While on the tour we saw:
There were stacks and stacks of bottled wine throughout the warehouse. The wine was stacked almost to the ceiling. The wine was in plastic containers and wrapped all around in plastic wrap. The wine is held in the warehouse until it can be shipped off to distributors.
The Tasting:
For the tasting we got to taste ten of the wines that are made on the property. We also got to keep our tasting glass, which was a nice souvenir.
2010 Chardonnay:
$17.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- Green apples, citrus, and melon aromas infused with mild vanilla and fig float from this opulent wine. Tasting reveals citrus, pear, passion fruit and honey augmented by rich nuances of caramel and toast. Silky and creamy in texture, this wine features a toasty, but smooth butterscotch finish. Slow barrel fermentation and subsequent aging sur lies (on the yeast) for 8 months resulted in a well-balanced and complex wine. Our Chardonnay pairs well with crab, lobster, and other rich seafood, especially cream sauces; roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, and sharp cheese.
My notes- I thought this wine smelled a little bit sweet, along with fruity. It also smelled very alcoholic., the smell of alcohol overwhelmed the other two scents and I could not tell which kind of fruit i thought it smelled like. The wine tasted like pears and honey. There was less of a burn associated with swallowing this wine than I expected due to its scent.
Independence:
My notes- I thought this wine smelled a little bit sweet, along with fruity. It also smelled very alcoholic., the smell of alcohol overwhelmed the other two scents and I could not tell which kind of fruit i thought it smelled like. The wine tasted like pears and honey. There was less of a burn associated with swallowing this wine than I expected due to its scent.
Independence:
$12.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- A blend of Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay, this refreshing dry white wine is packed with the lively fruit characters of grapefruit and melon. The smooth texture and entrancing aromas of white flowers and roses complete this delicious tribute to Independence.
My notes- This wine had a floral nose, which was stated in the Chateau Morrisette notes. I could also smell hints of apple. The taste of the wine was very crisp, sweet and slightly sour. It was not overly sweet, the sour flavor balanced it out. There were hints of melon and flowers in the taste of the wine as well.
2010 Chambourcin:
My notes- This wine had a floral nose, which was stated in the Chateau Morrisette notes. I could also smell hints of apple. The taste of the wine was very crisp, sweet and slightly sour. It was not overly sweet, the sour flavor balanced it out. There were hints of melon and flowers in the taste of the wine as well.
2010 Chambourcin:
$17.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- Aromas of plums and berries lift from this dark violet, augmented by gentle notes of black tea. Tasting quickly fills the mouth with rich fruitiness, suggesting cherries and blueberries. Silky and soft, this medium to full bodied wine features a fruity and exceptionally long finish, revealing glimmers of black pepper. Chambourin is an exceptionally smooth and food-friendly wine. Enjoy it with grilled meats, sausages, roasted poultry, and dishes with mushrooms. Try with chocolate!
My notes- This wine was a very dark red color. It smelled like warm and creamy to me. There were also hints of dark fruit in the nose. This wine tasted fruity and there was a slight burn upon swallowing.
2010 Cabernet Franc:
My notes- This wine was a very dark red color. It smelled like warm and creamy to me. There were also hints of dark fruit in the nose. This wine tasted fruity and there was a slight burn upon swallowing.
2010 Cabernet Franc:
$17.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette- Dark berry and delicate cedar aromas illuminate the juicy plum and black cherry flavors in this mid-weight, mouth-watering wine. The velvet tannic structure, augmented by a small amount of Petit Verdot, slowly fades into a warm, lingering finish with cheeses. Try it with dark chocolate!
My notes- This wine smelled like cedar and pine. The taste of this wine was very light and smooth, with hints of dark fruit. There was little to no burn after swallowing this wine. It was a good wine, if I wasn't still afraid of reds.
2008 Petit Verdot:
My notes- This wine smelled like cedar and pine. The taste of this wine was very light and smooth, with hints of dark fruit. There was little to no burn after swallowing this wine. It was a good wine, if I wasn't still afraid of reds.
2008 Petit Verdot:
$19.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- Our 2008 Petit Verdot invites with traces of vanilla emerging from rich, dark fruit aromas. Wild berry and raisin flavors mingle with savory nuances of black pepper and taost, all wrapped in robust, velvety tannins. Mocha joins the berry character through the long finish. Try our Petit Verdot with juicy grilled steaks or sharp cheeses.
My notes- This wine smelled like pepper, with some hints of berry. This wine is very smooth with a little bit of an alcoholic bite. When tasting this wine, the first flavor that I tasted as berry, followed by hints of pepper.
2010 Vidal Blanc:
My notes- This wine smelled like pepper, with some hints of berry. This wine is very smooth with a little bit of an alcoholic bite. When tasting this wine, the first flavor that I tasted as berry, followed by hints of pepper.
2010 Vidal Blanc:
$10.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- Refreshing flavors of citrus and apples are auugmented by grapefruit, melon and floral aromas. Medium-bodied and smooth, this vintage features a lengthy, aromatic finish. Very food-friendly; pairs well with a wide variety of grilled or roasted poultry and seafood.
My notes- This wine smelled like lemon and tropical fruit. There might have also been hints of a grassy scent. The wine was very fresh, and tasted fruity. There also seemed to be a light fizz to the wine. I enjoyed this wine, and purchased a bottle after the tasting.
Blushing Dog:
My notes- This wine smelled like lemon and tropical fruit. There might have also been hints of a grassy scent. The wine was very fresh, and tasted fruity. There also seemed to be a light fizz to the wine. I enjoyed this wine, and purchased a bottle after the tasting.
Blushing Dog:
$10.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- A refreshing semi-sweet blush wine made from a distinctive blend of Vidal Blanc and Traminette, with a touch of Chambourcin for depth as well as the inviting blush color. Lush aromas of flowers and fruit are balanced by crisp acidity. Excellent on its own or with a summer picnic.
My notes- The smell of this wine smelled like sugar with a little bit of a floral scent. The taste of the wine was also sweet, with a few light fruit flavors. There was a lingering taste after swallowing the wine.
Sweet Mountain Laurel:
My notes- The smell of this wine smelled like sugar with a little bit of a floral scent. The taste of the wine was also sweet, with a few light fruit flavors. There was a lingering taste after swallowing the wine.
Sweet Mountain Laurel:
$10.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- A unique and refreshingly sweet dessert style wine made from Native American grape varieties. Firm acidity balances the sweetness, producing a crisp finish with aromas of freshly picked grapes. Pour over fresh berries and sponge cake or blend with vanilla ice cream and fruit for a creamy dessert smoothie.
My notes- The guy providing us with the tasting described this wine as "white grape juice on steroids." Which was a fantastic way to describe this wine. The nose was exactly that of Welch's white grape juice. When drinking this wine I felt like i was drinking juice instead of wine. The wine was sweet, and had a clean finish.
2010 Frosty Dog:
My notes- The guy providing us with the tasting described this wine as "white grape juice on steroids." Which was a fantastic way to describe this wine. The nose was exactly that of Welch's white grape juice. When drinking this wine I felt like i was drinking juice instead of wine. The wine was sweet, and had a clean finish.
2010 Frosty Dog:
$19.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- Freezing resulted in a concentrated, aromatic juice, which when fermented became this sumptuous, complex dessert wine. Aromas of apples, citrus, and orange blossoms are accentuated by lively acidity. The lingering finish drips with honey, pear, and subtle mango flavors. This delightful wine is a great dessert by itself, and can also be served as an aperitif.
My notes- This wine was made in the spirit of German ice wines, everything about it was extremely sweet. The nose on the wine was like putting your face in sugary icing, with a hint of apple. Wen tasting the wine you were overwhelmed with the taste of sugar and honey. There was again a slight bit of fruit, but it was overpowered by sugar. I would only be able to consume a small amount of this wine because it was so rich.
My notes- This wine was made in the spirit of German ice wines, everything about it was extremely sweet. The nose on the wine was like putting your face in sugary icing, with a hint of apple. Wen tasting the wine you were overwhelmed with the taste of sugar and honey. There was again a slight bit of fruit, but it was overpowered by sugar. I would only be able to consume a small amount of this wine because it was so rich.
Blackberry Wine:
$10.99 /bottleChateau Morrisette Notes- Sweet and smooth, our Blackberry Wine is packed with the vibrant fruitiness of succulent, sun drenched berries. Try it lightly chilled with most any grilled or spicy food.
My notes- This wine smelled like berries, and tasted rich and full of dark berries. Although the taste was rich, the wine itself seemed light bodied and smooth. I enjoyed this wine.
My notes- This wine smelled like berries, and tasted rich and full of dark berries. Although the taste was rich, the wine itself seemed light bodied and smooth. I enjoyed this wine.
Tasting photos :
