Thursday, August 20, 2015
Massachusetts - Hardwick - Harwick Winery
Hardwick Winery - While walking around Salem, we stopped in a gift store and saw that they had wines made in MA. We looked at the wineries first since we had plans on visiting a few in the area while we were on vacation. Hardwick was chosen since we would not be going in that direction. We purchased their Massetts Cranberry, a blend of grape and cranberry. I was surprised that it was mostly cranberry, with the tartness that I was hoping for. It was similar to Ten Gallon Hats version, but more tart and when we crushed lime in it, it went to the next level, just like TGH.
Pennsylvania - Montgomery County - A'Dello Vineyard
A'Dello Vineyard and Winery - November 2019 - I purposely stopped in to get a bottle of the new Silk vintage when Tina told me Dominic had released some new red wines. The Sangiovese is fruity and nicely oaked; I added several bottles mixed in with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon..
November 2018 - Tina called to say Silk had been released - their premier "secret" blend. While there, I tried all their available reds, purchasing Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Hungarian-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon.
January 2018 - My wife saw that Dominic had created an oaked Riesling and said we had to make a trip; it had been awhile since we were there together. We tried all the wines on the list between the two of us. In true A'Dello style, the dry reds were bursting with fruity flavors and the right amount of oak and tannins. I'm not a big fan of Chambourcin, but Dominic's is starting to win me over with it's strawberry and raspberry flavors. The fruit wines are exactly as described.. But the oaked Riesling was a surprise. The sweet grape beginning gave way to pear and apple flavors with just the right hint of oak on the finish. We came home with a case, two of which were the oaked Riesling.
Aug 2015 - While on vacation in New England, I was called and told their cabernet franc was available. Since I enjoyed it previously, I asked them to hold me six bottles. When we got home, I made the trip one day after work. I'm glad I did with a nine page waiting list. I purchased the six bottles and six others to make a case. That evening, I opened a bottle of the cabernet franc. The oak hits just as it touches your palate, and its smooth until the spice finish. I'm looking forward to the other bottles.
Apr 2015 - A'Dello was a busy place when we arrived for our TVCEF tasting. We were taken back to their storage/bottling room where we were treated to the wines that were available. Unfortunately, the cabernet franc was not available, but we are on the list for when the next barrel is bottled. I purchased several bottles of merlot to hold me over.
Mar 2015 - We read about the winery in the Reading Eagle and made the trip to check it out. As part of the tasting, you get to sample all their available wines; we did not get to sample the pearberry. I enjoyed the merlot, cabernet franc and reserve chardonnay; my wife enjoyed the niagara, cellar door (blush) and passionate peach. The owners were very welcoming and excited to be part of the TVCEF tasting tour.
November 2018 - Tina called to say Silk had been released - their premier "secret" blend. While there, I tried all their available reds, purchasing Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Hungarian-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon.
January 2018 - My wife saw that Dominic had created an oaked Riesling and said we had to make a trip; it had been awhile since we were there together. We tried all the wines on the list between the two of us. In true A'Dello style, the dry reds were bursting with fruity flavors and the right amount of oak and tannins. I'm not a big fan of Chambourcin, but Dominic's is starting to win me over with it's strawberry and raspberry flavors. The fruit wines are exactly as described.. But the oaked Riesling was a surprise. The sweet grape beginning gave way to pear and apple flavors with just the right hint of oak on the finish. We came home with a case, two of which were the oaked Riesling.
Aug 2015 - While on vacation in New England, I was called and told their cabernet franc was available. Since I enjoyed it previously, I asked them to hold me six bottles. When we got home, I made the trip one day after work. I'm glad I did with a nine page waiting list. I purchased the six bottles and six others to make a case. That evening, I opened a bottle of the cabernet franc. The oak hits just as it touches your palate, and its smooth until the spice finish. I'm looking forward to the other bottles.
Apr 2015 - A'Dello was a busy place when we arrived for our TVCEF tasting. We were taken back to their storage/bottling room where we were treated to the wines that were available. Unfortunately, the cabernet franc was not available, but we are on the list for when the next barrel is bottled. I purchased several bottles of merlot to hold me over.
Mar 2015 - We read about the winery in the Reading Eagle and made the trip to check it out. As part of the tasting, you get to sample all their available wines; we did not get to sample the pearberry. I enjoyed the merlot, cabernet franc and reserve chardonnay; my wife enjoyed the niagara, cellar door (blush) and passionate peach. The owners were very welcoming and excited to be part of the TVCEF tasting tour.
California - Modesto - Dark Horse
Dark Horse Wine - I was in a state store the other day and wanted something different and read just about every label in the red section until I noticed the Dark Horse cabernet sauvignon on the shelf.It was a good buy. Light on oak, but bold on finish.
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