1st: Alexis Bailly Vineyard - http://abvwines.com/
"Isis" - 2011
It's ice wine, what more do I need to say? ABV does an outstanding job with this one. Notes of apricot, peaches, and honey run across your pallet. A sweet desert wine you don't want to miss.
2nd: Alexis Bailly Vineyard - http://abvwines.com/
"Solaris" - 2011
This wine is new for ABV, and they hit the mark right on!!! This is a brandy-infused WHITE wine. Yes, I said, WHITE wine. It will warm the cockles of your heart as flavors of peaches, figs, and honey dance across your tongue. It's winter in Minnesota, and even though it's a brown Christmas it's nice to warm up with this awesome wine on a cold winter night!!
"May your Christmas be Merry and your Wine glass be full."
- The Winer
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Holiday Season
1st: Lioco - http://www.liocowine.com/
"Chardonnay" - 2010
This is a great wine paired with chicken and I'm going to give you the description off the bottle because it's right on.
Nose of fresh meyer lemon, lime leaf and river stones. Flavor of lemon drop candies, green pair, and mineral. Food pairings with green curry chicken, dungeoness crab, fish chowder.
2nd: Alexis Bailly Vineyard - http://www.abvwines.com/
"Ratafia" - 2009
If you don't have one of these in your rack for this time of year you are missing out! This wine is a mixture of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year all packed into triangular blue bottle. I suggest it for sippping with a loved one, or small group of close friends.
This is a red fortified sweet dessert wine infused with orange. It is toasty, spicy, nutty, and brings out everything that reminds me of Christmas.
"It's Christmas time - soak up the holiday with loved ones."
- "The Winerers Crier"
"Chardonnay" - 2010
This is a great wine paired with chicken and I'm going to give you the description off the bottle because it's right on.
Nose of fresh meyer lemon, lime leaf and river stones. Flavor of lemon drop candies, green pair, and mineral. Food pairings with green curry chicken, dungeoness crab, fish chowder.
2nd: Alexis Bailly Vineyard - http://www.abvwines.com/
"Ratafia" - 2009
If you don't have one of these in your rack for this time of year you are missing out! This wine is a mixture of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year all packed into triangular blue bottle. I suggest it for sippping with a loved one, or small group of close friends.
This is a red fortified sweet dessert wine infused with orange. It is toasty, spicy, nutty, and brings out everything that reminds me of Christmas.
"It's Christmas time - soak up the holiday with loved ones."
- "The Winerers Crier"
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wine From Way Down South
1st: Victor Hugo Winery - http://www.victorhugowinery.com/
"Morio Muscat" - 2006
Pulled out this wine to sip for a relaxing winter night and it was awesome! That's why it was in the wine rack. This winery produces great wines and this was one of them. When I say down south I mean -South Africa. This is a straw colored sweet wine with notes of honeysuckle and jasmine. Deep grape notes and honey with a hint of fig roll across the palate. This is one to hunt for. I suggest starting with Eric at the Liquor Barrell in Mahtomedi - http://www.mahtomediliquorbarrel.com/. Tell him "The Winers Crier" sent you :)
"A good wine leaves memories on your taste buds."
- "The Winers Crier"
"Morio Muscat" - 2006
Pulled out this wine to sip for a relaxing winter night and it was awesome! That's why it was in the wine rack. This winery produces great wines and this was one of them. When I say down south I mean -South Africa. This is a straw colored sweet wine with notes of honeysuckle and jasmine. Deep grape notes and honey with a hint of fig roll across the palate. This is one to hunt for. I suggest starting with Eric at the Liquor Barrell in Mahtomedi - http://www.mahtomediliquorbarrel.com/. Tell him "The Winers Crier" sent you :)
"A good wine leaves memories on your taste buds."
- "The Winers Crier"
Sunday, September 18, 2011
I'm Back :)
Sorry for having been gone so long. Life happens.
I have a lot of great stuff to tell you about. I've been on the road and river and have found some great wines you'll want to know about. You won't get them all in this one post as I am catching up, but I will get all the info to you.
I will also be working on making this a better blog with links, etc to make it more useful to you. That said, here is one to get us going.
1st: Fieldstone Vineyards - http://www.fieldstonevineyards.com/
Maretell Frontenac - Year Unknown
This is a very nice dry red table wine - it will be hard to come by because of it's limited production,
so if you see one grab it.
Watch for my next update - next Sunday morning when I start to unload some of the great wines I've tasted over the last months.
Life is a highway, take a drive.
- The Winer
I have a lot of great stuff to tell you about. I've been on the road and river and have found some great wines you'll want to know about. You won't get them all in this one post as I am catching up, but I will get all the info to you.
I will also be working on making this a better blog with links, etc to make it more useful to you. That said, here is one to get us going.
1st: Fieldstone Vineyards - http://www.fieldstonevineyards.com/
Maretell Frontenac - Year Unknown
This is a very nice dry red table wine - it will be hard to come by because of it's limited production,
so if you see one grab it.
Watch for my next update - next Sunday morning when I start to unload some of the great wines I've tasted over the last months.
Life is a highway, take a drive.
- The Winer
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Spring Winery News
1st: Minnesota Event:
Savor Minnesota - http://www.savorminnesota.com/
April 2nd 20 Minnesota Wineries and Beer Vendors
2nd: Spring Openers:
Alexis Bailey Vineyars - http://www.abvwines.com/
April 9th Choclate, Cheese, Wine Event
St. Croix Vineyards - http://www.scvwines.com/
April Spring Re-open Check out thier Seyval
Scenic Valley Winery - http://www.scenicvalleywinery.com/
April Spring Re-open Rhubarb, Raspberry, & check out the Cherry Chill
3rd: Out of State
Chateau St. Croix - http://www.chateaustcroix.com/
April 23rd Easter Egg Hunt
Pheasant Hollow Winery - http://www.pheasanthollowwinery.com/
Always Open Check out thier Black and Blue
"The cold heart of winter leaves, and people turn thier thoughts to spring."
- The Winer
Savor Minnesota - http://www.savorminnesota.com/
April 2nd 20 Minnesota Wineries and Beer Vendors
2nd: Spring Openers:
Alexis Bailey Vineyars - http://www.abvwines.com/
April 9th Choclate, Cheese, Wine Event
St. Croix Vineyards - http://www.scvwines.com/
April Spring Re-open Check out thier Seyval
Scenic Valley Winery - http://www.scenicvalleywinery.com/
April Spring Re-open Rhubarb, Raspberry, & check out the Cherry Chill
3rd: Out of State
Chateau St. Croix - http://www.chateaustcroix.com/
April 23rd Easter Egg Hunt
Pheasant Hollow Winery - http://www.pheasanthollowwinery.com/
Always Open Check out thier Black and Blue
"The cold heart of winter leaves, and people turn thier thoughts to spring."
- The Winer
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March Thoughts
1st: Saint Croix Vineyards - http://www.scvwines.com/
"Vignoles" - 2007
Vignoles is a wonderful wine with a nose of peach and grapefruit. It is a semi-dry wine that has a flavor that delicately bounces off the tongue.
Vignoles and I have had a hate/love relationship since day one. My wife really likes this one. The first time I tried it I didn't like it, then with each sip it started to grow on me. It remains the same for me today. I really enjoy it, then I'm not sure, then I'm really enjoying it again. Oh yeah, and all in the same glass of wine. Try this one for yourself. I believe you will like it, and coming from Saint Croix Vineyards you can't go wrong.
Notes: Many wineries open thier tasting rooms again in the spring. I will be putting up a links post soon so you don't miss out.
"Wine is bottled poetry". - Robert Louis Stevenson
- The Winer
"Vignoles" - 2007
Vignoles is a wonderful wine with a nose of peach and grapefruit. It is a semi-dry wine that has a flavor that delicately bounces off the tongue.
Vignoles and I have had a hate/love relationship since day one. My wife really likes this one. The first time I tried it I didn't like it, then with each sip it started to grow on me. It remains the same for me today. I really enjoy it, then I'm not sure, then I'm really enjoying it again. Oh yeah, and all in the same glass of wine. Try this one for yourself. I believe you will like it, and coming from Saint Croix Vineyards you can't go wrong.
Notes: Many wineries open thier tasting rooms again in the spring. I will be putting up a links post soon so you don't miss out.
"Wine is bottled poetry". - Robert Louis Stevenson
- The Winer
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Naughty Side
1st: Field Stone Vineyards - http://www.fieldstonevineyards.com/
"Debauchery" - 2009
This wonderful sweet red wine comes from the Frontenac grape with a medium nose. It comes across the pallet full and deep and at 19% alcohol rises into our warm you up category.
"Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy." - Benjamin Franklin
"Need I say any more?"
- The Winer
"Debauchery" - 2009
This wonderful sweet red wine comes from the Frontenac grape with a medium nose. It comes across the pallet full and deep and at 19% alcohol rises into our warm you up category.
"Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy." - Benjamin Franklin
"Need I say any more?"
- The Winer
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Frozen February Favorites
1st: Saint Croix Vineyards - www.scvwines.com
"La Crescent" - 2009
Is it any wonder we like this wine? It won the "Minnesota Governor's Cup" trophy at the 2010 International Cold Climate Wine Competition. That being said, this white desert wine is delightful, with floral notes and hints of apricot and tangerine to the taste buds.
2nd: Cannon River Winery - www.cannonriverwinery.com
"Sogn Blanc" - 2008
Check out these credentials: 2006 Tasters Guild International Award, 2009 International Cold Climate Wine Competition, among many others you'll find on their site. Sogn Blanc is a beautiful blush wine with a delicate sweetness made from Edelweiss grapes. You will find the peach, white grape, pineapple and mango aromas highly pleasing. We paired with Jambalaya and found a hint of cotton candy with a wonderful fresh grape nose.
"Don't buy wine to show off, Buy it to share, whether it's with that someone special or a group of friends."
-The Winer
"La Crescent" - 2009
Is it any wonder we like this wine? It won the "Minnesota Governor's Cup" trophy at the 2010 International Cold Climate Wine Competition. That being said, this white desert wine is delightful, with floral notes and hints of apricot and tangerine to the taste buds.
2nd: Cannon River Winery - www.cannonriverwinery.com
"Sogn Blanc" - 2008
Check out these credentials: 2006 Tasters Guild International Award, 2009 International Cold Climate Wine Competition, among many others you'll find on their site. Sogn Blanc is a beautiful blush wine with a delicate sweetness made from Edelweiss grapes. You will find the peach, white grape, pineapple and mango aromas highly pleasing. We paired with Jambalaya and found a hint of cotton candy with a wonderful fresh grape nose.
"Don't buy wine to show off, Buy it to share, whether it's with that someone special or a group of friends."
-The Winer
Sunday, February 6, 2011
St. Paul 125th Winter Carnival & Super Bowl Weekend
1st: Mt. Valley Vineyards - http://www.mtvalleyvineyards.com/
"Beaver Creek" - 2008
A white table wine with a hint of raisin to the nose. Lightly sweet, not dry with a very slight creaminess in sipping. A good pick for an every day white wine. Mt. Valley Vineyards hale from Forest City, Iowa. We found them while on a trip to a family reunion. The people at Mt. Valley are very friendly and you will enjoy your visit there.
2nd: Barefoot Wine - http://www.barefootwine.com/
"Moscato" - 2010
Barefoot Moscato is a lightly sweet white wine with notes of peach and apricot running through it. Hints of orange and lemon help make for a crisp finish.
3rd: Barefoot Wine - http://www.barefootwine.com/
"Sweet Red" - 2010
A semi sweet red wine with flavors of raspberry and cherry surrounding it. You will enjoy it by itself or with your next spicy beefed up meal.
"Try a new wine, find a new friend, not necessarily in that order, and they can't be the same."
The Winer
"Beaver Creek" - 2008
A white table wine with a hint of raisin to the nose. Lightly sweet, not dry with a very slight creaminess in sipping. A good pick for an every day white wine. Mt. Valley Vineyards hale from Forest City, Iowa. We found them while on a trip to a family reunion. The people at Mt. Valley are very friendly and you will enjoy your visit there.
2nd: Barefoot Wine - http://www.barefootwine.com/
"Moscato" - 2010
Barefoot Moscato is a lightly sweet white wine with notes of peach and apricot running through it. Hints of orange and lemon help make for a crisp finish.
3rd: Barefoot Wine - http://www.barefootwine.com/
"Sweet Red" - 2010
A semi sweet red wine with flavors of raspberry and cherry surrounding it. You will enjoy it by itself or with your next spicy beefed up meal.
"Try a new wine, find a new friend, not necessarily in that order, and they can't be the same."
The Winer
Sunday, January 30, 2011
January Catch Up
Hey, what can I say? It's been a wild and woolly month. That being said, check out this months findings.
1st: Cannon River Winery - http://www.cannonriverwinery.com/
"Bootleggers Red" - 2009
Bootleggers Red is a dessert wine with notes of blackberries, blueberries, and a wonderful hint of nuts and chocolate. mmmmm
2nd: Joseph Victori Wines - http://www.jvwines.com/
"Sweet Bitch Merlot" - 2010
This Merlot is a sweet red wine but yet full bodied. It's sweetness is light and hints of raspberry, blackberry, and vanilla meld wonderfully. Sweet Bitch Merlot is a very soft wine and may be considered for one of your table wines.
3rd: Sonoma Valley Portworks - http://www.portworks.com/
"Deco" - 2010
Ok, you're gonna love the way SVP has their website set up! Next, you will enjoy Deco! An after dinner wine that blends ports of California and Australia. Deco has a great blend of chocolate gently running through it, making it a great aperitif. If you're not sure about a port, but are curious try this one.
It's Winter in Minnesota, Wine a little.
-The Winer
1st: Cannon River Winery - http://www.cannonriverwinery.com/
"Bootleggers Red" - 2009
Bootleggers Red is a dessert wine with notes of blackberries, blueberries, and a wonderful hint of nuts and chocolate. mmmmm
2nd: Joseph Victori Wines - http://www.jvwines.com/
"Sweet Bitch Merlot" - 2010
This Merlot is a sweet red wine but yet full bodied. It's sweetness is light and hints of raspberry, blackberry, and vanilla meld wonderfully. Sweet Bitch Merlot is a very soft wine and may be considered for one of your table wines.
3rd: Sonoma Valley Portworks - http://www.portworks.com/
"Deco" - 2010
Ok, you're gonna love the way SVP has their website set up! Next, you will enjoy Deco! An after dinner wine that blends ports of California and Australia. Deco has a great blend of chocolate gently running through it, making it a great aperitif. If you're not sure about a port, but are curious try this one.
It's Winter in Minnesota, Wine a little.
-The Winer
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Christmas and New Years Cheers!!
Friends,
Opened two great bottles of wine over the holidays and want to let you know about them.
1st: Fieldstone Vineyards - www.fieldstonevineyards.com
"New Moon White" - 2008
A buttery white table wine by Fieldstone. A very light nose. Fairly buttery on the tongue, reminiscent of a Pinot. A light finish. Consider this for any white wine occasion and sharing with friends.
2nd: Alexis Bailly Vineyards - www.abvwines.com
"Ice Wine" - 2008
This was an exquisite wine by Alexis Bailly. A nicely aged nose. A full bodied wine with lots of
golden raisin flavor and hints of licorice. A very smooth finish. This wine deserves your attention and a
fire to be drank by.
Enjoy!
The Winer
Opened two great bottles of wine over the holidays and want to let you know about them.
1st: Fieldstone Vineyards - www.fieldstonevineyards.com
"New Moon White" - 2008
A buttery white table wine by Fieldstone. A very light nose. Fairly buttery on the tongue, reminiscent of a Pinot. A light finish. Consider this for any white wine occasion and sharing with friends.
2nd: Alexis Bailly Vineyards - www.abvwines.com
"Ice Wine" - 2008
This was an exquisite wine by Alexis Bailly. A nicely aged nose. A full bodied wine with lots of
golden raisin flavor and hints of licorice. A very smooth finish. This wine deserves your attention and a
fire to be drank by.
Enjoy!
The Winer
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