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
September 7, 2018 I just walked up to the back vineyard to take a final look at this season’s Chambourcin. This grape always gives us a good crop, which we use in a variety of different wines which Michael creates. Sunday morning we will be harvesting. Chambourcin is a French-American Hybrid grape. We know it originated in the Loire Valley in France, but we do not know a lot about its parentage. We do know this grape makes some beautiful wines for us. What does this wine taste like? Ask… Read More
We welcome back Food Freaks Food Truck, along with musician Colin Allured with his original music for you to enjoy. Come enjoy a delicious burger with your favorite bottle of Hanover Park wine. Sounds like a perfect pairing! What a great way to celebrate NC Wine Month!
August 17, 2018 For many, August marks the start of school. Years ago that was true for us also as teachers. Now August marks some new events for us. Our Summer Wine Club Picnic was last Saturday evening. We had a great crowd here who enjoyed a visit with friends new and old, along with dinner and of course wine. August is also the time when Michael is getting prepared for harvest. The press, the crusher de-stemmer, the tanks and barrels will all be cleaned and ready to receive the… Read More
Friday, July 27, 2018 The garden has been ok this year- the Roma tomatoes have been a WOW! This is the third Friday of making sauce, this place smells wonderful. As I watch our grapes go through version and mature I know we are heading closer towards harvest. The birds have not bothered us too much yet. So, as I make todays tomato sauce I think about ways to use it and which wines to pair with those meals. I use my sauce as a base for many meals over… Read More
