Wine enthusiasts? Am I missing something here?

Okay it's been awhile since I've bought wine to drink. I'm more your scotch drinker but I do love a crisp dry white wine when it's being offered.

 

So I go into a bottle shop and I can't find a Chablis anywhere. I ask the young 19 year old staff person for help. She had no idea and had never heard of Chablis. Anyway, I felt like Kath & Kim (Carrdonaaay anyone?) and ended up taking her advice and buying a Chardonnay she recommended.

 

Am I mistaken? I'm sure I used to buy a bottle of "Chablis" a well as Chardonnay. Am I a wine ignoramus?   Cat Sad

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Re: Wine enthusiasts? Am I missing something here?

That's fine outdoor Smiley Tongue  I've been called a lot worse, I think from memory it rhymed with "merchant banker"

 

As for unwooded chardy Ms Mioux, $15 would be around the mark for a fair to good quality version.  Look for 2014 or 13, it's not really designed for aging. Brands like Chapel Hill are ok.  Enjoy !

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Re: Wine enthusiasts? Am I missing something here?

We can't legally call a wine a Chablis in Australia. Nor can we call a sparkly a Champagne.

 

So only imported wine will have the name.

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Re: Wine enthusiasts? Am I missing something here?

Thanks for that,olivercdad.I thought that might be the reason,but wasn't sure.
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