We checked out of the Chardonnay Lodge in Coonawarra early, 6:30 AM, so we could have more time in our next stop- Melbourne. After a brief stop for breakfast pasties (meat pies- yummm) we arrive at the slick Como Hotel in Melbourne at 1:30 PM. The Como is a first class hotel where all of the beautiful people stay- it was a real treat to stay there. Melbourne is a very vibrant and beautiful city with an exceptional arts culture.
We could have spent the afternoon on our own or we could join Dan for wine, oysters and antipasti at the Melbourne Wine Room. Guess what I choose to do.
Dan treated us to multiple bottles of Raveneau Chabis, Zind Humbrecht Riesling & Pinot Gris and the odd bottle of red. A couple guys were even nice enough to spring for a bottle of 100pt. Parker Sine Quo Non Just For The Love Of It Syrah- thanks guys. We had a little more time to kill so what do we do? Order some cocktails. I had the best Pimm’s Cup and #4 I’ve ever had. Not a bad rainy afternoon in Melbourne.
We had dinner with Buckshot and Lilly Pilly at a waterfront restaurant called Sail’s. The Buckshot wines are from the up and coming wine region called Heathcote. Heathcote is located two hours north of Melbourne. We drank the following with dinner…
2003 Buckshot Heathcote Shiraz
2004 Buckshot Heathcote Shiraz
2005 Buckshot Heathcote Shiraz (barrel sample)
2002 Lilly Pilly Noble Blend
2005 Lilly Pilly Noble Blend
Back to the Como for a nightcap in the hotel bar.
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