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Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate, 140
Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, PA 17502
Phone: (717) 426-3514 or (800) 522-2387 (in PA and neighbor states) Fax: (717)
426-1391
E-mail: winery@nissleywine.com
This page was last changed on June 9,
2009
Shortcut. You can skip the explanations
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list, which includes wine descriptions, food suggestions, compositions and
awards. If you would like to place an order, please see the To
Order page.
General Information.
Most wines of the world are best when consumed young, and that is true of most
Nissley Wines as well. Our wines are generally light bodied, with fruity
aroma and minimal oak character. The varieties of grapes we use fall
into three classifications: Vinifera, French-American hybrid, and
Native American. Native American grapes lend a very grapey character
to the wine, which most sweet wine drinkers prefer. French-American
hybrids and Viniferas are preferred for not-so-sweet and dry
wines.
Dryness/Sweetness.
We have found that sweetness level is very important to the consumer. In
our region of Central Pennsylvania, many people prefer that a wine be sweet,
while others prefer dry (the absence of detectable sweetness). Accordingly, our wines range from very dry to very sweet, with many levels in
between. Each label contains a dryness/sweetness designation to help
you determine whether the wine might fit your taste. Dry, Off-dry, Semi-dry,
Semi-sweet and Sweet are the five designations we use.
Estate Bottled
is a term which means that our company grew the grapes, produced the wine and
bottled it here. We do purchase some grapes and fruits from other
growers. Therefore, not all Nissley wines bear the designation Estate
Bottled, but they are all made with the same attention to high quality
ingredients and methods.
Vintage
refers to the year that the grapes were grown. We vintage date all
grape wines which qualify (according to Federal Government regulations).
On the wine label, you will see the vintage date prominently displayed above the
wine name. If the wine does not qualify for the vintage date, we refer to
the copyright date, displayed at the bottom or side of the label in small
print. (This copyright date is the same year that the fruit was
grown.) Occasionally we will use a letter of the alphabet to
differentiate two separate lots of the same wine.
Although we strive
to produce wines that are consistent from one lot to the next and one year to
the next, there will often be variations due to availability of and climatic
effects on the grapes or fruit. Furthermore, a wine develops
different characteristics as time passes. Even one year can make a
noticeable difference. Therefore, for reasons of quality control, we pay close attention to the dates printed on
Nissley labels. Although the compositions may vary from vintage to
vintage, the descriptions here are generally appropriate from one vintage to the
next. A significant exception is the 2003 VINTAGE OF RED WINES.
They were notably pale and light-bodied because of the cool, rainy summer of
2003.
This list is not a precise representation of the vintage that is
currently available, because wines sell out disproportionately at our five
shops, particularly during the months of May, June, July and December. If
you are interested in a specific vintage, please call the winery weekdays,
or use email to ask about the availability.
Composition
means the grape varieties or fruit used to make the wine. Proprietary
is a term used to indicate that the blend is special and falls into the category of trade secret.
The
compositions are vintage-specific. If two vintages are given on the
Wine Prices list, only one will be described here.
Awards are
listed to help describe the wines. Please do not assume that a wine is inferior because it has not
won an award. We do not submit all of our wines for judging, for reasons
that are explained on the Awards page. We relay the results of
professional competitions to our
customers so that they will feel more comfortable about selecting a wine that is
unknown to them. The
awards are vintage-specific. Please read the Vintage paragraph
above. For a comprehensive list of awards that we won in recent
competitions, please see the Awards page.
Wine Prices
are not listed here. Please see the Wine Prices
page.
Wine Selection
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NISSLEY WINE SELECTION
June 9, 2009
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Composition |
Awards |
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White Wines |
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Variety |
Level |
Competition* |
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Seyval Blanc 2007 |
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A dry, lightly oaked, white wine with a flinty, lingering flavor. Serve with
grilled chicken, fish in white wine sauce and sharp cheeses. Recommended
for those who like light bodied Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.
Commemorative label for our 30th Anniversary. |
80%
20% |
Seyval Blanc
Other French
Hybrid White
Estate Bottled |
Gold
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
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Vidal Blanc 2007 |
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A dry, white wine with a lively finish and a touch of
oak. Pair with grilled fish, roast pork, or pasta
with white clam sauce. Recommended
for those who like light bodied Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. |
100%
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Vidal Blanc
Estate Bottled |
Silver
Bronze
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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| Rhapsody in Blue ©
2007 |
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A semi-dry white wine in a cobalt
blue bottle. Designer label with matching blue capsule. Delicious with a
semi-firm cheese and fresh
fruit or with mildly-seasoned foods. Serve well chilled. |
74%
26%
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Vidal Blanc
Other French
Hybrid Whites
Estate Bottled |
Silver
Silver
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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Petite Blanc 2006 |
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A 375 mL version of Rhapsody in Blue, in a green
bottle. A popular wedding favor. |
76%
24%
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Vidal Blanc
Cayuga
Estate Bottled
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Bronze
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'07 INDY
Competition
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Classic White 2007 |
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A perky, semi-dry white wine with a hint of licorice. Easy to drink. Serve with a light supper, white meat or fish, clam chowder. A
good choice for picnics and gifts. |
83%
17%
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Cayuga
Vidal Blanc
Estate Bottled |
Bronze
Silver
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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Vignoles 2007 |
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Pronounced vin-yolz; the "g" is silent.
A semi-sweet white wine, with a hint
of pineapple. Excellent with baked ham, sweet/sour dishes, assorted
cheeses. For those who like Reisling. |
85%
15%
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Vignoles
Vidal Blanc
Estate Bottled
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Gold
Silver
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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Holiday White |
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A semi-sweet white wine with a wide appeal during the holidays. Keep
some chilled and ready for drop-in guests. With a pleasing aroma and light
flavor, it is a fine choice for casual buffet suppers. Available from Oct 1st thru
December until sold out, and available by special order July thru
September. |
100% |
French Hybrid
Whites
Estate Bottled
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Not entered.
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Whisper White © 2007 |
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A semi-sweet white wine that is light bodied, fruity (but not grapey)
and smooth. A fine sipping wine. A touch sweeter than Holiday
White. Delicious with chocolate
desserts or as an aperitif. |
70%
30%
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French Hybrid
Whites
Pear
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Not yet entered.
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Niagara 2007 |
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A sweet, white wine. Grapey, like the grapes you plucked
from your grandmother’s arbor. Delicious with apples and sharp cheese. A
fruit punch recipe is printed on the side panel of the label. |
86%
14%
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Niagara
Catawba
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Grapeful White 2007 |
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A sweet white wine, with a distinctly grapey
character. Serve well-chilled. |
63%
37%
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French Hybrid
Whites
Native American Whites
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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| Topaz Select 2007 |
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A very sweet rich
white wine. Our sweetest wine. Produced by a cryoextraction
method of chilling the juice and removing ice crystals before fermen-
tation. For those who like Ice Wine. A
fine marinade for fresh fruit. Excellent after dinner. Available in 375 mL bottles
only. |
100%
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Vidal Blanc
Estate Bottled
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Bronze
Silver
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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Rosé Wines |
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Candlelight 2007 |
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A gentle, pale rosé wine in the White Zinfandel style. This most
versatile wine is great by itself or with mild cheeses, most lightly
seasoned meats, poultry, and raw vegetables (crudité). |
95%
5% |
French hybrid
white
Chambourcin
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Petite Rosé 2006 |
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A semi-dry rosé wine that is similar to White Zinfandel
but richer in color and flavor. A fine choice for wedding
favors. Available in 375 mL bottles only. |
73%
11%
15%
1%
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Chambourcin
Cab Franc
Cayuga
Vidal
Estate Bottled
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Bronze
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'07 INDY
Competition
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Bainbridge Rosé 2007 |
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A semi-sweet wine in the traditional rosé style. Very easy to drink.
Well suited with a picnic, a casual meal and as an aperitif. |
85%
15%
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Hybrid White
Hybrid Red
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Fantasy 2007 |
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A sweet, yummy wine. Pretty rosé color and grapey aroma. Well suited
for sipping. Fine with a fresh fruit dessert. Foil accents on
label match the stunning red capsule. |
45%
42%
13%
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Concord
Native Amer.
White
Hybrid White
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Not yet entered.
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Red Wines |
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Cabernet Franc 2006 |
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A dry, light-bodied red wine. Recommended for
those who like Beaujolais. Serve at room temperature, with grilled
or pan-fried pork, roast turkey and Swiss cheese. |
77%
16%
7%
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Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Chambourcin
Lancaster Valley
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Bronze
Bronze
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'07 AWS
Competition
'08 FLIWC
Competition
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Merlot 2007 |
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A dry, medium-bodied red wine with a hint of plum. Serve at room temperature, with
venison, veal scaloppini, ratatouille, gorgonzola cheese, dried fruits and
walnuts. |
77%
14%
9%
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Merlot
Hybrid Red
Cabernet Franc
Lancaster Valley
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Silver
Bronze
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'09 FLIWC Competition
'09 PA Farm Show Competition
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Chambourcin 2007 |
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A dry red wine with light tannin, a hint of oak and a crisp finish.
Pair it with mild cheeses, pasta with tomato-based sauce and prime rib of
beef. Recommended for those who like Merlot. |
76%
17%
7%
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Chambourcin
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Lancaster Valley |
Bronze
Silver
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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Valley Red 2007 |
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An off-dry, light-bodied pleasant red wine with a soft
balance and distinct berry character. Serve at room temperature, with lamb, grilled meats,
roasted vegetables and stir-fry chicken. |
32%
24%
21%
19%
4%
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DeChaunac
Chambourcin
Corot
Vidal Blanc
Chancellor
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Petite Claret 2006 |
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A 375 mL version of Valley Red. Popular as
gifts and wedding favors. |
52%
16%
12%
20%
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Chambourcin
DeChaunac
Cabernet Franc
Vidal Blanc
Estate Bottled
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Bronze
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'07 INDY
Competition
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Naughty Marietta 2007 |
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A versatile semi-dry pale red wine with a slightly sweet
flavor. Very light-bodied. Our most popular red wine. Named for
our proximity to the town of Marietta, PA. A chillable red or serve
at room temperature. Serve with beef or lamb dishes,
sharp cheeses and vinaigrette salads. |
73%
23%
4%
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Hybrid Reds
Hybrid White
Vinifera Red
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Bainbridge Red 2007 |
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A semi-sweet red wine. Similar to Bainbridge
Rosé, the flavor is fruity without being grapey. Chill it for picnics and
barbecues. Serve with spaghetti in winter. |
75%
10%
15%
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DeChaunac
Chancellor
Vidal Blanc
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Holiday Red |
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A semi-sweet red wine. The infusion of Concord lends it a subtle grapey
character, appealing to the occasional wine drinker. Available from Oct 1st
thru December until sold out, and available by special order July thru
September.
Serve chilled (in a wine glass) or heated
(in a mug). |
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Hybrid Reds & White
Concord
Estate Bottled
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Concord 2007 |
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A sweet, grapey, pale red wine with an assertive but smooth flavor that is
enhanced by chilling. A nice sipping wine, it can also be enjoyed with
fresh fruits and many cheeses. |
90%
10%
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Concord
Hybrid Red
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Not yet entered.
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Spicy Red © 2007 |
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A sweet red wine with natural flavorings added (cloves, cinnamon &
orange). Serve hot (in a mug) during cold winter months. Or serve over ice
as a quick Sangria in the summertime. |
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Proprietary |
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Grapeful Red 2007 |
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A sweet red wine. Our sweetest red. The
smooth, creamy flavor is just right for sipping. The
grapey aroma matches the sweet flavor. Serve well-chilled. |
45%
35%
20%
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Hybrid Reds
Concord
Catawba
Estate Bottled
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Not yet entered.
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Fruit Wines |
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Apple © 2008 |
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A mild, semi-sweet wine which is perfect as a luncheon wine. Serve with
quiches, cheese omelets or mild Chinese dishes. It becomes a delicious hot
spiced wine when you add cloves, cinnamon & brown sugar. The recipe is
on the side panel of the label. |
100% |
Apple |
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Not yet entered.
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Montmorency Cherry © 2008 |
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A semi-dry wine with definite cherry aroma and flavor. Made from
fresh cherries only, not grape wine with extracts. Dry wine drinkers like this full-flavored
wine as a change of pace. Excellent with baked ham. Brings wedding cake to
life. |
100% |
Sour Cherry |
Bronze
Gold
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'09 PA Farm Show Competition
'08 AWS Competition
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| Country Cherry ©
2008 |
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A sweet wine with mild cherry aroma and flavor. Made from
fresh cherries only, not grape wine with extracts. Delicious as a sipping
wine or with chocolate desserts and cheese cake. |
100% |
Sour Cherry |
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Not yet entered.
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Black Raspberry © 2008 |
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A sweet wine with a rich red color, very raspberry aroma and silky
flavor, derived from fresh raspberries (not extracts). Serve it in cordial
glasses or spoon it over ice cream and peaches for an easy but elegant
dessert. Add to white wine for a delicious kir. Keep refrigerated after opening. Available in 375 mL bottles
only. |
64%
36%
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Black Raspberry & Red Raspberry
Hybrid White
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Not yet entered.
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The 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show Competition was held in January 2009.
The 2008 American Wine Society Competition was held in
September 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The 2008 Keystone Wine Competition was held in April
2008.
The 2008 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition was held in March
2008 at
Mendon, New York.
The 2008 Pennsylvania Farm Show Competition was held in January 2008.
The 2007 American Wine Society Competition was held in
November 2007.
The 2007 INDY International Wine Competition was held in August 2007 at W.
Lafayette, Indiana.
The 2007 San Francisco Competition was held in June 2007 at San Francisco,
CA.
The 2007 International Eastern Wine Competition was held in May 2007 at
Corning, NY.
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