not a bad drop of plonk

**peterpan** · 04-08-2006, 08:21 PM

A few weeks ago I purchased a couple of bottles of a cheap Ozzie Cab Shiraz called from Carrefour called Bushmans Gully. Suprisingly considering its under 400 Baht a bottle its quite a drinkable drop. Since my discovery I have worrked my way through about 12 bottles. There is a bit of wine glut in OZ so now I understand they are looking for every opportunity to shift the stuff overseas.

Not quite sure how this post got in the capns kitchen, it should have been down below, maybe too much of the Bushmans.

**MeMock** · 04-08-2006, 09:57 PM

There is a huge wine glut in australia at the moment.

$4-9 per bottle = 110 = 250 baht a bottle.

Tonight i drank a jacobs creek shiraz for $8. Beautiful.

I plan to come to Thailand next weekend with a suitcase full if there is any takers

**buadhai** · 05-08-2006, 06:47 AM

Is there any truth to the rumor that the FTA between Oz and LOS will result in less tax being applied to wines from down under? If so, when? I'm feeling a bit wine-parched at the moment.

**MeMock** · 05-08-2006, 08:25 AM

I think that is the case buadhai and it is slowly being implemented but they wont be completely tax free for another year or so.

**buadhai** · 05-08-2006, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by MeMock

I think that is the case buadhai and it is slowly being implemented but they wont be completely tax free for another year or so.

I hope I can hold out that long....

**aging one** · 05-08-2006, 02:44 PM

Can you see me waving frantically Meemock?

**mrsquirrel** · 05-08-2006, 02:54 PM

Memock - any chance of a bottle of Bundy? Or even better Bundy cask strength?

**Airportwo** · 05-08-2006, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by aging one

Can you see me waving frantically Meemock?

Sorry AO, he can't see you as I have rather ignorantly moved in front

**RDN** · 05-08-2006, 03:58 PM

My favourite in the UK was an Aussie shiraz called "North Landing" but I haven't seen it in Phuket. All the shiraz's are so damned expensive compared to the UK, but recently Big C had a special "buy 1 get 1 free" on "Sunnycliff" shiraz cab. I got quite a few of them - very nice, but still pricey (750 baht for the 2). I wouldn't pay 750 baht for 1, that's for sure.

**MeMock** · 05-08-2006, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by aging one

Can you see me waving frantically Meemock?

Mate, I already brought your bottle a week ago when I saw it on special!

I assume you like red?

**MeMock** · 05-08-2006, 05:25 PM

squirrel, how would I get it to you?

**Marmite the Dog** · 05-08-2006, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by MeMock

squirrel, how would I get it to you?

You can leave it with me if you want and MrsQ can collect it the next time she's in town.

**Goddess of Whatever** · 05-08-2006, 08:18 PM

Collect the empty bottle?

**Marmite the Dog** · 05-08-2006, 08:47 PM

It's awful shite - I wouldn't drink it.

**mrsquirrel** · 05-08-2006, 09:16 PM

I guess I would somehow have to actually go to BKK.

I suspect that would mean that I have to travel the 55km or so into BKK and meet you.

Or I could go to see AO or MTD or somebody else.

Dammt I have no bike and that would mean public transport or groveling to the missus to use her car.

Fuckit I will buy another bike.

**MeMock** · 06-08-2006, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by MeMock

squirrel, how would I get it to you?

You can leave it with me if you want and MrsQ can collect it the next time she's in town.

Don't encourage him mate!

I can just see us packing on wednesday and I say to my wife 'don't pack that baby formula"

"why"

"Theres not enough room for the rum"

"Rum! Why are we bringing rum"

"oh for this nutter who lives in Thailand who I have never met"

mmmmmmmm

**buadhai** · 06-08-2006, 06:20 AM

You're dropping off a few bottles of red in Korat, aren't you?

**MeMock** · 06-08-2006, 06:56 AM

If we get there mate, plans seem to change every day. Comes down to time now, if we dont have enough we will have to skip korat. Won't know until next week.

**ChiangMai noon** · 06-08-2006, 08:25 AM

we will have to skip korat. Won't know until next week.

On your way to ChiangMai?

**MeMock** · 06-08-2006, 11:04 AM

hehe, nah ubon ratchatani.

Close enough

**Bobcock** · 06-08-2006, 12:24 PM

Luxury

Wife arrived back from the UK bringing her loving husband 4 bottles of Rioja....my favourite

Faustino Grand Reserve
Faustino Reserva
2 Campo Viejo Reservas (better than the Grand Reserva)

Top lass she is

She also topped it off with 2 large boxes of Celebrations, a box of Belgian selection and a box of Cadbury's Heroes

**peterpan** · 06-08-2006, 03:19 PM

^ Eagerly awaiting our invitations to the party.

**Bobcock** · 06-08-2006, 05:13 PM

Actually....we are moving apartment next week, there will be a small do next Sunday.....feel free to stop by, nothing formal so there will not be any invitations sent out.

**mrsquirrel** · 06-08-2006, 05:49 PM

So does that mean we can all come then?

**Bobcock** · 06-08-2006, 05:49 PM

of course, just pop by....just make sure you don't get the old address confused with the new address....

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