This is something we all strive for and folks, NW has achieved it almost perfectly in her Chokecherry wine. The bottle she sent me a while back has been awaiting the perfect occasion to give it a try and Easter dinner was the occasion.
For our appertif wine we opened a bottle of my Indian Blood Peach
Then it was on to the main course
I will confess that I had some apprehension about the wine as NW only makes and drinks dry wines and they typically are not my forte as I lean heavily to the semi dry fruit wines. The exception to this for meis a good Shiraz. I must now add to that list Chokecherry..or at least NW's Chokecherry. I struggle to find the right words to describe a wine so I sound like I know what I am talking about and know a little something about wines but never one to pretend either I just have to say about this one..Dang...Thats good !! It was very fruity, had a very nice boquet and smooth, lasting finish. The balance of oak, tannins and acid excited those taste buds and made it a great pairing for our Easter meal of baked ham and steamed vegetables.
I have never had another wine that went so well with everything. I honestly believe this one could be served with anything. My daughtersaid, verbatim, "Dad, this wine is even good with your Apple Dumplings"
Thanks NW for sharing this one..You have definately got a winner here
For our appertif wine we opened a bottle of my Indian Blood Peach
Then it was on to the main course
I will confess that I had some apprehension about the wine as NW only makes and drinks dry wines and they typically are not my forte as I lean heavily to the semi dry fruit wines. The exception to this for meis a good Shiraz. I must now add to that list Chokecherry..or at least NW's Chokecherry. I struggle to find the right words to describe a wine so I sound like I know what I am talking about and know a little something about wines but never one to pretend either I just have to say about this one..Dang...Thats good !! It was very fruity, had a very nice boquet and smooth, lasting finish. The balance of oak, tannins and acid excited those taste buds and made it a great pairing for our Easter meal of baked ham and steamed vegetables.
I have never had another wine that went so well with everything. I honestly believe this one could be served with anything. My daughtersaid, verbatim, "Dad, this wine is even good with your Apple Dumplings"
Thanks NW for sharing this one..You have definately got a winner here