Markham Napa Valley Vineyards. Vintage 2017. Blend of 87% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec. Fermented in stainless steel with 13 days of skin contact. Aged 15.5 months in American Oak. Pronounced nose of red cherry, red plum, mocha, mint, clove, and vanilla. Medium bodied and dry with medium tannins and mediumContinue reading “Merlot – Markham Napa Valley Vineyards”
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Mead with Wild Blueberry – Bee-Town Mead and Cider
Mead with Wild Blueberry Bee-Town Mead and Cider in Bluffton, South Carolina. Best in Show award winner in the 2020 Palmetto Wine Competition. Beautiful color of violet. Nose pronounced of wild blueberry. Sweet with a full body and perfectly balanced acidity. Prominent blueberry notes on the tongue with a sweet wildflower honey finish. The isContinue reading “Mead with Wild Blueberry – Bee-Town Mead and Cider”
Pea Ridge Red – Parker-Binns Vineyard
Pea Ridge Red. Parker-Binns Vineyard, Tryon Foothills, North Carolina. Non-vintage blend of 2016, 2017, 2018 harvest. Estate grown Blend prominent of Merlot, also with Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Decanted 30 minutes. Utilizing the Saignée method of bleeding off the top free flowing of the blend to create a rosè, leaves a more concentrated volumeContinue reading “Pea Ridge Red – Parker-Binns Vineyard”
Maison De la Denante Burgogne Pinot Noir
Vintage 2018 Appellation D’origine Protégée. Bourgogne Burgundy Rouge. Maison De la Denante. Excellent read on Vigneron Damien Martin. Medium purple in color. Decant 60 minutes. Medium intensity of the nose with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red licorice, and soft notes of vanilla. Dry with a medium-light body, high acidity, low tannins, and mediumContinue reading “Maison De la Denante Burgogne Pinot Noir”
Prunus Private Selection – Gota Wines
Our wine tonight is the 2016 Dão Prunus Private Selection. Vintage 2016. Red blend of 80% Jaen, 10% Tinta Roriz, 5% Alfrocheiro, and 5% other varietals. Dão, Portugal wine region. Aged six months in French Oak and six months in the bottle. Deep garnet color. Medium nose of plum, blackberry, rose petals, light oak andContinue reading “Prunus Private Selection – Gota Wines”
Chenin Blanc – Biltmore Estate
Our wine tonight is the limited release Chenin Blanc from Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville, North Carolina. Vintage 2019 Limited Release. Fruit harvested from partner growers in California. Pale gold in color. Expressively floral bouquet with pleasantly aromatic hints of honeysuckle and lilac, plus lemon, mango, and pink grapefruit. Semi-sweet on the tongue exhibiting crispContinue reading “Chenin Blanc – Biltmore Estate”
Local Vineyard and Winery Tidbits, Notes, and News!
We’ll keep this pinned toward the top of our page and do our best to keep it updated as we hear interesting industry tidbits. E-mail tidbits to WineryEscapades@gmail.com or text Dennis @ 864-357-1435 Let’s get going!!! Jones Von Drehle is constructing an amphitheater near the vineyards. Rumor is it’ll seat up to 2,000 people. MyContinue reading “Local Vineyard and Winery Tidbits, Notes, and News!”
Where We’ve Wined Local Lately – Jan-Feb 2021
Covid took our New Years Eve celebration, however we still managed a few visits to several local establishments. Warmth and wine are the theme of our January escapades! January 2 – we start the year off right and take advantage of the mountain top open air tasting room at Point Lookout Vineyards in Hendersonville. Doesn’tContinue reading “Where We’ve Wined Local Lately – Jan-Feb 2021”
Omen Red Blend 2017
Omen Red Blend. Sierra Foothills. Vintage 2017. Zinfandel 50% Barbera 25% Syrah 15% Petit Sirah 10% Aged in French Oak – 30% New 70% Decanted 60 minutes. Medium ruby in color. Medium intensity nose of blackberry, blueberry, black plum, black licorice, and pepper. Off dry with a full body and medium acidity, complemented with medium-highContinue reading “Omen Red Blend 2017”
Chappellet 2018 Mountain Cuvée
California Boudreaux blend. Chappellet is located in the Napa Valley’s Pritchard Hill. This Proprietor’s Blend used grape from both the Napa Valley and from Sonoma. Vintage 2018. Cabernet Sauvignon 44% Merlot 33% Malbec 10% Petit Verdot 8% Cabernet Franc 5% Decanted 60 minutes. Deep Ruby in color. Almost inky. Pronounced aromas of blackberry, black cherry,Continue reading “Chappellet 2018 Mountain Cuvée”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 