Cartersville Country Winery is off the beaten path well in the country, by all appearances. Though seriously, it’s really just about five miles off Interstate 20 and just about five miles off Interstate 95 in the small town of Timmonsville, Western Florence County, South Carolina. To say we enjoyed our visit with owner Tom andContinue reading “Cartersville Country Winery – Timmonsville, S.C.”
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Peach Black Cherry – Lazy Bear Winery
Our wine tonight is the Peach Black Cherry from Lazy Bear Winery in Easley, South Carolina. A true fruit wine, blend of peaches and black cherries. Gorgeous amber color. Sweet, though not Moscato/Muscadine sweet. Nose of overripe black cherries. Flavor notes of black cherries up front, hints of cherry cola mid palate finishing with notesContinue reading “Peach Black Cherry – Lazy Bear Winery”
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”
Black Rose – Wellborn Winery
Our wine tonight is the Black Rose from Wellborn “wine in the woods” Winery in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Rosé of 100% South Carolina grown Lenoir. Beautiful dark rosé color. Shows nice legs. Nose of freshly cut ripe strawberries and orange cream soda. Sweet on the tongue though not overly. Flavor notes very jammy, ripeContinue reading “Black Rose – Wellborn Winery”
Favorite Winery Escapade Pictures!
Thought it time for our 3rd installment of our favorite Winery Escapades pictures. So without further ado, let’s have some fun! Mountain Brook Vineyards Winning Awards. Go Liz! Pamela’s Impressed by Joey Medaloni’s Business Card……and the wine as well! Karen Always Rockin’ at Parker-Binns Vineyard! We’ve Seen Our Share of Rainy Days. A Few SunnyContinue reading “Favorite Winery Escapade Pictures!”
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! 