Lately I’ve been on a white wine kick for no better reason than the fear of spilling red wine on my carpet. Maybe if science put mapping the human genome on the back burner and dedicated more time to figuring out how to get red wine spills out of white carpet, we’d all have a much more diverse taste in wines.
Fortunately for me this situation is not as tragic as it sounds. I’ve found a new white that is tasty and fabulous. And VERY wallet friendly.
Fuzion has a dilly of a dally of a white out that I’ve fallen in love with. Lately I’ve been finding it hard to find the courage to branch beyond my faithful favourites; but, luckily I had the chance to sample this beauty while dining out.
Chenin’s are known to be crisp, light and sweet. This one definitely fits the profile. Perfect for a sunny spring Saturday. AND…. it’s part of this complete breakfast.
You can walk the walk, and talk the talk, so… you should really un-cork the cock. Because you deserve it!
Chook Shed Australian shiraz.
I’ll gladly place this treasure at my number one for value for 2010. This beauty of a Shiraz hails all the way from down under, and by gum, if there’s two things that AUS knows, it’s wine and the ancient art of knifey-spoony.
If you love your wines robust, this one has what you’re after.
At 14.7% be ready to revise whatever you typed just now about 7 times because it definitley has a bit of a nip. And yes, it actually DID take me over 15 minutes to write this sentence.
At 14 some odd bucks for a bottle – all I can say is that for this wine, world domination isn’t too far off.
Some mornings I wake up and pray to CHRISTmas I never have to look at another bottle of rum ever again in my life.
Come to think of it, on this day, the 22nd of December, 2010, I can safely say that if I have to look at another Rum drink I’m going to punch an Elf in the neck (why punish them, they’re just Jockey’s working in the off season).
Sadly I still have a litre and a half of ‘Nog in my fridge and who are we kidding – I CAN’T drink that crap on it’s own. Afterall, Eggnog is just a lousy excuse to get booze from the liquor store into my blood.
Enter, Vodka. VodNog’s. THE BEST. Add a sprig of mint and a cinnamon stick and you’re laughing.
You can play as many Christmas carols as you fuh-la-la-cking want; but, the holidays just aren’t music to the ears without the “POP and FIZZ” of sparkling wine. Whether it’s a Christmas eve nightcap, or a Christmas morning mimosa, Freixenet (pronounced Fresh-eh-net) has you covered.
From Left to Right: The Carta Nevada Brut boasts a peachy/vanilla softness
The Cordon Negro Brut is dry with a subtle lemony/lime finish
The Cordon Rosado Brut is sure to please with a hint of ripe berries, yet remains appealingly dry on the finish
Refreshing doesn’t even begin to describe these beauties! All three pair exceptionally well with good friends, and great conversation in front of a roaring, televised fire.
Continuously rated the #1 imported sparkling – and priced to win at a mere $14 a bottle.
That’s my two cents. Keep the change, ya’ filthy animal.
If I ever claim to have a “default bottle”, this is certainly one of them. The bottle that you turn to when nothing else awesome sparks your desire. The bottle that you know will always be waiting on the shelf for you, without fail, and always beautifully priced at a mere $8.50 ($16 for a 1.5L)
For the longest time I hated Copper Moon and everything the winery stood for – especially since they don’t have a real website. OR a facebook page. I couldn’t trust that. Even my first dog had a facebook page and he’s been dead for 9 years (@fluffertonmcdog)…
This is how I came to the conclusion that Copper Moon’s grapes must have been picked by the dirty hands of slave children who had been sold to the vinyard for drug money.
But hey, time, and wine, heals everything, and I came to realize that nothing this good could possibly be made by children. Even ones who are beaten until they do it right.
Tart to start, yet sweet on the finish – like a very ripe Granny Smith. This is by far, the cheapest (WHILST being) drinkable white wines that I’ve ever had.
Finding this wine in my town has been as challenging for me as Grade 5 math, and to that I mean it’s damn near non-existent. In a world of crappy cheap white wines, very rarely do I accidentally stumble into a gold-mine of juicy, crisp, tantalizing, deliciousness… Enter Lindeman’s Reserve Verdelho.
One of the best whites I’ve ever had.
It’s delightfully fresh, and uniquely flavoured – Like herbal tea with a dash of honey, this one just has that certain indescribable je’nes sais quoi.
Thanks Lindemans. A beautiful white to the tune of $15. It’s a like a pat on the back from God’s own hand.
Do you call that a wine? This is a wine. Put another shrimp on the BAarb-ee. Your Sheila’s got a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock. Did a Dingo eat yo babay. AAaaaand I’m out.
The Elegant Ocker 2008 Shiraz Cabernet – staying true to its hind-label, it boasts flavours of berries with a chocolate-y finish – but at first sip I was a bit put off. With a sweetness like this you’re left wondering how you will make it through the whole bottle yourself. Oh wait, it’s 14%. Problem solved.
The flavour seems to change with every glass. Epic.
After a bit of breathing, I’m happy.
If you like sweeter reds, try this. Rings in between $15 and $18, mate.
Lately I’ve been on a white wine kick for no better reason than the fear of spilling red wine on my carpet. Maybe if science put mapping the human genome on the back burner and dedicated more time to figuring out how to get red wine spills out of white carpet, we’d all have a much more diverse taste in wines.
