Thursday, February 23, 2017

2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

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

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from France. Very smooth, full-bodied, rich, and honeyed. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Beringer Main and Vine Chardonnay

This is a dry, oaked white wine from Napa Valley, California. It has flavors of ripe stone fruit, honeyed apricot, and citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Looking Glass Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe pineapple and citrus fruit, with notes of vanilla and toasty oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belmonti Peach Bellini

This is a wine cocktail of white wine and peach juice, made in Germany. I purchased it at Aldi. Very refreshing, and not too sweet.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

2014 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine. It has flavors of ripe pear and rich tropical fruits, with caramel undertones. It is a full-bodied Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but this wine would pair excellently with chicken dishes.

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...