The Y Series Viognier 2021
The Y Series Viognier 2021 The Y Series Viognier 2021
The Y Series Viognier 2021
Price: $14.95
Tastes Like:
White Peach, Floral, Apricot
Serve With:
Goat cheese, Shrimp pasta, Roasted cauliflower
Sean’s Take
Looking for something completely different from the typical chardonnay and sauvignon blanc? Viognier, it’s delicious.
Viognier can appear in different styles from almost tropical to delicate and floral. This one is definitely on the delicate and floral side. It needed a few minutes in the glass to warm up to really shine. Perfect if you’re looking for a light and polite sipping wine.
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Price: $16.95
Tastes Like:
Dark Plum, Blackberry, Oak
Serve With:
Roasted Red Meat
Chuck’s Take
It’s not a bad cabernet at all especially on the scale that they make this stuff. It was hugely popular many years ago so it does have it’s following. It’s alright…but for $17 you can find something more interesting. I wouldn’t avoid it though.
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Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay 2020
Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay 2020 Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay 2020
Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay 2020
Price: $11.75
Tastes Like:
Tropical, Honeydew, Vanilla
Serve With:
Green Salad, Loaded Potato Skins, White Pizza
Sean’s Take
A very classic new world oaked Chardonnay. A little heavy-handed on the oak, but if you listen to the Podcast or read my reviews you know my feelings on heavily oaked Chardonnay. If I was offered an inexpensive Californian oaked Chardonnay and this Australian version, I would pick this Australian. It’s more crisp and clean than the usual buttery Chards. If you prefer your Chardonnays on the buttery and vanilla side, this is a great example at an exceptional price.
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Joiy Shimmering Bubbles
Joiy Shimmering Bubbles Joiy Shimmering Bubbles
Joiy Shimmering Bubbles
Price: $4.95
Tastes Like:
Kiwi, Tangerine, Apple
Serve With:
Soft Cheese, Roasted Nuts, Popcorn
Sean’s Take
The carbonation is very fine and doesn’t lead to that urge to belch. Riesling is not typically found in sparkling wine, so that’s interesting. The flavour I keyed on was a toss-up between kiwi and tangerine, but I settled on the citrus in the end. It’s nice, refreshing, and easy to drink.
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Sister’s Run Cow’s Corner Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2018
Sister’s Run Cow’s Corner Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2018 Sister’s Run Cow’s Corner Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2018
Sister’s Run Cow’s Corner Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2018
Price: $17.95
Tastes Like:
Raspberry, Strawberry, Oak, Light Pepper
Serve With:
Steak and Shrimp on the Barbie
Chuck’s Take
Light-medium body. Kind of a like a lighter Shiraz in flavour and body. Slightly drier too. It’s really nice! Not terribly available but maybe next year in your vintages section, if you see it, try it!
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Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay
Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay
Banrock Station Unwooded Chardonnay
Price: $13.75
Tastes Like:
Citrus
Sean’s Take
My opinion of this wine has nothing to do with the packaging. I think these modern and innovative containers for wine are really interesting. They are lightweight, easy to recycle, and less likely to break.
This wine did not offer any characteristics of Chardonnay. It has a vaguely citrusy aroma and an extremely tart, verging on sour, finish.