By CHRIS and SHERRY HARDIE
Growing wine grapes is not the same as growing corn, where success is usually marked by the yield per acre.
Some of the most sought-after grapes are from older vines that are specifically pruned to yield a lower crop with the belief that the quality is better.
Renwood sources its grapes for this wine from more than a dozen vineyards where the average vine is 45 years old. Each small lot is fermented separately and blended later.
This is a fruit-forward wine with plenty of berry flavors and spice, a hint of vanilla and a very smooth finish.
Sherry: "Slightly sweet on the front and florally, with raspberry, strawberry and a hint of coconut." 3-1/2 stars
Chris: "Notes of raisins and cinnamon with flavors of raspberry and cherry, and a spicy finish." 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $11.50.
Coming next week: Cupcake Red Velvet
Some of the most sought-after grapes are from older vines that are specifically pruned to yield a lower crop with the belief that the quality is better.
Renwood sources its grapes for this wine from more than a dozen vineyards where the average vine is 45 years old. Each small lot is fermented separately and blended later.
This is a fruit-forward wine with plenty of berry flavors and spice, a hint of vanilla and a very smooth finish.
Sherry: "Slightly sweet on the front and florally, with raspberry, strawberry and a hint of coconut." 3-1/2 stars
Chris: "Notes of raisins and cinnamon with flavors of raspberry and cherry, and a spicy finish." 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $11.50.
Coming next week: Cupcake Red Velvet
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