Attorney Somm on TH-cam praised the 2020 Diatom on his channel. Maybe there is some variation with the vintages. It's made in a very different style than the typical oak and butter bombs of Sonoma.
Ah haha that's funny - different palates perhaps? I suppose we were looking for a little bit more freshness - or perhaps bringing it over the equator affected it somewhat?
I've had the 2023 and 2022 diatom chardonnay for under $25 USD in Santa Barbara (less than $40ish AUD). it pairs very well with Santa Barbara and central cali seafood like grilled fish collar, raw shellfish, and lighter dishes like bitter green salads. also makes for a good pool party chardonnay. couldn't imagine paying almost $50 USD ($75 AUD) for that wine.
Ar Pe Pe helly yeah! It is only 40 euros here, crazy the prices over imports. Either way the more Valtellina in everybody's lives, the better. High end US Chardonnay often has an oxidized/overripe character for me. Hess Persson Estates Panthera Chardonnay from RR valley is the example I refer to. Its a bit of a style imo, I don't get it though. Its not like botritized Chardonnay, E.J Thevenet's Quintane wine from Macon is an excellent example of that. Not for everybody but its iconic in a way, has up to 15% botritis depending on the vintage I believe.
That chardonnay is associated with Greg Brewer from Brewer-Clifton who make rich, 15% ABV pinot noir. so i'd probably never buy it since there's great california chardonnay elsewhere
I hope the “wine-for-the-rich-people” on your discord step up and open their fat wallets and fund you for the equivalent of the stupid expensive wine that they gloat about on there. This not so rich man will have to wait till pay day on Tuesday to fund you a two for one BWS special. I hope those off topic show offs can rise to the challenge. I mean it is wine for the people aka a reference to a famous democratising slogan?
Oh mate - we rate plenty of great value wines! There's a couple of episodes coming up I'm sure you're going to enjoy, especially a cheeky one where the cheapest wine topped the lot! It's wine for the people. All people. All price points. If you're keen to see more cheaper wines: just ask! FYI - we also have an affordable drops section on our discord too ;)
Attorney Somm on TH-cam praised the 2020 Diatom on his channel. Maybe there is some variation with the vintages. It's made in a very different style than the typical oak and butter bombs of Sonoma.
Ah haha that's funny - different palates perhaps? I suppose we were looking for a little bit more freshness - or perhaps bringing it over the equator affected it somewhat?
I've had the 2023 and 2022 diatom chardonnay for under $25 USD in Santa Barbara (less than $40ish AUD). it pairs very well with Santa Barbara and central cali seafood like grilled fish collar, raw shellfish, and lighter dishes like bitter green salads. also makes for a good pool party chardonnay. couldn't imagine paying almost $50 USD ($75 AUD) for that wine.
Yeah - shipping, taxes and premium on USD wine ex-winery that all drive the price up significantly!
Fast forward to the day that different drop deliver in UK
Haha! If only we all could!
I think I will go buy a bottle of the Kir-Yianni for 16 AUD, seems like a good price. Regards from Europe!
16 AUD?!
Ar Pe Pe helly yeah! It is only 40 euros here, crazy the prices over imports. Either way the more Valtellina in everybody's lives, the better. High end US Chardonnay often has an oxidized/overripe character for me. Hess Persson Estates Panthera Chardonnay from RR valley is the example I refer to. Its a bit of a style imo, I don't get it though. Its not like botritized Chardonnay, E.J Thevenet's Quintane wine from Macon is an excellent example of that. Not for everybody but its iconic in a way, has up to 15% botritis depending on the vintage I believe.
INSANELY good value! Jump on it!!!
I’m in Avignon right now, sniffing my way around the Cotês-du-rhône AOC. Young, or with age, there are some tasty wines being grown here!
fck yeah! Don’t miss out on the following: Rasteau reds, whites in general (especially white Châteauneuf) and Tavel rosé. Enjoy!!!
France Roadtrip?!
Tavel!!!!! The secret word!
try the ruth lewandowskis on diff drop 🥺
Get them to send them to us!
Best way to finish a Thursday!
Haha thanks!
That chardonnay is associated with Greg Brewer from Brewer-Clifton who make rich, 15% ABV pinot noir. so i'd probably never buy it since there's great california chardonnay elsewhere
Interesting!!!
the Diatom doesn't sound right. haven't had that vintage though. but boy is it a better value in the States
How much would it set you back in the US?
@@wineforthepeople I can get it for $22 USD
WOAH...
From the US, but never heard of that Chardonnay. There’s definitely better stuff here and for cheaper!
I'm POSITIVE there is! We've been saying we wanna do a USA tour for ages!
That Diatom is just beyond disappointing. Especially for the price.
Seems that way!
I am a Californian, and I would not buy that chard swill 😂
Oh really?! Why's that?
I hope the “wine-for-the-rich-people” on your discord step up and open their fat wallets and fund you for the equivalent of the stupid expensive wine that they gloat about on there. This not so rich man will have to wait till pay day on Tuesday to fund you a two for one BWS special. I hope those off topic show offs can rise to the challenge. I mean it is wine for the people aka a reference to a famous democratising slogan?
Oh mate - we rate plenty of great value wines! There's a couple of episodes coming up I'm sure you're going to enjoy, especially a cheeky one where the cheapest wine topped the lot!
It's wine for the people. All people. All price points. If you're keen to see more cheaper wines: just ask!
FYI - we also have an affordable drops section on our discord too ;)
nooooo way! a Georgian wine! it has happened! too bad the most sold Georgian wines are from this mediocre producer😅
YES! It HAPPENED!