Saturday, July 29, 2017

Beringer Main and Vine Chardonnay

This is a semi-dry, oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe stonefruit and citrus, as well as honeyed apricot. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Camelot Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay, with flavors of green apple and ripe tropical fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Frontera Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Chile. It has flavors of ripe apple and peach, with an undertone of toasty oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Oak Leaf Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It has flavots of green apple and pineapple, with toasted oak undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It is rich and full, with flavors of ripe apple, pear, and tropical fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is a semi-dry, medium-bodied, oaked Chardonnay from California, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with undertones of toasted oak and just a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think it would be excellent with grilled fish or roasted chicken.

Saturday, July 1, 2017

2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Washington State. It has flavors of ripe apple and citrus, with toasted oak undertones. It has a soft, rich taste. 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...