Friday, August 18, 2017

2016 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

This is a well-balanced white wine from California, made of 81 percent Sauvignon Blanc, and 19 percent Semillon. It has flavors of citrus and ripe pear. Very refreshing. A delight!

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Grape and Vine Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, full-bodied, with flavors of ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked california Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruit, and undertones of toasted oak and caramel. It is full-bodied and rich. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Let's Drink Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Australia, with flavors of ripe melon, apple, and honey. It is medium-bodied, crisp, and fresh. 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...