Amanti Ozzies

Probably not a kosher Oz-reference, but whatever. Guilty seems to be a well-crafted, medium-big shiraz. I can appreciate it, but the fruity booty on it still leaves me a bit cold. The Turk is a shiraz-cab-something blend; to me more satisfying with some smoky tannin character. Good with food. Still I prefer continentalistic stuff, I guess.

Thanks to Linda who, with Scott, provided the fine grape and a lovely conversational evening. Scott has a crazy significant job; managing the digging up and archival of bones & other detritus from a newly examined 9/11 site.

Oh and she left a Spanish Viognier (!) with us that turned out to be a nice treat. A little grassy, but lacking the lavendery vibe that has turned me off especially from domestic versions...