Rosemount is one of the larger and better makers of value priced Australian wine. The 2006 Diamond Label Chardonnay is a very good example of what they can do.
This is a light and very fragrant wine. Lots of peach and melon on the nose and the palate. The oak aging adds some pleasant cream and spice notes. The last impression includes some pear. It has a long satisfying finish.
Plesant on its own and does go well seafood and light pasta dishes. The Rosemount Chardonnay should be easy to find and it offers good enjoyment for the price.
Another great value from the Southern Hemisphere – the Mendoza region of Argentina to be exact. May be a little harder to find, but definitely worth seeking out. At less than $10 how can you go wrong.
Chardonnay is probably the world’s premier white varietal and among at least U.S. consumers, Kendall Jackson is probably the best known. Almost any wine list has it, and it is certainly an old, reliable friend if there is nothing else you recognize.
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We are all down to crunch time dashing about trying to find gifts for our ever increasing lists. The Wine Witch would like to suggest that as long as your recipent is over 21, not pregnant or coping with any other health or personal issues, wine is the ideal gift. Why?
France and Italy are the big boys of European wine. Germany certainly has a piece of the action, especially when it comes to white. Probably the most under appreciated European wine country is Spain. This is a shame because they make some really good wine and there are still values to be found here. However, it can sometimes be a challenge to find Spanish wines in your local wine shop.
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No, there is no typo in the title. Recently there has been a lot of too cute for words wine labeling. Remember all the critters, mommy, and cake bottlings. Please keep in mind that the Wine Witch is essentially a peasant and has enjoyed and reviewed many of these “precious” varieties.
OK – I know – another New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The Wine Witch just happens to love them. Are these among the great wines of the world? Well no – but there are among the great wine values and just plain fun to drink.
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South Africa is probably one of the most under appreciated wine growing regions in the world. Because of the economic boycotts associated with South African products in the past, these wines are only now receiving wider distribution. It still may require some hunting to find them, but it is well worth the effort.
Here is another grape unique to its origin. As Zinfandel is an American varietal and Malbec belongs to Argentina, Pinotage is only found in South Africa. The version from Oracle is a good introduction to this grape, especially at a $7 price point.
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This is the last in a series of samples I received from Rutherford Wineries late last year. As always a shout out to them for their sustainable growing practices. This review is way overdo, but these bottles just got lost in the craziness of life right now.
Whew! That name is quite a mouthful. Night Harvest? What’s that about? Well the folks at R.H. Phillips believe that harvesting the grapes at night produces a fresher, zestier wine. The theory goes that grapes firm up in the cool night air. Firmer grapes are less likely to split open during handling. Once a grape is spilt it begins to ferment, so you have better control of the process with night harvesting. It sounds terribly logical. Whether it is due to night harvesting or not, this is a very fresh wine with bright acidity.
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Is the 2005 White Truck one of the great wines of the world? Well no – but as a quality white for around $10, I think you will be hard pressed to beat it. The Wine Witch would love for somebody out there to try it and weigh in.
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As you know I troll the internet and other media looking for interesting tidbits to share with those of you who are loyal readers. Came across two this week that really have me scratching my head.
Other than wine, one of my secret vices is watching reality shows. My favorites are Top Chef and Project Runway. However when there is nothing else on the 200+ channels we have with our “premium” package, I will indulge in the “housewife” variety. If you have also, the name Bethenny Frankel may ring a bell. She started out on the New York edition and has a spin off show of her own. She also introduced a year or two ago her line of Skinny Girl cocktails.
