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When I'm feeling a little lazy, i'll trudge on up to the local convenience store and grab a cheap wine off the shelf. I always shudder a bit at the prices, as I know that if I could get just get the motivation to drive to the supermarket or Bev Mo, I could pay 1/3 the price for the same bottle. But alas, I am often lazy, and the other night was no exception.

So I went to the convenience store, and saw that they had a "special" on Banrock Station wine. Banrock Station comes from Austrailia- home of the Shiraz. As with most Shiraz's, this one also has that initial punch. However, its not as bad as others i've tried (see posting on Fish Eye Shiraz.) I drank a glass and a half, and then could drink no more. It started off heavy, and seemed to stay that way. Yet, as I corked the bottle for the night, I found myself satisfied. I wasn't overjoyed, but considering the "special" price of $5.99, I was content.

Then it went all wrong...

A day passed and my thirst for another glass of wine returned. I got home from work and poured myself a tall glass of Banrock Station. It was TERRIBLE!! The wine tasted awful. It had turned in a flash. I know it wasn't the cork, as I had used a special cork that prevents air from entering the bottle- not the original cork that came with the bottle. In a moment of great sadness, I was forced to pour the bottle down the drain.

So what did I learn from this experience?
Banrock Station Shiraz turns quickly- drink it fast or you're out of luck.

Final Recommendations: One glass only (day 1 only)

Comments

[Paigeroni]

Banrock Shiraz isn't the only one... I did the same thing last night, made a lazy trip to the convenience store and picked up a bottle of Banrock Station Chardonnay. Great disappointment. It was very harsh on the first sip. I let it sit for awhile thinking maybe it would mellow out. But no. This is a wine that makes you run for a glass of water to clear your palette.
Banrock Station Chardonnay 2006, $5.99. Could it be too young for drinking?
The good thing that came out of this is that I found your website in a search to find a review on this wine!
Paige
Troutdale, OR

[Phil Smith]

I have a good taste for chardonnay and I recently brought a BWS clean skin 2006 colombard chardonnay KE02 (South Australia).
I think its great, light, smooth, good coluor. I corked it with a vacu vin & had another try a few nights later and it was still OK. I thought excellent value for $5.99. PRS

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