Sunday, March 30, 2014

The California Collection by Beringer Chardonnay

This is a 2010 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is an oaked Chardonnay.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Pinecroft Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear. I purchased it  at Food Lion. A delight!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Cul de Sac Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. which I purchased at Just Save.
It has citrus flavors and a lot of oak overtones.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Trader Joe's Vinas Chilenas Reserve Chardonnay

This is a Chilean 2013 Chardonnay. Fresh and light, with lots of tropical and citrus flavors.
It is wonderful! I had mine as an aperitif, in a chilled glass, but I think it would be great with seafood.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Lil Koala Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay that I bought at Aldi. It has flavors of peach and pear, as well as hints of citrus. It is very smooth, and is an oaked Chardonnay.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Charles Shaw Chardonnay

AKA Two Buck Chuck, from Trader Joe's.
It is a California Chardonnay, with hints of apple and melon, with vanilla undertones.
A find!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Beringer Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay, with flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is delightful chilled as an aperitif.

Making homemade blackberry and blueberry wine

 On September 29th, I began fermenting two very small bottles of wine: one blackberry and one blueberry. Simple ingredients: the fruit, suga...