Reisling Chardonnay

[Randy Caparoso]

Another common varietal designation in Australia is "Traminer-Riesling" (blends of Gewurztraminer and Riesling). The Aussies have heads as hard as macadamia nuts, but I don't know of any one actually crazy enough to try to merchandise a "Riesling-Chardonnay." Sure, they might blend a little Riesling into their bottlings of "Chardonnay" (and vice-versa), but it sounds more like you originally enjoyed either a Semillon-Chardonnay (wine geeks say "Sem-Chard") or Traminer-Riesling.

Maybe this will help you remember: If it was a super fragrant or perfumey wine with a little sweetness, it was probably the latter. If it was dry (no sweetness) yet soft and round, most likely it was a Sem-Chard. Hope that helps!