Paperbark 2020 White Wine Blend Wine Tasting

Name: Paperbark 2020 White Wine Blend

Producer: Paperbark

Variety: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc 

Region: South Eastern Australia 

Country: Australia

Vintage: 2020 Price: $14.99

Wine Review: This white wine blend is a refreshing and easy-drinking option that offers a balance of citrus and tropical fruit flavors, with a subtle herbal note. The Semillon grapes bring body and texture to the blend, while the Sauvignon Blanc adds brightness and acidity. Overall, it's a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with seafood, salads, and light pasta dishes.

My Review: I recently tried Paperbark 2020 White Wine Blend and was pleasantly surprised by its quality for the price point. It has a unique blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc that creates a nice balance of flavors. I found it to be a great choice for a casual night in or a dinner party with friends. The bottle also has a stylish and eye-catching label that would make it a great gift option. At $14.99, this wine is definitely worth a try. Did not try it with food.

Winking Owl Chardonnay Wine Review!

Name: Winking Owl Chardonnay

Producer: Winking Owl Vineyards Variety: Chardonnay Region: California Country: United States

Vintage: 2020 Price: $2.99

Wine Review: This Chardonnay is a refreshing delight! With notes of crisp apple, bright citrus, and a hint of oak, it's perfect for any occasion. The aroma is simply divine, with a bouquet of white flowers that will make you feel like you're frolicking in a field of wildflowers. The wine has a light body and a smooth finish, making it a great pairing for light seafood dishes or a cheese platter. And the best part? It's a steal at only $2.99 a bottle!

My Review: I stumbled upon Winking Owl Chardonnay at my local grocery store and was intrigued by its quirky label and affordable price. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this wine. It's light and easy-drinking, perfect for a night in with friends or a solo Netflix binge. And let's be honest, at $2.99 a bottle, you can't go wrong. Cheers to finding hidden gems in unexpected places! I will try it with food the next time!

Wine Dinner Blog #1

My friends and I went out to Wine Lab for our wine dinner. We started by looking over the list of flights that our sever Julia provided us and I chose to go with the "Region of Focus - Bordeaux" flight. This was $16, and included the following wines: Les Hayts de Lagarde Blanc '20, Chevalier du Grand Robert '18, and Ch. Graves de Rabion '18. The wines were from Entre Deux Mers, Haut Medoc, and Saint Emilion respectively.

Here's a pictures of all of them as they were served. Left to right is the order in which the drinks were presented to us.

I chose to drink in the order specified to us by the menu and so started off with the Les Hayts de Largarde Blanc 2020. Since it was a white wine, I made sure to hold it by the bottom of the glass. Overall, it had a sweet taste that set me up well for the red wines to follow. There was a taste of apple juice that lasted all the way to the back of my mouth.

After we had finished our backed brie appetizer, I dug into my main dish which was a Rueben. It was paired with a side of sour cream and onion potato chips. The pairing with our second wine: the Chevalier du Grand Robert 2018 was perfect since it really brought out he depth of the meat. I made sure to swirl the wine in the glass by cupping it.

For dessert, I had a cookie and our last wine. This last red was much drier than the previous one. It had hints of black cherry and an aftertaste of chocolate. The cookies was a great way to end the meal.

Overall, the dinner was a hit. It allowed me to sit down with all of my friends and discuss how all of us felt about the wines we had dug into. All together, I had an appetizer, main, dish, side dish, and a dessert alongside a flight of 3 wines.  Reuben sandwich, sour cream and onion chips, and a baked cookie. I had three wines as part of a flight: Les Hayts de Lagarde Blanc '20, Chevalier du Grand Robert '18, and Ch. Graves de Rabion '18.