Saturday, December 27, 2014

Glen Ellen Reserve Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pear and butterscotch, with a hint of oak. It is rich and creamy. Yummy! I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

William Hill Chardonnay

This is a wonderful California Chardonnay that I enjoyed at The Claddagh Restaurant in High Point NC. It has flavors of ripe tree fruit, citrus, brown spice, and tropical fruit. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I enjoyed it while sampling The Claddagh's Christmas buffet.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Villa Appalaccia Allegra

Allegra is a sparkling white wine from Villa Appalachia, a winery in Southern Virginia. It is refreshing and delightful as an aperitif, or with h'ors d'ouevres.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Duplin Winery Naughty & Nice

This is a white holiday wine by NC vintner Duplin Winery. It is a sweet table wine, made from a blend of Niagara and Scuppernong grapes. Delightful! Merry Christmas and Happy Yule everyone!

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Gallo Family Vineyards Limited Edition Apple and Caramel Holiday White Blend

This is a holiday wine, from California. It is a light white wine blend with flavors of apple and caramel. Delightful!

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...