We had way way too much fun at Fork and Cork. We got there around 2pm and it was packed! Luckily the rain held off the whole day which was great and it started to thin out as the afternoon progressed. We tried a lot! Here's a few:
Trump Winery
Charlottesville, Virginia
***disclaimer: we were really rushed through this tasting so my notes aren't as detailed as I would like but we tried!!
Blanc de Blanc 2008
$25/bottle
They say: Brut sparkling wine made from 100% chardonnay, using the traditional French methode Champenoise. Nose of green apple, brioche and slight pear. On the mouth there is crisp acidity with citrus notes. Aged 22 months on the lees. Pair with mild cheeses, sushi or serve as an aperitif. Jefferson Cup Best of Sparkling, Double Gold Finger Lakes International, Gold VA Governor's Cup "Governor's Case".
Smell: Like apples and oak!
Taste: Really, really good! Yummy and fizzy and oaky and clean.
Chardonnay 2012
$17/bottle
They say: 90% in stainless steel and 10% in french oak barrels. Vibrant grapefruit, pear and citrus aromas that are lush and crispy on the palate, finishing with a subtle creaminess. Refreshing, crisp and clean, this wine is easy to drink by itself and stands up well to food. Pair with gazpacho, caprese salad and quiche.
Smell: nothing. Actually no scent.
Taste: Water. This tasted like water.
Rose 2011
$10/bottle Festival price
They say: Dry rose blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Nose of strawberry and flowers. Raspeerry and grapefruit on the palate. Excellent balance between acidity and volume. pair with anything off the with anythingoff the grill, pizza, charcuterie and cheese. Silver Jefferson Cup: Top 37 Great American Wines Saveur Magazine.
Smell: Raspberries
Taste: Flowery, lots of strawberry. Not too sweet thankfully.
Simply Red 2008
$17/bottle
They say: 48% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Lightly toasted aromas of black currant, blueberries and cherries. Smooth, medium bodied with flavors of black cherry and cocoa with a long finish.
Taste: Not too good. Weird alone. But probably good with food.
CRU
$28/bottle
They say: 100% Chardonnay juice fortified with brandy and then aged in bourbon barrels. Try it on the rocks or mixed for a sweet treat with a kick. 14% rs. Platinum Virginia Wine Lover Magazine, Silver New World International, Silver Monterey, People's Choice Award Virginia Wine Showcase.
Smell: Whiskey! Oak and Jack Daniels
Taste: Sweet but so yummy! A beautiful blend of bourbon and wine. I could swim in this. Seriously. If it weren't so pricey, I would swim in it.
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
Nellysford, VA
Cranberry Table Wine
$18.95/bottle
They say: Hold on to your taste buds! This tard wine is perfect paired with turkey during the holidays. Try it in a cosmopolitan, spritzer or in cranberry lemonade.
Smell: Woooooof! Like cough syrup. I hate cranberry stuff.
Taste: This literally tasted like a more tart, alcoholic cranberry juice. If you're in to that, it's good. I'm not crazy about sweet fruit wines.
Virginia Peach Wine
$16.95/bottle
They say: This "front porch" wine is like biting into a ripe, juicy peach, without the pit and the fuzz. This delicate sipping wine also pairs well with seafood.
Smell: Peaches. Peach juice.
Taste: Peach syrup with alcohol. I really don't like fruit wines why is this happening...
Lavender Metheglin
$16.95/bottle
They say: Derived from the Welsh word Meddyglyn, meaning healing drink, metheglin is spiced mead. Ours is spiced with Lavender flowers and is both fragrant and delicious.
Smell: Potpurri
Taste: A combo of wine and tea. The lavender was very strong and it is just a weird beverage. Doesn't taste like wine.
Dragon's Blood
$21.95/bottle
They say: This rich, bright red pomegranate melomel pairs with grilled or smoked foods, red meats and even chocolate. It is both slightly sweet and slightly tart and very delicious.
Smell: Like a portapotty. This tasting was really hard to stick out.
Taste: Like spoiled honey. I hate everything.
Hunter's Moon
$21.95/bottle
They say: Our Spiced Pumpkin Mead is just the trick to treat your taste buds! Slightly sweet with pumpkin pie spices, this is a great holiday wine and delicious all the time!
Smell: Honey. All honey.
Taste: Vanilla and honey overload. I cannot. I cannot.
We ended up buying a couple bottles of the Attimo Winery's offerings. I'll blog about them next! Fork and Cork was wonderful.
My favorite of the day: Definitely the AD 325 from Attimo. Full bodied and perfectly dry Red!
Food Pairing: The Attimo house Chardonnay with Kettle Corn! Yummy yummy. The sweetest of the corn mixed well with the crispness of the chardonnay to have a perfect complement on a warm spring day. I didn't want to spend any more money to buy any of the other food, so the popcorn was the perfect choice!
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