...And to get away from it all, Camp and I traveled North to Bedford City. On our way, we stopped in Roanoke to hangout with friends and visited Valhalla Vineyards. (I'll share that with you later.) And due to the great hospitality of the Crawfords, I was able to enjoy 3 different varietals of wine over one heck of a dinner!
FIRST COURSE - The appetizer
Name: 2011 Cupcake Wine
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Color: pale, clear
Smell: lime, lemon
Taste: tart, zesty – light lemon, crisp
Dryness/Sweetness: sweet
Food: Roasted Red Pepper Humus with garlic crackers
Country/Region: New Zealand
Alcohol Content: 13%
How much? ~ $8
Would you drink it again? I’d keep it in mind - I imagine this would go really well with some rich desserts like Key Lime pie.
Extra thoughts? If you're looking for a sweet, white wine that will catch you on the finish, this is it. The zesty lime and lemon combination is unmistakable.
Other reviews:
This is straight off the website.
“It’s the long cool seasons in the South Island that allows our sauvignon blanc grapes to mature slowly, giving the wine levels of complexity and a vibrant zing. This Sauvignon Blanc is reminiscent of a lemon chiffon cupcake. It’s made up of integrated flavors of Meyer lemons, Key limes and a finish that awakens the appetite There are hints of grapefruit, gooseberry and citrus, and comes together with a long, creamy finish.”
SECOND COURSE - The Dinner
Name: 2010 Simple Naked Unoaked
Grape: Pinot Grigio
Color: pale yellow tint
Smell: melon, citrus
Taste: crisp, slighty zesty (not as much as the Cupcake wine), light and enjoyable
Dryness/Sweetness: sweet
Food: Chesapeake Bay Chicken, broccoli, mashed potatoes with hollandaise sauce, whole grain French bread
Country/Region: California
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
How much? ~$7-$8
Would you drink it again? At least one more time - it was good!
Extra thoughts? This wine will have no oaky flavors. A lot of times manufacturers will tell you on the bottle that it is "unoaked" or "naked". This simply means it was aged in steal rather than wooden barrels.
Other reviews:
"Crisp and refreshing with layers of lime and melon. It is light bodied with aromas of peach, passion fruit, and hints of spice." ~ Winery notes
THIRD COURSE - A Drink to Top It Off
Name: 2010 Cigar Box Reserve
Grape: Malbec
Color: red jewel
Smell: cigar, plum, dark cherry
Taste: smooth
Dryness/Sweetness: mildy dry
Food: after dinner drink
Country/Region: Argentina
Alcohol Content: 14%
How much? ~$10
Would you drink it again? Going to get another bottle right now – great value!
Other reviews:
“When the first vintage of this wine was made our winemaker noticed subtle hints of cigar box on the nose that suck. Sourced from a single vineyard the grapes for this wine are bunch selected and hand harvested ripe plum and violets hints of vanilla soft silky finish weighty mouth feel.
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