The Finger Lakes estate winery of esteemed winemaker Paul Hobbs, just announced a very interesting new wine release. Hillick and Hobbs, grows some 20 plus acres of riesling on the East bank of Seneca Lake. Past releases have been only vintage dry rieslings. On a visit last June, we tasted their 2019, 2020, and 2021Continue reading “Hillick & Hobbs New Riesling Release”
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Bud Break Festival in Mt. Airy May 4th
Mt. Airy is known as the town of which fictional Mayberry is based. However, the town also sits in one the fastest growing American Viticulture Area’s along the East Coast of the U.S.A. The 2024 Budbreak Festival returns this Saturday , May 4th. The festival, which coincides with North Carolina Wine Month, celebrates the earlyContinue reading “Bud Break Festival in Mt. Airy May 4th”
Prayer for Protection of Yield
Heavenly Father, as cold descends upon our vineyards, we commit to your protection all vineyards across the South, We implore of you, one who rules the seasons, please intercede on our behalf, so that the vines and any buds breaking remain safe from the harsh elements, and will so find in your favor that theContinue reading “Prayer for Protection of Yield”
Pinot Noir Riesling from Michigan’s Brys Estate
A gift from our friends Dathan and Jennifer, aka Triangle Around Town or the Jathan! We are enjoying a bottle of 2021 Pinot Noir Riesling from Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City, Michigan. A rosé blend of 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Riesling! Wow….Just look at that color!! 🍇 The nose is tartContinue reading “Pinot Noir Riesling from Michigan’s Brys Estate”
Miramonte Winery Wins The 2024 Wine Natty!
The 2024 Wine Natty was judged February 17th in Asheville, North Carolina. The National Champion Best-in-Show award-winning wine is the 2019 Estate Syrah from Miramonte Winery in Temecula, California. This 2019 Estate Grown and Produced Syrah was awarded 93 points and double gold medals! WSET Diploma Certified Head Judge John Zimmerman stated, “A well doneContinue reading “Miramonte Winery Wins The 2024 Wine Natty!”
TTB Expands Red Hills Lake AVA
The TTB formally expanded the Red Hills Lake County AVA in California. The AVA was expanded by 679 acres and is effective as of March 6th, 2024. The release stated, “the established AVA and the expansion area are both located in Lake County, California, and both are also within the larger Clear Lake and NorthContinue reading “TTB Expands Red Hills Lake AVA”
Bobby Flay To Open Burger Restaurant in Charlotte
Food Network star Bobby Flay announced he will open one of his iconic Bobby’s Burgers restaurant’s in Charlotte. The burger joint will open Spring of 2024 in Charlotte’s Southport neighborhood. Bobby’s Burgers currently operate six locations in Las Vegas, New Orleans, New Jersey, and New York. On the Bobby’s Burgers website, it also announces aContinue reading “Bobby Flay To Open Burger Restaurant in Charlotte”
2023 in Review – Part 2
Let’s take a look at several wine competition award and medal presentations in 2023! Organizing wine competitions takes so much work, time, and energy. However, the reward is traveling the Southeast for medal presentations! This is the fun!! 🥇 Seriously, look how photogenic Josh and Deb are from City Scape? Larry and Mandy from SouthContinue reading “2023 in Review – Part 2”
TTB Proposes to Create Tryon Foothills AVA
Tryon Foothills set to become the newest American Viticulture Area established in North Carolina. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau announced on Friday, January 5th, 2024, four proposed new AVA rules. The announcement proposed to change the name of the established Mendocino Ridge AVA, and to establish three pending American Viticulture Area’s. TheContinue reading “TTB Proposes to Create Tryon Foothills AVA”
Deep Water Vineyard
Charleston’s Wine Destination Wadmalaw Island may seem a world away from the bustling streets of historic Charleston, however, the scenic drive only takes a leisurely thirty minutes. Wadmalaw Island is quiet, tranquil, without major department stores or chain restaurants, and only sporadic homes and local establishments along the winding two-lane country highway. What you willContinue reading “Deep Water Vineyard”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 