Hanover Park Vineyard

Cabernet Vertical Tasting

March 29, 2019 Last Sunday afternoon we had a Cabernet Vertical Tasting.  We brought in a 2000, 2001, 2006, 2012 single barrel bottled after 2 years and another 2012 bottled after 4 years.  Oh, and then the not yet bottled 2014.  The HP Reserve was also poured.  Our group varied in wine tastes and all added much in the way of feedback.  A few bottles were available for sale also. So what did everyone think?  My notes loved the 2001- it did not seem like an older wine.  The nose,… Read More

Notes from the Vine

Winter Weather

December 7, 2018 There are predictions of snow later this weekend.  We will probably be home this Sunday enjoying a “Snow Day”.  As a retired teacher those words were always welcoming. This morning, in the market, people were stocking up their carts with food and wine and beer.  At least I know the wine part is covered. I look forward to smelling a Boeuf Bourguignon on the stove and an Apple Tart for dessert.  Provencia and Vin D’Orange sound good with these. There are few leaves on the vines in… Read More

This is Hanover Park

October 19, 2018 It is a busy time of the year here with weddings, festivals, high school reunions and harvest!  Over the past few weeks we have also had some special visitors- couples who have gotten engaged here as well as couples who were married here and now bring their little ones to see us.  Their anniversary brings them back to remember and share. People meet as strangers and become good friends in our back room.  They share a bottle of wine and a meal together and talk.  That has… Read More

Hurricanes and Harvest

September 21, 2018 This is that time of the year.  We wait all season to pick our grapes at the best moment. Mother nature sometimes has her own plan for us. Last week Florence came to our part of the world.  We had “evacuees” from many areas along the coast visiting our tasting room.  They were not sure what to expect over the next few days as were we here in the Piedmont of North Carolina.  We were very lucky to receive our wind and rain, but not too much… Read More