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Lovers Leap Vineyard and Winery
During the summer, Lovers Leap released a new wine, a Cabernet Franc. We had tasted the wine in the barrel and were looking forward to its release. We had our first bottle this fall and I must say that it lived up to our expectations. This wine proves that Kentucky vineyards and wineries can produce a wine that is excellent by any standards of red wine.
The flowery aroma is followed by a flavor of black raspberries. It has an understated elegance that leaves the wine lover wanting more. Kudos to Lovers Leap for producing such a great Kentucky wine.
by admin with No CommentsHappy Holidays!
Holidays are a time to celebrate and wine lovers are sure to start thinking about what wine to serve or to sip. Many will make recommendations of what wine goes best with your appetizers, your dinner, or desserts; but my suggestion is to choose the wine you enjoy the most. This wine lover will be enjoying a red, such as a Cabernet Franc, a Cabernet Sauvignon, or a Norton.
Whether you are spending the day with family or friends at your home or traveling somewhere, have a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday season.
by admin with No CommentsOliver Winery
A trip to the Bloomington area wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Indiana’s largest winery. Oliver Winery welcomes guests seven days a week. Located just a few miles from Indiana University, the winery attracts visitors from many areas of the country. The winery accommodates many wine lovers at their large tasting bar. Wine, breads, crackers and cheese can be purchased to enjoy. Seating is available on the heated patio during the colder days. When the weather is warm, you’ll find many visitors enjoying the tables around the lake.
Oliver Winery has many excellent wines to enjoy. Their Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best dry whites I’ve tasted. They also have an excellent Syrah which is one of my husband’s favorites. Those who prefer sweeter selections will also enjoy their best-sellers; Soft White, Soft Red, and their Rosé. Oliver is also well known for their Mead and their cider.
If you are traveling to the area, I recommend making time for a visit to Oliver Winery; you won’t be disappointed.
Brown County Wineries
Indiana has a number of good wineries and a visitor to Nashville, can spend some time tasting excellent Indiana wines. On the way into town, we stopped at Brown County Winery. They have a lovely location at the winery just west of Nashville with a great tasting room and gift shop, as well as a smaller tasting room and gift shop in downtown Nashville. Visitors enjoy grape wines, fruit wines and ports.
Chateau Thomas Winery, located in Indianapolis, has a tasting room in Nashville. Visitors can stop, sit down, and enjoy wine while relaxing from a day of shopping, or taste from an extensive wine menu and make purchases to take home.
Both wineries welcome many wine lovers who come to Brown County to enjoy the quaint shops and the natural beauty of the area.
The Reader’s Corner
If you are near the Louisville area, I’d love to see you next Saturday. I’ll be signing A Wine Lover’s Odyssey Across Kentucky at the Reader’s Corner on Old Frankfort Avenue. Other authors from Butler Books will be there throughout the day. I’ll be there from noon to 2 PM.
by admin with No CommentsHappy Thanksgiving!
Whatever your plans are for the holiday, I wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! After the events of the big day, find a warm spot, choose your favorite wine, and relax.
For the weekend, if shopping is not your choice, you might want to check the winery websites for special events. Wineries, such as Chrisman Mill Winery at Hamburg in Lexington and Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery at New Castle are hosting special holiday events.
However you plan to spend your long weekend, have a safe and happy time.
by admin with No CommentsThanksgiving Wine
Those wine lovers who want to serve the perfect wine with every dinner are probably wondering what to choose for that special Thanksgiving Dinner. My recommendation is to choose a wine you enjoy, whether it is red or white. The tastes and flavors of the typical holiday dinner are so varied that whichever wine you choose, it can be a good choice.
For white wine lovers, I personally recommend either Traminette or Gewürztraminer. Both wines have spicy and floral tones and are made in both dry and semi sweet. Since I prefer dry, I’d recommend the dry Traminette from Prodigy Vineyard and Winery.
If you prefer reds, I would recommend a lighter red, such as a light Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovers Leap Vineyard and Winery offer a lovely Cabernet Sauvignon that I’d suggest. Many wine lovers enjoy a Nouveau or a rosé as well and either one would pair with your dinner quite well.
The choice of wine for Thanksgiving doesn’t have to cause stress this week. Choose the wine you love and worry about cooking the bird and other fixings.
Hope you enjoy the week.
by admin with No CommentsKentucky’s Wineries
When visiting a wine festival, you don’t get to try all the wines you’d like. You might want to give it a try, but there are so many varieties offered that you usually have to pick and choose. At recent festivals, I’ve been talking to visitors and signing books and haven’t been able to try many at all. But our recent visit to the Incredible Food Show was different. I was a taster and enjoyed the experience of trying some new wines.
At Rose Hill Farm Winery, we tried their estate grown Cabernet Franc, which has a deep garnet color. The wine is a very nice dry red with herbal flavors. The Cabernet Franc from Horseshoe Bend Vineyard and Winery is also an excellent choice for tasters. The vintage we tried is blended with a Carmenere grape, which gives it a smooth finish. As lovers of Cabernet Franc, it’s good to find good varieties in Kentucky.
I also enjoyed getting the opportunity to try the wines from the site of Kentucky’s first vineyard. First Vineyard Winery is located in Jessamine County on the grounds where J. J. Dufour planted the first vineyard in Kentucky, in the late 1700’s. First Vineyard Winery offers a Reisling, that though described as semi-sweet, has enough dryness to appeal to me.
A tasting wouldn’t be complete for us without trying the available Nortons. The new one we tried was from Rising Sons Home Farm Winery. As one might expect from a Silver Medal winner, the wine is a welcome addition to Kentucky’s Norton selections. First Vineyard Winery also offers an exceptional Norton.
If you enjoy wines and love trying new things, I recommend going to wine festivals. They offer the opportunity to try many wines at the same time. Kentucky hosts many wonderful festivals each year.
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Kentucky’s Incredible Food Show
Last week’s food show was a resounding success. The exhibitors provided visitors with a wide array of Kentucky products. While we were there, we saw people enjoying themselves and the bounty that Kentucky has to offer. We tasted and sipped our way through many foods and wines and bought quite a few. Our personal favorites (besides the wineries) were Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese, Grandma Carolyn’s Ketchup, Browning’s Hams, and Steve’s Dips.
Look for information to follow about next year’s show. I’m looking forward to another great experience.
by admin with No Comments– Incredible Food Show – Kentucky Proud Event
Kentucky’s Incredible Food Show in Lexington on Saturday is one of the most enjoyable events in the state. Each year Kentucky products are put on display for visitors to savor. Foods and drinks from the state, such as country ham, beer cheese, cheese, candy, sauces and wine are available for tasting.
From 9 am to 5 pm, at the Lexington Center, you will be able to taste and buy products, get tips from the state’s producers, browse through cookbooks, watch cooking demonstrations, and enjoy what Kentucky has to offer.
I’ve attended for several years and look forward to returning each fall. If you love Kentucky and enjoy trying out new tastes, you’ll want to make time to visit.
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