Wine is alive. Wine is a breathing, evolving, meticulous, stubborn, and a wonderfully pleasurable thing! There are probably as many flavors and nuances from wine as there are different types of snowflakes. Well, that may be pushing it but when walking down that grocery store wine aisle, I am intrigued and overwhelmed by the many types, varieties, and flavors described
Read moreA wonderful Chardonnay that you won’t have to jump through hoops to enjoy! Very rich in mouth-feel with pleasing depth and character. Aromas and flavors of bright pear, sweet apple, and citrus. Hints of honey and vanilla evolve on the long, refreshing finish. The abundant fruit makes this Chardonnay seem off-dry but it does have a crisp style. Unoaked so
Read moreThere is a belief out there that wines that you buy from wineries while on vacation seem to taste better than what they really are. We have experienced this personally many times. You are having a great time, trying a lot of wines through the day, and the fun and atmosphere makes everything taste just a little bit better. Then
Read moreWe get so excited when we find a local Michigan wine that we really enjoy! And this one goes into our books as one of our favorites! The 2010 Hickory Creek Dry Rose from Buchanan in Southwest Michigan. We had read about it being released so we immediately decided to make a visit and give it a try. On sight,
Read moreIn the summertime, there is nothing like a chilled white wine that tastes bright, fresh, and fruity. And that is exactly what you get with the 2011 Flying Otter “Sunshine”! This is a wonderful white wine blend with all the grapes being grown in Southeastern Michigan. It is off-dry so it has a hint of sweetness and a long, fresh,
Read more2010 Augusta Winery Seyval Blanc – USA, Missouri, Augusta (8/10/2012) We truly enjoyed this wine and it is the perfect wine for summer! It paired well with our grilled chicken tonight! In the glass, clear yellow, daybright colors. On the nose, lots of tropical fruit, especially pineapple and some floral notes. On the palate, lots of lively acidity, medium weight mouthfeel.
Read moreWho says only good Chardonnay comes from California?! Out of Fairport, New York in the Finger Lakes region, we found a wonderful Chardonnay that is fresh and full of flavor! (and only $12.99 a bottle!). We were wine touring with friends in the Finger Lakes area and it was recommended that we stop at Casa Larga Winery. This Chardonnay is
Read moreWe love going to Southwest Michigan for a variety of activities but it’s been awhile since we have done the wine trail until this year. So we find ourselves in front of Lemon Creek Winery and Fruit Farm in Berrien Springs, Michigan and things have drastically changed. The last time we were here, we were sampling wines in a small
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Wine Splash! 