Northernpommy Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hi everyone, Am I the only person who wants Californian wine living in Australia. I can not find a white zinfandel or white grenache anywhere.?# # Has anyone else managed to get any... starting to wither up without it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulswin Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Had to write and let ya know I'm enjoying a glass or 3 of White Grenache by Gallo!! Still in England unfortunately so cant help you as to where to get some sorry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 have you tried Dan Murphy's they have a v good choice the fellas there seem to know what they're talking about so would be able to suggest an alternative. I don't personally know what grenache is like. My fave is the very popular SSB (semillon sauvignon blanc) blends from Marlborough NZ or Margaret River regions. Vintage Cellars worth a try too. Where are you in Oz? Even here in provincial Geelong we have a posh wine shop called Randalls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow43 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hi everyone, Am I the only person who wants Californian wine living in Australia. I can not find a white zinfandel or white grenache anywhere.?# # Has anyone else managed to get any... starting to wither up without it. Thanks I love it, last I had I bought from David Jones in Melbourne. Am going to Dan Murphy this morning so will find out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yes dan murphys will be your best bet, we don't drink so much Californian wine here, as we tend to drink Aus/NZ wine. I get some of the Sth African wines from Dan's occasionally for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpommy Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 I have asked in Dan Murphys and they dont do it.! Back to hoping that someone might know an alternative if I cant get it. All Australian wines seem very dry.... I like a very very sweet light wine. Which is why I like Ziffy or grenache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 have you tried some of the wines from alsace? eg riesling or gewurtztraminer. or as I said the ssb blends are very light (eg Shades sauvignon blanc semillon which I've got from dan's), and there's always sancerre which is pricey but gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow43 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 None at Dan Murphys Buy online here at $9.75 per bottle. Beringers I like very much especially in the summer. Zinfandel White Wine - Compare Prices and Deals, Shop & Buy Online in <b style="color:black;background-color:#99ff99">Australia</b> at MyShopping.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpommy Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hey Mark I have tried ordering from that site but they dont do it anymore. When did you last buy some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 You not keen to try different stuff then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpommy Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Happy to try new stuff, but the prices over here are putting me off. Spent a bit already trying some and ended up throwing away ... Got very particular taste.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 How about doing a wine tasting tour (maybe Yarra)? You can get to try lots of wines without having to buy a bottle and may find a bottle (or grape/style) that you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary12 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have a lovely bottle of white shiraz that I am about to open, purchased this afternoon in Liqorland, you can also get the sparking one in Dans and I think BWS. It's made by Banrock Station cost me $9. I have a feeling there was a White Grenache on sale too. Try the Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, you won't go far wrong. Bottoms up! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Got very particular taste.! Or not as the case may be... (sorry couldn't resist!) :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iselinger Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 try Kemeny's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyyu Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Happy to try new stuff, but the prices over here are putting me off. Spent a bit already trying some and ended up throwing away ... Got very particular taste.! how cheap do you want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have a lovely bottle of white shiraz that I am about to open, purchased this afternoon in Liqorland, you can also get the sparking one in Dans and I think BWS. It's made by Banrock Station cost me $9. I have a feeling there was a White Grenache on sale Bottoms up! Michelle I like the Banrock W/shiraz too michelle, do you know that you can buy it in one of the small 2 litre casks? Dan's had some nice cheap bottles of similar wine in the sale tubs/bins in the store. Yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hi everyone, Am I the only person who wants Californian wine living in Australia. I can not find a white zinfandel or white grenache anywhere.?# # Has anyone else managed to get any... starting to wither up without it. Thanks I drink wine by the box! $12.99 for a 4 litre of red! After a couple of glasses its all the same!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 ive got to be honest here , we drink that much wine we buy the 5lt cask, its berries traditional red for me and the estates classic dry white for my wife , over the yrs ive had shed loads of different bottles of wine , but this berris gear is real good and so cheap! 2 5lt cask for 20 bucks today at first choice , never pay over $13 per cask......give it a go if you drink often as it save you keep stocking up ........now n again i will buy a good red bottle just for a change ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I drink wine by the box! $12.99 for a 4 litre of red! After a couple of glasses its all the same!! :rolleyes: mad cow , is you cask the hardys ? try the berri`s ..........its good if your into cask wine ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hi everyone, Am I the only person who wants Californian wine living in Australia. I can not find a white zinfandel or white grenache anywhere.?# # Has anyone else managed to get any... starting to wither up without it. Thanks Hi Northernpommy i know i won't have to tell you this, but.............when we were in Brisbane we found several types of sweetish white wine for less than $20 for 5 litres. We are not connesiours of good wine but we do like white zinfadel and can understand why you crave it, but the wines we had were very nice, just not really special, like the white zinfadel. Best of luck with your hunt, but in the mean time get some cheapo substitute stuff down yer neck, at least it will numb the pain of your lost love..............of white zinfadel of course. jim:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Oh I know the wine you're looking for! get a 20L cask of Mosel (for about $5-cheaper than water). its the drink of choice for 'thirsty' locals on the Esplanade in Cairns. Its so sweet, even my mother in law (who calls white wine 'clear wine' and puts red wine in the fridge) would like it if I had the audacity to get her some for christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary12 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I like the Banrock W/shiraz too michelle, do you know that you can buy it in one of the small 2 litre casks? Dan's had some nice cheap bottles of similar wine in the sale tubs/bins in the store. Yum Yes Olly thanks, I have stopped buying by the cask though the temptation is just to much for me, I have no willpower!!! :swoon: I buy the cleanskin sparkling rose from Dans slips down very nicely I have to say. I think the selection is super in Dan Murphy, infact I would go so far as to say it's my favorite shop in Oz :biglaugh: kind regards Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Yes Olly thanks, I have stopped buying by the cask though the temptation is just to much for me, I have no willpower!!! :swoon: I buy the cleanskin sparkling rose from Dans slips down very nicely I have to say. I think the selection is super in Dan Murphy, infact I would go so far as to say it's my favorite shop in Oz :biglaugh: kind regards Michelle And mine Michelle, after Bunnings that is, wouldn't want to put the bottle shop above the hardware shop, now that would be a problem while I am doing some painting:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpommy Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Thanks - I will try all your suggestions.!!! My poor Zinfandel - I didnt realise I would be giving that up along with friends and family when I moved here.... Booo hoooo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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