Grateful Palete

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Permalink Reply by Randy Caparoso on March 8, 2008 at 4:19pm

I haven't tried it, but let me say this: I'm reluctant to try many of these new fangled $50 to $100+ wines from Australia because more often than not I find them to be disappointing -- garishly overextracted, oaky, and bitter with tannin. I read the reviews on occasion (because distributors thrust them in your face -- the usual words like "awesome," "huge," "saturated," etc. That's usual a signal to me that the wine isn't going to be very pleasant. My taste is just not the same as most journalists -- I like "silky," "lush," "refined," "elegant" and even "feminine" more than "awesome" and "thick."

But if your taste is for big, thick hefty, oaky Australian reds, by all means spend the $$$ on these new Aussie reds. Just because I hate 'em means nothing. Just means more for you!

Permalink Reply by Marty R on March 8, 2008 at 5:33pm

I think you missed the ????? The wine in question is far below the $50 mark and obviously you are not familiar with Dan Phillips or his winemaker.....This wine is far from over-oaked or thick...But thanks for trying !

Permalink Reply by Randy Caparoso on March 8, 2008 at 6:05pm

My apologies, as I totally misread your post, thinking you were talking about Dan's high end imports (of which he has aplenty). I also totally missed the fact that you were talking about a Napa Valley wine (since when you say "Grateful Palate," I think Aussie imports).

I'll look for the Green Lion Cabernet, if you say it's a great value. Like you, I've been buying and enjoying Dan Philips' wines for years. BTW, have you tasted the $15 Cabernet and Shiraz made by Dan's old Marquis-Philips partner, the Mollydooker wines made by Sarah and Sparky Marquis? Totally delicious, even if a little oaky.

Permalink Reply by George R. Eldi on March 18, 2008 at 8:11pm

Try Miss Harry, Hewitson, GSM, under $30. That rocks.

Permalink Reply by Marty R on March 18, 2008 at 8:24pm

Alittle more info please......" Miss Harry, Hewitson, Gsm " three different wines ? From where ? What state are you in ? What is the grape ? A blend ? Help !

Permalink Reply by George R. Eldi on March 19, 2008 at 4:28am

Here try this website. http://www.tapwc.com.au/ You'll see many wines from the collection. This site is very helpful.
It's GSM blend from Austrialia. You should be able to find it where you live.

Me Long Island NY.