The owner of this winery between Herman and Washington came into the store with a large lineup of wines to try. nothing like starting your day off with a wine tasting. he was patient since I was busy with customers.
Vidal A hybrid. Light color and taste. It was actually a vintaged wine which is different than most of their wines. Stainless steel and good for it.
Seyval A hybrid found in Missouri. A touch heavier with some oak influence.
Norton 2003 Rusy color with a cinnamon nose. Light fruity finish was nice. A good and inexpensive intro to this best of Missouri grapes.
Villa Rouge NV Interesting blend of grapes. Cranberry is what I got. Not overly sweet just a touch so.
Gabrielles Blush NV A off dry blush. maybe too sweet for true rose drinkers but dryer than a white zin.
Vignoles NV another missouri hybrid. A touch of cotton candy on the front but a dry finish.
White Steuben NV Tastes like grape jam and works well with peanut butter. No fooliing.
Kasselfest NV Named for the city in Germany that the Brothers Grimm worked in. This wine is a dark blush. almost the color of sangiovese. Not overly sweet but hard to place what to serve with.
All in all the wines were fine. Well made. The problem with Missouri wines in my opinion are they seem to be uninspired. Good for quaffing but just nothing to recommend other than the fact they come from the state. Hybrids can withstand the cold and still produce a good quantity of fruit each year
Right now I have the Vignoles and Norton in the store.
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