Our wine tonight is the Chambourcin from Dover Vineyards in Concord, North Carolina. Vintage 2019. Estate grown Chambourcin. Winemaker Mark Frizolowski. Decanted 60 minutes. Deep garnet in color with a lighter rim. Nose of blackberry jam, cheerwine, black currant reduction, caffè mocha, almond butter, and dried lavender. Dry and fruity with mild tannins. A complexContinue reading “Chambourcin – Dover Vineyards”
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Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Bitchin Blackberry from Douglas Vineyards in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Grape wine with natural and artificial blackberry flavor. Not sure of the base. Likely Merlot. The nose is reminiscent of blackberry Kool-aid. Sweet on the tongue. Bursting with blackberry flavor on the tongue, reminiscent of a hot blackberry cobbler right outContinue reading “Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards”
Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Bitchin Blackberry from Douglas Vineyards in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Grape wine with natural and artificial blackberry flavor. Not sure of the base. I’d guess Chardonnay. The nose is reminiscent of blackberry Kool-aid. Sweet on the tongue. Bursting with blackberry flavor on the tongue, just like a hot blackberry cobbler rightContinue reading “Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards”
Seven Jars Distillery….& Winery…..& Brewery – Charlotte
We were intrigued seeing a Charlotte urban winery pop up on the VinoWine app. However our initial research led us to believe it only to be a store selling kits for home brew and winemaking. A closer look revealed something of greater interest, a winery, brewery, and distillery all rolled up in one! The storyContinue reading “Seven Jars Distillery….& Winery…..& Brewery – Charlotte”
Muddy River Distillery – Belmont NC
This past Saturday we set out for something a little different. We were participating in a chili cookoff at our church that evening so didn’t want to venture too far. The story of how we chose Muddy River Distillery is a little interesting. Monday before, being a Holiday, we were looking for fun places toContinue reading “Muddy River Distillery – Belmont NC”
Craft Beverage Marketing and Wine Competitions! 