"Chardonnay Set"

[Psyber]

...an offshoot of the geography department at the uni of adelaide did a gis based demographic study (early noughties) of adelaide/ports'supporter bases and spending habits at aami - port supporters on average drank more chardonnay while crows supporters drank more iced coffee.

Now we know where the Chardonnay Socialists are!

[Rik E Boy]

...an offshoot of the geography department at the uni of adelaide did a gis based demographic study (early noughties) of adelaide/ports'supporter bases and spending habits at aami - port supporters on average drank more chardonnay while crows supporters drank more iced coffee.

Now we know where the Chardonnay Socialists are!

Yeah, the Crows. As if that lot would know a true Port supporter. Besides, only a memember of the Chardonay set would use an academic study to prove that they were not in fact a member of the Chardonay set.

regards,

REB

[Booney]

What they failed to mention is we had drunk all the beer and had to resort to the chardie...everyone has done it at nights end.

[Wedgie]

Chardonnay's taken off amongst the Port crew ever since they saw it was the choice of drink of Kath and Kim, they think its trendy.
Doesn't suprise me about the choice of drink of the Crows supporters at games as the average age would be about 93.

[Dirko]

Doesn't suprise me about the choice of drink of the Crows supporters at games as the average age would be about 93.

Yes stops the reflux, and aids with the continence......

[Psyber]

Sauvignon Blanc seems to be the ubiquitous white in Melbourne at the moment, though Riesling appears to be making a come back after many years on the outer. On the other hand I can't find a pure Traminer anywhere.

[Booney]

Chardonnay's taken off amongst the Port crew ever since they saw it was the choice of drink of Kath and Kim, they think its trendy.
Doesn't suprise me about the choice of drink of the Crows supporters at games as the average age would be about 93.

It is popular for people who find themselves coming* second...

[wycbloods]

What they failed to mention is we had drunk all the beer and had to resort to the chardie...everyone has done it at nights end.

Speak for yourself Booney

[Dirko]

Sauvignon Blanc seems to be the ubiquitous white in Melbourne at the moment, though Riesling appears to be making a come back after many years on the outer. On the other hand I can't find a pure Traminer anywhere.

Here you go...looks OK Gewurztraminer

[Psyber]

Sauvignon Blanc seems to be the ubiquitous white in Melbourne at the moment, though Riesling appears to be making a come back after many years on the outer. On the other hand I can't find a pure Traminer anywhere.

Here you go...looks OK Gewurztraminer

Promising. I had some of the Bay of Fires Pinot Noir and it wasn't bad. Now I just need to find someone closer than a 2 hour drive to Strathmore where I can pick up a bottle.
Or maybe wait till I'm back in Adelaide next year and talk to the guys at Melbourne St Cellars if they are still there.

[The Big Shrek]

I had a Skilly Gewurztraminer and I almost threw up(nothing to do with the 3 or 4 bottles already consumed). It has to be the worst style of wine in history.

Skillagalee does a fantastic job of everything, but drop the traminer!

[McAlmanac]

Sauvignon Blanc seems to be the ubiquitous white in Melbourne at the moment, though Riesling appears to be making a come back after many years on the outer. On the other hand I can't find a pure Traminer anywhere.

I'm not from the Chardonnay Set - I'm from the Riesling Set. Wilson, Tim Adams, Grosset, O'Leary & Walker, Skillogalee, Mitchell etc etc.

If you want a budget traminer, go the trusty Rosemount. For your more Alsatian number, go Knappstein or Delatite. All these have reasonable distribution in Melbourne.

[Psyber]

I had a Skilly Gewurztraminer and I almost threw up(nothing to do with the 3 or 4 bottles already consumed). It has to be the worst style of wine in history.
Skillagalee does a fantastic job of everything, but drop the traminer!

It's one of those things - a given winery can do one style well and another appallingly. I recently tasted and appalling Pinot Noir, from a winery that does a great Cab. Sauv.

McA: I'll check out the Knappstein or Delatite. Most of the Traminer I've had have been from Germany.
My problem is living in the Dandenong Ranges. Apart from one local outlet which is highly specialised - and pricey - most of the outlets nearby are down-market and only stock what sells well to the mass market.

[McAlmanac]

I had a Skilly Gewurztraminer and I almost threw up(nothing to do with the 3 or 4 bottles already consumed). It has to be the worst style of wine in history.
Skillagalee does a fantastic job of everything, but drop the traminer!

It's one of those things - a given winery can do one style well and another appallingly. I recently tasted and appalling Pinot Noir, from a winery that does a great Cab. Sauv.

McA: I'll check out the Knappstein or Delatite. Most of the Traminer I've had have been from Germany.
My problem is living in the Dandenong Ranges. Apart from one local outlet which is highly specialised - and pricey - most of the outlets nearby are down-market and only stock what sells well to the mass market.

Olinda Cellars would be your best bet.

[Psyber]

I had a Skilly Gewurztraminer and I almost threw up(nothing to do with the 3 or 4 bottles already consumed). It has to be the worst style of wine in history.
Skillagalee does a fantastic job of everything, but drop the traminer!

It's one of those things - a given winery can do one style well and another appallingly. I recently tasted and appalling Pinot Noir, from a winery that does a great Cab. Sauv.

McA: I'll check out the Knappstein or Delatite. Most of the Traminer I've had have been from Germany.
My problem is living in the Dandenong Ranges. Apart from one local outlet which is highly specialised - and pricey - most of the outlets nearby are down-market and only stock what sells well to the mass market.

Olinda Cellars would be your best bet.

That's the one I referred to as "specialised". I know Ross who runs it reasonably well.
He can't carry everything, but he has managed to get some things I specially wanted.

[Macca19]

Sauvignon Blanc seems to be the ubiquitous white in Melbourne at the moment, though Riesling appears to be making a come back after many years on the outer. On the other hand I can't find a pure Traminer anywhere.

I'm not from the Chardonnay Set - I'm from the Riesling Set. Wilson, Tim Adams, Grosset, O'Leary & Walker, Skillogalee, Mitchell etc etc.

If you want a budget traminer, go the trusty Rosemount. For your more Alsatian number, go Knappstein or Delatite. All these have reasonable distribution in Melbourne.

McAlmanac is where its at. Riesling is where its at.

Favourites would be Pikes The Merle, Howard Park, Skillogalee (normal and Trevarrick), Grosset, Pauletts, Sevenhill and O'Leary Walker.

Re: Skilly Gewurtz, its made in the Alsace style so is drier than your usual german style traminer. Floral, passionfruit, rose petal and has a hint of spice as well. It has consistently been rated amongst one of the top couple in the country.

[Psyber]

.. Re: Skilly Gewurtz, its made in the Alsace style so is drier than your usual german style traminer. Floral, passionfruit, rose petal and has a hint of spice as well. It has consistently been rated amongst one of the top couple in the country.

Sounds good, I'll try it.

[Buddah_44]

am I the only 1 who is wondering why there is a wine appreciation thread in the AFL forum?

[finn]

wine is a vital part of today's modern game

like green ginger wine is at halftime during a wet day

mmm, a long nose, a depth of palate that hints of coalsmoke, caramel wjust the subtlest of ginger overtones

[Psyber]

am I the only 1 who is wondering why there is a wine appreciation thread in the AFL forum?

Right - back on focus - "port supporters on average drank more chardonnay."