Happy Camper, Chardonnay, 2007, California. $7.99. I will be the first to admit that I bought this wine solely on it's name alone. Give me a cute name or a cute label and into my wine basket you go. Unfortunately that methodology doesn't always equal success. This had a pleasant butterscotchy flavor and a full mouthfeel, however their was nothing special about it. Buy again - no.
Oak Grove Chardonnay, California, 2007. $7.99. They say - Tropical fruit flavors, followed by a smooth, creamy finish. Notes of vanilla and toasty oak. We say - fruity front, smooth and ends buttery. Buy again - definitely!
Gharly Head Chardonnay, 2006. $10.99. They say - bright tropical flavors of pineapple and citrus followed by a zingy ginger accent and hints of toasted graham cracker and vanilla on a creamy finish. We say - creamy, citrusy, but mellow. Excellent!! Buy again - definitely!!!
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I bought a wine once based on its label. It was Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon and it turned out to be a pretty good wine.
Make sure you try gnarly head red zin, I love it! Love that happy camper label too.
We bought a bottle of Gnarly Head 2007 Chardonnay just last night. Haven't tried it yet. Apparently, it did quite well at the CA State Fair competition.
Love your Sunday wine review.
BTW - Still looking for Bohemian Highway wines...
I love cute labels too...
And paired with my hubby's wine bottle necklaces, it makes an awesome gift. Thanks for tasting the Happy Camper for me...I may have wasted my $ on that one too!
Enjoy your Sunday ~Natalie
Hey! I like these reviews:) I will refer to them..even though Jacques makes our wine..I love to offer different interesting wines..here and when going to someone's home.I am so guilty of falling for a cute and pretty face too:)
Gnarly Head... another to add to my list!
Wow, thanks for the reviews. I'm going to have to go back and see if you found any good pinot grigios - my fav at the moment...
I also choose my wine by season. What's better than a icy cold glass of pinot grigio on a hot summer night?
I love the happy camper name. I've never tried it before. I don't like Chardonnay so I would have to try a different flavor. I buy for the name sometimes too.
Gnarly Head. LOL!!!!!
I'd buy it just for the name.
I would buy the Happy Camper for the name too & Gnarly Head--I am a sucker for a good name or cool label. ;-)
Definitely appreciating your wine reviews.
LL
Too bad the Happy Camper wasn't good. I'm a sucker for a cute label as well!
I want the Happy Camper wine every though it didn't taste any good because that label is so gorgeous!
And I am impressed that you could review any of them after drinking three bottles - which I am assuming is what you have done in one sitting.
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