Antler Ridge Winery - Jan 2020 - The Chardonnay was very light, almost naked, with a slight hint of ceaminess and butter on the finish, but it was the hint of tangerine in the flavor that made it interesting while the Vidal was crisp with apple notes and acidity. The Fireside Classic had apple aromas with lemon and lime rind hitting the tip of the tongue before a smooth acidic finish. The Merlot was not a typical Merlot, very light and fruity with no tannins or finish.
April 2017 - I tried the Chardonnay, lightly oaked, almost naked, Fireside classic, a blend of white grapes (winemaker
does not disclose), chambourcin, a young wine with mild aromas, flavor and oak, cabernet sauvignon, not as bold as expected, cabernet franc, also milder than expected, and
merlot. I enjoyed the cabernet franc the best of the four, with its mild
oak finish, even with the cabernet sauvignon being a vitner's reserve.
I'm starting to enjoy chambourcin, but it will take some time. I
was teased into tasting their Red Vixen. Although it is their most
popular wine, it is a concord grape wine, but it not as sweet as church
wine.
Dec 2016 - I went to their tasting room in Mertztown.
Their tasting allows you to try as many wines as you'd like and Jane,
the bar host, poured many. I tried the semi-dry Riesling, Vidal and White Merlot. I enjoyed the Riesling best of the three. Its tart start with the hint of sweetness on the tongue; a wine my wife and I can enjoy together. The White Merlot was also enjoyable and is a welcome difference to traditional Merlot.
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