Most wine drinkers in Hobart would have, at the very least, heard of the Eaglehawk Inn and the specials they advertise in Mondays paper. It is usually about a third of a page consisting of a dozen or so bottles of wine and sometimes spirits. This week it is a full page with wine from different parts of the globe, sparkling wine from all over the place and some very well priced spirits. If you buy a dozen you only pay for 11 plus you get a bottle of 15yr old Drambuie Malt Whisky Liqueur as well. I have decided to pick out half a dozen wines that I think are the standouts. Not just for price but for the fact they are also very good wines.
McWilliams Hanwood Shiraz $8.00. An excellent, reliable, value for money quaffer.
Kingston Estate Chardy or Pinot Grigio $8.00. Bulk wine producers who consistently get it right.
Brands Laira Cab Merlot or Shiraz $12.00. The pick of the specials for me. Quality Coonawarra reds at this price are rare indeed. Stock up. You will not be disappointed.
Pewsey Vale Reisling $15.00. This is made by the talented team at Yalumba who have access to some of the best Reisling grapes in the country. I have been collecting this myself for little while now simply because it is an excellent Reisling for the price.
Seppelt Sparkling Shiraz $17.00. You will not find a richer, more flavoursome or yummy (do you like that term) sparkling red, believe me.
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 $35.00. I have featured this wine before at this price and if you didn't take advantage that time, do so this time. The current release is about $65 a bottle and isn't as good a vintage as this one.
'Til next time and remember to live simply, laugh often, wine alot.
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