Friday, March 27, 2015

Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay

This is an Italian Chardonnay, oaked, with flavors of peach, vanilla, citrus, and herb. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, with an appetizer of herbed olive oil and crusts of bread. Delightful!

2013 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of peach and melon. Buttery smooth finished taste. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

2012 Columbia Crest Chardonnay

This is a California oaked wine. It has tropical fruit flavors.  I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. It was purchased at Harris Teeter.

Friday, March 20, 2015

2012 Flirty Bird White Blend

This is a Spanish white wine blend, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of citrus fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Delightful!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

2012 Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, and tropical fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. It was purchased at Just Save.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

2012 Milestone Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has a full bouquet of fruit flavors. I had mine chilled as an aperitif. Delightful!

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Rex Goliath Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has citrus and pineapple flavors. It is bright and sunny, like a day at the beach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, March 13, 2015

2013 Burlwood Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of ripe peach and pineapple. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Lil Koala Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of ripe peach and pear, with just a hint of citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Reminds me of Yellowtail Chardonnay.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, and just a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

2013 William Wright Sauvignon Blanc

This is a California white wine, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of green apple, citrus and tropical fruits. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but I think it would be delightful with grilled 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...