Friday, July 31, 2015

La Crema Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, heavily oaked, with a buttery finish. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

The Impromptu Goose

This is a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, with flavors of lime and grapefruit, and an aftertaste of green pepper. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

2014 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple and tropical fruit. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mind chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

2013 Tom Gore Vineyards

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

Saturday, July 25, 2015

2012 Chateau St. Jean

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of lemon, ripe apple and pear, with notes of vanilla and brown spice. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, July 24, 2015

2013 Bogle Vineyards

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay, with flavors of tropical fruit and ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

2013 Josh Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has the taste of summer, with flavors of ripe tropical fruit. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

2013 Belle Ambiance

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of apple and creamy peach. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

2013 Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is oaked, with flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, and pineapple. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, July 17, 2015

2013 Milestone Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple, pear, and tropical fruit. It is a full-bodied white wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

2013 Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc

This is a California white wine, with flavors of tropical fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Cakebread Merlot

This is a California, Napa Valley red wine. It has flavors of black cherry, red plum, and black currant, with just a hint of pomegranate. I enjoyed mine at room temperature as an aperitif.

Kenwood Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of pear, apple, and lime, with hints of toasted vanilla and just a touch of ginger. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

2013 Mark West Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine.It has flavors of apple, pear, fig, and toasted oak.
I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Beringer Pinot Grigio

This is a California white wine. It is light-bodied, with flavors of white peach and citrus. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, July 10, 2015

2013 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of lemon, green apple, nectarine, peach, and brown sugar. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

2013 Chateau St. Michelle Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple and citrus. It is a Chardonnay Sur Lie.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Sangriana Sangria

This is a Spanish sangria, purchased at Aldi. I combined mine with fresh lemon, lime, orange, raspberries, strawberries, and maraschino cherries, and chilled.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Villa Mantella Pinot Grigio

This is an Italian white wine, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of honeysuckle, pear, and peach, with floral aromas. I had mine 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...