NC Vine - Blogs http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php North Carolina wine social community covering news, blogs, and events from vineyards and wineries across the state. Come share your wine experience, make new friends, and involved in the wonderful wines of North Carolina. en Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:32:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ncvine.com/images/misc/rss.jpg NC Vine - Blogs http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php Surprising Health Benefits to Moderate Drinking!!! http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=63 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:10:12 GMT Check out this link for some surprising health benefits to moderate drinking (good NC wine from Barnhills of course):cool:... Check out this link for some surprising health benefits to moderate drinking (good NC wine from Barnhills of course):cool:
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/...1681&gt1=31036 ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=63 Huge labor day sale going on now!!!! http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=62 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:27:16 GMT Huge Labor Day sale going on today and tomorrow!!!

All items with an "Orange Tag" are 30% off.:cool:

All Xelene jewlery is 50% off.
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AND EVERYTHING ELSE is 10% off. Come in today and find your new favorite NC wine or book.:D ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=62 Cabernet Day in the Carolinas http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=61 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:26:56 GMT Barnhills is excited about hosting the "Cabernet Day in the Carolinas". We hope that everyone can join us in person or online. We have over 16 Cabs in the store from several different wineries.

This should be fun!!!:cool: ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=61 Black Wolf Vineyards and Wolf’s Lair Restaurant http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=60 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:23:40 GMT Black Wolf Vineyards and Wolf’s Lair Restaurant I am a huge proponent of the North Carolina Wine industry and do what I can to promote it as...
Black Wolf Vineyards and Wolf’s Lair Restaurant


I am a huge proponent of the North Carolina Wine industry and do what I can to promote it as well as the Wineries. Black Wolf Vineyards had long been one of my favorites as it was one of the first wineries I ever visited. My husband and I had loved the Wolf’s Lair and had eaten there a few times. With that said, on Friday, August 20, I decided to stop by and check everything out before heading to the auction. There was someone from the auction company at the Wolf’s Lair to show people around and answer questions. It seemed a little eerie entering into the restaurant that was once so full of life but was now so quiet. Strangely though, everything was set up as if they were waiting for the dinner crowd to come rushing in. The tables were covered with linen table cloths and the silverware was set. The menus were on the stand for the hostess to grab as she led you to your seat. It was sad and a bit lonely – and if you stopped for just a second, you could hear the lone howl of the wolf.


Black Wolf Vineyards had fallen on rough times and actually auctioned off In October, 2009 after having already gone for nearly a year of neglect. At that time it was purchased by the bank – Carolina Farm Credit in Statesville, NC. So for the next year, they vineyards sat untended as well which allowed disease to set in on the vines. Black Wolf Vineyards had some of the oldest vines in the Yadkin Valley AVA, some dating back to 1991. The winery was added in 2004 and they started producing their own wines. Prior to this, the wines had been made by Chatham Hill Winery.

The meeting room(s) at the hotel was filled to capacity for the auction. Vintners and winery owners from all across Virginia and North Carolina were gathered, some just to see how everything went, others hoping to bid on equipment, and a few people who were eager to own and operate their own winery. Once again I wondered if I could hear the howl of a lone black wolf as the hair stood up on my arm and the auction began.

I actually love auctions. It is a past time of mine that started years ago.

The bidding started with the Wolf’s Lair and 10+ acres of land. Bidding was low on all the lots and tracts. The previous winemaker was there and you could see the melancholy in her face as she watched a part of her past being divided and sub-divided for the highest bidder. But when it was all said and done, we have a new winery owner in Dobson, NC.
Javier Herrera bought it all – the restaurant, the winery, the vineyards, and the cabin. It will take a bit of work to get the vineyards back up to production. The vines will all be pulled up and new ones planted, so they are looking at three years out before they start making wine again; but Mr. Herrera currently owns several acres of vineyard and has someone else process his grapes and make his wine. Now he will be able to make his own, create jobs and support the local community.

The wolf is calm. There are no more howls. The name of the vineyard will change, but when you go up to Surry County to visit what used to be called “Black Wolf Vineyard and the Wolf’s Lair”, pay close attention. There will always be dark beady eyes watching over the vineyard. ]]> RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=60 The Grove Vineyards - Wine Tasting http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=59 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:35:25 GMT The Grove Vineyard will be at Barnhills offering FREE tastings of their awesome wines on Friday, September 9th from 3-6p. If you have tasted thier... The Grove Vineyard will be at Barnhills offering FREE tastings of their awesome wines on Friday, September 9th from 3-6p. If you have tasted thier Nebbiolo - you are in for a treat! ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=59 Raffaldini Vineyards Wine Tasting http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=58 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:30:02 GMT Raffaldini Vineyards will be at Barnhills on Friday, August 20th offering FREE tastings of their wines. Author Jason L. Green of Wilkesboro will... Raffaldini Vineyards will be at Barnhills on Friday, August 20th offering FREE tastings of their wines. Author Jason L. Green of Wilkesboro will also be here signing copies of his book: The Weeds Are Always Greener.:) ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=58 Barnhills - FREE Wine Tasting Everyday http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=57 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:23:13 GMT Barnhills has FREE wine tastings everyday. We also have special events with different vineyards visiting our store. Check our website... Barnhills has FREE wine tastings everyday. We also have special events with different vineyards visiting our store. Check our website (www.onlyatbarnhills.com) for all the details. We also have a LARGE selection of self-published authors and small independent publishers. We have author events all the time. :cool: ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=57 Barnhills Wine Tasting - EVERY DAY!!! http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=56 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:21:04 GMT Barnhills ONLY carries NC wines and we have free wine tastings every day in addition to special events when the wineries come to us. We currently... Barnhills ONLY carries NC wines and we have free wine tastings every day in addition to special events when the wineries come to us. We currently carry wines from 26 of the 94 NC wineries.
Here is a list of upcoming events:
Flint Hill Vineyards, 7-30-10, 3-6p
Benny Parson Winery, 7-31-10, 2-5
Shadow Springs Vineyards, 8-4-10, 5-7p
Buck Shoals Vineyards, 8-7-10, 2-5p
Raffaldini vineyards, 8-20-10, 3-6p
The Grove Vineyards, 9-10-10, 3-6p
Round Peak Winery, 9-17-10, 4-7p. ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=56 Barnhills Wine Tasting http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=55 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:15:49 GMT Check out our website for all the wineries visiting our store and offering FREE tastings...we carry over 24 of the NC finest and adding more daily.... Check out our website for all the wineries visiting our store and offering FREE tastings...we carry over 24 of the NC finest and adding more daily.
Here is a sample list:
Today, Jul 2: Junius Lindsey from 3-6
Next Friday, Jul 9: Dennis Vineyards from 3-6
Sat, Jul 10: Lake James Cellars
Friday, Jul 16: New River Wiery from 3-6
Sat, July 17: Daveste Vineyards from 2-5
Sat, July 24: Grassy Creek from 2-5
Friday, July 30: Flint Hill

Check our website for more details. ]]> Barnhills http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=55 Thanks for a Wonderful Evening! http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=54 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:16:26 GMT Many thanks to the folks at Raffaldini for their gracious hospitality! They shared their delicious wines, their time, and knowledge with us for the... Many thanks to the folks at Raffaldini for their gracious hospitality! They shared their delicious wines, their time, and knowledge with us for the Virtual Wine Tasting on Wednesday evening. If you missed it, be sure to go back and read the entries-- and definitely try some of their wines. You will not be disappointed!!

If you haven't been to Raffaldini Vineyards, treat yourself to visit. The grounds are beautiful, as are the stunning views. We were especially fortunate to watch the sunset over the mountains from their tasting room.

Again, thanks for a wonderful evening! ]]> GotWine? http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=54 Tanglewood http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=53 Thu, 27 May 2010 13:43:28 GMT Hi folks, Is anyone going to the wine festival in Tanglewood? It is going on this Sat. I heard it is the largest wine festival in NC. Tim Hi folks,

Is anyone going to the wine festival in Tanglewood? It is going on this Sat. I heard it is the largest wine festival in NC.

Tim ]]> timgupta http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=53 Banner Elk: Veal Chops and Marechal Foch http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=52 Mon, 24 May 2010 12:35:30 GMT Banner Elk: Veal Chops and Marechal Foch The Banner Elk Café, a neat little diner in the middle of Banner Elk NC, has been one of my favorite... Banner Elk: Veal Chops and Marechal Foch

The Banner Elk Café, a neat little diner in the middle of Banner Elk NC, has been one of my favorite restaurants for breakfast, especially on a cool morning in early May when I’m in the area playing three of my favorite golf courses: Grandfather Golf & Country Club, Elk River Club, and Linville Golf Club.

The eggs over light with country ham, grits and wheat toast (preferred instead of biscuits) are as good as you’ll find. The coffee is basic and just right. The service is local and attentive, and the food is delivered in a timely fashion, especially when a tee time is drawing near. It's THE place for breakfast in Banner Elk.

In Banner Elk recently on that golf trek, the Banner Elk Café was visited twice, but just once for breakfast. The other was a night later and included a delicious dinner. The Café is adjacent to the Lodge, also known as Fresh at the Lodge as well as the Lodge Expresso Bar & Eatery, depending on your Google search. The two restaurants are connected twice: once through ownership who is the same person, and twice by an outdoor deck/patio.

Diners at either may order from the menu of the other or both. Each has its own kitchen and chef. The wait staff runs between the two, serving up interesting dishes, some basic and some not so, some delicious and some mysteriously not so delicious but not bad, just bland. It’s not uncommon for a table of several to select items from the two separate and different menus, each with its own unique look.

Considering my experiences at the Café have been limited to breakfast and remembering that last fall a nice sandwich lunch was served at the Lodge, sitting between the two on that recent visit to the ski-in-the-winter-play-golf-in-the-summer area of North Carolina, it was interesting that the veal chop screamed for attention from its place on the Café menu.

“It’s my favorite,” the wait person volunteered when asked for suggestions. “It’s amazing. The chef does a wonderful veal chop. I think it’s the best thing on the menu.” But then she took a little edge off her suggestion when she said, “But if you want beef, the sirloin is very good.”

So, the veal chop it was, arriving cooked medium rare as requested, seasoned just right and with an interesting sauce sprinkled on and off of half of the chop. Sides of fried asparagus (is that asparagi or asparaguses if there are more than one?) and chunky, seasoned mashed potatoes. A substantial roll, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, hugged the edge of the plate. There was plenty of food for a hungry golfer who had played 36 holes that day.

And, it was delicious, amazingly so. As someone who, primarily for business, has traveled extensively throughout the United States, I have my favorite restaurants for favorite food. For instance, the blackened halibut at Brophy Bros. in Santa Barbara CA is absolutely the best anywhere. The hamburgers at Johnson’s in Siler City are delicious. The bone-in ribeye at The Saloon in Chicago is hard to beat. The ham biscuit at Jimmy’s Barbeque in Lexington NC is the juiciest and most tender you'll ever have, melting in your mouth. And, I’ve always thought of the veal chop at any Capital Grille, a national chain with at least 40 locations but with a local flavor and touch, as the best anywhere.

Until now. I’ll put the Banner Elk Café veal chop, at least the one on my plate the other evening, up against the Capital Grille’s offering any day. And the price was just right. With two Yuenglings, the bill was less than $30 with tax and before tip. And, that included a side of garlic knots served with a yummy marinara sauce for dipping and dunking. “That’s $3 extra,” said the waitress. “I put it on your bill, if that’s okay.”

It was, and the food and service were a lot better than just okay. Next time in Banner Elk for golf (I’m not a skier), another veal chop is to be served.
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Less than two miles from the Banner Elk Café is the Banner Elk Winery and Blueberry Villa. Having visited this winery several months ago (that’s the time of the previous eating experience at the Lodge), stopping to make a purchase before heading home was a must.

The Winery and the Villa are in separate facilities and are equally impressive. It was a Sunday afternoon of the last visit, and the tasting was absolutely wonderful. There was music offered on the front porch, and the cool to warm temperatures called for lingering and sipping glasses of the Banner Elk Winery’s Marechal Foch, which is described by the winery as: A single varietal Cabernet Hybrid developed for a Cabernet to grow at high altitudes and withstand cold winters. It is fruity, jammy and considered to be a "grapey" wine. It is very food friendly, but pairs exceptionally well with red-sauced pasta dishes.

And for sitting and nipping on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The grape was developed in France. In the United States, it grows best in cold-weather climates for which the Banner Elk area seems to be ripe. Read more about the Marechel Foch grape at Wikipedia or at Appellation America.

The Banner Elk Winery is another one of North Carolina’s offering at which enjoying all wines is easy. On this time through, I picked up a couple of bottles of each of Banner Elk Red—a blend of Marechal Foch, Petite Syrah and Cabernet Franc, all three very good alone but interesting and tasty as a blend—and Banner Elk White, a blend of un-oaked Seyval Blanc, Viognier and Golden Muscat, another excellent combination.

The Banner Elk Winery was established on a 25-year-old blueberry farm thus the name of the Villa. Both opened in 2006. For more on both, visit their websites, or better yet, take a drive to Banner Elk. Enjoy the summer mountain air, the locally produced wines and, may I suggest, the veal chop at the Banner Elk Café. Call ahead and ask if bringing your own wine—Banner Elk Red, Banner Elk Cabernet Sauvignon or Marechel Foch—is okay. The dining combination and overall experience is highly recommended.

Repost from Actions and Reactions II by Jim Pomeranz ]]> RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=52 Along for the Ride: United Slurps of America http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=51 Sun, 23 May 2010 12:03:58 GMT Along for the Ride: United Slurps of America May 20, 2010 — @wineaccguy Today, I have the distinct honor of joining Swirl Smell Slurp for... Along for the Ride: United Slurps of America

May 20, 2010 — @wineaccguy

Today, I have the distinct honor of joining Swirl Smell Slurp for their United Slurps of America tour. Representing the great state of North Carolina is McRitchie Vineyard, a winery from Yadkin Valley AVA. Come to think of it, I should have just called this Yadkin Valley Week. If nothing else, I hope this week on Wine(Explored) and this collaboration proves that North Carolina is capable of producing a premiere wine-growing region.

Make sure you head to check out the full post at Swirl Smell Slurp. They’re the ones who conceived and organized the idea; I’m just along for the ride.

Onto the wines!

McRitchie 2009 Yadkin Valley Fallingwater

The Fallingwater has a very light yellow color, with just a tinge of green, and it has a lower viscosity than I would have expected. The nose consists of overly ripe tropical notes, apricot and a sweetness like honey, and a bit of vinyl. Rather dry, with a detectable alcohol flavor and a hot scent. Flavor of apricot preserves, pineapple, and there is that slight vinyl flavor. It’s got a very luxurious, tropical medley on the finish that’s hard to pin down but still very enjoyable. Has a very strong acidity that becomes prominent on the finish. Balance isn’t quite there for me. 6/10.


McRitchie Apple Cider
McRitchie North Carolina Dry Hard Cider

It’s much, much lighter than most hard ciders I’ve seen. I cheered inwardly a bit when I noticed the carbonation in the glass. It’s very fine, frizzante, not aggressive like the more common hard ciders. It has a musty, Champagne-like nose with a very subdued apple scent. I honestly don’t know what to expect just from the smell. The flavor is very subtle, and, as the name states, very dry. The apple flavor is pure, but not sweet, like apple juice. If it weren’t for the warming sensation in my throat and stomach, I wouldn’t even be sure there was alcohol here. It barely comes through on the finish, but there’s just enough there to give it a bite. Its got a great balance. 7/10.

McRitchie 2008 Yadkin Valley Merlot

Before I even get to the color, I can smell the chocolate. My exact words: “mmmm, chocolatey.” Anyway, the color is a wonderful, deep, rich red with a very, very light purple tint that becomes noticeable on the swirl. In addition to the chocolate on the nose, there’s a jammy cherry scent. I also, and I think I’m a bit crazy, get a hint of both burlap and maple syrup. Was this aged in French oak? I can definitely detect the oak influence in the flavor, contributing a powdery vanilla-sugar flavor. I also get a tart cherry and coffee and a bit of chocolate on the finish, which is long and clean. There’s also a certain sort of baking spice flavor like cloves or cinnamon. Mouthfeel is a bit stringy and the alcohol/acidity balance is a bit harsh, but the overall experience is a clean, medium-bodied, classic Merlot flavor. 6/10.


McRitchie Ring of Fire
McRitchie 2008 Yadkin Valley Ring of Fire

Color’s a very deep, almost opaque reddish purple. Rich scent of redcurrant and coffee. It has a very smooth, very full texture, evidence of a very good amount of time in oak. Flavor is a very rich mocha with a bit of cherry. Tannins are chalky, not quite chewy, and the sensation lingers on the finish. Good balance on the alcohol here; it contributes to the structure without coming forward. This one is my favorite of their wines. 7/10.

If you’re looking to get your hands on some of their wine, just drop by www.mcritchiewine.com. They’ve got all the info you need to start experiencing their wines for yourself!

Note, these wines were provided by the winery as a sample for review.

Repost from Joshua S. Sweeney on Wine (Explored). ]]> RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=51 How NASCAR Drivers do Cabernet Franc http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=50 Wed, 19 May 2010 12:51:28 GMT *The Back Story*: I’m going to say this straight: I am not a NASCAR fan. I’ve grown up in NASCAR country, lived near a speedway of one kind or... The Back Story:

I’m going to say this straight: I am not a NASCAR fan. I’ve grown up in NASCAR country, lived near a speedway of one kind or another most of my life, and it’s just never rubbed off on me. A former NASCAR driver worked on my car once in Alabama.

He had a trophy up from Watkins Glen in his auto shop. I couldn’t tell you in which state he won that.

Childress Vineyards was founded by former NASCAR driver Richard Childress. His career in racing took him near the major wine-producing regions of the country, coast to coast. He developed a passion for wine as he traveled, and when his career came to a close, he researched the wine-growing conditions in the area and decided to pursue this new passion in the North Carolina piedmont.

Some of his wines have a checkered flag pattern on the label. I didn’t know why until today. I just thought it was a cool stylistic thing, like a tablecloth pattern to designate a table wine. I’m kind of dense like that sometimes.

I want to point out that I knew none of this history until I checked out the Childress Vineyards website. The only Childress I ever knew before today was my second-grade teacher. And that coach for the Vikings. That dude’s alright.

So what’s the deal with this wine? It’s made from grapes grown in North Carolina’s own Yadkin Valley and pressed and bottled on site. It contains 77% Cabernet Franc and 23% Syrah, and it spent 15 months in French oak. Thanks for springing for the French, Mr. Childress.

The Results:

The appearance of the wine is a fairly deep ruby color. The swirl suggests a fairly light viscosity and a smooth texture. It has a very beautiful, very rich depth.

The nose of the wine is just as inviting. It’s very aromatic with black cherry, cloves, and chocolate all coming forward. It has a hint of red apple, and there’s a cool alcohol scent, but it doesn’t overwhelm or otherwise negatively impact the nose.

The mouth feel of the wine is very soft, with a milky, silky texture and a medium body.

The flavor of the wine is simply a delight. There’s a dark cherry attack, with flavors of coffee and chocolate on the mid-palate accompanied by very soft tannins. I’m getting a red-fruit finish, like ripe strawberry, with a slightly bitter acidity and a subtle earthiness. As I was tasting this wine on Twitter while I wrote this review, one of my fellow Raleigh dwellers, @SeanNally, responded that it sounded like German Black Forest cake. I’ll be damned if it doesn’t! Those macerated cherries with the sour notes amplified by a sweet syrup, with milk chocolate shavings and a rich mocha cake? That’s the flavor profile for this wine. The balance is phenomenal with a relatively low acidity (3.59 pH) and alcohol at 13.3%.

For the Casual Drinker:

This is a very approachable red wine. The tannins are soft, the acidity very much in check, the flavors both straight-forward and bright. It’s a very luxurious and understated red wine, not chewy, aggressive, or overwhelming. Most people, I think, would be right at home with the chocolate-y, red-fruit characteristics. Because its flavor is a bit delicate, pairing it is trickier. Keep away from red meat, anything overly spicy or salty, anything you would describe as piquant. Pork, marinated chicken, cheese dishes seem to be the key here.

The Conclusion:

For my second big foray into North Carolina wine, this was more than I expected. In addition, 5 years was the perfect age for this wine. I would recommend this wine to anybody as an example of what North Carolina wine is capable of. For roughly $20, this wine delivers splendid value.

Repost from Wine (Explored) by Joshua S. Sweeney ]]> RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=50 Westbend Riesling, More Fine Wine from Yadkin Valley http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=49 Wed, 19 May 2010 12:38:37 GMT Westbend, like Childress, is a winery that I’ve heard quite a lot about since I moved to the area but never got around to tasting. Also like... Westbend, like Childress, is a winery that I’ve heard quite a lot about since I moved to the area but never got around to tasting. Also like Childress, it is situated in the Yadkin Valley, the fertile wine-growing region southwest of Greensboro. Its name is derived from its situation near a particular part of the Yadkin River that briefly bends back towards the west before meeting the South Yadkin River and continuing on towards South Carolina.

There’s a pretty good reason why I’ve heard quite a bit about Westbend, and it’s spelled out rather clearly on their website: “Wine Spectator has scored Westbend wines the highest of any other North Carolina wines.” Pretty high praise you’re heaping on yourselves, there, Westbend. I kid, I kid. There are only 50 wineries that can claim that outright in their particular state. I’m no statistician, but my money’s on that being fairly good company.

For more on Westbend Vineyards, here’s Robert Parker: “One of the South’s best kept wine secrets is Westbend Vineyards in Lewisville, North Carolina. Westbend produces two excellent Chardonnay cuvées; a tasty, rich Seyval, a good Sauvignon, and a surprisingly spicy, herbal, cassis and chocolate scented and flavored Cabernet Sauvignon. As fine as these wines are, I am surprised they are not better known outside of North Carolina.”

You forgot one, Mr. Parker: the Riesling. Facepalm yourself, good sir. As for me, here’s what I thought of their 2008 Riesling.

The Results:

The appearance of the wine is a deep yellow with a green tint. It has a moderately high viscosity.

The nose of the wine is very floral and perfume-y, with an orchard fruit smell of apple and pear. There is a very slight alcohol scent.

The mouth feel of the wine is rather full-bodied with a creamy, tangy texture. It feels very active on the tongue.

The flavor of the wine is, like the nose, extremely reminiscent of an orchard. There’s a rich, ripe pear attack with hints of citrus, apricot and minerals, and a long floral finish, sweet and full. The balance is phenomenal. A decent sweetness matches a rich acidity, and the alcohol, at 12.5%, accents the flavors very well.

The wine was paired with a cajun dish of chicken and potatoes, and the pungent flavors and sweetness counteracted the spice supremely well.

For the Casual Consumer:

This wine is aggressive and beautifully flavored, but not a dessert wine, an eye-opening combination for someone expecting a sweet, fruity wine or a drier, lighter one. This wine is great on its own, maybe a little too full to be a summer sipper, but it’s really built for spicier meals. Like the aforementioned chicken dish, a white meat pairing does this wine justice.

The Conclusion:

I’ve had few white wines that would justify a $20 price tag, considering how many fantastic whites you can get at a value price. This wine fully justifies its suggested retail of $17, and even if you see it for over $20, I’d recommend picking it up. This is what North Carolina is capable of.


Reposted from Wine (Explored) by Joshua S Sweeney ]]> RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/blog.php?b=49