Thursday, September 14, 2017

2016 CK Mondavi Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It is a medium-bodied wine, with flavors of lemon and other citrus, and ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear, tropical fruit, and toasty oak, with undertones of rich caramel. It is a full-bodied and richly flavored white wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Irony Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of citrus and apple, as well as a little stonefruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It is semi-dry and medium-bodied, with flavors of ripe apple and pear, toasted oak, and a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Looking Glass Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe apple and pear, with toasty oak undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, September 1, 2017

David Stone Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked, medium-bodied California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, pineapple, and citrus, with undertones of toasted vanilla. 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...