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THAT is as good as it gets!!...

Two of the fine Grange vintages within two weeks. Keeping in mind that it's a New World wine of only 55 years standing, that's not unlike knocking off a '45 Bordeaux and following with a '61 (Art - there's that Omega central tourbillon going down Andrew's gullet...). That almost re-defines 'hedonism'.

"Almost", you ask? Perhaps the only thing that is more hedonistic is the notion of having Shannon Bennett preparing a meal for you at home.  Surely even our international friends would know something of Bennett: his restaurant "Vue De Monde" (sorry French friends - it should of course be Vue Du Monde, but that's his spelling) is the only restaurant ever to take the Remy Martin/Gourmet Traveller Best Restaurant award two years running. Imagine having Thomas Keller or Charlie Trotter; Joel Robuchon or Alain Ducasse; Marco Pierre White or Gordon Ramsay  around to your place for a Christmas stint in the kitchen!!

You're not getting away that lightly Andrew - what's the story??? Indeed: what's the menu?!?

Great wines all - looks like it will be a fantastic day. All the best to you and yours.

Cheers,

pplater.