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- EVE - 03-08-2000
Hello, I am turning over a new leaf and am swearing off of "beer" due to the effects on my "beer belly". Determined to get this off, I have decided a nice glass of wine with my evening meals will do just fine, and maybe a little more when letting my hair down. The only wine I have ever tried that was truly wonderful was given to me by a friend from Australia, Brown Brothers 1995 Sparkling Shiraz King Valley, Cellar Door Release. I absolutely loved it! Could ANYONE please recommend something in the States that might be comparible in taste? My "belly" and I would appreciate it.
- Innkeeper - 03-08-2000
You should be able to find an Australian Sparkling Shiraz, if not your exact one, in most parts of this country. There are not a lot of sparkling reds made in this country. We do have Brut Rose's and Blanc De Noirs, but these are pink, and you really don't want to replace your dinner beer with sparkling wine. It is almost as fattening. You should investigate table wine, i.e. still red, white, and rose' wine. A good brand to get started with is Sutter Home. They put out the original (or close to it) White Zinfandel. They also have a line of reds intended for people who want to be weaned off White Zinfandel. These reds are ever so slightly off dry. When you find one you like, try other (drier) brands of the grape/wine you like. At the same time you can start experimenting with white wines. Both Chile and Argentina bottle a variety of reds and whites in both regular (750 ml) bottles, and the larger 1.5 l bottles. These are great for the beginner to keep in the fridge for a glass or two with dinner, as well as to use in cooking.
- Kcwhippet - 03-09-2000
I think there was a thread on sparkling shiraz here a while back. Should probably search for it and get the answer for you. Anyway, you can't find Brown Brothers wines for sale in this country. I spoke with someone from the winery recently, and they told me they pulled out of the U.S. market about six years ago to concentrate on the Pac Rim and Europe. They said they don't anticipate returning here anytime soon. Just have to go there and bring it back yourself.
- Drew - 03-12-2000
Hi Eve, in reading of your fondness for sparkling shiraz, I have included a link to the Australian Wine Centre. They list several sparkling shiraz wines at various prices. http://www.auswine.com.au/cgi-bin/browse