Tuesday, April 3, 2018

2016 Biltmore Estate Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville, North Carolina. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, as well as citrus, with hints of brown spice and toasted oak.
There is a subtle floral aroma to this delicious white wine.
I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but this would be great with any chicken or seafood dish.
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Whispering Hills Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay, from Spain. It  is a medium-bodied wine, purchased at Walmart. It has flavors of green apple and ripe tropical fruit, with undertones of toasted oak and vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think it would be wonderful with grilled seafood of quiche a la Lorraine.

Sunday, April 1, 2018

2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with undertones of toasted oak and vanilla and brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 Smoking Loon Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay, from California. It is a medium-bodied white wine,with flavors of ripe apple and pear, and undertones of toasted oak and brown spice. 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...