Category Archives: Chardonnay

I feel sorry for Chardonnay.  It copped some flak a few years ago for being too oaky and buttery.  When some of these types of Chardonnays developed over time they became flabby and horrible (for want of a better word). … Continue reading →

You know a winery is serious about producing quality, ultra-premium (buzz word) Chardonnay when they go to the trouble to find the precise location to grow the grapes to make that ‘distinquished’ wine.  Petulama is that type of winery. There … Continue reading →

The Wines for Joanie twitter bio reads, “Two Queenslanders in Tassie growing grapes, making wine & having fun doing it.”  Good on them I say. What it doesn’t say is, Andrew & Prue O’Shanesy were cattle and crop farmers in Queensland … Continue reading →

If you have not been to De Bortoli’s Yarra Valley cellar door, you must do so.  You will get quite a surprise when you walk in.  Through the doors is a spacious, open environment that is light and welcoming. We … Continue reading →

With the weather really starting to warm up all over Australia, it is time to pull the cork, or take the screwcap off, a few white wines.  Chardonnay is a variety that is going through a resurgence in popularity.  This … Continue reading →