
Phil Laffer posed an intriguing question as the cleanup hitter for a lineup of Australian winemakers presenting some compelling wines to a gathering in San Francisco this week. We had tasted through 15 Rieslings, Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignons, varieties it’s fair to say most Americans don’t associate with Australia.
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