Our wine tonight is the 2017 Muscat Canelli from the Biltmore Estate Winery. Pale lemon in color. Enticing floral aromas of violets, lavender, and honeysuckle. Semi-sweet, light, with high acidity. Flavor notes of grapefruit, peach, pear, and lime, while finishing softly with hints of nutmeg. 12.5 % ABV. $17 a bottle. Winery Escapade scoring onContinue reading “Muscat Canelli – Biltmore Estate”
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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”
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”
Tinazzi Ca’ de’ Rocchi Corve Corvina Verona 2016
Vintage 2016 Ca´de´Rocchi, Corvina – Corve – Tinazzi Appellation Verona IGT 100% Corvina Veronese grape. Sunny hillside vineyards of Valpolicella. Decant for 60 minutes. Deep garnet in color with a pale ruby rim. Light aromas of red cherry, redcurrant, cranberry, licorice, and cocoa. Dry with medium/high acidity, full body and medium alcohol showing great legs.Continue reading “Tinazzi Ca’ de’ Rocchi Corve Corvina Verona 2016”
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”
Merlot – Parker-Binns Vineyard
Merlot from Parker-Binns Vineyard Estate grown Merlot. Tryon Foothills wine region of North Carolina. Non-vintage newly released in February, 2021. Decanted 30 minutes. Medium ruby in color with a bright garnet rim. Medium intense nose of red plum, cranberry, Bing cherry, red licorice, and freshly cut grass. Medium bodied, and dry on the palate withContinue reading “Merlot – Parker-Binns Vineyard”
O’Cellars Meritage – Burntshirt Vineyards
Our wine tonight in celebration of #OTBN #NCWine is the Meritage from Burntshirt Vineyards. Vintage 2016. Bordeaux blend of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Petit Verdot 19%, Cabernet Franc 16%, Merlot 9%, Malbec 8%. Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA Keep in mind, Meritage rhymes with heritage, not garage. Click link above to learnContinue reading “O’Cellars Meritage – Burntshirt Vineyards”
Alfred Graf 2016 Riesling Spätlese Mosel
Following are my tasting notes from WSET Level 2 study exercise. Alfred Graf Erdener Treppchen Mosel 2016 Spätlese Riesling Appearance: Pale Lemon Nose: Light, aromas of lemon, grapefruit, pear, and green apple. Palate: Sweetness: MediumAcidity: HighAlcohol: LowBody: Light Light, with flavors of green apple, pear, lemon, grapefruit, and wildflower honey. Finish: short Conclusion: Good QualityContinue reading “Alfred Graf 2016 Riesling Spätlese Mosel”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 