Our wine tonight is the 2012 Rock & Rail from Jones von Drehle Vineyards and Winery in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley. A Boudreaux styled estate blended table wine Floral nose, medium bodied, lingering flavor notes of black cherry. AVA: Yadkin Valley Winery Escapade scoring on the American Wine Society twenty point scale. Appearance: 3 Aroma:Continue reading “Rock & Rail – Jones von Drehle Vineyards”
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Villa Rosa – Burntshirt Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Villa Rosa from Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville, North Carolina. A sweet red blend table wine. Soft nose of plum and jam Ripe blueberries on the tongue Lingering finish of coffee and chocolate Personal scoring on the American Wine Society twenty point scale. Appearance: 2.5 Aroma: 4.5 Taste: 5.5 Aftertaste: 3Continue reading “Villa Rosa – Burntshirt Vineyards”
Winery Escapade – Weekend 46 of 2018
We started our weekend off with the first ever wine club pickup party at Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery. The party was held in the barrel room of the newly constructed production facility and featured live music, light hor d’oeuvres, and a glass of wine of your choice. Justin, the winemaker, spoke about making of theContinue reading “Winery Escapade – Weekend 46 of 2018”
Van in Black: Tour in Style
Blogging brings about some fun and unique opportunities. This particular opportunity just totally wowed us! The Van in Black offers fun tours with style and class. Getting your group where you want to go in a black Mercedes van which can seat up to eleven. I mean cruising down the road with Ryan at theContinue reading “Van in Black: Tour in Style”
Old Edwards Inn – Highlands NC
There exist a magical resort and spa high in the rainforest of the North Carolina mountains…….wait what? It’s true, Highlands climate is temperate rainforest with rainfall amounts approaching and often exceeding 100” of rain annually. The town of Highlands sits atop a plateau in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 4,118 feet.Continue reading “Old Edwards Inn – Highlands NC”
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.”
Craft Beverage Marketing and Wine Competitions! 