"riverman" wrote in message
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"Wolfgang" wrote in message
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Thus far we haven't found much from Europe, South America, South
Africa or any other region apart from those named above that suit both
our tastes and our budget. Either they don't make anything in those
places that meet our criteria or they're keeping all the good stuff
for themselves.......the *******s.


Wolfgang: Seeing as you are a red man, if you have a well-stocked
winestore
you peruse, ask them if they have any South African "Pinotage" on hand.
Its
a local thing and not well-exported, and many different growers bottle it,
however, if you can get hold of Jacobsdaal, any time in the mid 1990s,
you'll be pleasantly suprised. Its a very full-bodied red; well rounded,
etc. Since so many vinters make it, you'll find many different flavors, so
if you come across several brands, keep sampling until you find one you
like.

Our regular source, a neighborhood supermarket, isn't likely to have
anything that exotic, but we make occasional trips to shops with a very good
selection. I'll look for those next time we make such a pilgrimage. Thanks
for the tip.

Wolfgang