Join a Special Sneak Peek Tasting on March 21 of three of our highly anticipated new wines - 2020 Pinot Blanc, 2020 Grüner Veltliner, and 2019 Carmine. This Virtual Tasting will be led by Presque Isle Wine Cellars Executive Winemaker Bob Green and is presented by the Pennsylvania Wine Society (PWS). PWS Members and other wine lovers are cordially invited to join in. We are offering a special PWS Sneak Peek Package of these three wines at a great price for those who wish to taste along with Bob on the 21st.
3-Bottle Package - Includes 1 bottle of 2020 Pinot Blanc, 1 bottle of 2020 Grüner Veltliner, and 1 bottle of 2019 Carmine.
Pinot Blanc. This hard-to-find member of the Pinot family is truly a unique experience. The grapes for our Pinot Blanc come from the vineyards of John and Cindy Moorhead and their great care in the vineyard helps create the superb expression this wine has. Fresh aromas of ripe melons rush to the forefront followed by a hint of citrus and wildflowers on the palate. Enjoy this wine with light appetizers, buttered langoustines, and any other light seafood.
Grüner Veltliner. Our fourth vintage of this wine with locally grown grapes expertly tended by one of our best growers. G-V is a remarkably complex dry white wine made from one of Austria’s best known traditional grape varieties that is a natural for our terroir. Our expression of this grape showcases characteristic lime and white pepper aromas along with floral and pear notes. This delightful version has a lovely creamy texture, but also a crisp finish. G-V is a versatile food-loving wine and goes especially well with vegetable dishes and light meats and complements foods with acidity and spice. Our 2019 G-V just won Double Gold at the prestigious 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Carmine. Unique to us among Lake Erie wineries, the little known vinifera variety Carmine is a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carignan and it combines the strengths of each into an interesting and delightful medium bodied dry red. Hints of earthy leather from Cab Sauv, smooth black currant from Merlot, and spicy lemongrass, sassafras and mint from the Carignan. Aged 15 months in American Oak, this deeply colored, cool climate red is easy on the palate with complex flavors. Finishing with notes of dark chocolate, it pairs nicely with grilled beef, pork, or roast poultry, and with Cajun or Creole fare.
2020 was a spectacular vintage with historically wonderful growing conditions and we are really excited about these wines. We hope you will enjoy them.
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We can ship wine direct to addresses within PA, and select states.
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Wine CANNOT ship via FedEx Smartpost. If this is chosen as the shipping method, we will automatically change the shipper to FedEx. Extra charges may be incurred.
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