Farm to Table Dining. It’s all the latest rage. Every city boast chic restaurants promoting farm-to-table dining. A social movement focusing on food sourced directly from local farms. Sounds great right? However, as the key criteria is locally sourced, wouldn’t you agree locally produced wines should also be offered? We think so. Who wouldn’t wantContinue reading “Farm to Table Wining…..”
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Quick Reminiscing of 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019
2018 brought us many new experiences and of course several challenges. We rung in 2018 downtown Greenville, South Carolina….Yeah That Greenville! The first few weekends took us to Morgan Ridge Vineyard and Brewhouse, Misty Creek Vineyard, Parker-Binns, and Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard. Valentines weekend took us to Charleston and Savannah. We enjoyed a visit toContinue reading “Quick Reminiscing of 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019”
A Few Things We Love About South Carolina Wineries!
As natives of South Carolina, allow us to share a few things we love about South Carolina wineries. We love Pinot the pig, fun gatherings, and award winning wines at CityScape Winery in Pelzer. We love the annual Harvest Festivals and Pack the Porch festivals at Enoree River Vineyard in Newberry. So much fun! WeContinue reading “A Few Things We Love About South Carolina Wineries!”
Rock & Rail – Jones von Drehle Vineyards
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”
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”
Snap Apple Sassy and Strawberry Kisses
Our wines tonight are the Snap Apple Sassy and the Strawberry Kisses from Old Rock Quarry Winery in South Carolina. These two sweet fruit wines are really good and refreshing. Old Rock Quarry Winery is located just off Interstate 26 in Upstate South Carolina. Siri knows the way! The winery is open until 8 Thursday,Continue reading “Snap Apple Sassy and Strawberry Kisses”
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.”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 