Tuesday, April 18, 2017

2016 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of lemon, stone fruit, ripe melon, and oak undertones. I had mine  chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Folatre Reserve Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Chile. It has a stunning golden color, with flavors of ripe pineapple and banana. It is rich and well-balanced. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked French Chardonnay. It has a beautiful golden color, and tastes soft, rich, and honeyed. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with buttery undertones. I had mine  chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

2014 Tangled Vines Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine, with flavors of tropical fruit and dried apricot, with notes of toasty oak and butterscotch. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. However, it would be wonderful with roasted chicken or seafood.

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...