Matt S wrote:
> Yarra Valley is my backyard, so obviously I am biased. If you like
> Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet blends, hit the Valley!! If
> pepper and spice style shiraz is is your poison, you need to go to
> Heathcote (this regions Shiraz's ARE flavour of the month, and ARE
> fantastic)

Agree; I was at a tasting for a range of Heathcote Shirazes from 01 to
04 a couple of months ago, and I was simply blown away. Love that
earthier, spicy character they seem to have.

> Melbourne is also the greatest city in Oz for dining... arts...and
> sport, wheras Sydney excite with eatin', kulcha, water sports and
> rugger...:>)

Must disagree here. You lot are obsessed with the footy. At least
there's some high quality cricket in Sydney! :-p