Rushland Ridge Vineyard and Winery - February 2019 - This winery has several different varietals which I had not tried before. I was able to taste as many as possible, pouring the wines myself.
The Vidal had a nice mineral aroma with a mild, acidic finish while the Seyval had citrus aromas and a crisp finish. The Ravat, similar to a Riesling had a semi0dry finish while their Country Wine, a blend of Villard and peach had a nice peach aroma with mild peach flavor.
Millot, a northern climate grape similar to Sangiovese, was fruity with a white pepper finish, Foch, another northern climate grape, had a deep hue and a spicer, black pepper finish, and the Cabernet Franc had cherry aromas and flavors followed by a smoky,tannic finish.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Pennsylvania - Bucks County - Rose Bank Winery
Rose Bank Winery - February 2019 - The Sauvignon Blanc had a nice peach aroma, but finished with smooth tropical fruit notes while the Chardonnay, slightly naked, a mild honey aroma and a green apple finish. Serendipity, a blend of Riesling and Pinot Grigio, had the aroma and minerality of the Pinot, but the body and sweetness of Riesling while the Vidal Blanc had citrus aromas and a slight sweet finish.
The Merlot was fruity with plum flavors, medium-bodied and a mild vanilla finish. The Chello taste reminded us of powdered lemonade but had hints of lemon rind, after we got past the aroma of a cleaner, but the Hallowine, a pumpkin spice wine, had mild cinnamon flavor which cut the sweetness. The Cappavino had a deep red hue with mild coffee aroma,but more of an espresso flavor, similar to what you have in tiramisu. Fleming's Chocolate Orange Port had a milk chocolate aroma with chocolate and orange flavors, but the alcohol content overpowered the finish.
The Merlot was fruity with plum flavors, medium-bodied and a mild vanilla finish. The Chello taste reminded us of powdered lemonade but had hints of lemon rind, after we got past the aroma of a cleaner, but the Hallowine, a pumpkin spice wine, had mild cinnamon flavor which cut the sweetness. The Cappavino had a deep red hue with mild coffee aroma,but more of an espresso flavor, similar to what you have in tiramisu. Fleming's Chocolate Orange Port had a milk chocolate aroma with chocolate and orange flavors, but the alcohol content overpowered the finish.
Pennsylvania - Bucks County - Buckingham Valley Vineyards and Winery
Buckingham Valley Vineyards and Winery - February 2019 - Upon entering the winery, you are given a glass and a tasting sheet. Although you are allowed eight tastes, there is no limit to the amount you can drink or pour yourself. Because we were going to several wineries, we limited ourselves to a typical taste.
The Pinot Gris had a mineral aroma with a nice tangerine, acidic finish while the Chardonnay was bland. The Seyval Blanc had a sweet aroma, but a ild smooth finish while the Vidal was similar to the Gris in aroma and acidic finish. We finished the whites with their Riesling, nice grape aromas with a semi-sweet, slightly acidic finish. The Chambourcin was weak on aroma, flavor and finish while the Merlot was full of plum flavor and a smooth smoky finish. Nana's Apple Pie had the flavor, but no aroma.
The Pinot Gris had a mineral aroma with a nice tangerine, acidic finish while the Chardonnay was bland. The Seyval Blanc had a sweet aroma, but a ild smooth finish while the Vidal was similar to the Gris in aroma and acidic finish. We finished the whites with their Riesling, nice grape aromas with a semi-sweet, slightly acidic finish. The Chambourcin was weak on aroma, flavor and finish while the Merlot was full of plum flavor and a smooth smoky finish. Nana's Apple Pie had the flavor, but no aroma.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Pennsylvania - Schuylkill - Stone Mountain Wine Cellars
Stone Mountain Wine Cellars - April 2017 - While visiting the winery, make sure to browse the farm store. We tasted Traminette, a semi-sweet with nice floral notes, 2012 Norton, from older vines, started off dry, but had a nice grape aftertaste while the 2013 Norton was similar to a dry Concord wine. The 2013 Merlot, although with nice initial plum notes, had too much bell pepper for me. The 2013 Marquette was not as flavorful as the Norton, but had better tannins.
Pennsylvania - Schuylkill - Fieldwood Winery
Fieldwood Winery - April 2017 - Some of the wine names do stand out, but not like Long Trout, we were able to make a sentence with three bottles of wine (not to be published). We tried Playful Pet, Pinot Noir, wasn't as playful as the name sounds, being weak, Ruby Bottom, Merlot, with plum flavors and medium-bodied, Mistress Manacies, Malbec, fruity than the Merlot, but similar in body, Yes Sir-Ahh, Petite Syrah, had dark cherry flavor and more full-bodied.
Naked Nymph, Chardonnay, was crisp with light buttery undertones, After Glow, Pinot Grigio, had a nice acidic finish, Sassy Wench, Saugivnon Blanc, was smoother on the palette and Velvet Touch, Viognier, was slightly sweet, but had the roughness of grapefruit.
Naked Nymph, Chardonnay, was crisp with light buttery undertones, After Glow, Pinot Grigio, had a nice acidic finish, Sassy Wench, Saugivnon Blanc, was smoother on the palette and Velvet Touch, Viognier, was slightly sweet, but had the roughness of grapefruit.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - The Vineyard at Hershey
The Vineyard at Hershey - Oct 2017 -The unoaked Chardonnay was crisp, but had no flavor while the oaked Chardonnay, done with chips and barrels, had a nice smooth, light buttery finish. The Dry Riesling had nice acidity after a sweet aroma. Trilogy, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, lacked luster and seemed weaker than before, while Firefly, the Trilogy blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, had better flavor, but medium-bodied.
The sweet Riesling was well balanced with a slight acidic, sweet finish, while the Sparkling Moscato was sweet, but the effervescence cut it nicely. Twisted Kiss, a blend of Vidal and Chambourcin had fruity notes, but the acidity of the Vidal was intense. The Pink Catawba, balanced, would give any refreshing Niagara a run for its money.
Oct 2016 -The Chardonnay was heavily oaked with a heavy buttery finish with the Gewurztraminer had light floral notes. Trilogy, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, was full of flavor, but lighter on the body, the Merlot, with plum notes, had more body, and Firefly, another blend, was more full-bodied.
The sweet Riesling was well balanced with a slight acidic, sweet finish, while the Sparkling Moscato was sweet, but the effervescence cut it nicely. Twisted Kiss, a blend of Vidal and Chambourcin had fruity notes, but the acidity of the Vidal was intense. The Pink Catawba, balanced, would give any refreshing Niagara a run for its money.
Oct 2016 -The Chardonnay was heavily oaked with a heavy buttery finish with the Gewurztraminer had light floral notes. Trilogy, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, was full of flavor, but lighter on the body, the Merlot, with plum notes, had more body, and Firefly, another blend, was more full-bodied.
New Jersey - Camden County - Amalthea Cellears
Amalthea Cellars - Aug 2016 - We received a nice tour through the farm as we tasted our wine flights, which were done in different areas of the barn. The White Fight consisted of Green Dragon Tavern Chardonnay, CA grapes, with a light butter finish, 2011 Chardonnay Sue Lie, estate grapes kept on the lees, with citrus notes, Leda, a dry rose, with a blend of strawberry and cranberry, Green Dragon Tavern Riesling, Finger Lake grapes, with guava notes and balanced sweetness and acidity, and Traminette, with fora and honeysuckle notes.
The Red Wine Flight consisted of Carme, estate-grown, with blackberry notes, light oak and a lingering pepper finish, 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel, CA 100-year old vines, with a nice nose of raspberry, 2013 Merlot Reserve, a blend of estate and CA grapes, with plum and oak aromas and a smooth vanilla bean finish, Primivito, CA grapes, with notes of cocoa and dark roasted coffee, with anise and fennel finish, and Casta Mas, a blend of Carmenere, Zinfandel and Syrah.
The Off-Dry Flight consisted of Villard Blanc, estate grown, with grape aromas and a smooth finish, Callisto Gris, all CA, with sweet apple notes, Callisto Rouge, a Sangiovese blend, with plum and cherry notes, and Callisto Blanc, with mango and papaya flavors.
The Red Wine Flight consisted of Carme, estate-grown, with blackberry notes, light oak and a lingering pepper finish, 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel, CA 100-year old vines, with a nice nose of raspberry, 2013 Merlot Reserve, a blend of estate and CA grapes, with plum and oak aromas and a smooth vanilla bean finish, Primivito, CA grapes, with notes of cocoa and dark roasted coffee, with anise and fennel finish, and Casta Mas, a blend of Carmenere, Zinfandel and Syrah.
The Off-Dry Flight consisted of Villard Blanc, estate grown, with grape aromas and a smooth finish, Callisto Gris, all CA, with sweet apple notes, Callisto Rouge, a Sangiovese blend, with plum and cherry notes, and Callisto Blanc, with mango and papaya flavors.
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