If you still think of Australian wine as the same stuff you were drinking 20, 10 or even five years ago, think again. Decades spent fine-tuning grape-growing and winemaking practices coupled with fierce global competition has steadily pushed quality up while weeding out mediocrity, leaving some very good juice on shelves. Creamy and complex2015 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay, Padthaway/Adelaide Hills, Australia (LCBO 226860 $13.65 until Oct. 8, reg. Love how the vivid fruit tastes lifted and pristine, cool and crisp, without compromising the rich, creamy style of this classic wooded Chardonnay — a style Australia does very well. For a treat, enjoy a glass with roasted salmon and Caesar Salad.

Source: thestar September 29, 2017 06:00 UTC