Their white is OK and all
If you tolerate Chardonnay.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:52, 4 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

The problem with "cheap" chardonnay is that to cover the cheapness they "oak" it, but not with oak (flooring)
but with a chemical which tastes rubbish.

I had an exquisite ad expensive glass of Chardonnay at Benares a high end Indian restaurant, it was great with the spicy food
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:55, Reply)

You are achingly bent.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:56, Reply)

yeah, vanillin.
I prefer US chardonnay, particularly Sonoma stuff. But a good Aussie one is excellent value. Wolf Blass Yellow Label on offer is the way forward.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:57, Reply)

Try as I might I cannot get excited about white wine of any kind.
That said, I once had an unoaked Chardonnay which my brother in law (a wine dealer and collector) gave me, that was fucking nom. I had a bottle of Cloudy Bay about ten years ago when it was still rated, that was also v nice.

The end.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:55, Reply)

Cloudy Bay is still rated
it's just about 30% overpriced.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:56, Reply)

Dog Point Sauv Blanc
Is 99% as good and exactly half the price. Give it a bash.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:59, Reply)

*nods*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 14:02, Reply)

then your buckfast will be next
Manics lesser known b side
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:56, Reply)

MIP Rose is where it's at

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 11 Jul 2012, 13:56, Reply)