While at the store a couple of weeks ago, I saw some wine at the end of an aisle, and I took a look at what it was (as a side note, my pallete is not very sophisticated - I usually buy the boxed wine), as the sign said it was made in NH. The name was interesting, Sweet Baby Vineyard, so I read the labels to see what was special about it.
It turns out that the wines are mostly made of NH produce (only some of the grapes, in a few of the wines are imported). I ended up buying the NIagra White and Apple-Cranberry wines.
i wasn't overly impressed with the NIagra White. Probably not the wine's fault, just it was a strong white, and strong wines are not usually my thing (even though I cut them hard with Seltzer Water). The wine was drinkable however, so I did finish the bottle (I have poured out bottles of wine before - another reason for me NOT to buy more expensive stuff). As noted earlier, my pallete isn't all it should be, so I didn't taste the citrus and honeysuckle the description promises.
Niagara A light bodied white wine that is rich in fragrance and flavor. It has hints of citrus and honeysuckle. The perfect wine to compliment salads, lighter fare or as a stand alone sipper. Best served chilled.
Oh, and to add to my faults at wine drinking, I don't drink wine with meals, but between the time I get home and mealtime; I change to water when it is time to eat.
The Apple-Cranberry wine, however, was fabulous! Even after chilling (I don't like warm wine), it kept a nice, crisp taste and I could definitely tell it was made from (surprise) apples and cranberries.
Apple-Cranberry This lively wine is the perfect combination of 100% NH grown apples and cranberries fermented together to give and excellent balance between the acid of the cranberries and the sugars of the apple. The result is a dry fruit wine that is clean and fresh on your pallet. Pair with turkey, lamb, salmon, swordfish or a variety of cheeses such as swiss, havarti and gouda.
This was so good that I will have to try the blackberry, white peach, strawberry and pear (I'm not ready for blueberry wine - maybe if they made it a cordial).
No, I won't give up my boxed stuff as my everyday wine, I will definitely be on the lookout for more of their wines to enjoy on the weekends.
Nice find!
Posted by: Cop Car | February 05, 2012 at 11:55 AM