Winery walkabout

 Tuesday 27 April

We have two wineries planned for today, all of which have to be pre-booked and pre-paid. Tyrrells was first up at 11.15 am and it did not disappoint. We were escorted into a private dining room in the old Tyrrell home, where we were treated to 10 very good wines and an excellent presentation from our host, Scott.

 We were there for nearly two hours and would still be there if we didn’t have to go to Café Enzo for lunch. This turned out to be another good venue on another glorious day. 

After lunch we went to Hungerford Hill for a very average tasting by a disinterested 30 something. Tas purchased two bottles of sparkling shiraz which came with a big label that warned of disaster if not chilled to 5 degrees. 

Our two chefs got busy on our return to the house, preparing garlic and rosemary roast lamb with roasted vegetables, a fresh green salad and a tzatziki dressing. Many bottles of Hunter white and red were consumed over the meal. 

A small disaster did occur when Flashy opened the sparkling shiraz. It erupted in a gigantic spray, coating the ceiling, walls and floor, Flashy’s new T-shirt and Graeme’s shirt, with bright red wine. The half a bottle remaining was nonetheless delicious. 

More parlour games followed before most of the crew retired to bed. Flashy and Tas remained solving the world’s problems and sipping on whiskey until well past midnight.