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Wine Tips - Joseph Drouhin Red Burgundy and Manatawny Creek Winter Warmth
Welcome to Vintage Connections Wine Info Blog and this week's Wine Tips!
Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune-Villages 2007
From Beaune, France, this excellent example of a French Burgundy is a medium-bodied light red wine. It has aromas of fresh cherries and strawberries and flavors of cherries, blueberries and a light earthiness typical of a good Pinot Noir.
At first sip, we didn't like this wine, maybe because we are used to more fruit-forward, bolder US (and other) Pinot Noirs. But it grew on us and we think it is a good and very affordable example of a red Burgundy. There are surely better, more typical examples of red Burgundy available in PA, but this one is so affordable at $15 in PLCB stores that it is worth a try, even if only to taste the difference between this lighter, less fruity Pinot and what you may be used to. PLCB code 16005. It is certainly much better than other French Red Burgundies in this price range.
Manatawny Creek Winery Winter Warmth, NV
From Berks County, PA, near Douglassville. This slightly sweet red wine is gently spiced and has aromas of cloves and cherries with flavors of spice, cherries and red jams. Great chilled or warm, but we prefer it warm. We hesitated serving a sweeter wine but thought it would pair well with lighter desserts.
Our guests and we were happily surprised. Only available at the winery and for a short period of time, and only $10.95.
Contact us to schedule an event in your home, at your business, or for your organization.
Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune-Villages 2007
From Beaune, France, this excellent example of a French Burgundy is a medium-bodied light red wine. It has aromas of fresh cherries and strawberries and flavors of cherries, blueberries and a light earthiness typical of a good Pinot Noir.
At first sip, we didn't like this wine, maybe because we are used to more fruit-forward, bolder US (and other) Pinot Noirs. But it grew on us and we think it is a good and very affordable example of a red Burgundy. There are surely better, more typical examples of red Burgundy available in PA, but this one is so affordable at $15 in PLCB stores that it is worth a try, even if only to taste the difference between this lighter, less fruity Pinot and what you may be used to. PLCB code 16005. It is certainly much better than other French Red Burgundies in this price range.
Manatawny Creek Winery Winter Warmth, NV
From Berks County, PA, near Douglassville. This slightly sweet red wine is gently spiced and has aromas of cloves and cherries with flavors of spice, cherries and red jams. Great chilled or warm, but we prefer it warm. We hesitated serving a sweeter wine but thought it would pair well with lighter desserts.
Our guests and we were happily surprised. Only available at the winery and for a short period of time, and only $10.95.Fun Fact
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Nouveau Weekend
November 20-21 on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.
Visit Lehigh Valley wineries including Pinnacle Ridge, recently listed in Opus One, a compendium of the BEST 4,000 wineries in the world! Brad Knapp and Pinnacle Ridge were listed as a RISING STAR, and outstanding honor! Congratulations Brad!!
PLCB stores will release Nouveau Beajolais on November 18. Read about Nouveau Beajolais here soon.
Pottstown Hometown Holiday Celebration
Wine Tasting, Saturday, December 10. Time and cost TBD.
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Nouveau Weekend
November 20-21 on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.
Visit Lehigh Valley wineries including Pinnacle Ridge, recently listed in Opus One, a compendium of the BEST 4,000 wineries in the world! Brad Knapp and Pinnacle Ridge were listed as a RISING STAR, and outstanding honor! Congratulations Brad!!
PLCB stores will release Nouveau Beajolais on November 18. Read about Nouveau Beajolais here soon.
Pottstown Hometown Holiday Celebration
Wine Tasting, Saturday, December 10. Time and cost TBD.
Contact us to schedule an event in your home, at your business, or for your organization.
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