Dry Blueberry Wine

Description Complex and very dry, with an intriguing berry aroma. Mildly tannic. Red berries with enticing aromas and bright, buoyant fruit on the palate. Awards 1999 - 86 points - World Wine Championship 1997 - Gold Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 1997 - State Champion - International Eastern Wine Competition 1997 - Silver Medal - World Wine Championship 1990 - Bronze Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 1989 - Bronze Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 1988 - Bronze Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 1986 - Silver Medal - New England Wine Competition 1983 - Bronze Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition Fruit We use wild blueberries grown in western Massachusetts and Northern Maine. Winemaking The blueberries are dumped into the fermentin tanks and fermented on their skins until the desired color and flavor extraction are attained. we press off the blueberry must and complete fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is transferred to American oak barrels for 6 months to a year of further fermentation. It is then blended and bottled dry. Aging This wine ages well in the bottle for 3-5 years. We have sampled bottles as old as 12 years from our library that still showed signs of life but not the same as the younger wine. Food Pairings and Serving Suggestions Complements red meats, turkey, game and strong cheeses. Serve at room temperature. Retail price per bottle: $16.00 Restaurant price per bottle: $36.00 Restaurant price per glass: $9.00 Back to Wine List 100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road - Bolton Massachusetts 01740 978.779.5521 - fax: 978.779.5523 e-mail: email@nashobawinery.com