White grape variety originating from the foothills of the Pyrenees in Southwest France. Scientific name: Vitus Vinifera. Petit Manseng. A white variation of the black Manseng grape. A centuries old and until recently little known varietal in France. Sometimes referred to as Small Manseng or Little Manseng or Manseng Blanc. An early budding varietal andContinue reading “Petit Manseng”
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Cash Back on Wine
Absolutely you can earn cash back on retail purchases of wine. Seriously! I mean like $3 back per bottle. We have fun trying different wines from around the world, by trying and redeeming the wine offers on Ibotta! Click link here to sign up ➡️ IBOTTA Yes indeed, we do earn rewards when you signContinue reading “Cash Back on Wine”
Open for Entry: North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition
The inaugural North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition was held May 24 at The Lodge at Flat Rock! Judging is completed! Final results have been posted by Triangle Around Town! Click here to view awards announcement. ➡️ https://www.trianglearoundtown.com/trianglearoundtown/mead-cider-fruit-wine-mcf We have pick-up available in the following, Western North Carolina, Charlotte/Lake Norman area, Raleigh/Triangle area. Contact Dennis viaContinue reading “Open for Entry: North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition”
Merlot – Markham Napa Valley Vineyards
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards. Vintage 2017. Blend of 87% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec. Fermented in stainless steel with 13 days of skin contact. Aged 15.5 months in American Oak. Pronounced nose of red cherry, red plum, mocha, mint, clove, and vanilla. Medium bodied and dry with medium tannins and mediumContinue reading “Merlot – Markham Napa Valley Vineyards”
Mead with Wild Blueberry – Bee-Town Mead and Cider
Mead with Wild Blueberry Bee-Town Mead and Cider in Bluffton, South Carolina. Best in Show award winner in the 2020 Palmetto Wine Competition. Beautiful color of violet. Nose pronounced of wild blueberry. Sweet with a full body and perfectly balanced acidity. Prominent blueberry notes on the tongue with a sweet wildflower honey finish. The isContinue reading “Mead with Wild Blueberry – Bee-Town Mead and Cider”
Social Sparkling Wine
Social Sparkling Wine. Hibiscus Cucumber. Beautiful Rosé color. Extremely pleasant nose of green fruit and cucumber . Petillant, Crisp, and effervescent. Fmedium-pronounced notes of cucumber as advertised with hibiscus and other spring floral notes. Easy drinking at 4% ABV. The reviews in our household were really good. Somewhat of surprise, nevertheless very impressed! Can’t waitContinue reading “Social Sparkling Wine”
Pea Ridge Red – Parker-Binns Vineyard
Pea Ridge Red. Parker-Binns Vineyard, Tryon Foothills, North Carolina. Non-vintage blend of 2016, 2017, 2018 harvest. Estate grown Blend prominent of Merlot, also with Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Decanted 30 minutes. Utilizing the Saignée method of bleeding off the top free flowing of the blend to create a rosè, leaves a more concentrated volumeContinue reading “Pea Ridge Red – Parker-Binns Vineyard”
Roth Estate Heritage 2016
Vintage 2016 Roth Estate, Healdsburg, California. Sonoma County Alexander Valley. Proprietary Red. Decant for 60 minutes. Medium-Deep ruby in color. Still appears youthful in the glass. Pronounced nose of blueberry jam, black cherry, blackcurrant, mocha, nutmeg, hot cocoa, and vanilla. Red Blend: 25% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 8% Zinfandel, 8% Petit Verdot, 15%Continue reading “Roth Estate Heritage 2016”
Muscat Canelli – Biltmore Estate
Our wine tonight is the 2017 Muscat Canelli from the Biltmore Estate Winery. Pale lemon in color. Enticing floral aromas of violets, lavender, and honeysuckle. Semi-sweet, light, with high acidity. Flavor notes of grapefruit, peach, pear, and lime, while finishing softly with hints of nutmeg. 12.5 % ABV. $17 a bottle. Winery Escapade scoring onContinue reading “Muscat Canelli – Biltmore Estate”
Maison De la Denante Burgogne Pinot Noir
Vintage 2018 Appellation D’origine Protégée. Bourgogne Burgundy Rouge. Maison De la Denante. Excellent read on Vigneron Damien Martin. Medium purple in color. Decant 60 minutes. Medium intensity of the nose with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red licorice, and soft notes of vanilla. Dry with a medium-light body, high acidity, low tannins, and mediumContinue reading “Maison De la Denante Burgogne Pinot Noir”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 