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”
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Snapped – Elevation 966 Winery
Snapped is a Holiday wine offering from Elevation 966 Winery in Greenville, South Carolina. Grape wine with natural flavors. We would guess a Riesling base. Deep lemon in color. Sweet with nicely balanced acidity. Pronounced nose of cinnamon and nutmeg, with notes reminiscent of holiday spiked eggnog. Flavor notes of freshly baked gingerbread cookies, prominentContinue reading “Snapped – Elevation 966 Winery”
Classic Rosé 2018 – Chateau Pigoudet
Our wine tonight is the Classic Rosé 2018 from Chateau Pigoudet located in the mountains of Provence, extreme Northeast quadrant of Coteaux d’ Aix. Vintage 2018 Blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 15% Cabernet, 10% Syrah, and 5% Ugni Blanc. Pale copper in color. Strawberry, citrus, and hints of mineral on the nose. Crisp withContinue reading “Classic Rosé 2018 – Chateau Pigoudet”
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Discovery Heights
Our wine tonight is the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Discovery Heights . Vintage 2017. Sonoma County. Decanted 30 minutes. Dark inky blackish in color with a bright ruby rim. Nose of black cherry jam, blackberry, black plums, black licorice, black pepper, pipe tobacco, and pencil lead. Medium plus body with finely grained tannins, balanced acidityContinue reading “Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Discovery Heights”
Pinnacle Meritage – Childress Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Barrel Select Pinnacle Heritage Ted Wine from Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. Proprietor: Richard Childress Winemaker: Mark Frizolowski Non-vintage. Yadkin Valley AVA Barrel Select Meritage rhymes with heritage, not garage. Medium ruby in color with a light garnet rim. Nose of blackberry, elderberry, black cherry, mocha, and leather. MediumContinue reading “Pinnacle Meritage – Childress Vineyards”
Rosé Blend – Leftie Wine
Our wine tonight is the Final Frontier Rosé Blend from Leftie Wine Company. Light salmon in color. Red blend that undergoes a secondary fermentation with peach juice. Expressive nose of peach schnapps, bing cherries, apricots, coconut, and buttery. Fruity on the tongue, expressive notes of freshly sliced peaches, vanilla beans, cashews, and finishing buttery andContinue reading “Rosé Blend – Leftie Wine”
Reserve Merlot – Red Rock Winery
Our wine tonight is the Reserve Merlot from Red Rock Winery. Non-vintage Vinted by Red Rock Winery in Modesto, California. We’ve found notes though without confirmation of less than five percent Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Sirah blended in. Inky purple in color with a soft purple rim. Nose of red plum, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, andContinue reading “Reserve Merlot – Red Rock Winery”
Where We’ve Wined Local Lately! December 2020
I started thinking that we haven’t shared much lately regarding our local winery escapades. So just where have we wined local lately? We recently stopped by to visit with our friends at Wellborn Winery in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Tony and Debbie opened Wellborn Winery in the Woods back in 2018 and have been wellContinue reading “Where We’ve Wined Local Lately! December 2020”
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”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 