Need recommendations for trip to AUS/ NZ; plus Harvest Help?

[sasha@enowines.com]

I'm planning to visit Barossa and McClaren Vale and the N. Island of NZ in March and April. I would love your input on places to visit and off- the- beaten path wineries.

After visiting in 2001 and falling in love with the wine, people, and culture, I am taking wife down under for our anniversary. What restaurants, places to stay, wineries would you recommend?

As a assistant winemaker, I'd love to help out during the harvest. Does anyone know the best way to offer harvest help? Any recommendations for particular wineries in AUS/NZ or have any contacts?


Thanks in advance!
Sasha
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Eno Wines

[TORB]

Sasha,

Have a look at my last tour diary on SA.

http://www.torbwine.com/index.htm?..//pastf.htm

[eno wines]

Ric,

Thank you providing a link to your detailed and useful Travel Notes. I've printed out all 8 Chapters-- it's almost a book! Of what I've read, it is better than most books. Have you been offered a book deal???

We will put your recommendations to good use.

Infinite thanks,
Sasha

[Glen]

Hi Sasha

You could try the following website for possible employment:-

http://www.WineIndustryJobs.com.au

You are welcome to pm me as I live in McLaren Vale, and if I'm available would be happy to show you around the area, or at least suggest some good cd's.

[eno wines]

Glen,

Thank you for the link and the offer! I will touch base with you soon. This board is a great resource.

On a separate note, I use your Tasting Guide all the time. When hosting wine tastings at my house, many folks refer to your handy guide. In addition to the UC Davis Aroma Wheel, people love how it is broken down by varietal. Based on your website, looks like you import them to the States.

Cheers,
Sasha

[michel]

Perchance are you related to Brian Eno the world famous musician.
What wines do you make and are they distributed to Australia?
Hope the trip works out for you
regards
michel

[markg]

Hey, nice website Sasha !

[markg]

On a separate note, I use your Tasting Guide all the time. When hosting wine tastings at my house, many folks refer to your handy guide. In addition to the UC Davis Aroma Wheel, people love how it is broken down by varietal. Based on your website, looks like you import them to the States.

I agree - Glens tasting guide is fantastic.

[Glen]

I think an Adelaide off-line might be on the cards during Sashas trip.

Any takers? We can sort out a date a little closer to the actual event.

A good excuse to open some great Ozzie vino at the Salopian Inn.

[eno wines]

Perchance are you related to Brian Eno the world famous musician.
What wines do you make and are they distributed to Australia?

No I'm not related though I can relate to him . The winery name has a double meaning-- 1) named after Brian Eno, one of my music heroes, and 2) because enology is the study of wine and winemaking.

Philosophically, enjoying wine, like ambient music, can be either a foreground or background activity. Similar to a musican who releases a cd every year, each wine in a release is like a piece of art. Each year I release name the wines and create a booklet with the wines that are the "liner notes."

Have you read Brian Eno's published diary? He's quite the wine drinker

What wines do you make and are they distributed to Australia?

In 2001, I made two Zinfandels affectionately named "Little Miss Dangerous" and "Small Town Hero".

In 2002, I made a Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Syrah. They will be called "Presumed Innocent," "Caught Red Handed", and "Plead the 5th". They should be released in about a month or so. Currently, I don't distribute in AUS but would love to

Cheers,
Sasha

[michel]

[quote="eno wines"][

No I'm not related though I can relate to him . The winery name has a double meaning-- 1) named after Brian Eno, one of my music heroes, and 2) because enology is the study of wine and winemaking.


Have you read Brian Eno's published diary? He's quite the wine drinker

/quote]




Great answer - I like that 'enology '

I have indeed read his diary the one with swollen appendices.
His best music like you is available from his website from installations.
thanks for the feedback.
regards
michel