WILL HAVE MY WINE WHEN I WANT IT, DAMMIT!!! >:( Bitch be GONE!!!!! ~waving wand~ heh heh ;;D |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by JenniferD on Jan 9th, 2006, 7:57am on 01/08/06 at 17:45:52, Melissa wrote:
Definitely gets you 1 dork point! Congrats on the pf time!! And throw yourselves a major blowout party!!!! You need and deserve it :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jan 9th, 2006, 7:58am Party !?!?!?!?!?-Just give me driving directions from New Rochelle, New York . |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by BobG on Jan 9th, 2006, 8:56am on 01/09/06 at 07:45:20, Melissa wrote:
Since you're going to have drunk wimmens how about hiring the Thunder from Down Under :o or Chipendales (but they're really just a bunch of sissies). |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by minnie on Jan 9th, 2006, 10:52am Mel the beast being gone is great ! I'm doing a happy dance [smiley=shore.gif] yeah ( I know I look like a monkey ) .Enjoy the wine and check out some NYS wines .Upstate NY right around my area has some great wineries.enjoy,enjoy and oh yeah enjoy. Go all out for your valentines day celebration. don't forget chocolate covered strawberries and bananas. This might also be a good time for a couples get away [smiley=bloos.gif]. a couple weeks after Valentines weekend prices should go down.Enjoy.............. and to the beast [smiley=bash.gif] take that and [smiley=bunnybash.gif] don't forget this [smiley=hammer.gif] stay away................ Minnie |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by minnie on Jan 9th, 2006, 8:33pm Gotta bump so people know that you may be at the end of your cycle yeahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Go Mel and you did it without lighting up !!!!!! Minnie |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jan 9th, 2006, 8:49pm Way to go Melly! Check your PM's ;) Carol |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by cootie on Jan 10th, 2006, 12:29am There's a wine named 'Breitenbach' that is really really good......"Frost Fire" is the one that brand makes that is VERY popular !! I drank almost one bottle of it by myself one nite at a freinds outside bonfire party......there not big fat bottles or nothin and was a nice break from beer. I got a great buzz off of just a few glasses of it and had a great time.......well......till I got that not so fun SPINS feeling !! It was only 10:00 pm and I am sittin along side my truck banging my head tryin to shake the spins......how embarrassing !!!! I was so mad at myself cuz I was really haveing a good time......one minor detail.......don't forget to eat when drinking !!!!! I blew it and was home spinnin on my own couch by 10:20 pm Pam Also Boones Farm Apple makes some good tasteing wine also all kinds of flavors now that is GOOD !! Not a real strong wine either like the first one I mentiond. Problem with me and wine is I get a great buzz early but I get a hangover that leaves LATE !!! Hope yer outa cycle and stay PF............way cool !!!! |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Shaz on Jan 10th, 2006, 6:20am Its amazing how excited we get by just having some pain free time..... Have a wonderful party Mel and hope you have lots of pain free time to look forward to. Shaz :-* |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 10th, 2006, 3:04pm Well smack my ass and call me Candy! Another PF night last night, woooofuckenhoooo!!!! ;;D ;;D Me thinks the psycho bitch (no, not my sister-in-law unfortunately) is on her way OUT! ;) Jennifer- Dork points are good, right? I get a prize fo that, don't I?? ;;D (thanks hon!) Scott- You're freaking me out here, you mean you wanna drive all the way from NY? LMFAO BobG- are you volunteering? ;;D Butt seriously, any thunder from down under is worth gandering at, hehe. Minnie- Thank you so much sweetheart! I will have to see if we carry any NY wines. I know we have some from all over the world, but I tend to think that there are a lot of good wineries right here in the good old U.S. ;) Carol- Don't be so damn shy! That wasn't so bad! ;) LOL! Coots- Boones Farm? I used to get that stuff when I was young because I wanted to get drunk with stuff that tasted like candy, LMAO! I'm sorta lookin for something a bit more sophisticated nowdays as I want to test lots of good, rich stuff. BTW, a nice full bodied sipping wine is a good relaxer. ;) Shaz- Thanks so much!! :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Ghost on Jan 10th, 2006, 3:33pm on 01/10/06 at 15:04:06, Melissa wrote:
Ok if you insist!!! ;;D ;) [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=biggrin.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=bloos.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Sandy_C on Jan 10th, 2006, 4:32pm For Melly http://www.godiva.com/assets/images/prodimg/1256.jpg http://a21.g.akamai.net/f/21/923/1h/www.wine.com/labels/83147le.jpg http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/valclip2.gif http://bestsmileys.com/valentine1/3.gif http://bestsmileys.com/valentine2/15.gif Have fun!!! ;;D Sandy |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by broomhilda on Jan 10th, 2006, 10:27pm Mel, you have every reason to celebrate, treat yourself and enjoy Valentines Day, you deserve it!!!Don't forget to check ebay to see if there are any nice red dresses ;) Gotta have a party dress! Whooo hoooooo :D Big hugs |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jan 11th, 2006, 1:56am Melissa--I was only kidding, BUT I think that it is great that you are feeling much better. I know when it appears that the cycle is winding down, I always am abit nervous about the whole thing !!! But I have had pain free nights since Dec. 11th. Even now I am not pushing my luck. From mid october til dec.11 ( 2 full months) I was in hell, and I couldn't even think of going anywhere . Stay pain free and enjoy !!!! |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by imnotbub on Jan 12th, 2006, 2:44pm 1. Annie Green Springs. 2. Ripple 3. Thunderbird 4. Arbor Mist Oh GAWD, how this makes me think of high school. you forgot Maddog 20 20 and Boones Farm (honorable mention to Diamond red) I have tried alot of different wines. Considering you like Asti, I would stick with white. It's lighter. Since it really is a matter of taste, research won't help too much. go to a store with a decent selection and plan on spending $10 - $12. Pinot Grigio is nice. (My wife likes it, I like the reds myself) Let me know. |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:07pm Out of cycle needs proper celebration. Go with this one. This stuff don't even give you a hangover. http://www.whisky.fr/contenu/img/2612.jpg |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:43pm Even though I did have one hit last night, I bought the bottles today anyway. Here's what I got... From South East Australia- 2004 "YellowTail" Merlot From Italy- 2003 "Melini" Chianti (Silence of the Lambs is my favorite thriller, so I figured what the heck, might as well try some!) From France- 1999 "Chateau Greysac" Cru Bourgeois Medoc I cannot wait!!!! ;;D ;;D ;;D Thanks so much again everyone! (p.s., I like a red, full bodied wine, no light crap, just good fruit, well ripened and the less dry the better as I do not care for getting a buzz on more than I want to enjoy the taste...;)) PAT- I cannot read what wine that is, what is it? |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by LeLimey on Jan 12th, 2006, 3:53pm Melly that was Dom Perignon, a champagne although as champagnes go I prefer Krug myself. If you like full bodied reds try a nice Rioja or a Tempranillo.. two of my favourite wines :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 12th, 2006, 4:18pm on 01/12/06 at 15:53:41, LeLimey wrote:
Oh, ok. I don't care too much for champagne tho, but I'll try anything once! ;) Helen, thanks for the suggestions. Are those sweeter wines? If so, I'm going to add them to my "Wines to try" list for the future. :) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by LeLimey on Jan 12th, 2006, 4:33pm I wouldn't call them sweet as much as rich. They certainly aren't dry though Mel and I like them ALOT! ;) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 12th, 2006, 4:56pm on 01/12/06 at 16:33:50, LeLimey wrote:
Cool! :D They're on my list! ;) |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by LadyElaine on Jan 12th, 2006, 5:17pm Mel sounds like your going to have a blast Valentines. I know you will have everything just right. I hope as soon as everyone gets there you relax and have some fun too. I am so glad you are doing better. I can almost hear the laughter in your voice. I will try and call in a day or two and hear it for real. I am so happy for you!!! |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Charlie on Jan 13th, 2006, 12:16am Never say I didn't do you a favor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glogg If anything will keep the beast quiet this will. So happy you're feeling better kid. http://subscribe.smileygenerator.us/new/albums//spruce_up.gif?SSImageQuality=Full Charlie |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by Melissa on Jan 13th, 2006, 8:24am farkingsonofabitchdialup!!!! >:( >:( >:( I lose more posts from getting knocked offline than anything and it pisses me off! cripes ANYWAY, Elaine, I know you're happy for me hon, that's because you're such a sweetheart!!! :-* Charlie, Glogg sounds yummy, but I would rather of had that for the holidays. At least I can have something to look forward to for next year! TY sweets. ;) Tonight hubby is taking me out for a fish fry, just the 2 of us, and then we are going to Walmart because they have a crapload of stuff on clearance due to them building a Superstore. All their display TV's are at least $100 off, so we're going to pick one up for the kids front room (our old living room). Plus, I gotta buy a wine stopper...hehehe. YAY SHOPPING!!! ;;D ;;D ;;D |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by minnie on Jan 13th, 2006, 9:13am on Jan 9th, 2006, 7:58am, zwibbs/Scott wrote:Party !?!?!?!?!?-Just give me driving directions from New Rochelle, New York . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- on 01/11/06 at 01:56:46, zwibbs/Scott wrote:
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Awe Scott I was gonna have you swing by Corning NY and pick me up so we can care pool.Now you say your not going :-/ Oh well no one to carpool with can't go..... Hey Mel we get lots of wine tasting events here.Bring the family and ya got a place to stay and if your into nascar we're 20 minutes away from watkins glen international track lots of events all summer.Plus corning museum of glass and great lakes. Ok enough of being a travel agent.have a great time and I hope thats the last hit from the beast you ever get. Minnie |
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Title: Re: Valentines.... Post by saintlexical on Jan 14th, 2006, 7:05pm on 01/12/06 at 15:43:20, Melissa wrote:
If you're into full bodied reds I would have to say that our (Australian) reds are among the best in the world. In terms of quaffers there are an inordinate number of Shiraz and Merlot releases every year that are extremely drinkable (cellaring is for rich old stingy people) all around the AUD$10-15 range. This past holiday season I drank two cases of Hardy's Oomoo Shiraz (RRP AUD$12.95 but around $10 if you shop around). The last few years it was Ingoldby Shiraz. If it's a really special occasion then look for Cape Mentelle Cab/Merlot, I think it's around $25. As a general rule of thumb it's a safe bet to stay well away from NSW wines (sure, the Hunter Valley is a pleasant place but the wine is pretty hit-and-miss). South Australia for reds and New Zealand first for my favourite whites (SSB) then maybe Tasmania. Of course every now and then you get something really good from some strange part of the world but I don't have enough drink vouchers (money) to stray too far from local wines. Feel free to PM me about it. |
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