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 Vintage2008 Label 1 of 3 
TypeWhite
ProducerR Wines
VarietyChardonnay
DesignationDarby and Joan
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
SubRegionBarossa
AppellationBarossa Valley
UPC Code(s)811676000702

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2013 (based on 3 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 85.1 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 42 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by studleytrey on 7/22/2015: This last bottle of the case is drinking a little tired/oxidized and a little oaky. I don't recall the last time I drank one, but otherwise, the descriptions from my '13 review are consistent. These were a good value at $5 blow out, but I'm glad to be through them at this point. Drink up if you have 'em. (2162 views)
 Tasted by mseeber on 4/16/2015 & rated 84 points: using for cooking now - works great for risotto (2090 views)
 Tasted by studleytrey on 12/28/2013 & rated 85 points: Nice little QPR here for $5 from Last Bottle. Was a nice case buy, and after 4 bottles I'm finally getting around to writing a note...Nice golden color. Aromas of pineapple, pear, green apple, vanilla, and saline. Full bodied with similar flavors, medium acidity and finish, a bit of a hollow mid-palate, and a touch of heat on the back end. All-in-all not bad though, especially considering the price. (3509 views)
 Tasted by John O' on 12/18/2013: terrific QPR (3362 views)
 Tasted by johnbhamrick on 7/28/2013 & rated 89 points: Good wine for the price ($5.00). Easy to drink and smooth on the palate. A good wine for a big party. (4153 views)
 Tasted by fredfromny on 7/11/2013 & rated 89 points: A few bottles later, this wine continues to deliver. Amber yellow color and nice nose. Apple, pear and citrus with bright acidity and a nectar finish. (2577 views)
 Tasted by adamnowak on 3/22/2013 & rated 88 points: Nice, crisp, balanced, slightly oaky. Very drinkable and enjoyable. (2910 views)
 Tasted by hazenyc on 2/19/2013 & rated 90 points: Very good for the price point ($4.99/bottle). I bought a case and have been enjoying them casually. Nice, crisp taste with subtle notes of butter and vanilla. Good flowery nose. Overall a great value. (1858 views)
 Tasted by UMhemePA on 2/18/2013 & rated 86 points: Strong acidity on the nose with pale yellow color and smooth surprisingly full body for the price and aroma. Overall flat taste, fruits are not overly bright, but for 5 dollars a bottle, this is a great party wine. Great buy!! (1568 views)
 Tasted by fredfromny on 2/11/2013 & rated 86 points: great PQR at 5. Bacon of the Month's loss is your gain. Straw yellow nice fruit and acidity although starting to oxidize. Drink soon. (1034 views)
 Tasted by jjlobi on 12/9/2012: Gave to Scott (1645 views)
 Tasted by shandler on 6/23/2012: - Yellow gold color. (1606 views)
 Tasted by Tim Heaton on 5/26/2012: Screw N Pour. Agree with wino_tim. Serviceable, meant to drink young and quickly. Solid party wine and/or mid-week quaffer, but it got flabby with airtime and had a medium-short finish. (1791 views)
 Tasted by bigcheese88 on 11/6/2010 & rated 88 points: A perfectly balanced, delicious Chard. I find alot of chards. Overly oaky but this one is just darn tasty! (2751 views)
 Tasted by adp on 10/30/2010: Used for cooking, but had a little taste. Not bad, but boring and lifeless (I suppose that does make the wine bad, huh?). (2789 views)
 Tasted by bxuz on 7/31/2010 & rated 84 points: Pale gold color. Citrus, pear and apple nose with moderate amount of butter. Medium-bodied on the palate with, round texture. (2743 views)
 Tasted by TJolley on 3/11/2010 & rated 88 points: 3-11-10 Grateful Palate Tasting with Dan Killey.
No detailed tasting notes taken.
Will re-evaluate by its self at a later date. (2870 views)
 Tasted by tarheel17 on 12/10/2009: was not impressed. Lacking in flavor, and just plain boring. (2788 views)
 Tasted by wino_tim on 8/6/2009 & rated 84 points: Simplistic but appealing, seemingly unoaked, with melon, apple and citrus flavors on a medium weight frame. (2725 views)
 Tasted by GreatLibations on 6/4/2009 & rated 78 points: This is a barer bones beginner chardonnay with good acidity and loaded with lush tropical fruit. Not in the least bit memorable but the label is cute, hippie-ish my kids say. (2799 views)
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R Wines


Went into receivership in June 2010.

Chris Ringland continues to sell his wines under his own label Chris Ringland.

CT Producer page for Chris Ringland

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Chardonnay

The Chardonnay Grape

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

South Australia

South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

Barossa

Barossa Wine (South Australian Tourism Commission)

Barossa Valley

Barossa Valley

 
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