News
Winter 2009
A Wine (or maybe
whine) with Otto
Let me
start by apologising for the repetitive nature of my last
column. Over the years I have been known to repeat myself.
For most of you this is nothing new. But for those who are
rather new to the rants and raves I call gospel, Sorry. But
that being said it more than likely to happen again.
Because over the years I have been known to repeat myself.
So for most of you this is nothing new. But for those….just
kidding I’m not that senile yet.
Since we last spoke so much has happened. The most obvious
of them is the completion of vintage and our complete
winery makeover. And my insider’s tip for the wines to
watch are as follows. Arneis, Riesling and Prosecco! And
now that Michael has a new winery to play in, we are
ecstatic about how these wines will look when they are
bottled later in the year.
Festival News – June Long Weekend. For all you lovers of
pasta out there it’s back, our Vino, Pasta e Basta
Festival…a celebration of all things wine and pasta. And I
know what you must be thinking. Doesn’t every Italian
celebration involve food and wine? Well the short answer is
yes. Not much more explanation needed. Anyway, Vino, Pasta
e Basta is here again and this year we will be releasing
the 2008 Sangiovese. And considering the last vintage was
in 2006 this is pretty exciting. So if you’re a lover of
Sangiovese you won’t want to miss this release. I’ve been
showing a few people the wine (pre-release on the quiet)
and the feedback has been sensational – they love it!
Also on the long weekend Sammy will be back with the famous
Kid’s Corner, a major attraction for all little folk (and
I’m guessing parents too). And who knows, maybe I’ll even
get my face painted this year. Elena wants me to get a
George Clooney…hmmm…
Other attractions include bocce, music and plenty of wine.
And don’t forget. If you’re a La Famiglia Wine Club member
your members discount applies. So you can buy more wine for
less! And after hearing Wayne Swan’s budget it will be
quite handy.
Last but not least. I recently took a trip over to New
Zealand with wife Elena and some friends of ours. And I can
say with out of word of a lie that it is one of the most
beautiful places I have seen. And I’m from Italy! But I
still can’t wrap my head around this Sauvignon Blanc
phenomenon. Surely I cannot be the only one who thinks this
way. I mean each to there own, but you can’t tell me a Sauv
Blanc is more enjoyable than a glass of Pinot Grigio or a
bottle of Prosecco? I really think it’s time for us
Australia wine drinkers to open our eyes to the other wines
out there…ahh but you wouldn’t be reading this if you
weren’t doing that already…thanks again for your lovely
support.
Ciao!
Otto
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