tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493891423071521124.post1174117112971263694..comments2023-06-21T10:08:38.188+01:00Comments on Tim's Wine Blog: Dona Paulina Chardonnay 2009Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09968034904842826283noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493891423071521124.post-25714580178151688332010-06-26T19:11:15.264+01:002010-06-26T19:11:15.264+01:00Hi Marc,
The whole reason I tried this range was ...Hi Marc,<br /><br />The whole reason I tried this range was because of all the glowing comments on the Wine Society's website. At £5 a bottle it's worth a try. As it turns out, none of them were exactly diamonds in the rough...Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968034904842826283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493891423071521124.post-22465933679408609892010-06-25T19:53:02.242+01:002010-06-25T19:53:02.242+01:00i must say I expect a better standard from the Win...i must say I expect a better standard from the Wine Society, although this is obviously right at the low end of range. It's got pretty much favourable comments on the WS site though:<br /><br />http://www.thewinesociety.com/shop/shop.aspx?section=pd&pd=CE5101<br /><br />although when one member says he's ordered another 'crate' you do wonder whether his other tipple is Carling. <br /><br />At 13.5% this is a strong white as well, which may affect perception...Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493891423071521124.post-33621735958851490602010-06-24T19:16:43.370+01:002010-06-24T19:16:43.370+01:00Looks like they're trying to trade off the Arg...Looks like they're trying to trade off the Argentine brand, Dona Paula, who make some very good wines. As a matter of fact, I was surprised at your review as at first I thought it was a Dona Paula wine! Really, even from South America, you have to pay a bit to get a good wine and I for one, don't mind and usually do pay more for something that is drinkable AND enjoyable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com