Our wine tonight is the 2019 Barbera from Overmountain Vineyards in the Tryon Foothills of North Carolina. Vintage 2019 This Barbera fruit harvested from a neighboring vineyard. Barbera is a red grape originally from the Piedmont region of Italy. A region that in many ways closely resembles the Piedmont foothills region of Tryon. We seldomContinue reading “Barbara – Overmountain Vineyards”
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Christmas Red – Biltmore Wine
Our Christmas night wine is the Biltmore Christmas Red. Vintage 2020 Blend of California grown Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Dark ruby in color with long cascading legs. Nose of plum, blackberry jam, pepper, and nutmeg. Medium bodied with soft tannins and balanced acidity. Semi-sweet with notes of fresh fig, cherry cola, vanilla, and nutmegContinue reading “Christmas Red – Biltmore Wine”
Ghost House Red – Marked Tree Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the 2018 Ghost House Red from Marked Tree Vineyard in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Vintage 2018. AVA – Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County . Blend of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Brilliant ruby in color with a darker garnet rim. Nose of red licorice, bing cherries, and caramel. Light bodiedContinue reading “Ghost House Red – Marked Tree Vineyard”
Chambourcin – Dover Vineyards
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”
Black Rock – Sawyer Springs Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the Black Rock from Sawyer Springs Vineyard in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dirty Boots, Stained Hands, Classic Wine. AVA – Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County. Inky in color with a beautiful garnet rim. A special field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Decanted for 30 minutes before pouring first glass.Continue reading “Black Rock – Sawyer Springs Vineyard”
Find your Couples Passion!
After another fun Weekend Winery Escapade, I was browsing through our kitchen wine rack. This is the wine rack we got for free from Wandering Bard Meadery when they were moving from their original location in Mauldin to the current taproom at Hampton Station in Greenville, South Carolina. The rack was unfinished and I spentContinue reading “Find your Couples Passion!”
Les Cailloux Bordeaux Rouge 2018
Our wine tonight is the Les Cailloux Bordeaux Rouge 2018. Dark ruby in color with a soft purple rim. Red wine from Bordeaux, France. Blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Some decanting recommended. Nose expressive of cherries, plum, vanilla, and smoke. Dry with medium plus body and medium plus tannins. Flavor notes ofContinue reading “Les Cailloux Bordeaux Rouge 2018”
Corot Noir – Midnight Magdalena Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Corot Noir from Midnight Magdalena Vineyards. Vintage 2017 100% Estate Grown Corot Noir. North Carolina’s Swan Creek AVA. Developed at Cornell in 1970, Corot Noir is a hybrid of Seyve Villard and Steuben. Gorgeous dark ruby in color. Decant for one hour to open. Very fruit forward nose of BingContinue reading “Corot Noir – Midnight Magdalena Vineyards”
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”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 