There are many great events at your local winery each week. It is one of the perks of being in the know. Each third Friday of every month, Parker-Binns Vineyards in the Tryon Foothills host a sunset viewing party at the barn tasting room from six to nine. Complementary fare of pulled pork sandwiches, auContinue reading “3rd Friday Sunset Party @ Parker-Binns Vineyards.”
Tag Archives: North Carolina
Memorial Day Wine Weekend in Pictures
@ Bond Street Wines – A Late Season Riesling! Saturday we headed to the NC Wine Festival. Thanks Cabo Winery! Oh It Was Hot. Southern Charm Winery From Lincolnton Serving up Wine Slushies! Sunday we first visited Mountain Brook Vineyards The View Never Disappoints! Final Stop Sunday Fun Day @ Parker-Binns Vineyard Memorial Day FunContinue reading “Memorial Day Wine Weekend in Pictures”
Anniversary Vacation / Wine Tour
So… a month after our awesome 9 day vacation. I am finally able to write a post about it. We went all over 3 states, but I am just going to focus on the NC part of our trip. Dennis will do a blog about the VA part.We left Myrtle Beach and headed towards Wilmington,Continue reading “Anniversary Vacation / Wine Tour”
Rag Apple Lassie Vineyards – Yadkin Valley AVA
Agriculture long supported the Hobson family, on their hundred year old family farm. As with many Carolina Farms, tobacco was the cash crop. The demise of tobacco led Frank W Hobson, Jr. nineteen years ago to plant a vineyard. RagApple Lassie opened it’s doors for wine tasting soon after in 2002. The unique name certainlyContinue reading “Rag Apple Lassie Vineyards – Yadkin Valley AVA”
Vineyard Cabins @ Lu Mil Vineyard = Winecation!
How great it is, when get-away accommodations exceed your expectations! A better, more fun, more enjoyable time for all. Our cabin stay at Lu Mil Vineyard has far exceeded our expectations! We first met Denise and Karla with Lu Mil Vineyard at the 2017 North Carolina Wine Month kickoff event at Childress Vineyards. This year,Continue reading “Vineyard Cabins @ Lu Mil Vineyard = Winecation!”
Queen – St. Paul Mountain Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Queen from St. Paul Mountain Vineyards in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Sweet Red blend….80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 6 months in oak. Decanted for 30 minutes. Serve at cellar temperature. Expressive bouquet with red plums, blackberry jam, cherry cola, robust expresso, and fresh vanilla bean on the nose.Continue reading “Queen – St. Paul Mountain Vineyards”
Favorite Winery Roadside Signs
Upon finally reaching our desired winery, we will most times stop and snap a picture of the roadside sign. Let us share a few of our favorites. Starting off big! I love the billboard size sign announcing your arrival at Sanctuary Vineyards. Check out the huge saw blade welcoming you to Woodmill Vineyards. CityScape WineryContinue reading “Favorite Winery Roadside Signs”
Century Sweet – Biltmore
Or wine tonight is the Century Sweet White Wine from the Biltmore Estate Winery. Blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Canelli, and Symphony. Very citrusy nose, lemon, pink grapefruit, mandarin orange, though also presenting complex aromas of minerals and early spring wildflowers. Flavor notes of green apples, blood oranges, honeydew melons, tangerines, lemons, limes, and finishingContinue reading “Century Sweet – Biltmore”
Why We Promote Local Wine?
It’s not just a tag line when we say our hobby has turned into an obsession. We so enjoy visiting local and regional vineyards with each other and with our great friends, that we feel inspired to promote the local wine industry as a way to ensure their success and longevity! Bluntly stated, it’s personal.Continue reading “Why We Promote Local Wine?”
Our Wine Tonight: Vidal Blanc – Burntshirt Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Vidal Blanc from Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Light straw in color. Nose of lime zest, flint, honeysuckle, green apple, and pear. Off dry. Flavor notes of juniper, green melons, fresh peach, ginger ale, over ripe bananas, and lemonade, finishing with hints of mango and orange slice candy. 12%Continue reading “Our Wine Tonight: Vidal Blanc – Burntshirt Vineyards”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 