What words could I possibly add…. 9/11/2001 Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can’t speak very loud. This is an emergency. I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco.. We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked…..can you understand me? Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the hijackers seeContinue reading “The Call! United Flight 93”
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Rosato – Piccoine Vineyards
Rosato from Piccione Vineyards. Vintage 2021 Rosé of 100% Estate grown Sagrantino. Swan Creek AVA, a sub-appellation of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley AVA. Beautiful light cranberry-ish almost crimson hue. Nose of pineapple, blood orange, lemon, over-ripe banana, and cherry, Dry on the palate, crisp acidity. Tropical Flavors of blood orange, lemon, cherry, red plum, cranberry,Continue reading “Rosato – Piccoine Vineyards”
Quick Trip to the Yadkin Valley
Impromptu Labor Day trip to the Yadkin Valley AVA in North Carolina. Knew of a couple of wineries in the AVA which we hadn’t yet enjoyed a visit. So with intent we traveled! First stop at Golden Road Vineyards. We rated our experience at Golden Road Vineyards very favorably and highly recommended. Give it anContinue reading “Quick Trip to the Yadkin Valley”
Wine Competition Process
I decided back in July to try and gain a better understanding of what drives our views on our blog. 🍷🍷 This September we will try the formula of consistent content. I hope we can……lol!! Tonight’s content could be construed as a bitch session….but maybe it’ll be insightful to some! August 29th we held theContinue reading “Wine Competition Process”
North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition
With the 2022 North Carolina MCF in full preparation mode, we’d thought it be great to look back on the 2021 NCMCF! If you’ll looking for the entry form for the 2022 North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition please click below. https://jennisbeveragemarketing.com/north-carolina-mead-cider-fruit-wine-competition/ Check out this video of the 2021 North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition judging andContinue reading “North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition”
North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition
Mead Day 2022
Celebrating Mead Day on Saturday August 6th, 2022! To celebrate, we opened up the Amarena from Keeper’s Cut Meadery in Marion, North Carolina. With the North Carolina Mead-Cider-Fruit Wine Competition being judged on August 29th in Flat Rock, North Carolina, we’d thought it be fun to look back to our 2021 medal presentations! We deliveredContinue reading “Mead Day 2022”
Prestigious 2022 Palmetto Signature Half-Case
Introducing the 2022 Palmetto Signature Half-Case! 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 Each year, the Palmetto Wine Competition celebrates wines produced in South Carolina. The Palmetto Signature Half-Case awards the top six highest scoring wines produced solely from fruit harvested in South Carolina! Grown on South Carolina farms! In South Carolina soil! By South Carolina vineyards and farms! Produced andContinue reading “Prestigious 2022 Palmetto Signature Half-Case”
Western North Carolina Regional Wine Competition
The French Broad Vignerons are set to host the annual Western North Carolina Regional Wine Competition the weekend of September, 17 and 18. This competition invites commercial and amateur entries. The first day of the competition with judge vinifera and hybrid wines, with muscadine and fruit wines judged on the following day. Members of theContinue reading “Western North Carolina Regional Wine Competition”
Dynamis Estate Wines Is Open For Excellence!!
Sound the trumpets! 🎺 Tell your friends! 📢 Pop those Corks! 🍾 Dynamis Estate Wines, North Carolina’s premier luxury winery is open for excellence!! 🍷🍷 Open for reservations starting June 1st! We enjoyed the Incredible experience to visit before they officially opened to the public. We were blessed with an amazing opportunity to join severalContinue reading “Dynamis Estate Wines Is Open For Excellence!!”
