Tuesday, February 27, 2018

2016 Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, and tropical fruits, with a toasted oak undertone. It is medium-bodied and smooth. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif.
But it would be excellent with seafood and pasta dishes. It was purchased at Publix.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Whispering Hills Chardonnay

This is a medium-bodied, oaked Chardonnay from Spain. It has flavors of green apple and ripe tropical  fruit, with undertones of toasty oak, vanilla, and brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with pasta or seafood dishes.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Flipflop Wines Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It is a rich, medium-bodied white wine, with flavors of ripe pineapple and vanilla, and toasty oak undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with a chicken Caesar salad.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Oak Leaf Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It is a medium-bodied white wine, with flavors of green apple and ripe pineapple, and aromas of toasty oak. It is smooth and rich. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think it would be excellent with shrimp or pasta dishes.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

2017 Yellow Tail Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Southeastern Australia. It is lively and brisk, with flavors of peach, ripe melon, and a hint of vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. But it would be excellent with roast chicken, or pasta dishes.

2016 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California. It is, quite honestly, the best Chardonnay that I have ever enjoyed, and I am a Chardonnay girl. It is wonderfully creamy, almost buttery, with flavors of stonefruit, and ripe apple and pear, with hints of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. But it is also excellent with chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes, in particular.

Whispering Hills Chardonnay

This is a medium-bodied, oaked Chardonnay from Spain, with flavors of green apple and tropical fruit, along with hints of toasted oak, brown spice, and vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. However, I think it would pair especially well with seafood dishes.

Camelot Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It is crisp and fresh, with flavors of green apple and tropical fruits. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think that this wine would be excellent with both chicken and seafood dishes.

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...