Details
Gumdale Reserve (name of vineyard where a majority of the grapes for this wine are grown)
Chardonnay
2011
Produced and bottled by Wakley Vintners in South Eastern Australia
13.5% alcohol
Price
$10.99 at Total Wine with a 10% discount for buying it from their tasting bar which took care of tax.
Our Opinion
Mild nose. Peachy, fresh taste with mild oak flavors and a buttery finish. Overall good. Also this wine is good very cold or closer to room temperature. Could pair well with light or medium intensity dishes. Very good alone which says a lot about it.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Monday, December 9, 2013
BV (Beaulieu Vineyard) Coastal Estates Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2012
Details
BV or Beaulieu Vineyards
Chardonnay
2012
Vinted and Bottled by Beaulieu Vineyard, Sonoma, CA
Price
Under $2 (purchased at Fry's Marketplace with a 10% off six bottles and $40 off total) as a part of six bottles. The Coastal Estates collection by BV is described by their website as "wines of high quality expression at an exceptional value". Agreed! $11.00 on their website.
Our Opinion
This wine is lemon-y with definite oak tones. It is a traditional Chardonnay flavor making it accessible to all Chardonnay lovers. It definitely needs a bit richer foods to pair with it. I think this would pair very well with a cream sauced pasta. I think delicate fish dishes wouldn't stand up to it but maybe lobster or scallops would. I could drink it alone with some buttery crackers.
BV or Beaulieu Vineyards
Chardonnay
2012
Vinted and Bottled by Beaulieu Vineyard, Sonoma, CA
Price
Under $2 (purchased at Fry's Marketplace with a 10% off six bottles and $40 off total) as a part of six bottles. The Coastal Estates collection by BV is described by their website as "wines of high quality expression at an exceptional value". Agreed! $11.00 on their website.
Our Opinion
This wine is lemon-y with definite oak tones. It is a traditional Chardonnay flavor making it accessible to all Chardonnay lovers. It definitely needs a bit richer foods to pair with it. I think this would pair very well with a cream sauced pasta. I think delicate fish dishes wouldn't stand up to it but maybe lobster or scallops would. I could drink it alone with some buttery crackers.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Sterling Savignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2012
The Details
Sterling Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2012
Vinted and bottled by Sterling Vineyards Sonoma, CA
Price
Under $2 (purchased at Fry's Marketplace with a 10% off six bottles and $40 off total) as a part of six bottles. It is $18.99 a bottle at SterlingVineyards.com.
Our Opinion
Floral and citrus notes are present, as described on the label. Also detected is a hint of rosemary. This will make it a good pair for holiday food. Acidic enough to pair with cheeses and buttery courses and rich or light fish dishes.
Overall a good white wine. Light and easy to drink. No oak flavors. Longer finish that is enjoyable.
Sterling Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2012
Vinted and bottled by Sterling Vineyards Sonoma, CA
Price
Under $2 (purchased at Fry's Marketplace with a 10% off six bottles and $40 off total) as a part of six bottles. It is $18.99 a bottle at SterlingVineyards.com.
Our Opinion
Floral and citrus notes are present, as described on the label. Also detected is a hint of rosemary. This will make it a good pair for holiday food. Acidic enough to pair with cheeses and buttery courses and rich or light fish dishes.
Overall a good white wine. Light and easy to drink. No oak flavors. Longer finish that is enjoyable.
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