by bonnie | Dec 28, 2021 | Adventures in Winemaking
The term “Reserve” is one of those wine words that can have many definitions (or none at all). There is technically no requirement for what constitutes a reserve and it is the discretion of the winemaker to determine which wines or lots are worthy of being held back...
by bonnie | Nov 23, 2021 | Recipes
Check out some of our favorite recipes to brighten up your holiday table: Lisa’s Holiday infused Sangria! Bonnie’s Charles R Pumpkin Soup Cranberry Salsa Judy’s favorite Fig & Walnut Torta Uncle Ken’s White Wine Marinated BBQ Turkey The...
by bonnie | Nov 16, 2021 | Adventures in Winemaking
Tasting Notes While completely dry, this wine glides across the palette with a smooth confidence. Strawberry leads on the nose and rhubarb rounds out the palette. Refreshing citrus leads to watermelon in a lingering finish. A beautifully food-friendly wine, this is...
by bonnie | Nov 10, 2021 | Adventures in Winemaking
Raspberry leads on the nose, but quickly makes way for a complex earth and spice profile. Rosemary, white pepper, fresh tobacco leaf and dusty dark chocolate all politely take turns on the palette. A firm acidity makes this an extremely food friendly wine, but the...
by bonnie | Nov 8, 2021 | Recipes
Ingredients (for 30 plus servings – amounts can be cut for smaller volumes)4 bottles Charles R Vino de Amor Port2 bottles Charles R 2016 Zinfandel (or your favorite red wine)1-3lbs fresh cranberries4-8 oranges (cut into small triangles)Orange peels (from 2 of...
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