Our wine tonight is the 2017 Muscat Canelli from the Biltmore Estate Winery. Pale lemon in color. Enticing floral aromas of violets, lavender, and honeysuckle. Semi-sweet, light, with high acidity. Flavor notes of grapefruit, peach, pear, and lime, while finishing softly with hints of nutmeg. 12.5 % ABV. $17 a bottle. Winery Escapade scoring onContinue reading “Muscat Canelli – Biltmore Estate”
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Local Vineyard and Winery Tidbits, Notes, and News!
We’ll keep this pinned toward the top of our page and do our best to keep it updated as we hear interesting industry tidbits. E-mail tidbits to WineryEscapades@gmail.com or text Dennis @ 864-357-1435 Let’s get going!!! Jones Von Drehle is constructing an amphitheater near the vineyards. Rumor is it’ll seat up to 2,000 people. MyContinue reading “Local Vineyard and Winery Tidbits, Notes, and News!”
Where We’ve Wined Local Lately – Jan-Feb 2021
Covid took our New Years Eve celebration, however we still managed a few visits to several local establishments. Warmth and wine are the theme of our January escapades! January 2 – we start the year off right and take advantage of the mountain top open air tasting room at Point Lookout Vineyards in Hendersonville. Doesn’tContinue reading “Where We’ve Wined Local Lately – Jan-Feb 2021”
Biltmore Estate Château Reserve Méthode Champenoise 2017
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”
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”
Pinot Noir – Discovery Heights
Our wine tonight is the Pinot Noir from Discovery Heights Vineyards. Vintage 2017. Russian River Valley AVA. Medium ruby in color. Pronounced aromas of red cherry, plum, pepper, and cinnamon. Medium-light bodied with high acidity and light tannins showing beautiful legs. Pronounced flavor profile of red cherry, red plum, strawberry, and raspberry, with a mediumContinue reading “Pinot Noir – Discovery Heights”
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”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 