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Wines to match your election mood Wines to match your election mood
(12 days later)
There's going to be a big party this weekend. Winners will be glorious and losers will tweet horrible things that they'll regret on Monday. So you'd better get your fridge sorted. Here's a six-pack to see you through the whole gamut of election emotions: fear, ambiguity, victory and utter misery are all catered for.There's going to be a big party this weekend. Winners will be glorious and losers will tweet horrible things that they'll regret on Monday. So you'd better get your fridge sorted. Here's a six-pack to see you through the whole gamut of election emotions: fear, ambiguity, victory and utter misery are all catered for.
You want to start with something hopeful, light and pretty. It has to be Clare Valley Riesling, perfect to wash down the poll booth sausage and white bread. Try 2013 Pikes Traditionale Riesling ($22). The wine is wonderfully floral, dry and still full of fruit – think citrus green apple and jasmine. There is something enchanting about new vintage riesling, and it will mirror the mood of expectation and possibility perfectly. Regardless of whom you favour, this is how to start.You want to start with something hopeful, light and pretty. It has to be Clare Valley Riesling, perfect to wash down the poll booth sausage and white bread. Try 2013 Pikes Traditionale Riesling ($22). The wine is wonderfully floral, dry and still full of fruit – think citrus green apple and jasmine. There is something enchanting about new vintage riesling, and it will mirror the mood of expectation and possibility perfectly. Regardless of whom you favour, this is how to start.
Chicken sandwiches hit the table, half the guests are on the couch watching the telly, the others are standing around the barbecue, and it's not even on. It's still too early to say who's going to win, so break out something that has gone through more than a modest transformation in recent years. Chardonnay is a perfect wine to herald another era of Australian government – a wine with a tarnished reputation but lots of new promise(s). A 2012 Stonier Chardonnay ($20) shows generosity, but not like the chardy of old: these wines are more Kate Ellis than Clive Palmer. If you've avoided Chardonnay since the 90s it's time you had another try. Yellow peach, nectarine, subtle oak and great acid.Chicken sandwiches hit the table, half the guests are on the couch watching the telly, the others are standing around the barbecue, and it's not even on. It's still too early to say who's going to win, so break out something that has gone through more than a modest transformation in recent years. Chardonnay is a perfect wine to herald another era of Australian government – a wine with a tarnished reputation but lots of new promise(s). A 2012 Stonier Chardonnay ($20) shows generosity, but not like the chardy of old: these wines are more Kate Ellis than Clive Palmer. If you've avoided Chardonnay since the 90s it's time you had another try. Yellow peach, nectarine, subtle oak and great acid.
As results come in, Torbreck Juveniles ($20) is the perfect choice if your party looks to be on a roll – an easy-to-drink, unwooded grenache shiraz mourvedre from the Barossa. Bright and spicy from the unheralded '11 vintage, but a perfectly slurpable wine, it's generous and aromatic and perfect with the slightest chill on it. Plus, it will pair well with most food – excellent if, like at my house, people are eating a range of different dishes.As results come in, Torbreck Juveniles ($20) is the perfect choice if your party looks to be on a roll – an easy-to-drink, unwooded grenache shiraz mourvedre from the Barossa. Bright and spicy from the unheralded '11 vintage, but a perfectly slurpable wine, it's generous and aromatic and perfect with the slightest chill on it. Plus, it will pair well with most food – excellent if, like at my house, people are eating a range of different dishes.
If things are looking bad, however, it's time to open something cheap. A wine that looks terrific, is plentiful, but costs little. Winesmiths Tempranillo comes in a box, so get out your most modest decanter and pop it next to the cold meats and olives. Fresh and fruity, this is a lovely rendition of Joven Tempranillo and one of the surprises of the year. And at $17 for two litres there will be plenty to go round.If things are looking bad, however, it's time to open something cheap. A wine that looks terrific, is plentiful, but costs little. Winesmiths Tempranillo comes in a box, so get out your most modest decanter and pop it next to the cold meats and olives. Fresh and fruity, this is a lovely rendition of Joven Tempranillo and one of the surprises of the year. And at $17 for two litres there will be plenty to go round.
For the winners
You've had the bubbles on ice for more than six hours: NV Jansz Rosé from Tasmania ($24) providing your very own rose-tinted glass. The nose is aromatic with sweet strawberry and the palate fine-boned and persistent. It is generous as far as sparkling wine goes. Drink it with a smile on your face and make sure everyone hears the cork pop.		For the winners
You've had the bubbles on ice for more than six hours: NV Jansz Rosé from Tasmania ($24) providing your very own rose-tinted glass. The nose is aromatic with sweet strawberry and the palate fine-boned and persistent. It is generous as far as sparkling wine goes. Drink it with a smile on your face and make sure everyone hears the cork pop.
For the defeated
Something sweet to take the bitter taste of election loss from your mouth. While everyone is glued to the telly or shouting quietly at their partners, pour yourself four fingers of 2009 Bortoli Noble One ($29 375ml). It's not cheap, but with all the money you saved on the Winesmiths your budget is still intact. This heroic dessert wine is made from botrytis-affected Semillon grapes. Perfect if your night has gone sour.		For the defeated
Something sweet to take the bitter taste of election loss from your mouth. While everyone is glued to the telly or shouting quietly at their partners, pour yourself four fingers of 2009 Bortoli Noble One ($29 375ml). It's not cheap, but with all the money you saved on the Winesmiths your budget is still intact. This heroic dessert wine is made from botrytis-affected Semillon grapes. Perfect if your night has gone sour.
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