Friday, October 7, 2016

Barefoot Chardonnay

This is an oaked, California white wine. It has flavors of green apple and peach, with undertones of honey and vanilla. It is very smooth and buttery, with a pale gold color. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay

This is an oaked white wine from California. It has flavors of nectarine, peach, vanilla, and brown sugar, as well as undertones of lemon and green apple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 Woodbridge Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe pear and apple, with a few notes of vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from France. It's a light gold color, and has a smooth, honeyed finish. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, and undertones of brown spice and vanilla. I enjoyed 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...