{"id":732,"date":"2015-09-15T21:27:10","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T01:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=732"},"modified":"2016-02-06T16:36:13","modified_gmt":"2016-02-06T20:36:13","slug":"nc-wine-month-week-2-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/nc-wine-month-week-2-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"NC Wine Month Week 2 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 2 is now behind us and we’re now half way through the month and #WineChat with #NCWines is tomorrow! \u00a0The wine selections last week were just as good as the previous week. \u00a0Here’s what we had. \u00a0Don’t forget, you can also follow our progress on the NC Wine Month 2015 Challenge<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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9\/8: Sauvignon Blanc from Iron Gate Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> – Medium-bodied with white peaches and honeysuckle. \u00a0A sure treat from the Haw River Valley.<\/p>\n

9\/9: Chardonnay from Laurel Gray Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> – A stainless steel Chardonnay that reminds you that not all Chardonnay needs to be oaked. \u00a0A creamy butter note with hints of baked apples and wet stone flavors.<\/p>\n

9\/10: Petit Verdot from Shelton Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> – This dark purple wine has a nose rich in plums and spices with flavors to match. \u00a0A delicate molasses finish added to the richness of the wine.<\/p>\n

9\/11: Cabernet Sauvignon from Parker-Binns Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> – An excellent example of what North Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon is like. \u00a0Delicate flavors with a softer edge than west coast cabs. \u00a0Charred fruits and cedar made for a delicious wine to kick off the weekend.<\/p>\n

9\/12:<\/strong> \u00a0We had a group of friends over to celebrate two milestone birthdays. \u00a0Up first we had the Blanc de Blancs from McRitchie Winery<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0A chardonnay bubbly\u00a0with a rich flavor and nice finish. \u00a0Next was the Dry Riesling from Dobbins Creek Vineyards<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0Bone dry with notes of pears and honeysuckle with a delicate acid backbone. \u00a0We marinated our steaks in some Chambourcin from Misty Creek Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> and had a bit left over. \u00a0Soft flavors with a big spice note throughout. \u00a0For the entr\u00e9e, we had the Barbera from Brandon Hills Vineyards<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0This food\u00a0friendly wine was rich in vanilla with a robust cherry undertone. \u00a0Finally, for dessert we had the Apple Tipper from Fair Game Beverage Company<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0A fortified wine made\u00a0with Hendersonville Apples, it was crisp and delicious with a slight caramel finish. \u00a0(There was also a Caymus Cab Sauv in there too, but we’re keeping it NC here.) \u00a0What a night!<\/p>\n

9\/13: Petit Manseng from Jones Von Drehle Vineyards<\/a> <\/strong>– Tropical notes all around with this wine. \u00a0Heavy on the mango and pineapple on the nose, the palate was more apple-pineapple in profile. \u00a0It finished on a slight creamy note.<\/p>\n

9\/14: Girasole from Raffaldini Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> – We went from tropical one day to strawberries the next. \u00a0The nose was full of strawberry pie aromas. \u00a0The big strawberry flavors were plentiful and lasted until the very end.<\/p>\n

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Check out our other NC Wine Month postings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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