Peter Lehmann Chardonnay

Tried the Peter Lehmann Chardonnay the other day.

Before I say something, anything about it, the price is right. You can get it for around 9-11 dollars at any wine shop. Dan's could be cheaper. Around $15-$20 in the wine bars around Sydney.

The taste is nothing special. Its not bad, for sure. It has a slight heaviness to it, you feel it more if you're not having food with it. With grilled fish, or cheese, it could be quite refreshing - the temperature, I'd suggest, should be around 7-8 C, which is slightly less than how I usually like whites.

A good choice if you're having a BBQ with friends. Bad Choice for a romantic, impress-her-all-you-can date.

Orlando Gramps: THE Australian Shiraz

Here's the writing on your screen: grab a dozen bottles of Orlando Gramps Shiraz, Vintage 2006 and put them away!

Don't say you didn't see it. The writing that is.

This is a wine that many have tasted, many have liked. Many have already put away. Join that club.

Tastes like a good wine should. Without digging deep into my literary closet for fancier words, I'd put it simply: it makes you feel good, it makes the meal taste better and the feeling of general well-being is suddenly uplifted to a new high after the first glass.

Try it before you decide to stock up.