Sunday, June 25, 2017

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. This is a full-bodied wine, with flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruit, with undertones of rich caramel. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from France. It has a rich golden color, and a honeyed finish. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, citrus, and just a hint of pineapple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Duplin Winery Bald Head Red

This is a Carolina sweet red wine. It is a blend of native North Carolina grapes, most probably scuppernong and muscadine. I enjoyed mine sitting on the patio with a chilled glass.

Winking Owl Pinot Grigio

This is a semi-dry California white wine, with flavors of citrus, stone fruit, ripe pear, and a touch of honeysuckle. It is light, and meant to be served chilled. I had mine  as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Monterey County, California. It has flavors of ripe pear and succulent tropical fruit, with toasty oak and rich caramel undertones. 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...