Comments on: Whining about Wine Fest

By: Ginny

Ginny — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:31:04 +0000

I tried that cantaloupe wine and absolutely loved it. That and the raspberry wine at another booth were my two favorites.

By: Eric F

Eric F — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:25:04 +0000

I’m normally not a fan of the muscadine’s either however there was one tent that had a Cantaloupe wine which was amazing. I went back there at least 3 or 4 times.

By: iJohn

iJohn — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:22:38 +0000

Hey Ginny! I see you are a wine person! I need a suggestion for a wine! What is a great sweet red wine?

By: Ginny

Ginny — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:57:55 +0000

I knew that muscadines were a big thing here. And yes, I’ve tried one before, but I truly don’t like the taste. In fact, the way that I happened to try my first and only muscadine is pretty funny. It involves an Internet date gone sour (pun intended). But if you want that story, you’ll have to corner me sometime and ask for it.

By: Spiller

Spiller — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:42:50 +0000

I also am not a fan of the muscadine wines. It is about all I have found in this area. Ahh how I miss Southern Illinois wine. I am picking up a case next time I am there.

By: djones

djones — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:21:33 +0000

Keep trying… there are plenty of NC wines that are not that sweet. Thanks so much for being part of my “cheering” group. You guys were great… I should have passed the pitcher around for all of us to have a celebratory chug.:)

By: Durham Bull Pen

Durham Bull Pen — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:39:29 +0000

Have you tried any of the ones from the Yadkin River Valley–it has its own AVA designation now. Some are very good.

By: Durham Bull Pen

Durham Bull Pen — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:34:20 +0000

Wine from the native muscadine is said to one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorites.

By: Ashley Sue

Ashley Sue — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:51:57 +0000

Odd, I LOVE muscadines (grew up chomping on them in my backyard and neighborhood) but HATE muscadine wine. I’ve yet to have an NC wine I enjoy…. bah.

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:35:20 +0000

Darn that the I Love Lucy grape crushing scene isn’t readily available online.

And darn that you don’t like Muscadine wine. Have you tried the grapes, straight up? Foomp one out of the skin and into your mouth and you get a moment of fun and distinctive sweetness from the layer closest to the skin, just before you hit the sour center. You can moderate the whole effect by deciding whether to suck, chew, or spit the sour part. scuppernongs taste much better to my mind. But if you gave me a bag of ripe muscadines, I’ll pass. Give me a glass of either wine and I’ll have a sip but not much more.