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Why We Promote Local Wine?
It's not just a tag line when we say our hobby has turned into an obsession. We so enjoy visiting local and regional vineyards with each other and with our great friends, that we feel inspired to promote the local wine industry as a way to ensure their success and longevity! Bluntly stated, it's personal.... Continue Reading →
Bitchin Blackberry – Douglas Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Bitchin Blackberry from Douglas Vineyards in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Grape wine with natural and artificial blackberry flavor. Not sure of the base. I'd guess Chardonnay. The nose is reminiscent of blackberry Kool-aid. Sweet on the tongue. Bursting with blackberry flavor on the tongue, just like a hot blackberry cobbler right... Continue Reading →
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Bottling Wine…..Bet You Didn’t Know!
This blog is part of a series in which we will take an in depth look at the regional wine industry. Sunday's at Parker-Binns Vineyard in the Tryon area are known as Sunday Funday. You'll likely find families with kids and old friends with dogs, and certainly a lot of regulars all enjoying a fun... Continue Reading →
Our Wine Tonight: Riesling – Fish Hippie
Our wine tonight is the 2017 Riesling with the Fish Hippie branding of Old North State Winery. Read more about the Fish Hippie brand. 100% Riesling grown in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley AVA. Light straw in color. A delicate floral nose with hints of apricot and lemon zest. Off dry. Flavor notes of tart green... Continue Reading →
The Moments We Celebrate!
We all go through those periods of time in our lives, where life is fast and uber emotional. For us, July 2019 certainly fit that mold. The month starts off with big Independence Day celebrations, plus Jenni and I both have birthdays in July. We celebrated our birthdays with great friends visiting incredibly fun vineyards... Continue Reading →
Zinfandel Blanc de Noir – Biltmore Estate
Our wine tonight is the Zinfandel Blanc de Noir from Biltmore Estate Winery. Vintage 2018 Vibrant color of pink grapefruit. Tropical fruit aromas of rambutan, kiwano, and jackfruit. Crisp, semi-sweet. Flavor notes of strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and pear. Finishing with lingering notes true to a Zinfandel. 11% ABV. $12 a bottle. Considering this wine is... Continue Reading →
Versailles “DI” – Divine Llama Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Versailles "Si" from Divine Llama Vineyards in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley AVA. Blend of 90% Traminette and 10% Peach juice. Light straw in color. Non-vintage. Aromatic floral and fruity nose of honeysuckle, lily, fresh thyme, peach, kiwi, and lime. Light bodied and crisp. Sweet notes on the tongue of peach,... Continue Reading →
Oaked Black Cherry – Wandering Bard Meadery
Our wine tonight is the Oaked Black Cherry Mead From Wandering Bard Meadery In Mauldin, South Carolina. We enjoyed on our back patio taking in the neighborhood fireworks show. Silver medal winner in the 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition. Light cherry in color. Still, not sparkling. Nose of traditional wildflower honey. Semi-Sweet. Flavor notes of black... Continue Reading →
May and June Winery Escapades In Pictures
In our winery escapade fun we are able to snap some quite interesting pictures with our I-Phone 8 plus. I've seriously considered a real camera, but hey some of these are pretty cool! We certainly enjoyed quite a bit of fun. Pam loves the beauty of KEFI Vineyards! NC Vines are very fruitful.Judges at the... Continue Reading →
3rd Friday Sunset Party @ Parker-Binns Vineyards.
There are many great events at your local winery each week. It is one of the perks of being in the know. Each third Friday of every month, Parker-Binns Vineyards in the Tryon Foothills host a sunset viewing party at the barn tasting room from six to nine. Complementary fare of pulled pork sandwiches, au... Continue Reading →
