Wild Mountain

I rarely give a whole post to one winery, but I'm in the mood this time.  You will enjoy visiting with Jim and Alan up at Wild Mountain Winery.  The picture above was from outside the tasting room. (Notice bee on flower.)  The winery is new and I think it deserves your attention.  I have a lot to cover so my notes are short, but you can check them out at:  www.WildMountainWinery.com  Better yet, get out, and take a drive and see them in person.  Oh yeah, tell them the Winers Crier sent you.

1st:  Aurora

       My favorite of the day.  This is a port style wine. You will find chocolate covered cherries on the front of the tongue with that nice little warmth of a port.

2nd: LaCresent

       Semi dry and similar to a Riesling.  You will find an aroma of tart apple and apricots.  This would be a very nice house white wine if you're looking for one.

3rd: Elmer's White

       This is a unique white with varietals I have not run across before.  I told you to check them out:)  This wine has notes of asparagus and is very nice.

4th:  Arrowhead Red

       This is a medium bodied red that is light oaky and has an earthy vine pallet.   With notes of mushrooms and pepper it is very nice.  I am told it goes good with smoked meats and I believe it would.

5th:  Sabrevois

        We were very fortunate to be able to try this just bottled light fruity red.  While being light it is still warm and has notes of cherries.  Jim told me to try it with chili.  I would agree and it will get better with time.

6th:  Frontenac Gris

        A semi-sweet white with a light pineapple nose.

7th:  Frontenac

       While you know I am not a Frontenac person I think Wild Mountain does a nice job with this and the Gris above.  This is a light bodied red and if you like Frontenac then you must try theirs.

8th:  LaCrosse

       Semi-dry with a light earthy nose and I am told goes well with pork.

9th: Prairie Star

       This dry wine is aged in American Oak.  It has citrus notes and I am told would go well with salmon.  This could be a good house white.

10th: Mountain Sweet Red

         This is a fun little semi-sweet wine from a 5 grape blend.  This wine has a candy grape nose with a wonderful finish.

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