Friday, May 25, 2018

Sierra Pines Chardonnay

This is an oaked white wine, from California. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of ripe yellow apple and pear, with a toasted oak undertone. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Winking Owl Chardonnay

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

2015 William Wright Reserve Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Monterey, CA. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of ripe apple and peach, with undertones of toasted oak and brown spice , as well as a touch of vanilla. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif. Excellent!

Saturday, May 12, 2018

2017 Yellow Tail Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay, from southeastern Australia. It has flavors of ripe peaches and melon, with a touch of vanilla. It is fairly dry, and medium-bodied. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with roasted chicken.


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...