tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7547979981063230374.post1888090160412530629..comments2024-03-13T05:25:22.520-07:00Comments on Australian Wine Journal: HAHNDORF HILLChris Plummerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01038102858732379506noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7547979981063230374.post-8739169245346052452010-09-06T02:06:25.546-07:002010-09-06T02:06:25.546-07:00Thanks for the comment Anon, because I feel it'...Thanks for the comment Anon, because I feel it's a good one.<br /><br />It's true that grigios aren't my favourite style and I do approach them with certain 'preconceptions' in my mind, but I always attempt to approach any wine with a blank palate and an open nose. <br /><br />My concerns with grigio tend to relate to my experiences with the many Australian styles which are rather lifeless, or bound by dirty acids, or lacking freshness, but having said that, I thought the Hahndorf Hill Grigio wasn't bad at all, and there are some good styles out there. It's just that I feel Australian wineries have much to learn about the style yet.<br /><br />For your information, if it's grown and made correctly, I can like grigio, check out:-<br />http://australianwinejournal.blogspot.com/2010/01/joseph-delena-pinot-grigio-2009.html<br /><br />Also, if I don't like something (food or drink wise), it just encourages me to try more of it until I do. I'm very open-minded like that! Sometimes it infuriates me when close-minded people won't try something because they've had it once and didn't like it - what's it gonna do; kill ya? Get to know it first, you might end up loving it! That's why I'll continue drinking grigio, because one day, I'm (optimistically) sure it'll inspire me.<br /><br />I also agree there's a problem with the wine show system in Australia, but I'm not sure it's because of judge's preconceived ideas or tastes (which shouldn't really be a problem at all). In my opinion, it has more to do with judges tasting up to 150 wines a day, in a very neutral environment. Over the years these shows have generally shown that if you have 150 wines and want to find the best one; then don't try drinking them all at once.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Chris PChris Plummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038102858732379506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7547979981063230374.post-18164150822230802062010-09-04T01:04:35.607-07:002010-09-04T01:04:35.607-07:00If your not a fan of the pinot grigio style, as yo...If your not a fan of the pinot grigio style, as you claim in your tasting note above, then why write anything down as you already have formed a judgemental opinion. <br /><br />This is the exact problem with the wine industry and the way wine shows are judged in Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com