The Palmetto Wine Competition announces the 2018 Palmetto Signature Six. October brings harvest in South Carolina vineyards and we celebrate South Carolina grown fruit by presenting our inaugural selection of home grown award winning wines, the Palmetto Signature Six. Six award winning wines produced entirely from South Carolina grown fruit. This year’s award winning groupContinue reading “Press Release: Palmetto Signature Six”
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Snap Apple Sassy and Strawberry Kisses
Our wines tonight are the Snap Apple Sassy and the Strawberry Kisses from Old Rock Quarry Winery in South Carolina. These two sweet fruit wines are really good and refreshing. Old Rock Quarry Winery is located just off Interstate 26 in Upstate South Carolina. Siri knows the way! The winery is open until 8 Thursday,Continue reading “Snap Apple Sassy and Strawberry Kisses”
Remembering Our Visit To The Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA
This is a repost of a blog Jenni wrote about a year ago and some notes I had added to her post. As we quickly approach our return to Highlands, thought it’d be a good time to revisit. Saturday we took off to Hayesville, NC to Eagle Fork Vineyards.It was well worth the drive! WeContinue reading “Remembering Our Visit To The Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA”
Maggie Muscat – Parker-Binns Vineyards
Celebrating #NationalWhiteWineDay So naturally we chose one of our very favorite white wines as our wine tonight. Maggie muscat wine from Parker-Binns Vineyards in the Tryon Foothills. Serve well chilled. Medium-pronounced nose of pink grapefruit, lemon-lime, white peach, banana, and bright floral notes. Beautiful pale lemon in color. On the palate this off dry estateContinue reading “Maggie Muscat – Parker-Binns Vineyards”
A Few Things We Love About North Carolina Wineries.
It’s safe to say our hobby has turned into an obsession. What started as a way to spend time together, has turned into a way of life. Therefore, we celebrate 2018 North Carolina wine month with our 2nd annual post of a few things we love about #NCWine. Still love that Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville wasContinue reading “A Few Things We Love About North Carolina Wineries.”
Tryon Foothills: Four off Nine
Tryon boast a rich viticulture history of growing quality grapes and producing fine wines. Four wineries are keeping this tradition alive. Each with its own unique vibe. All four of these wineries located just off North Carolina Highway Nine. When driving North from the South Carolina state line, you’ll find in the below order. AllContinue reading “Tryon Foothills: Four off Nine”
South Creek Vineyards and Winery – Nebo, N.C.
Saturday August 19, 2017 – Jenni and I visited the Morganton area and our first stop was South Creek Vineyards and Winery. A Bordeaux style winery, owner James Rowley shared with us tales of a recent visit to several French Bordeaux Vineyards. A learning experience to ensure their wines are living up to the standard.Continue reading “South Creek Vineyards and Winery – Nebo, N.C.”
Grape History of Tryon
Below is an excerpt of a current writing project. In the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, Tryon table grapes and wines produced from grapes grown in the region were served in the finest restaurants all over the United States of America. It was often heard in New York, “give me Tryon grape.” The wines becameContinue reading “Grape History of Tryon”
Old Rock Quarry Winery- Reblog
In celebration of their one year anniversary at Old Rock Quarry Winery, we are reblogging this post from 2017. So kind of on a whim Dennis & I decided to go to Old Rock Quarry Winery. Best decision ever! We met Debbie & Lindy Glidden. Sadly for us, the other owner, Linda, wasn’t there. WeContinue reading “Old Rock Quarry Winery- Reblog”
Carménère Review – CityScape Winery
Carménère grape imported fresh from Chilè. Grape hand crushed and destemmed. Single barrel aged. Limited Release, only 300 bottles produced. Dark Crimson in color. Floral and spicy on the nose. Excellent aroma! Medium to Full bodied. Medium tannins. Bold notes of black pepper on the tongue, black cherry, over ripe dark plum, and a strongContinue reading “Carménère Review – CityScape Winery”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 