A funny joke...

I recently tasted two wines which I thought so extraordinarily good that I wanted to buy a case of each - and the most I have ever bought a wine of is five bottles of Musar Blanc 1998.

Overnoy-Houillon Arbois Pupillin Ploussard 2002 was very light coloured, smelled of bright red fruit, earthy funk; had irresistably juicy acidity, light yet intense - quite the perfect wine for me.

The other I wanted was Dom de l'Ecu "Expression d'Orthogneiss" 2004 which was all rocks. And tautologous though it may seem, rocks really do rock.

We are allowed to order any wine imported into the country via Alko (but minimum 1 case + Alko's fees on top). With this method the price per bottle would be for the Overnoy-Houillon 47,80€ (winesearcher is c.16€) and the price for the Muscadet 34,90€ (ws is c.10€). Ummm? Who to complain to about this Monopoly?

-O-

Why not try complaining to the EU Competition Directorate?

My son who is now living in Finland is desperate to find decent wine at a half accessible price. I am bracing myself for raids on my cellar when he comes at Christmas.

That is brutal. But those are nice wines.

Otto,
Not a funny joke at all. Actually, quite a sad joke.
Cheer up my friend. If the U.S. Lira, whoops dollar, keeps going in its' current direction, you will be able to stock up on ESJ at very reasonable prices.
Redwinger