Foster's big gamble.

Reports on the takeover bid of Foster's Group Ltd. chief executive officer Trevor O'Hoy for wine company Southcorp in Australia. Consideration of the speculation, skepticism and controversy toward the acquisition; Discussion of the possibility of a takeover with Southcorp's biggest individual shareholders and directors Bob and Sandy Oatley; Reliance of O'Hoy on creating a unique and valuable position in the Australian wine market.