Fun at a Florida Winery
03-24-2015
The Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery near Fort Pierce, Florida, should be called Endless Fun! This winery has a sun and surf theme and specializes in semi-dry to sweet wines. Most of the wines are made from Muscadine or Mango.
The wines have clever names including:
The property features a pavilion area with long boards as tables, lawn bowling and a oversized chess board. In addition, there are fire pits and a charming dock area. But remember, don't feed the alligators!
Endless Summer Vineyards & Winery
4200 Johnson Road.
Ft. Pierce, FL 34951
772-460-0500
For more information, visit www.endlesssummerwine.com.
The wines have clever names including:
- Beach Nut - Semi-Dry White
- Webejammin' - Semi Sweet Muscadine
- Marlin Monroe - Rosé
- Rated ARRR - Semi-Drrry Table Wine (Muscadine and Vinifera)
- Rastamon Red - Semi-Sweet Red Wine
- That's What She Said - Sweet Red Muscadine
- Mango Wine - yep….Mango
- Pink Flamingo - Pink Table Wine made from Muscadine and Mango
- Not Starboard - Muscadine Port-sytle wine
The property features a pavilion area with long boards as tables, lawn bowling and a oversized chess board. In addition, there are fire pits and a charming dock area. But remember, don't feed the alligators!
Endless Summer Vineyards & Winery
4200 Johnson Road.
Ft. Pierce, FL 34951
772-460-0500
For more information, visit www.endlesssummerwine.com.
What Wines Pair With Baseball?
03-01-2015
Spring is right around the corner and what I think about most is baseball and spring wines! So, what wines pair best with baseball? Here’s a handy guide. First off, the wine needs to have a screw cap so that you can easily open the bottle without having to “screw around” with a corkscrew. You don’t want to take your eyes off the game! Second, the wines need to be light and fruity (not flabby) so that they refresh you and not slow you down. Third, the SOLO® (Red or Blue) Solid Colored Cups very well with wine. I’m not a particular fan of styrofoam cups, as I detect a slight odor with them and may affect the wine.
J Vineyards Pinot Gris - $15 - There is lots of fruit in this wine. From the nose to the palate, there are hints of gummy bears and wild strawberries throughout – however, it is a surprisingly well balanced wine with good acidity and a slightly oily finish. A Spring wine stands well on its own for lazy days and doubleheaders.
Byron Chardonnay - $15 - Served chilled, this crisp Chardonnay really pleases the palate. Not overly oaked and nice citrus (anjou pear and gala apple) makes a nice quaffer. Sells for $15, but Schnucks has a deal where you purchase 6 bottles or more and 15% off on Wednesdays! Anne’s go-to wine.
Benzinger Family Winery Rosé - $20 - This tasty little gem tastes just like fresh strawberries and maraschino cherries. It’s considered “off-dry”, so it has just a touch of sweetness. For the adventurous baseball fan, you might want to bring some pre-sliced cheese along to the game (Harvarti or Swiss Emmental). Emmentaler has a savory, but not very sharp taste, and of course you’ll need to bring a package of Carr’s Entertainment Cracker Collection.
A to Z Pinot Noir - $15 - While the color is a light bright red, it has a resounding high-pitched strawberry and rose scents. This Pinot Noir from Oregon shows good clarity and picks up spiciness with air. Clean and brisk, in the style of the vintage, but a modicum of sweetness gives the red fruit flavors a sense of depth. The finish closes tangy and slightly firm, with good cut and length. You’ll definitely hit a home run with this one!
J Vineyards Pinot Gris - $15 - There is lots of fruit in this wine. From the nose to the palate, there are hints of gummy bears and wild strawberries throughout – however, it is a surprisingly well balanced wine with good acidity and a slightly oily finish. A Spring wine stands well on its own for lazy days and doubleheaders.
Byron Chardonnay - $15 - Served chilled, this crisp Chardonnay really pleases the palate. Not overly oaked and nice citrus (anjou pear and gala apple) makes a nice quaffer. Sells for $15, but Schnucks has a deal where you purchase 6 bottles or more and 15% off on Wednesdays! Anne’s go-to wine.
Benzinger Family Winery Rosé - $20 - This tasty little gem tastes just like fresh strawberries and maraschino cherries. It’s considered “off-dry”, so it has just a touch of sweetness. For the adventurous baseball fan, you might want to bring some pre-sliced cheese along to the game (Harvarti or Swiss Emmental). Emmentaler has a savory, but not very sharp taste, and of course you’ll need to bring a package of Carr’s Entertainment Cracker Collection.
A to Z Pinot Noir - $15 - While the color is a light bright red, it has a resounding high-pitched strawberry and rose scents. This Pinot Noir from Oregon shows good clarity and picks up spiciness with air. Clean and brisk, in the style of the vintage, but a modicum of sweetness gives the red fruit flavors a sense of depth. The finish closes tangy and slightly firm, with good cut and length. You’ll definitely hit a home run with this one!