East Coast

Back in October, we did a tasting featuring East Coast wines. I think the reason I procrastinated so much with getting this post up is that we weren't blown away by these wines as a whole. That's not to say that the wineries on the East Coast do not produce fantastic wines-- we enjoyed our visit to Blue Mountain Vineyards that I mentioned in the last post, many delicious things were had at Wine in the Woods, and Drink Local Wine is even coming to visit Maryland because we're so cool.

(Wines not exactly in order of tasting)

A. Turk Mountain Vineyards La Tour d'Afton 2008 (Virginia) - more info

Appearance: Dark, pretty, long legs

Nose: 4

Intensity: 3

Balance: 3

Complexity: 2 - cheese brings out complexity (we had chevre)

Finish: 2.7

Comments: Very dry, tart, best with goat cheese.

B. Flickerwood Wine Cellars Flickerberry Dew (Pennsylvania) - more info

Appearance: Ruby, garnet, very pretty

Nose: 5

Intensity: 4

Balance: 1

Complexity: 1.5

Finish: 2

Comments: "I don't even think it's alcoholic. I'm drinking juice." "Leaves me wanting water." Remind's Katie of Boordy's Jazzberry, would be great as a reduction over ice cream.

Katie's favorite

C. Wagner Vineyards Estate Bottled Niagara (New York) - more info

Appearance: Clear, straw, very pale

Nose: 2.5 - sugar, leather, smells like peanut skin

Intensity: 4

Balance: 1

Complexity: 1.7

Finish: an unfortunate 3

Comments: Would make a good white sangria.

D. Red Newt Cellars Salamander White (New York) - more info

Appearance: Pale, blonde, disappears into ceiling

Nose: 4.5

Intensity: 1.3

Balance: 3.9

Complexity: 4

Finish: 4

Comments: "They're really nice there." "I taste a hint of newt!"

Everyone but Dan loved this one.

E. Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling 2011 (New York) - more info

Appearance: Stained ceiling

Nose: 3 - delightful honey

Intensity: 2

Balance: 4

Complexity: 3

Finish: 3

Comments: Crisp, with is lasted longer, kind of tart, powerful thighs. "For a riesling, I'm surprised!"

F. Blue Mountain Mountain Spice Apple Wine (Pennsylvania) - more info

Appearance: "'tis yellow."

Nose: 4 - spicy

Intensity: 3.2

Balance: 3.5

Complexity: 3

Finish: 4

Comments: Honey and spicy and apple-y. "I wanna add caramel to it."