Prayer for Protection of Yield

Heavenly Father, as cold descends upon our vineyards, we commit to your protection all vineyards across the South, We implore of you, one who rules the seasons, please intercede on our behalf, so that the vines and any buds breaking remain safe from the harsh elements, and will so find in your favor that theContinue reading “Prayer for Protection of Yield”

Pinot Noir Riesling from Michigan’s Brys Estate

A gift from our friends Dathan and Jennifer, aka Triangle Around Town or the Jathan! We are enjoying a bottle of 2021 Pinot Noir Riesling from Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City, Michigan. A rosé blend of 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Riesling! Wow….Just look at that color!! 🍇 The nose is tartContinue reading “Pinot Noir Riesling from Michigan’s Brys Estate”

Miramonte Winery Wins The 2024 Wine Natty!

The 2024 Wine Natty was judged February 17th in Asheville, North Carolina. The National Champion Best-in-Show award-winning wine is the 2019 Estate Syrah from Miramonte Winery in Temecula, California. This 2019 Estate Grown and Produced Syrah was awarded 93 points and double gold medals! WSET Diploma Certified Head Judge John Zimmerman stated, “A well doneContinue reading “Miramonte Winery Wins The 2024 Wine Natty!”

TTB Expands Red Hills Lake AVA

The TTB formally expanded the Red Hills Lake County AVA in California. The AVA was expanded by 679 acres and is effective as of March 6th, 2024. The release stated, “the established AVA and the expansion area are both located in Lake County, California, and both are also within the larger Clear Lake and NorthContinue reading “TTB Expands Red Hills Lake AVA”

2023 in Review – Part 2

Let’s take a look at several wine competition award and medal presentations in 2023! Organizing wine competitions takes so much work, time, and energy. However, the reward is traveling the Southeast for medal presentations! This is the fun!! 🥇 Seriously, look how photogenic Josh and Deb are from City Scape? Larry and Mandy from SouthContinue reading “2023 in Review – Part 2”

Deep Water Vineyard

Charleston’s Wine Destination Wadmalaw Island may seem a world away from the bustling streets of historic Charleston, however, the scenic drive only takes a leisurely thirty minutes. Wadmalaw Island is quiet, tranquil, without major department stores or chain restaurants, and only sporadic homes and local establishments along the winding two-lane country highway. What you willContinue reading “Deep Water Vineyard”

Partners and Grapes

More Than Just a Wine Brand! A wine brand just launched in early 2022. Partners and Grapes based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the idea born of two friends vacationing in Spain. The two perhaps enjoyed the native Spanish wine just a bit too much. The next morning, both had a headache and generally justContinue reading “Partners and Grapes”

2023 In Review – Part One

Celebrating the Best in Show winners for all five 2023 wine competitions organized by JenNis Beverage Marketing. Starting the year in February with the judging of The Wine Natty! Our inaugural National Estate Grown Wine Competition! All wine entries were estate grown and produced. Our Best in Show was the 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon fromContinue reading “2023 In Review – Part One”

Show Us Your Grapes North Carolina – 2023 Harvest!

Our 3rd annual Show Us Your Grapes North Carolina…….. 🍇 Celebrating the 2023 harvest!! 🥂 Childress Vineyards got off to an abundant start! John Wright and winemaker George Bulter were ultra pumped to get the Sanctuary Vineyards harvest under way!! 🤣 Straight from the field to the press! Did you know Pinot Grigio can haveContinue reading “Show Us Your Grapes North Carolina – 2023 Harvest!”

2023 Palmetto Wine Competition

Estate-grown dry Muscadine wine wins Best-in-Show in the 2023 Palmetto Wine Competition! The 2023 Palmetto Wine Competition was judged this June by a panel of highly qualified, experienced, and certified judges. Our judges have been certified by professional organizations such as American Wine Society, Wine Spirits & Education Trust, and Court of Master Sommeliers. OurContinue reading “2023 Palmetto Wine Competition”