Friday, July 29, 2016

David Stone Vineyards Chardonnay

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

2014 Flirty Bird White Blend

This is a Spanish white wine, purchased at Aldi. It is semi-dry, with flavors of citrus fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

2012 Round Hill Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of stone fruit and ripe apple and pear. There are undertones of tasted oak. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

2013 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay

This is a Napa Valley California oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe peach and apple, with a buttery touch of mango, and a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Cakebread Chardonnay is one of the best I have ever tasted!

Monday, July 18, 2016

2013 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay Reserve

This is a Napa Valley California oaked white wine. It is rich, with flavors of citrus, ripe apple, and peach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. One of the best Chardonnays that I have ever had.

2014 Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

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

Monday, July 11, 2016

2014 Smoking Loon Chardonnay

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

2014 Clos du Bois Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, lemon, and undertones of butter and brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Folatre Reserve Chardonnay 2014

This is an oaked Chilean white wine. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of ripe pineapple and banana. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Mirassou Winery Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of peach, nectarine, and tropical fruits, with undertones of citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Flipflop Chardonnay

This is a California, medium-bodied, oaked white wine. It has flavors of pineapple, soft vanilla, and citrus. 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...