We were so fortunate to enjoy a virtual tasting with winemaker Sharon Fenchek as she led us in exploring her Biltmore Estate Château Reserve Méthode Champenoise 2017 North Carolina Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine. First our tasting notes. Pale Lemon in color. Dry, light body, high acidity, medium alcohol. Nose of green apple, lemon,Continue reading “Biltmore Estate Château Reserve Méthode Champenoise 2017”
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Merlot – Parker-Binns Vineyard
Merlot from Parker-Binns Vineyard Estate grown Merlot. Tryon Foothills wine region of North Carolina. Non-vintage newly released in February, 2021. Decanted 30 minutes. Medium ruby in color with a bright garnet rim. Medium intense nose of red plum, cranberry, Bing cherry, red licorice, and freshly cut grass. Medium bodied, and dry on the palate withContinue reading “Merlot – Parker-Binns Vineyard”
O’Cellars Meritage – Burntshirt Vineyards
Our wine tonight in celebration of #OTBN #NCWine is the Meritage from Burntshirt Vineyards. Vintage 2016. Bordeaux blend of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Petit Verdot 19%, Cabernet Franc 16%, Merlot 9%, Malbec 8%. Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA Keep in mind, Meritage rhymes with heritage, not garage. Click link above to learnContinue reading “O’Cellars Meritage – Burntshirt Vineyards”
Crimson Creek 2019 – JOLO Vineyards
Crimson Creek – JOLO Vineyards. Yadkin Valley AVA. Vintage 2019. From the back label: The 2019 growing season here in Pilot Mountain was marked by very little rainfall, warm sunny days with a constant breeze flowing through the vineyards. This ripened the fruit slowly and at the same time dehydrated the fruit slightly which reducedContinue reading “Crimson Creek 2019 – JOLO Vineyards”
Kan-gria – Parker-Binns Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the Kan-Gria from Parker-Binns Vineyard in the Tryon Foothills of North Carolina. Estate grown red wine with natural spices. Color of freshly squeezed cranberry juice. The nose is tropical with hints of pink grapefruit and red plum. 12% ABV Fruit forward profile bursting of red berries such as huckleberries, mulberries, andContinue reading “Kan-gria – Parker-Binns Vineyard”
Crimson Sunset – Shadow Springs Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the Crimson Sunset Red Wine from Shadow Springs Vineyard in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley AVA. Non-vintage. Yadkin Valley AVA Blend of estate grown Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Decanted 30 minutes. Medium ruby in color. Medium intensity nose of red plum, red cherry, and raspberry. Off dry, medium bodied with approachable mediumContinue reading “Crimson Sunset – Shadow Springs Vineyard”
Altitude 3400 – Burntshirt Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Altitude 3400 from Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Non-Vintage Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chambourcin. AVA: Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County. Deep purple in color. Pronounced nose of cherry, plum, cola, and tertiary hints of dark roasted coffee. Off dry and medium bodied with approachableContinue reading “Altitude 3400 – Burntshirt Vineyards”
Pinnacle Meritage – Childress Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Barrel Select Pinnacle Heritage Ted Wine from Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. Proprietor: Richard Childress Winemaker: Mark Frizolowski Non-vintage. Yadkin Valley AVA Barrel Select Meritage rhymes with heritage, not garage. Medium ruby in color with a light garnet rim. Nose of blackberry, elderberry, black cherry, mocha, and leather. MediumContinue reading “Pinnacle Meritage – Childress Vineyards”
Tangled Oak Select – Shadow Springs Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the Tangled Oak Select from Shadow Springs Vineyard in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley AVA. Blend of Chambourchin, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Yadkin Valley AVA Winemaker Kevin Elder. Decanted 30 minutes. Deep purple in color with a light garnet rim. Aged first in used toasted white wine barrels and finished inContinue reading “Tangled Oak Select – Shadow Springs Vineyard”
2020 in Our Rearview Mirror!
What could we say about 2020 that hasn’t been said? It’s just time now to put 2020 in our rearview mirror. To do that, let us take one final look back. In prepping for this blog, I arranged 100+ pictures. Well that’s not happening! lol. So we’ll just hit a few highlights! The year startedContinue reading “2020 in Our Rearview Mirror!”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 