In these troubling times, our local wineries are also struggling. We strongly encourage your support of these small family owned businesses by purchasing a few bottles of South Carolina produced wine to enjoy in the comforts of your home. Your support is greatly needed to help these small businesses survive. We encourage your support andContinue reading “How to Order from South Carolina Wineries”
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Cabernet Franc – Parker-Binns Vineyard
Tonight we celebrate Cabernet Franc day with one of our favorites. Our wine tonight is the Cabernet Franc from Parker-Binns Vineyard in the Tryon Foothills of North Carolina. Vintage 2016 Blend of 77% Cabernet Franc and 23% Chambourcin. Dark ruby color with a gorgeous garnet rim. Aromatic nose of cocoa, coffee, lavender, cranberry, and graphite.Continue reading “Cabernet Franc – Parker-Binns Vineyard”
2020 Wine Competitions
Dennis and Jenni Turner of WineryEscapades.Com announce the organization of two new wine competitions for 2020.
Winery in Pictures – Biltmore Estate Winery
The most visited winery in the U.S.A. #NCWine
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”
Seven Must Visit Upstate South Carolina Wineries.
The upstate of South Carolina is home to several very unique wine destinations. Just in case you haven’t heard, below we break down seven must visit local award winning producers. Cityscape Winery – Pelzer The Muscadine vineyard and winery was established approximately 10 years ago on old farm land along the southern outskirts of GreenvilleContinue reading “Seven Must Visit Upstate South Carolina Wineries.”
Fav NYC Pics!
Some of my favorite pictures from Labor Day Weekend trip to Manhattan. Day 1 – Landing @ JFK, Times Square, Hard Rock Cafe Approach at JFK Day 2 – Times Square, Broadway, Double Decker Bus Tour, Harlem, The Apollo, Trump Hotel & Tower, City Vineyard, Pier 26. Finally we made it on Broadway! Harlem GroceryContinue reading “Fav NYC Pics!”
Wine and Cheese Pairing @ Wellborn Winery
Cheese! Wine and cheese! It’s certainly no secret wine pairs well with cheese, so we recommend taking any available opportunity to attend a wine and cheese pairing. Couple that with the chance to pair with local wines and you’ve got the makings of a very special experience. Wellborn Wine in the Woods located in beautifulContinue reading “Wine and Cheese Pairing @ Wellborn Winery”
City Vineyard – New York
A local guide online recommended we visited City Vineyard on Pier 26. In New York for a long weekend, we thought it a destination we didn’t want to miss. Waterfront on Pier 26 in lower Manhattan, this urban winery sets a standard for chic. We enjoyed a bottle of the Riesling, fermented of grape sourcedContinue reading “City Vineyard – New York”
Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Bitchin Blackberry from Douglas Vineyards in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Grape wine with natural and artificial blackberry flavor. Not sure of the base. I’d guess Chardonnay. The nose is reminiscent of blackberry Kool-aid. Sweet on the tongue. Bursting with blackberry flavor on the tongue, just like a hot blackberry cobbler rightContinue reading “Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 