I visited: Notaviva Winery in which they pair wine with different music, Naked Mountain Winery, Molliver Vineyards, Well Hung Vineyard, White Rock Vineyards, Stanburn Winery, Veritas Vineyards, and Unicorn Winery. The wineries and vineyards were very nice and descriptive about the wines that they were offering for tasting.
At each winery or vineyard there was one wine that stood out from the rest.
Notaviva Winery: 2009 Cantabile Cabernet Franc. Notaviva Description- Subtle notes of tobacco and spice drift from the glass as you swirl our debut "Cantabile" Cabernet Franc. Aptly named Cantabile from the musical term for "full of expression" this wine greets your palate with graceful tones of currants and berries. Best paired with string quartets or cello concertos. Pour, listen, relax and enjoy. 80% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 9 months in French oak. Goes well with medium weight beef dishes - we've enjoyed it with medallions in a mushroom gravy and bleu cheese mashed potatoes.
My notes- This wine was nicely balanced in both taste and smell. It was rich with hints of dark fruit. The taste didn't linger on the palate creating a sticky effect, it was a rich Cabernet Franc without being too heavy.
Naked Mountain Winery: 2011 Chardonnay/Riesling. Naked Mountain Description- With a distinct nose of pear and peach blossoms, this much anticipated vintage of our Chardonnay/Riesling doesn’t disappoint. Full of hibiscus, honeysuckle, and ripe tree fruit, this semi-sweet wine is the perfect spring or summer sipping wine. Pair this with a deck and the sunset for a perfect ending to any day. Also great for spicy Thai food or a fruit salad.
My notes- This white wine blend was crisp and light. There were hints of citrus on the nose, which were detectable on the palate. It was a nice wine for a quiet day and was easy to sip on.
Well Hung Vineyard: 2010 Merlot-Verdot. Well Hung Description-
- Swirl: Deep garnet legs
- Sniff: Earthy, leather and coffee
- Sip: Rich plum with cocoa and mushroom
- Savor: Full cherry finish
Food Pairing: perfect complement to beef and lamb dishes, as well as Italian food and wild mushrooms
My notes- This was a perfectly balanced red wine. There were both fruity and spicy elements that created a full bodied taste to the wine. The smell of this wine was rich and there were elements of dark fruits. This was one of my favorite wines of the day.
White Rock Vineyards: Moon Glow. White Rock Description- 100% Traminette – Granny Smith Apple tones make a refreshing wine for this hot summer
My notes- This wine was very smooth and refreshing. It was not too sweet but the fruity elements gave it a naturally sweet finish. It also did not leave a lingering finish on the palate. just like the description stated, it would be best for sipping on a hot summer day.
Stanburn Winery: 2010 Chardonnay. Stanburn Description- Contains 100% Chardonnay and is fermented in stainless steel, then
finished in neutral oak barrels. This wine has a smooth texture with a
light, crisp, and slightly fruity aroma. It pairs well with grilled
seafood, poultry dishes, and pineapple desserts.
My notes- This was my favorite wine of the day. It was light and crisp. It was a wine that you could drink all day. I think the aging process is what made the wine, since it put the emphasis on the fruit and not really on the oak. I liked that there was minimal oak-y finish on the wine.
Veritas Vineyards: Saddleback Chardonnay 2011. Veritas Vineyards- The 2011 Saddleback Chardonnay is modeled after the “old world” style
from Chablis, France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and
matured in primarily neutral French oak barrels for 4 months. The
nose is clean and showing aromas of apple, pear, honeydew melon and
kiwi. The Saddleback Chardonnay is medium bodied and layered with ripe
tree fruits continuing with soft impressions of toast and spice from oak
aging. Saddleback Chardonnay is a perfect wine to compliment light fish
and shellfish dishes, or even poultry with citrus sauces.
My notes- This chardonnay was a nice blend of fruit and oak aging. There were hints of apple in the taste of the wine, that gave it more depth. It was a crisp and fresh wine. I liked that there were hints of other fruits in the wine.
Unicorn Winery: Table Rock White. Unicorn Description-
Aromas and flavors of citrus, honey, strawberries, and mango; perfect on a hot summer day. Enjoy with spicy food.
My notes- This winery was a bit of a miss overall, but this wine was the shiny light. It had a nice blend of sweet and spicy elements. I enjoyed that this wine was slightly spicy for a white wine. There was a nice diversion from the norm, that I really liked.
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