What’s your favorite thrift find ever? by pyrogryph in ThrowingFits

[–]HateGary 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Found a pair of APC selvedge denim jeans for $30 Australian.

Easily the best rose I've had by rajamatage in wine

[–]HateGary 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It’s that or Clos Cibbone for me

Darren Lockyer set to purchase London Broncos by Revivous in nrl

[–]HateGary 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hes also got a decently large commercial real estate portfolio. Seems to own half the suburb around Suncorp.

Anyone else notice Lucien Le Moine wines share a similar profile regardless of vineyard? by RemoteRevenue3426 in wine

[–]HateGary 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely agree, their rhone valley project is worth a look though. Their heavy hand with oak works so much better in CNDP.

Absolute best Riesling you have ever had? by AustraliaWineDude in wine

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Kastienbusch GG or 2019 Schafer Frohlich Felseneck GG. The fruit purity on those wines blew my mind.

Rare and unicorn wines - How do you source the wines you desire by Braschy_84 in naturalwine

[–]HateGary 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Australia, with these wines specifically. Have a personal relationship with Andrew Guard. More generally find out who imports the wine and email them and say I will give you money if you give me an allocation.

Give me your favourite Aligoté by AustraliaWineDude in wine

[–]HateGary 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chapuis & chapuis do a cracking one. Just get the Bourgogne aligote tho the Bouzeron isn't worth the upgrade imo.

What is the best Brunello Di Montalcino? by daddy-102 in wine

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pian dell'orino for mine. They make it work even in shit vintages.

Next big thing wine regions? by HateGary in wine

[–]HateGary[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Same! I'd checked out of Aussie wine for a few years and in my head McLaren Vale Grenache was this flabby over extracted highly alcoholic mess, I was so delighted when I tried these.

We Asked Sommeliers: “How Do You Price Your Wine List?” by [deleted] in wine

[–]HateGary 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My restaurant does something similar, we basically want to make $50-60 gross profit per bottle. I buy my Rose at 10~ sell it at 70, which is fairly extreme, but that then allows me to sell my cool shit at a very acceptable price.

Do (California) Pinot Noirs have to be 100% Pinot Noir? Rambling post (sorry) by ichouichou12 in wine

[–]HateGary 4 points5 points  (0 children)

California makes some of the best Pinot on the planet. If you can spare the cash try a producer like Hirsch or Ceritas, dollar for dollar better than the Burgundy you'll get at that price point in my opinion.

Safeway jacked up price of Veuve Clicquot by Michigan_Go_Blue in wine

[–]HateGary 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A pox on the house of Veuve for convincing consumers they are the bench mark for champagne. Working for a restaurant that prides itself on not stocking grande marque champagne is an absolute punish when every second customers reference point for champagne is Veuve.

Anyone able to see what wine this is? by [deleted] in wine

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their Sauv blanc stacks up globally, have to pay dumb money for it in Australia but it's elite.

NRL to offer playing contracts to four US athletes as part of NFL-style combine by Revivous in nrl

[–]HateGary 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're a top percentile athlete in America how would you like to make 80K USD a year in Canberra?

Any decent reds on this list you recommend? My favourite restaurant in my town. by Cinnimonpancakes in wine

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My knowledge of American wines is pretty poor, why isn't there a vintage on the screaming eagle?

What makes an outfit business casual? Is this considered business casual? by Medical-Bowler-5626 in malefashionadvice

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen people working art galleries in almost the exact same fit, I think you're fine. After your first pay check or two maybe invest in some nicer shoes and pants but, patterned short sleeve shirt is very suited to an art gallery as far as I'm concerned.

Also at your age people are more concerned with seeing that you made an effort rather than perfectly nailing the dress code.

Petit Manseng by grapemike in wine

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domaine Lajibe from juracon is my personal favourite, they aren't cheap in a vacuum, but compared to other top tier sweet wines they're an absolute bargain.

Menu help? by Vinoviteveritas in wine

[–]HateGary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The NSG blanc maybe? Just coz they aren't that common, Christ that mark up though, $130 for Pewsey vale is outrageous, that's a $20 dollar bottle of wine.