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2021 The Other Right Counting Stars Chardonnay

Adelaide Hills, SA

Nervy, wild and juicy as all get out. This is a fun drink with a dash of skin contact.

$38.00

4.3
Rated 4.3 stars
3 Reviews
About
...very pleasing, easy, interesting and frisky ...

Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

About The Wine

Counting Stars is a juicy, citrus-driven Chardonnay from an organic vineyard in the Adelaide Hills.

This wild little Chardys involves some skin-contact, and while it is far from a rich amber wine, it does pack a controlled umami bitter twang.

It's a bit off-beat, nervy and a little edgy for sure, but also packed with personality.

Only 75 dozen made.

About The Other Right

The Other Right is a fantastic artisan producer from McLaren Vale.

Russian-born winemaker Alex Schulkin and his partner Galit are crafting clean, premium, natural wines from organically vineyards in the Vale and Adelaide Hills.

The wines are excellent examples of quality with a natural philosophy. Alex's day job is as a researcher at the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI). He's taken what he's learnt there and channelled it into his label making his no-sulphur wines show a cleanliness and liveliness that is a cut above.

Jubilant, vibrant and irrepressibly irreverent, you'll never know what to expect from The Other Right.

Winemaker Alex Schulkin
Winemaker Alex Schulkin
Photo Credit: Matt Turner
Additional Info

From The Producer

Skinsy Chardonnay.
An ode to how loose can equate with delightful. An exciting, spirited Chardonnay. Grapefruit galore. Animated and very delicious.

Organically farmed Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills.

Blend : Chardonnay (100%)
ABV : 12.4%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2026
Bottle Size : 750ml

Alex in the cellar
Alex in the cellar
McLaren Vale, SA
Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

90Points
The Wine Front

"Lemon juice and honey, cloudy as all get out in the looks department. Hazy texture on the palate. Soft and vibrant, a little short in terms of length but very pleasing, easy, interesting and frisky as it whips the palate clean. Easy yum." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews
4.3
Rated 4.3 stars
Based on 3 reviews
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100%would recommend this product
TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
3 reviews
  • B
    Bryce
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 4 stars
    2 years ago
    Fun Slurpable Wine

    Was pleasantly surprised by this wine. Fun juice like taste with an edge of sherbet. The acidity was well balanced and the bottle was gone before we knew it.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • J
    Jo
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Not a typical chardonnay

    Delightfully different to the true chardonnay, the skin contact comes through beautifully in this and is complex. Slight dry finish.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • SD
    Sarah D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 4 stars
    2 years ago
    Delightful!

    Perfectly balanced lemon sherbet acidity. Not to mention an adorable label!

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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