kay mcdonald's Wine Journal Entries
Chaumette Vineyards and Winery (written Aug 25, 2008)
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nice place. The staff was knowledgable and friendly. I wasn't impressed with the wines. They seemed a little young and very acidic to be tasting without a meal. Guess we should have planned to have lunch at the beautiful outdoor cafe.
Crown Valley Winery (written Aug 25, 2008)
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This place, while I'm sure impressive to some, reminded me of an airplane terminal when we first arrived. It was very crowded, the staff seemed uninformed about the product, and they don't even recycle the empties.
Maybe a visit on a weekday would be better, but it was just too commercial for us.
Charleville Vineyards (written Aug 25, 2008)
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What a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Listening to bluegrass music, sharing cheese and sausage with the dogs, taking in the breathtaking valley, and drinking a wonderfully chilled bottle of chardonel. Much better than the mega bottlers down the road.
Spirit Knob Winery (written Oct 13, 2007)
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went to the grand opening Oct 7. Beautiful facility, what a view! Loved the traminette, as well as the norton and chambourcin, the blends were good too.
Blumenhof Vineyards and Winery (written Jul 30, 2007)
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The Lafemme Osage Traminette '06 is a little dry, but awesome!
Augusta Winery (written Jul 29, 2007)
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bought their norton blend. needs to age 3 years. people very nice. parking difficult. good website.
Bought a case of the reserve red. some bottles were good, some were not, some were passable. Won't buy again.
Collver Family Winery (written Apr 28, 2007)
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wines tend to be sweeter. lots of fruit wines. the pumpkin is a wonderful dessert wine. fun for all at monthly dinner mystery theatres. Nice place for a wedding reception or party
Peaceful Bend Vineyard (written Apr 28, 2007)
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as always, katy is a wonderful hostess. very informative. classy lady. the wines are wonderful.
Louis P. Balducci Vineyards (written Apr 28, 2007)
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wines are very young. trying to copy california. long way to walk from parking to winery. bought norton
Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards (written Apr 28, 2007)
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wines very good. more pricey than others.
Robller Vineyard Winery (written Apr 28, 2007)
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staff was very helpful. bought cases on sale, and some traminette.
