Wine Tasting Notes

When we had lunch at the Nelson Creamery last weekend I tried a few amazing wines, and I wrote down the names of them so I could share the experience with you. These are all very, very good! So, now you have some great wines to try…just in time for the weekend! Have you tried any good wines lately? Please share them here! ~ Bearboat Pinot Noir ~ 2007 While the color is a brilliant red reminiscent of black cherries, the nose offers hints of warm toast and cassis. Bearboat Pinot Noir has a mouth of fresh strawberries and raspberries while delicate suggestions of black licorice enhance the lingering finish. Bearboat Pinot Noir promises to be an exquisite addition to your table. ~ Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc ~ 2009...

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~ winter ice ~ “A rich and luscious sweet wine; white-gold in color with intense flavors and aromas of melon and peach. Estate Grown St. Pepin grapes make this a well-balanced wine with a crisp and refreshing finish.” ~winemaker’s notes “At Cannon River Winery, they use St. Pepin grapes for their ice wine in order to achieve a well-balanced wine that finishes with a refreshing crisp taste. “It’s got a hint of tropical fruit and it’s more enjoyed as a dessert wine so it’s something you’d serve with maybe a cheesecake or that kind of thing,” she said. In order to make roughly 1,000 bottles of this tasty treat, the Maloneys brought in a group of volunteers to help pick grapes on the day after Christmas — not typically...

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“Our 2009 Petite Sirah displays aromas of dark fruits and strawberries, with a hint of herbs in the background. This medium-bodied wine provides a mouthful of blackberry flavors and more red fruits, finishing with soft but full tannins.” ~ from the redtree wine website We enjoyed this lovely petite sirah with our cheese, crackers, baguette and stew while visiting our friends the Nickelsen’s. It paired perfectly with the sharp cheddar and spicy chilies. Delicious! Cheers! ~Melissa

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We enjoyed this delicious, floral, fruity wine with our Thanksgiving dinner this year. It was the perfect accompaniment! ~ Wine Maker’s Notes  ~ The wine is a deep golden straw color, with a nose of dried apricot, spicy peach, with a touch of rose petal and honeysuckle. The crisp green apple, honeyed apricot and peach flavors meld with the traditional spicy flavors of Gewurztraminer. This medium-bodied wine’s off dry style strikes the perfect balance between its sweetness and bright crisp acidity. A versatile wine, it pairs nicely with spicy Asian cooking as well as grilled chicken and fish. Have you tried any good wines lately? ~Melissa

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I enjoyed a glass of Dancing Bull Sauvignon Blanc with a crispy, cold salad of spring greens drizzled with chunky bleu cheese dressing, juicy, flavorful rotisserie chicken, and tender sweet potato french fries. It was a really good, straight forward white with flavors of melon, meyer lemon, cantaloupe and jasmine. Here’s a more detailed description from the Dancing Bull website: Crisp, fruity flavors of lime, kiwi, mango and citrus make this wine the perfect wingman for spicy shrimp or grilled seafood. One sip conjures memories of fresh-squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day. Vibrant citrus flavors and a touch of that traditional Sauvignon Blanc grassiness give this wine a crisp, inviting acidity. Stick to pork, chicken or fish with this wine, but throw in some basil or cilantro to...

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Ho! for the leaves that eddy down, Crumpled yellow and withered brown, Hither and yonder and up the street And trampled under the passing feet; Swirling, billowing, drifting by, With a whisper soft and a rustling sigh, Starting aloft to windy ways, Telling the coming of bonfire days. ~Grace Strickler Dawson This was fabulous with grilled steak, potatoes anna and s’mores. Jammy, peaty with hints of leather and tobacco. The perfect wine for any fall meal! Enjoy! ~Melissa

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