Emboldened by my success with breakfast out yesterday, I went to a wine tasting at Valley Wine and Liquor in Herkimer, NY. I do love wine. I checked: a little bit of wine is not incompatible with the medications I am on (I risk a HIPAA violation to soothe any fears my well-wishers may harbor). Wines from two wineries were offered.
She was very knowledgeable.
First I tasted wines from Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, a New York State winery using grapes from Long Island. I did not even know they grew grapes on Long Island. Anita, the lady pouring, told many things about the wines, but I was not very quick at taking notes. I enjoyed the Perfect Rose. The Perfect Bubbly was sweeter than I like, but I am sure it would be perfect for many.
Revelation wines from Columbia Valley in Washington State were next. This is a third generation winery, making sustainable vegan wines. I tasted a lot of grapefruit in the Sauvignon Blanc. The Riesling was sweeter than I like, but then I like really dry wines.
I decided to purchase a bottle of the Perfect Rose. Anita nicely carried it to the register for me, and a young man carried it to my car. Two crutches make things awkward, but one does what one can.
Valley Wine and Liquor is located at 326 S. Caroline St., Herkimer, NY. They have tastings almost every weekend.
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