Inflation Busters

Wines for the masses with masses of appeal. That’s the byline to this tasting. It's always a thrill finding that cracking bottle of wine that has plenty of appeal but doesn’t break the bank. Don’t get us wrong, we love drinking great Burgundy or Bordeaux but none of us here can afford to do that every day. And let’s be honest, it's pretty easy to find great wines for hundreds of dollars or more but doing the same on a budget doesn’t always yield results as easily.

So, with that in mind, we are putting together a tasting of stellar value wine that won’t hit your hip pocket but is going to put a smile on your face. These are wines that deliver serious quality and genuine interest. Wines that you can crack any day of the week without feeling guilty about blowing your budget while knocking the socks off your tastebuds and your inflation woes.

Whether it’s a bit of Netflix and chill, a cheeky little Sunday BBQ or just something to match with a bit of takeaway while you take a break from slaving over the stove this tasting will have you covered.

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  1. Bruno Lafon Le P'tit Chardo 2021
    Bruno Lafon Le P'tit Chardo 2021

    This bottling of Le P'tit Chardo is a straightforward, easy-drinking, and plump Chardonnay from one of Bruno’s best partner producers. Peach, pineapple, and citrus fruits give a round impression on the palate, finishing with a crisp edge, along with hints of nuttiness adding complexity and texture and therefore proving versatile with a wide array of foods.

    2021
    chardonnay
    France
    418
  2. De Bortoli Rutherglen 'The Origin' Estate White 2021
    De Bortoli Rutherglen 'The Origin' Estate White 2021
    2022 Rutherglen Wine Show - Best Dry White Table Wine - Trophy
    2022 Victorian Wine Show, Best Other Dry White - Trophy
    2021 Victorian Wine Show - Trophy
    2022 Rutherglen Wine Show - Gold Medal
    2022 Victorian Wine Show - Gold Medal
    2021 Victorian Wine Show - Gold Medal
    2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver Medal


    This is a blend with grenache Blanc grown at the De Bortoli Melville's vineyard on the eastern edge of the Rutherglen region. The marsanne and roussanne are grown on the De Bortoli Shelley's Vineyard which is approximately 800m from the Melvilles Vineyard.

    Picked in the cool of the morning and handled gently with non-oxidative winemaking techniques and cool temperatures at every stage. The wines were 100% fermented in stainless steel tanks to ensure they maintained all of their varietal freshness, crispness and great acidity.

    The palate is fresh and crisp with a crunchy drinkability and textural mouth-filling palate. The blend has flavours of pears, apples, minerals and herbs, which follows onto the palate with a delicate richness and textured dry finish.
    2021
    Fiano
    Australia
    414
  3. Wanted Man 'White Label' Shiraz 2011
    Wanted Man 'White Label' Shiraz 2011

    Single vineyard shiraz from Heathcote. White Label.

    Developing steadily. Game, leather and leaf matter with a peppery, drying finish. Not unripe but slight in its overall profile. CAMPBELL MATTINSON

    2009
    shiraz
    Australia
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