a collection of Gary Vaynerchuk's Australian wine review videos http://ping.fm/uVZgF

The final BoozeMonkey blog of 2009 :: Happy New Year Monkey-Lovers! wine http://ping.fm/uGkrg

... And A Happy New Year!

Well folks, it's the last day of the year, and the last day of "the noughties". Are you glad to see the back of it or are you sad it's over? Was it a good year for you? A good decade? Or are you happy to be rid of it and are now looking forward to... what are we going to call the next decade? The "teens"?

And what will you remember it for? It's the decade which gave us the iPod and the iPhone, USB flash drives (does anyone even remember floppies now?), a shock financial meltdown (the "global financial crisis" or GFC, which will no doubt reverberate for a while longer before we can put it behind us), and it is the decade which saw the birth of reality TV: some things are just unforgiveable...

:: WHAT'S IN STORE FOR 2010?

So what of the coming year? Who knows what will happen? Interest rates will rise and property values will fall. Or will it be the other way around? Fashions will come and fashions will go: personally, I am looking forward to the death of the "pants round my knees, underwear on display" thing which has dragged on for far too long already. But one of the nice things about it is that no-one really knows what's around the corner. It could be good news or it could be bad, but all anyone can guarantee is that it will be a surprise... sometimes a nice one, sometimes a disappointment.

And what of the wine industry? Who will be the big winners and losers of the next few years? France is on the up again, thanks to some great recent vintage years and to new labelling rules in Europe. There are more great wines coming out of other European countries than ever before too, with Spain, Portugal and Chile riding high on the crest of the new decade. And the Kiwis continue to spank the rest of the world with their amazing Sauvignon Blanc story. How much longer will that last before it goes the way of Chardonnay? How long till Oyster Bay is "so last year, dahling" and is about as cool as a Flock-Of-Seagulls haircut? Like I said, fashions come and fashions go... Fortunately, NZ Pinot Noir seems set to step into Sauvignon Blanc's shoes when the time comes.

:: TIME TO GET A GRIP!

And closer to home, what about the Aussie wine industry? What's in store for us, with our overly-strong dollar, our wine glut, our piss-poor grasp of marketing (yes, I said it) and our hideously promoted industry (thank you Wine Australia -- seriously, Regional Heroes? Do me a favour...)?

I don't want to paint too grim a picture, but we need to wise-up and get on top of the situation before it's too late. We need to recognise that we've had a great decade, but that things aren't looking too hot right now, so we need to ACT. Some wineries get it of course: they're the ones who are producing regular press releases for the industry and who are doing what they can to get the message out and to promote their brands. But unfortunately there are still far too many who are producing tasting notes on the back of an envelope and who are content to wait for hoardes of eager punters to beat a path to their door simply because their wine is S-O-O-O good.

NEWS FLASH! You're kidding yourselves... get a grip!

Quality-wise, our boutique wineries wipe the floor with the rest of the world. But getting the message out seems to be a real struggle for many. Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% sympathetic to the problems the little guy faces, but at the same time, I'm very frustrated. It's one thing to have world-beating wines, but (at the risk of sounding like I'm stuck in a groove) if no-one knows about them then you're fighting a losing battle. Because somewhere along the line you need to SELL those great wines. And in the case of the smaller wineries, you guys often need to sell one vintage to pay for the next... am I right? So if the last decade as been the boom time and you're not cashed up and ready to fight for your slice of the pie now that the gloves are off, where will you be in 3-5 years?

Frankly, you're facing a rising tide of low-cost, high-quality producers, costs are up and revenue is down. So it's time to work smart and make the most of your resources: we need to see more boutique wineries banding together to make the most of their limited cash, their skills and their time. Initiatives like the VALE CRU tasting event at Sellicks Hill in the McLaren Vale in the Spring. Brilliant! Let's see more of that. And let's see it promoted better next year so we get journalists and TV involved to shout about the little guys fighting with as much passion as they make their wine. I see everyone fighting for himself and I have just one question: why? For one thing, Regional Associations are spectacularly under-used. What do they do? Shouldn't they be working to promote your interests? Outside of the industry, who really knows much about regional variety? Maybe some will know the Margaret River name is linked with Sauvignon Blanc, that the Hunter has claimed Semillon, and that the Barossa is synonymous with big reds. But who's heard of the Granite Belt? Or the Goulburn Valley? Or Gippsland? I mean ordinary everyday punters. And what are you guys doing about it?

Tell me if you think I'm being unfair, but that's the way I see it. I can't predict the future any better than you can, but I know opportunity when I see it, and I right now I see a lot of opportunity slipping away. Not only here at home, but in the Asian markets too: China, Japan and Korea are all going to be HUGE, but you need to be aiming to get on the bandwagon sooner rather than later. The French are: their industry bodies have been busy tying up trade deals in China and Korea in recent months. Do you see much activity from Australia? No, neither do I. Are you worried by that? You should be. I know I am. So whilst I'm not big on predictions, one of the things I AM confident about is that BoozeMonkey will establish a presence in Asia in 2010. You heard it here first folks. Well, someone has to take the initiative...

Hey, here's an idea... why not come along for the ride?

:: 2010 ARSE-KICKERS

2009 has been a fantastic year for us here at BoozeMonkey and we want to thank you all -- each and every one of you -- for making it so much fun. This time last year, BoozeMonkey didn't even exist, and now we're a PR5 website (for the geeks) and pulling down 12,000+ page views per day. At the risk of blowing our own trumpet, that's pretty damn good.

And while we're patting ourselves on the back (it's some of the rare physical contact we get, so we're making the most of it), we want YOU to tell us who you think deserves a mention for their input and spirit in 2009. Seriously, it's time for some audience participation. Who were the movers and shakers in the past 12 months? Who was making waves and kicking arse?

And while we are on the topic - who will stand out in 2010? Who will be the new leaders taking the initiative and driving the industry forward? I've got a couple of dozen favourite winemakers at the moment (many of the names you will know from reading my regular blog and my wine reviews) but one of my personal "ones to watch" for this year is Michael Pettrucci from Sabella who recently kicked Penfolds off the top spot by winning this year's coveted George Mackey Trophy for Australia's most outstanding export wine. Michael has a wise head on some young shoulders (and a great big handle-bar moustache).

So who will you nominate? Who do you think deserves a mention for the outstanding work they did in 2009? And who are your "ones to watch" for 2010? We're looking for industry champions -- people who you think will be instrumental in driving the industry forward. 

:: RIESLING FREAKS

Are you a Riesling Freak? You are? Well LongLunch has set up a group just for you if you're lover of this slim-bottled beauty: Riesling Freaks Anonymous. So don't be shy. Come out of the cellar and proudly join the rest of us freaks, and tell us about your favourites. I'm actually drinking a NZ Riesling as I write, from Ant Moore. Pretty damn good too. I'm not convinced it will last till midnight though, so I may have to throw another one in the chiller.
:: SYDNEY TO BE BOOZE-FREE ON NYE?!

I don't know what's going on with the rest of the country, but here in Sydney they've decided to make all public venues in sight of the Harbour Bridge fireworks alcohol-free. That's alcohol-free, not free alcohol... BIG difference.

Personally I think that's verging on "un-Australian" and smacks of Big Brother watching over us a little too carefully. When you're not even allowed to open a bottle of fizz to celebrate New Year's Eve, that sounds to me like the nanny state turning into a dictator. And why would the police want to control a crowd of almost 2 million when it would be so much easier to control a handful of over-excited revellers? They'll be there anyway...

But what do I know?

Wherever you are and however you intend to celebrate this evening, I wish you all the best for 2010 -- as much health, wealth and happiness as you can manage without bursting. And I will raise a glass to you at midnight and toast the beginning of another new and exciting year.

Cheers!

Matt
http://www.BoozeMonkey.com

Capercaillie's startling "The Ghillie" Hunter Valley Shiraz 2006 wine review :: http://ping.fm/gvMXu

Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz 2006 :: MASSIVE WINE http://ping.fm/6K1de

Bunnamagoo Estate, Kids Earth Fund Autumn Semillon 2006 :: a remarkable dessert wine http://ping.fm/krHlT

New European Wine Labelling Rules :: wine http://ping.fm/LfGMw

Thank you Monkey-lovers! We love being on top... http://ping.fm/N0sFD

Hey wine fans! Can I squeeze you for some yuletide Monkey love? Pretty please...? http://ping.fm/wbInd

Sydney to be an alcohol-free zone on New Year's Eve? Are you kidding?! What do you think? http://ping.fm/P9pHO

Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 wine review Australia http://ping.fm/eaJYk

Just reviewed Kirrihill Wines Slate Creek Vineyard Riesling 2009 http://ping.fm/ZX40d

2007 Five Geese Shiraz and the 2007 Marius Shiraz Mourvedre wine video http://ping.fm/ZLvbG

Wishing you a very Merry Xmas from BoozeMonkey :: our last newsletter before Santa arrives http://ping.fm/WQmhU

A Very Merry Xmas From BoozeMonkey!

Well, Xmas is finally upon us. I've been predicting this for months now. It had to happen.

Are you still working like me, or have you already finished for the holidays? If you're already in holiday mode -- whether you're shivering in bed in the northern hemisphere (hi to all our friends in the UK and the USA) or relaxing in a hammock by the beach with us here down under -- then I hope you're enjoying yourself. Wherever you may be, Xmas is a time for friends and families, and I hope you have yours around you this year.

:: THE BEST WINES OF 2009
Since  we started reviewing wine on BoozeMonkey just six months ago, we have tried more good wine than is strictly legal: we almost feel guilty about it. If someone tips off the booze police then we're in big trouble...

We can't name all the great wines we've tried because the list would enormous, but a few names stick out in our minds which we all agree are something really special. Among them are SABELLA (amazing Shiraz), SYLVAN SPRINGS (Cyril's Reserve), SINGLEFILE (Reserve Chardonnay), MOOROOROO PARK (Silentium Sparkling Shiraz), CAUGHT REDHANDED (2008 Shiraz and Fortified), BLOWFLY (the legendary Maelstrom), CAPPA STONE (Moscato), and PENNY'S HILL (pretty much anything Ben Riggs puts into a bottle).

There are plenty more of course: Anderson, Zema, Kirrihill, 2 Mates, Neagles Rock, Glencari... and I personally guarantee that you won't be disappointed by any of the wines you try from these remarkable winemakers.

And that's one thing which makes the current downturn in the fortunes of the Australian wine industry so frustrating -- we produce some world-beating wines, but the majority of our amazing winemakers are so small that they don't have the cash to promote their wine properly. Which is why BoozeMonkey was born of course: with 10,000 ~ 12,000 page views per day, we are the busiest wine community in the southern hemisphere, drawing wine-lovers from around the globe and providing our miracle-working grape-stompers with a platform to shout about their work.

:: LOOKING FORWARD TO 2010
This year has been an exciting one for us, launching BoozeMonkey and watching it grow from strength to strength, month by month.

We are very grateful for all your help: we couldn't have achieved all the things we have without your continued support.

We are already planning big things for 2010 -- we will be re-vamping the website, adding new features and promoting events -- and we really hope you will join us for the ride, and that you will invite some friends along too. The more the merrier.

So please stop by and say hello over the holidays, make a few new friends, chat to the winemakers... and if you're lucky enough to try a good bottle or two, please tell us about it: you can review wines alongside the pros and tell us what it really tastes like.

:: AND A VERY MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL!
Quite honestly, this year has been the greatest pleasure, and it's largely down to all the great people we have had the chance to meet and to chat with on BoozeMonkey. You guys rock!
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2010.

Enjoy the holidays, enjoy each others company and smile.

Cheers!

Matt
www.BoozeMonkey.com

Just reviewed Sylvan Springs Cyril's Reserve Shiraz 2006 http://ping.fm/MjGF9

Cheap NZ imports spark a wine war in the West http://ping.fm/ECM4a

Questions about wine-making? I've got just what you're looking for... http://ping.fm/gdgpo

Revisit Chardonnay! http://ping.fm/J61m1

Freerange Gallery wine tasting in McLaren Vale http://ping.fm/gV67w

Lucky 7 Wines - Tasting Notes http://ping.fm/5fzI2

Aussie Lucky 7 Wines hits the USA market http://ping.fm/f5Rf6

Oh yeah! The Monkey's getting love from USA, UK, Philippines and Puerto Rico this morning :: love wine http://ping.fm/Sn2jA

Stand up for Chardonnay! wine wine wine http://ping.fm/lSpRC

Tim Adams Semillon 2007 : fleeting honey overtones followed quickly by sharp, tangy berry & orange flavours http://ping.fm/CkV3e

Cheap NZ imports spark a wine war in the West http://ping.fm/mObt2

scuba diving this weekend -- hope the weather's a bit warmer than it was today

Eight more sleeps till Christmas. I love it that we count the days down like that here in Oz... http://ping.fm/akpMM

I've just noticed that FaceBook now has a KamaSutra app :: I doubt I'm the first to chuckle at the POKE function... :D

Can't believe no-one's complimented me on the new monkey... bah, humbug!

Australian wine Heartland Wines Stickleback Red 2008 http://ping.fm/7Fjtt

BoozeMonkey goes all Santa on your ass :: wine Australia FIGJAM :: http://ping.fm/3gVrm

BoozeNews... BoozeNews... BoozeNews... wine Australia Sydney Adelaide http://ping.fm/QqFIN

Eight more sleeps till Christmas.

I love it that we count the days down like that here in Oz. It reminds you of when you were a kid and the excitement of going to bed because when you wake up it will be another day closer. I don't know of anywhere else in the world where they count "sleeps" instead of days... do you?


:: GREAT WINE REVIEWS
We've had some impressive wines reviewed recently, in particular Mitolo's Jester Shiraz 2007 by Hana in Holland, Pepper Tree's 14 Shores Wrattonbully Merlot 2006 by Ryan, and Fox Creek's Vixen Sparkling Shiraz, reviewed by Marc (which has earned it a spot on the short-list for the Booze Cruise next month).

Talking of the Booze Cruise, the response from the wineries has been overwhelming, with superb wines coming in from all over the country and from across the Tasman too. We've really got our work cut out for us to select the best of the best, and it will be interesting to see which wines are selected for the event. We will post the results for you when the decision has been made.


:: BOOZEMONKEY COMPETITIONS 
You may have noticed that we haven't run any competitions for the past couple of weeks: we know you're too busy partying and doing your last minute shopping right now. But rest assured we'll be back in January with lots of new competitions and new opportunities to win some superb prizes. We already have a handful of wineries lined up. Any other winemakers who are interested, please drop us a line at comps@boozemonkey.com

:: KARRIBINDI SPECIAL
KarriBindi sponsored our last competition and you will see their ad banner proudly flashing at the top of each page. And they had such a great response from you guys that they want to give something back, so Kris and his team are running a special promotion on the site: CLICK HERE for details.

:: CAUGHT REDHANDED HITS SYDNEY
Just to let you know, the details for the Caught Redhanded Sydney event have now been finalized and tickets are selling fast: the venue is Chinta Ria at Darling Harbour and it's set to be a LONG 5-course lunch (accompanied by copious quantities of CRH wines) and hosted by winemaker Phil Rogers on 9th Jan.

Put a note in your diary, click the link for details and phone Phil now to book your table.

Okay, I'm off to do some last-minute shopping myself (don't tell the boss -- he doesn't even like it when I take a coffee break).

Enjoy the rest of the week, have a great weekend, and Santa will be here before you know it.


Cheers!

Matt

Australian Wine Reviews :: Mitolo Wines Jester Shiraz 2007 http://ping.fm/3RxQg

wine by brad Rosé 2009 “Floral with strawberry and cherry on the palate. Easy-drinking summer wine.” http://ping.fm/1Sy1f

Nintingbool Pinot Noir 2007 wine review http://ping.fm/3vA9G

Heartland Wines Stickleback Red 2008 "spicy and sweet" BoozeMonkey wine review :: http://ping.fm/fv3US

Mitolo Wines Jester Shiraz 2007 wine review http://ping.fm/ykGnP

KarriBindi Christmas Monkey Wine Special :: Xmas discount on multi-award-winning Sauvignon Blanc :: http://ping.fm/I0d18

Caught Redhanded Adelaide winemaker organising a great food and wine event in Sydney http://ping.fm/O9sM3

Sydney Caught REDHANDED / Chinta Ria Wine and Food Show :: http://ping.fm/rJAiC

The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz :: great value bubbles! wine http://ping.fm/JGNkF

Belgravia Gewurztraminer :: floral, citrus orange and ginger. A very more-ish wine http://ping.fm/JGgj5

Fox Creek Wines Vixen Sparkling Shiraz wine review http://ping.fm/sv3eD

wine by brad Rosé 2009 :: Australian wine review :: http://ping.fm/JUFtl

Kingston Estate Wines Limestone Coast / Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 wine review http://ping.fm/hRQmN

Woop Woop The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz wine Australian shiraz :: http://ping.fm/99KoQ

Belgravia Gewurztraminer 2009 wine review Australia :: http://ping.fm/GuKzQ

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Kingston Estate Wines Limestone Coast / Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 wine http://ping.fm/DHtJA

Booze News :: Sabella rocks :: Yellow Tail sucks :: Roll Dave, roll! :: wine http://ping.fm/Vq7Za

KarriBindi Shiraz 2007 :: wine :: A lovely, sophisticated Shiraz, juicy, layered flavours and very smooth. http://ping.fm/7dRMv

Layers of coffee, black fruits with a fine spray of pepper. Bright and clean. Classic McLaren Vale wine http://ping.fm/cAzt4

hot off the press, the latest BOOZE NEWS :: wine BoozeMonkey http://ping.fm/GC8Yr

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat... you don't see many geese around at this time of year, do you? Keeping their heads down till the danger's passed, I should think.

Come to think of it, have you ever tried goose? Duck, pigeon, quail, pheasant, grouse... sure, but I don't think I've ever had goose.

Anyone tried it? What's it like?


:: SABELLA TAKES MAJOR WINE AWARD

Big news of the day is that Sabella Vineyards, the McLaren Vale winery run by Michael Petrucci (who's a super-nice guy), has won this year's coveted George Mackey Trophy for Australia's most outstanding export wine of the past year.

Good on ya, Michael! That's phenomenal!

Not only did Sabella's 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon win the trophy, but it broke a three-year trophy-winning streak by Penfolds.

In claiming the prize, Michael said his wine's win was "an honour for the McLaren Vale region". 

I told you he was a nice guy, didn't I?

"Joe, my father, has spent 35 years in the region and I am committed to honouring his tradition and encouraging greater recognition of Australia's fine wines," he said.

We haven't had the pleasure of trying the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon yet (must rectify that...), but we are in love with the Sabella 2004 Reserve Shiraz and I have a sneaking feeling that it may feature on our winelist for the up-coming Booze Cruise.

Talking of which...


:: PREMIUM WINES FLOODING BOOZEMONKEY CASTLE

DHL and Australia Post have been wearing a regular path to our door in recent days with more and more bottle-shaped parcels (well boxes actually, but I thought the "bottle-shaped" description was a bit more poetic...): tasting samples for the Booze Cruise. And I know you'll hate me when I tell you this, but it really IS going to be tough to choose winners from all the fantastic wines which are being submitted for review. So far McLaren Vale is topping the charts but we have wines coming in from all over the country and even a couple of NZ wines too. Keep 'em coming guys!


:: YELLOW TAIL ARE ASKING FOR IT

In the same vein as the Vegemite iSnack 2.0 naming fiasco, Yellow Tail have decided to use crowd-sourcing to name their new wine. For anyone who doesn't know, crowd-sourcing is where they ask the public for suggestions : it's good to engage your customers. It has been used to good effect on occasion, but it can backfire too.

Yellow Tail's "sunshine in a bottle" marketing campaign has been hugely successful around the world of course, particularly in America, and whilst that has been good for the Casella Group (who own Yellow Tail), the downside is that the Australian wine industry has largely been tarred with a "cheap and cheerful" tag abroad, making life very difficult for our quality winemakers to sell their premium wines. And it will take time, money and a LOT of effort to shake that negative image. Which is a real shame because we have, without a doubt, some of the world's very best wines here in Oz.

Now I could be wrong, but personally I think Yellow Tail are asking for trouble with this move. There are a lot of people who will be only too happy to tell them what they really think of Yellow Tail's flavourless, characterless plonk, and it may not be the sort of feedback the company wants. And I've spoken to a couple of winemakers who had less-than-charitable suggestions for the new name. In fact, one of them was so graphic that I can't even repeat it in this newsletter...

So I want to know what YOU think: what do YOU think the new Yellow Tail wine should be called?

Don't hold back now. Comments below, please...


:: THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US

Parents across the country are now girding their loins in readiness for eight weeks of having their kids at home... the summer holidays are upon us. And how long before we hear the dreaded words "I'm bored..."? It's bad enough that they've got almost 2 months to themselves (who wouldn't give their right arm for a 2-month holiday right now?), but when they have the gall to abuse the privilege by complaining, you just want to choke the life out of them, don't you? (Please don't bother calling Child Services: they're already aware of me.)

Actually, #1 son got into trouble yesterday, the last day of term, and came home feeling very hard done to. It appears that in Science class they were told to come up with new laboratory warning signs for things like FLAMMABLE and CORROSIVE liquids. I believe the phrase the teacher used was "use your imagination, boys..."

So he did.

But apparently his teacher didn't appreciate the little fella's FLAMMABLE sign, which was a lab technician running around screaming with his white coat on fire, while his assistant shouted "Roll Dave! Roll!"

Personally, I see a spark of genius...

I hope you have a great week.

Cheers!

Matt

drinking Fox Creek Wines Vixen :: excellent sparkling Shiraz with great fruit flavour http://ping.fm/IjPLx

It's Friday... What's HOT?! wine http://ping.fm/jWDEc

Okay, it didn't happen *quite* in the blink of an eye (as I have been claiming since June), but December is here at last and the fat man is upon us. And apparently he's making a list and checking it twice... who knew Santa had OCD? Are you looking forward to Christmas as much as I am? You'd better not shout, you'd better not cry...

So once again, it's Friday... What's HOT?!

You really wanna know? Okay, I'll tell you what's hot...

:: FREE ADVERTISING IS HOT!

Free advertising? Well, 'tis the season to be jolly, so this week we're running a special offer to put a smile on the faces of our winemakers: if you take out an advertising banner on BoozeMonkey this month, we will run it next month too FOR FREE. Better be quick if you want in though... the offer is limited to the first dozen ads (the boss mumbled something about the twelve days of Xmas and then wandered out of the room again... looks like he's hit the sherry early today). And our regular FREE ARTWORK offer still applies too.

:: THE BOOZE CRUISE IS HOT!

I mentioned the Sydney Harbour "Booze Cruise" event last week, and now the date has been finalised: 22nd January. Preparations are well underway and we are already receiving wines for the tasting panel later this month. Whites, reds, roses... not many stickies and fortifieds yet, but we're working on it.

:: THE KARRIBINDI COMPETITION WINNERS ARE HOT!

The winners of last week's KarriBindi competition (and the answers to the questions) are RIGHT HERE IN KARRIBINDI'S BLOG. Well done guys, and congratulations. The competition was a great success and had over 130 entries.

:: THE CAUGHT REDHANDED 07 SHIRAZ IS HOT!

Another 90+ point review for the Caught Redhanded 07 Shiraz: Phil Rogers, the winemaker, is on FIRE! And for all those who haven't been lucky enough to try the 08 Shiraz (as I have... jealous?!) it's EVEN BETTER. No kidding, it's ridiculously good.

So in case you missed it last week, Phil is organising a Food & Wine Extravaganza in Sydney early in the New Year, and along with five course meal, there will be wines to match. Tickets are selling fast so you'd better book now while there are still tables available.

Okay, You guys have a great weekend, enjoy the sun, enjoy the beach if you get the chance, and most of all, enjoy each other. I will leave you with just one thought today: what's the funniest thing you have ever seen at Christmas? Anything at all. Mine is from a trip to Japan where I saw Santa nailed to a cross in a shop window. To this day I'm not sure if it was a very bitter shop-keeper who had run out of Christmas spirit or just utter confusion about the relationship between Santa and Christianity.

Cheers!

Matt
www.BoozeMonkey.com

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