Pfeiffer, Gamay 2010, Rutherglen ($19)

Essentially a stab a 'Beaujolais Nouveau'. A wisp of acidity as you would expect in a wine this young. Some simple strawberry and light cheery flavours. Well balanced and a smooth drink if you can accept the acidity. Could be a whole lot more interesting in a year of two's time.

Les Vin de Vienne, Les Essartailles, Cote Rotie 2006, Northern Rhone ($90)

Well, my first ever Cote Rotie, and while is was gentle it was not exactly life changing. Didn't tell Pat the price and she was not impressed when tasting 'price blind'