Wine Focus..whats on for April?

Salil mentioned Austria when discussing last months subject. I would like to second that idea. I think it is time to look at some whites now that spring is (almost) here.
For an alternative, how about Pinot Gris/P Grigio? There are some great looking wines on the shelf in my part of town!

On the other forum here Tim writes>>>>

I vote for Austria although I have hardly any left in the cellar and in-house PO is vigilant if I go out to buy.

As a coarse generalisation, I tend to find PG a bit of a yawn (Italy) or too rich for food (Alsace).

Would love to do Austria. Mmmm.... Hiedler.

Thanks Salil, I moved my inquiry over here to gather more interest!

[David M. Bueker]

We have put off Salil's request to do Austria for many moons. Perhaps this is the time to give in. Next month we can let Ian pick since he has lots of ideas as well.

Nothing wrong with Austria!

Nothing wrong with Austria!

Ha-ha! They don`t curl and their soccer team sucks.

[David M. Bueker]

Nothing wrong with Austria!

Ha-ha! They don`t curl and their soccer team sucks.

It's all about the pastries!

Ha-ha! They don`t curl and their soccer team sucks.

But at least they make nice Gruner and Riesling!

Ha-ha! They don`t curl and their soccer team sucks.

But at least they make nice Gruner and Riesling!

Yeah, those are good things, but don't forget that Austria also gave us Arnold!!

[Robin Garr]

Austria works for me! Let's pin this to the top for a day or two.

Ha-ha! They don`t curl and their soccer team sucks.

But at least they make nice Gruner and Riesling!

Hell, they make GREAT Gruner and Riesling. I vote for Austria.

This tyro says Österreich? Selbsverstandlich! I've already got some Gruner and Zweigelt on deck.

I don't know if I have any Austrian wines on hand (maybe one or two) but Seaboard Wine Warehouse in Raleigh has a fairly broad selection (mostly not the top producers but second tier) so maybe I will pick up one or two the middle of April when up in Raleigh. I will try to check some notes on Cellar Tracker or this forum before purchasing.

I don't know if I have any Austrian wines on hand (maybe one or two) but Seaboard Wine Warehouse in Raleigh has a fairly broad selection (mostly not the top producers but second tier) so maybe I will pick up one or two the middle of April when up in Raleigh. I will try to check some notes on Cellar Tracker or this forum before purchasing.

I see from their website they have some Musar? JC, have you purchased any yet?!!

No, not yet. What does it cost?

Bob and JC, Musar is one of those wines that I only buy in the UK now. Current vintages of Musar ('02 for the reds) are only 13-15 GBP or about $22 USD. In the US, prices are significantly north of that so I usually just bring a few over each time. I'm not sure why this big difference but I've seen it with more than a few wines now, for example, 04 Bonneau du Martray is about $70, 05' Clos Rougeard Bourg is about $80 USD, etc,. Not always true but there are some good deals to be had.

Alex Gambal told me that some of his Burgundies which sell for $60 or $70 in the States, are available for 35 Euros in France. It must be the shipping costs plus all the intermediaries and taxes.

[David M. Bueker]

Alex Gambal told me that some of his Burgundies which sell for $60 or $70 in the States, are available for 35 Euros in France. It must be the shipping costs plus all the intermediaries and taxes.

Well 35 x 1.35 (current fx)= $47 or so, which leaves $13-$23 for shipping, distribution & any retail profit. That's really not so bad.