Monday, April 25, 2016

2011 Childress Vineyards Chardonnay

This was an oaked white wine, from North Carolina. It has flavors of ripe pear and peach, as well as citrus. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, as well as enjoying it with cheese and crackers.

Saturday, April 23, 2016

2013 William Wright Chardonnay

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

Thursday, April 21, 2016

2014 Burlwood Cellars Chardonnay

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

Sunday, April 17, 2016

2014 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of stone fruit and citrus. The best Chardonnay I have ever tasted! I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

2014 Crystal Creek Cellars Chardonnay

This is an oaked white wine from Washington state. It has flavors of honey, Granny Smith apples, ripe pear, toasted oak, and a hint of vanilla. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

2015 Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

This is a white wine from New Zealand. It has flavors of Meyer lemons and Key limes. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Nolita Pinot Grigio

This is an Italian white wine, It has flavors of melon and stone fruits. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Looking Glass Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine. It has flavors of pineapple, citrus, and vanilla. Medium-bodied and balanced. 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...