Friday, December 9, 2011

feelin' winey tonight!

Since part of the reason for starting this blog was so I would be motivated to make new foods, I thought I'd extend my opening of new horizons into trying new wines.  I've always been a big fan of cheap wine (well, for financial reasons mostly), so this bottle that I'm reviewing is just slightly over $ 10.00, coming in at a whopping $10.09 What a treat!

Watson ready!


Another reason why I feel it nessicary to review this bottle of wine was because when I bought it, I got ID'ed!  That hasn't happened in a good while, so I'm taking it as a sign from the wine gods to start with this one!
Sampling is fun!

From the Southeastern region of Australia, Banrock Station's , unoaked (unwoodened) Chardonnay offers an ok bang for your buck.  I was greeted with a smooth and sweet, aroma of peaches, and grapes (duh). After letting the wine breath for a bit, my taste buds puckered up for an intial lively punch of strong citrus notes combine with a slight tartness.  Banrock, offers a smooth light bodied wine and if you don't like your wine to linger, then this would be a good choice for you. There is very little finishing flavour, but what ever finish it has, there are definate citrus ends!

All and all I can't really see myself buying this wine again, It offers little flavor complexity, (all i could taste was grapefruit) and its a little too dry for my liking.  Having said that, it might end up being your cup of tea, or glass of wine.  Happy Tasting!

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