"Wine, madam, is God's next best gift to man.."
~Ambrose Bierce
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A MICRO-WINERY SERVING SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN AND NORTHWEST INDIANA
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We try to keep the following wines in stock at the winery at all times.
Many are available for tasting and we are working on making the rest
available for tasting as well. However, don't over look the Special
Order wines. We can usually have these wines at the winery in one or
two weeks.
AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ One of our World Vineyard wines has a full
flavor with spice on the palate. This hallmark of Australian wines is both
robust and lively. Enjoy it while it's still young or wait for its true nature to
appear.
CALIFORNIA TRINITY Another of our World Vineyard wines and
new to our line up, this blend is perfect for your next barbecue or roast.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot all put their best foot
forward in this medium bodied wine.
MERLOT Medium-bodied bursting with berries. This smooth wine is
well balanced and pairs well with roast beef.
PINOT NOIR Cherry and black currant aromas come forward in this
favorite. Try is with veal, duck or even salmon.
SEMI-RED A local favorite. This wine has all the aromas and body
associated with wines in this category. Easy drinking with just a tough
of sweetness. Want it more sweet, we can arrange that. Try it with
burgers or pizza, or by itself. This wine has an additional $10.00
sweetening charge
VALPOLICELLA Smooth with a rich texture. This easy drinking red
is hard not to enjoy. Great with pizza and pasta.
WHITE ZINFANDEL (Blush) This Californian sensation won't
disappoint. Refreshing with the flavor of sweet plums dancing on your
palate. One of our most popular wines it's sure to be a hit at your next
gathering of your friends and family. Pairs well with spicy foods.
ZINFANDEL This deep red wine has a hint of berries. Hearty
enough to serve with thick red sauces. Also pairs well with any
barbecue. It is after all an American classic.
Don't forget to check the list of wines in the right side bar.
We will order them in for you at no charge. They usually
arrive in one or two weeks. We can also customize the
taste of your wine. Some customers prefer wine that is a
little sweeter, or has more or less oak, or perhaps you
would like to try blending different wines. Let us know and
we can work together towards creating your perfect wine.
SPECIAL
ORDER
California
Zinfandel/Shiraz
Chilean Malbec
Chilean Merlot
French
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Italian Sangiovese
Barolo Style
Bergamais
(Beaujolais)
Blush
Bordailles Rouge
(Red Bordeaux)
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Chianti Style
Mezza Luna
Shiraz
Vieux
Chateau du Roi
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Body
Refers to how light or heavy a
wine feels in the mouth. Full
body wines are often
accompanied by complex and
lasting flavors. Light body
wines are thin or watery, but
not necessarily inferior wines.
Body simply refers to a wines
overall nature.
Tannin
Structural components in wine
that effects color and, ageing
potential. Can cause a drying
sensation in the mouth, similar
to that of a green banana.
Tannins are associated with
red wines and are created
when the yeast interacts with
the grape skins. Overly tannic
wine will mellow with age.
Complex
Refers to wine having many
different flavors and facets.
Finish
Refers to how long the flavors
of a wine lasts in the mouth
after drinking.
Dry
Refers to wine in which all of
the available sugar has been
fermented into alcohol. Off-dry
refers to a wine that has a hint
of sweetness.
Crisp
A wine that is high in acidity
while still maintaining
balanced flavors. These wines
are usually quite refreshing on
the palate.
Balanced
A balanced wine is one in
which no one flavor stands out
too much.
Oak
Wine can have oak add during
fermentation or it can be aged
in oak. Oak being used can
be American, French,
Hungarian, toasted or
un-toasted. Most red and
some white wines come into
contact with oak. This contact
will develop flavors of spice,
vanilla and wood in the wine
as well as tannins.
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