Comments on: 2008 Crane Lake Down Under Chardonnay

By: Don

Don — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:27:26 +0000

Sounds like they’re using slightly different labeling to get around their exclusivity agreement with TJs on Crane Lake. Fox Brook is indeed another Bronco label.

By: Jessica M

Jessica M — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:26:32 +0000

How many servings does your Sangria recipe make? Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

By: Marie-France de SIBERT

Marie-France de SIBERT — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:18:39 +0000

At Trader Joe’s I found “Down Under” by Crane Lake. At SaveMart markets, I found “Down Under” by Foxbrook. Both said South Eastern Australia Chardonnay 2008 !
Why 2 almost identical labels but not quite the same ? One shows a Koala, the other a kangorou ?
Same price … almost the same taste !
Please explain !
Marie-France de Sibert

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:20:55 +0000

“Ps I am a big fan of the French Red Table Wine: L’Authentique for 4.99$ a bottle!”

Does Total Wine carry that?

By: Erroll

Erroll — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:16:39 +0000

I too noticed something called [DOWNUNDER] 2008 Chardonnay with the “Charles Shaw International” label. My local Trader Joe’s (I’m in Washington state) sells it for $2.99 and the label indicates that it’s from south eastern Austrailia.

Looks the same to me – is it? Why would they sell it under two different labels?

Haven’t tried it yet, but I’m planning to taste it blind against the Blue Fin.

By: jason

jason — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:38:51 +0000

New from the Wall Street Journal that Yellow Tail is suing the Bronco Wine Company for trademark violations. Fred obviously got their attention with his antics and $3 offering. You know he is loving that!

By: jason

jason — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:36:24 +0000

I didn’t even think about that Charles Shaw Shiraz, is that actually from Australia? Or is it US grapes? I agree that Australia has a tough road ahead but I hope with all my heart you are wrong about Malbec. Otherwise I’ll have to insert some lame reference to “Don’t cry for me Argentina” as this has been my favorite value spot for years…

By: jason

jason — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:34:13 +0000

There is indeed a way to share via Facebook, though I am working on making it more obvious. In the right hand toolbar near the top you will see a “Bookmark” icon, if you mouse over it it will expand and you can select Facebook from the list and post it as you see fit. As for the wine tip, I added it to my list, thanks!

By: jason

jason — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:28:38 +0000

I would guess it is the same as the Charles Shaw, let me know if it is the same picture. Thanks for the Sangria recipe. I like the Vinho Verde as a spritzer or sparkler alternative but think you may have found its best use.

By: Stephanie Jenson

Stephanie Jenson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:59:25 +0000

Jason-

Is there a way to post a link to your blog on FB? Lots of my friends are TJ’s employees on the East Coast in the MD/VA/DC area and would love your blog!!!

cheers,

Steph

Ps I am a big fan of the French Red Table Wine: L’Authentique for 4.99$ a bottle!