We picked the right time because we were the only ones in the tasting room and had a nice one on one with our host Nathan. One of the first highlights from the list is the Morningstar. This is made from the Bianca grape; one I had never had or even heard of. Bianca is a hybrid grape that is winter hardy and highly resistant to fungal diseases. This is an interesting, flavorful white that is crisp and tangy with stone fruit notes and a mineral finish.
We finished with a couple treats; a mulled red wine and an ice wine. The mulled wine, Fireside, is a Cabernet Franc that is just that; perfect for a fireside. I envision drinking this next to a fireplace on Christmas Eve. As much as I love dry wines, I certainly appreciate ice wine. The 2010 Vidal Eiswein is rich in honey and apricot. The flavor is just luscious!
It was a very enjoyable experience to walk through the list from nearly top to bottom and discuss the different grapes involved, their source, and the style used to make the wine. I was even given some advice on deterring some pests from my own vines. Stop in for an affordable tasting and a very friendly staff!
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