The rewards and frustrations of home winemaking

Daily archive: 11 10 2011

Oak Trials: Tasting Notes

The oak trials were bottled about 2 months ago now, and I’m ready to do a tasting of the panel.  My husband has agreed to help me out, since there are 7 different wines to taste.  First is the unoaked Winexpert Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay:  dry, but not crisp, with subtle hints of apple and pear.  […]