Favorite Wine?

[shakerofsalt]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

[live2ski]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

[live2ski]

eh.


Sorry forgot to use proper Canuckian speak.

[OttoCal]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

I keep meaning to hit the wine trail on the end of Lake Ontario- has anybody been?? Mmm, Ice wine

[shakerofsalt]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

I keep meaning to hit the wine trail on the end of Lake Ontario- has anybody been?? Mmm, Ice wine

I hit the wine trail in Niagara On The Lake a couple of years ago. I want to do it again soon. They have a trolley that will take you from winery to winery....and there are many! Some give free samples, others make you pay for them. At some times of the year they have a pass that you buy and you get samples and gourmet munchies.

[shakerofsalt]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

They also do use different kinds of grapes for their ice wines. On the islands (Ohio), all they make is white, but I have found Cabernet Ice Wine at Inniskillen in Canada.

[nutmeg]

We ate dinner at the Mon Ami winery in October when we were in Ohio.

I like a few of their wines as well.

[shakerofsalt]

We ate dinner at the Mon Ami winery in October when we were in Ohio.

I like a few of their wines as well.

Ummm. .....I wish I would have known! I was probably less than 5 minutes away! I just did a bunch of Christmas shopping there last weekend.

[Lightning Bolt]

when pressed, I would have to say that I prefer the Dark

.... and I'm not drinking any f*****g merlot!!!!

[nutmeg]

We ate dinner at the Mon Ami winery in October when we were in Ohio.

I like a few of their wines as well.

Ummm. .....I wish I would have known! I was probably less than 5 minutes away! I just did a bunch of Christmas shopping there last weekend.

Hey! You could have joined us for my hubby's 50th birthday!

[Tequila Revenge]

when pressed, I would have to say that I prefer the Dark

.... and I'm not drinking any f*****g merlot!!!!

"Tastes fine to me!" That guy plays the perfect A Hole friend

[drmutt]

Ah, Boone's Farms Strawberry Hill. Probably the most palatable of the wino wines. I always wanted to have a tasting of wino wines...get an oil drum and burn palates in the backyard, a couple cardboard boxes for guests who want to stay overnight. Definitely got to do it in the dead of winter. No showering or shaving for 1 week before the event. Dress code: long coats, cut off gloves, and watch caps. It'll be great...

[Coconuts]

If you like those, you'll probably like any of the Oliver Soft wines (they have red, white or rose). I'm from Indiana and I've driven past the winery about 1000 times, but I have seen it at Meijier's here in Michigan, so they may have it in TN as well. They're very sweet. Their mead is outstanding as well (actually, most of their wines are really good, but the Softs are just the wines that are everywhere).

Coconuts,

You are so correct Oliver Winery is EXCELLENT!!! Their Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are excellent wines As is their Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, and Cardonel. All are dry wines with the exception of the Gewurztraminer. Excellent Vino.

Jacobs Creek also has a very tasty Shiraz.

A visit to the winery in the spring is quite the treat with all the lovely tulips and spring flowers blooming.

Oh yeah- Tom's a convert now! Have you tried the Traminette? I loved that one, and their port was also excellent.

[OttoCal]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

They also do use different kinds of grapes for their ice wines. On the islands (Ohio), all they make is white, but I have found Cabernet Ice Wine at Inniskillen in Canada.

There is a Cabernet Franc ice wine near me at Sheldrake Point, Cayuga Lake. The red ice wine is usually harder to find, but often tastes the best!

[OttoCal]

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

I keep meaning to hit the wine trail on the end of Lake Ontario- has anybody been?? Mmm, Ice wine

I hit the wine trail in Niagara On The Lake a couple of years ago. I want to do it again soon. They have a trolley that will take you from winery to winery....and there are many! Some give free samples, others make you pay for them. At some times of the year they have a pass that you buy and you get samples and gourmet munchies.

sounds fun, I will keep an eye out and try to get up there this summer. or maybe hit the lights at Niagara Falls for New Years and make a weekend out of it?? What am I saying that is next week!! Yikes. Summer it is.

They do similar wine trail weekend things here in the Finger Lakes. Anyone in NY/PA/OH or any driving distance to central NY, you should really plan to make a weekend winery trip, you would have a blast!! It is so much fun and the wineries all have unique personalities. Not to mention a huge assortment of wine for everyone from the driest to the sweetest. We hit the wineries as often as we can, and that is the most popular activitiy for any of our out-of-town guests.

[ragtopW]

I love the sweet white wines (sorry Penny...most others taste like turpentine smells)

It turns out most of the wine I like is also very cheap

My current favorite is Blue Heron (local Michigan winery St Julian)

" 35,000 to 40,000 cases this year to satisfy demand, which has grown 15 to 20 percent every year since it was introduced in 1999. Those case numbers represent a sizable chunk of the winery's total production of 120,000 cases of wine. By comparison, the average boutique winery in Michigan might make 5,000 cases total.

"We've been looking for a flagship product for years," said Braganini. This thing's got legs -- I mean wings," he said.

And it's not just another sweet wine to appeal to tourists. It wins medals, including Best of Class at last summer's Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition. Braganini said production of the $7 white wine has practically created a winery within a winery to keep up with production.

The blend is Riesling, Vidal and Seyval, and the grapes are all Michigan-grown.

Riesling is on the rise out here in California. Two typea, a dry and a sweet. Dry Riesling is paired with spicy foods, like Thai and the sweet goes great with cheeses and PIZZA Try A LOT and be sure to tell us ALL of your favorites!!

Cheers

TR do you Remember when .. Uh.. one of the Sonoma Vinyards
mixed Riesling and Grevertz???
they called it Spiceling.. it rocked..



No Mas...

[ejr]

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

And the small amount they are able to make. Since we haven't had a decent freeze here yet, I don't think the Islands vineyards will be "fruitfull".

I think that Canuckia produces quite a bit of ice wine.


Who'd ov thunk it?

I keep meaning to hit the wine trail on the end of Lake Ontario- has anybody been?? Mmm, Ice wine

I hit the wine trail in Niagara On The Lake a couple of years ago. I want to do it again soon. They have a trolley that will take you from winery to winery....and there are many! Some give free samples, others make you pay for them. At some times of the year they have a pass that you buy and you get samples and gourmet munchies.

sounds fun, I will keep an eye out and try to get up there this summer. or maybe hit the lights at Niagara Falls for New Years and make a weekend out of it?? What am I saying that is next week!! Yikes. Summer it is.

They do similar wine trail weekend things here in the Finger Lakes. Anyone in NY/PA/OH or any driving distance to central NY, you should really plan to make a weekend winery trip, you would have a blast!! It is so much fun and the wineries all have unique personalities. Not to mention a huge assortment of wine for everyone from the driest to the sweetest. We hit the wineries as often as we can, and that is the most popular activitiy for any of our out-of-town guests.

Have been to Corning, NY several times and visited a few vinyards while in the area. used to love going to Bully Hill, especially years ago, though the last time I was there it had gotten a whole lot more commercial.

[Tequila Revenge]

I love the sweet white wines (sorry Penny...most others taste like turpentine smells)

It turns out most of the wine I like is also very cheap

My current favorite is Blue Heron (local Michigan winery St Julian)

" 35,000 to 40,000 cases this year to satisfy demand, which has grown 15 to 20 percent every year since it was introduced in 1999. Those case numbers represent a sizable chunk of the winery's total production of 120,000 cases of wine. By comparison, the average boutique winery in Michigan might make 5,000 cases total.

"We've been looking for a flagship product for years," said Braganini. This thing's got legs -- I mean wings," he said.

And it's not just another sweet wine to appeal to tourists. It wins medals, including Best of Class at last summer's Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition. Braganini said production of the $7 white wine has practically created a winery within a winery to keep up with production.

The blend is Riesling, Vidal and Seyval, and the grapes are all Michigan-grown.

Riesling is on the rise out here in California. Two typea, a dry and a sweet. Dry Riesling is paired with spicy foods, like Thai and the sweet goes great with cheeses and PIZZA Try A LOT and be sure to tell us ALL of your favorites!!

Cheers

TR do you Remember when .. Uh.. one of the Sonoma Vinyards
mixed Riesling and Grevertz???
they called it Spiceling.. it rocked..



No Mas...

Seriously

I must have been living in SO CAL at the time

That's pretty funny though

[NanaBabe]

We have a friend who worked for Pieroth and when I told him I didn't like wine, he told me that I just hadn't tried the right type yet. He was right! He very patiently led me through many tastings til I discovered sweet white German wines: Reisling, Gewurztraminer, Spatlese, Auslese and Kabinett. I find myself now collecting beautiful blue bottles to put in my kitchen window

They have something called Tango Cream that is similar to a rhum cream or Irish Cream, but it's made with brandy ... pretty sexy stuff for a cold winter night

Their wines are sold via the website, private sales and through their warehouses. www.prpwine.com

[12vmanRick]

Syrah's and Shiraz's are my favorite and the Australian's seem to do a great job with both of these types.

Jacob's Creek topping that list