Comments on: Not so Tiny Bites

By: Grendel

Grendel — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:15:48 +0000

It is kinda weird hearing people talk about Australian wines – like Yellowtail. Sadly the reality of export is that we seem to send a lot of the cheap bulk wines with a ‘Product of Australia’ label when really we should be keeping quiet on just where they came from. If you ever come over to Perth I am sure Matt will make sure you get the very best local wines to sample.

That said I am rather partial to old world wines myself.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:21:57 +0000

I’m an Old World gal. Like the softer Syrah and pretty much everything France can throw at me. Plus it’s fun to observe Matt get riled up when I pick on what seems to be one of his favourite varietals.

To be honest, I’m not totally against Australian Shiraz. Love the reserve Penfolds and the ones from cooler climates. I more object the crap that gets exported en masse to Vancouver. There’s also slim pickings in the middle of the road price point; we either get the Yellowtails or the RWTs.

Still trying to find a quality bottle that is affordable here…haven’t given up on it yet!

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:19:55 +0000

Grendel: I think the truth is more along the lines of Karen’s palate not being accustomed to the bold sensation that can be Australian Shiraz. British Colombia is known to produce some fairly good Pinot and Merlot from what I’ve gathered (or rather what Karen drinks most of ;) )

By: Grendel

Grendel — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:38:55 +0000

“But it�ll be a cold day in the fires below before I agree to your claims of Aussie shiraz superiority!”

Because Vancouver produces great shiraz?

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:31:41 +0000

Thank you so much for having faith in my food writing and photography long before I did. It’s very rewarding to do what I love for a living and much of it is due to your encouragement and mentoring.

But it’ll be a cold day in the fires below before I agree to your claims of Aussie shiraz superiority!