Friday, November 28, 2014

2013 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is a Chardonnay from Southeastern Australia, with flavors of ripe peach and melon. It is a lightly oaked wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, November 21, 2014

The Naked Grape Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay.  It is NOT an oaked Chardonnay. It has fresh flavors of pineapple and peach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

2013 Beringer Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is oaked. There are flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Winking Owl White Zinfandel

This is a California White Zinfandel. It has flavors of ripe strawberries. I had mine chilled as an aperitif. It was purchased at Aldi.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc

This is a Spanish Sauvignon Blanc that I purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of melon, citrus, and green apples, with a slight grassy undertone. It is light-bodied and refreshing. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

2013 Beringer Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is a ripe, medium-bodied wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Delightful!

Friday, November 14, 2014

Sutter Home 2012 Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked Chardonnay. There are flavors of citrus, pear, peach, and apple. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Fish Eye 2013 Chadonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of apple and pear, and a hint of vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with pork, or a pasta salad.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Matthew Fox Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple, vanilla, pear and tropical fruit. It is an oaked wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it goes well with chicken, fish, and pork dishes.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Flirty Bird White Wine Blend

This is a white wine blend from Spain; a 2012 vintage. I purchased mine at Aldi. It is medium-bodied, and has flavors of citrus fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Oak Leaf Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a medium-bodied, oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple and pineapple. It is very smooth. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but it would paid well with seafood dishes.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Barefoot Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple, ripe peach, and honey, with a hint of vanilla. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. This would, however, pair well with seafood and chicken.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2013 Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear and apple, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

2009 Alice White Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear and melon. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but it is excellent with a creamy pasta or chicken.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Lindeman's 2013 Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It has flavors of ripe peach and melon. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it pairs well with chicken, salad, or seafood.

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...