Vintage 2016 AVA: Dahlonega Plateau Kaya Vineyards and Winery Aged in oak barrels. Touriga Nacional is a Portuguese grape varietal. This varietal is used as an important blending component in fortified Port wines of the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. The vines produce small clusters of small berries resulting in low yields. The original stockContinue reading “Touriga – Kaya Vineyards”
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Boycott of E&J Gallo
We are pledging to boycott all E&J Gallo brands. Why? Gallo is proposing to build a massive processing and distribution plant in South Carolina. Gallo is pressuring the South Carolina assembly to change the state ABL laws in their favor. The big issue is that current prevents licensed wineries from having more than one tastingContinue reading “Boycott of E&J Gallo”
Prayer for Protection of Yield
Heavenly Father, on this cold blustery evening, we commit to your protection all farms, orchards, and vineyards affected by the raw cutting wind and this blast of cold frigid air. We implore of you, the one who rules the seasons, to intercede on our behalf, so that the crops remain safe from frost and coldContinue reading “Prayer for Protection of Yield”
Cabernet Franc – Marked Tree Vineyard
Marked Tree Vineyard in Flat Rock, North Carolina. AVA: Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County. Vintage 2018. Medium ruby in color. Medium nose of raspberry, cranberry, redcurrant, baker’s chocolate, and pepper . Dry with medium tannins, medium acidity, and medium alcohol. Medium intensity flavor profile with notes of redcurrant, raspberry, bell pepper, pipe tobacco,Continue reading “Cabernet Franc – Marked Tree Vineyard”
City Scape Winery – Major Expansion
Greenville County kept saying no, no, no, and then they said yes! Construction set to commence immediately! Josh and Deb Jones purchased City Scape Winery back in 2015. The vineyard consisted of 1.5 acres under vine and a 620 square foot tasting room. At that time, they were the youngest winery owners in the Southeast,Continue reading “City Scape Winery – Major Expansion”
Sweet Red – Oliver Winery
Sweet Red Wine Oliver Winery and Vineyards. Soft Wine Collection. Non-vintage. Red blend dominate of Concord. Medium nose cherry cola, watermelon, cranberry, and orange blossom honey. Color is medium ruby.. Light body with medium acidity and low tannins. Best served lightly chilled. This wine is sweet. Medium flavor intensity of cherry cola, raspberry, red plum,Continue reading “Sweet Red – Oliver Winery”
Rosé – M. Chapoutier
Vintage 2017 Belleruche Rosé Appellation Côtes-Du-Rhône Contrôlée M. Chapouttier France A blend of 75% Grenache with lesser amounts of Cinsault and Syrah. Medium pink-orange in color. Prominent nose of redcurrant, raspberry, pink grapefruit, and ripe peaches in syrup. Dry, medium bodied with crisp acidity. Prominent notes on palate of pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, ….Continue reading “Rosé – M. Chapoutier”
Chambourcin
French-American Hybrid Pronunciation: SHAM-bore-sin. Unknown parentage. Vinifera most similar to would be Pinot Noir. Chambourcin is teinturier grape, meaning it’s flesh and juice are naturally red-hued. (Most red grapes have white juice and develop their color only from soaking on the red skins) Produces a deep purple wine. Medium bodied with crisp acidity and smoothContinue reading “Chambourcin”
Ginger Blue – Fat Ass Heifer Cidery
Color of burnt orange. Serve chilled. Still not sparkling. Semi-Dry. Nose of ginger and sliced crabapple. Flavor profile up front of blueberry, finishing more of tart apple and ginger. Lighter citrus notes and hints of minerality linger. 5% ABV Fat Ass Heifer Cidery is a small craft Cidery in the small community of Campobello nestledContinue reading “Ginger Blue – Fat Ass Heifer Cidery”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 