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Continue reading →: Texas — Viognier WinePedernales Cellars’ 2025 Texas Viognier impresses with its vibrant grapefruit flavor, characteristic of its Texas origin. Initially bold, the wine evolves to reveal honey notes after being open for a while. Ideal with pork barbecue, it earns a score of 8.2/10, marking it the reviewer’s top Texas wine choice.
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Continue reading →: New Jersey — Rosé WineBellview Winery’s new Fioré Rosé blends Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes from New Jersey. This pleasantly crisp rosé features a rosy pink color and aromas of apples and pears. With a light flavor profile and a hint of sea air, it is perfect for summer gatherings, earning a score of…
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Continue reading →: Florida – Muscadine Red WineSan Sebastian Winery’s Vintner’s Red is a sweet wine made from the Muscadine grape. While it features flavors reminiscent of grape Kool-aid and candy, it is not overwhelmingly sweet. Ideal for casual sipping, it pairs well with spicy pasta dishes. Overall, it scores 7.2/10.
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Continue reading →: Freeze Damage Takes Toll on Eastern American WineA recent frost affected vineyards from New York to North Carolina, damaging nearly 90% of some crop yields that had already begun to bloom. Despite efforts to mitigate losses, many vineyards face a challenging year ahead. Support for local wineries is encouraged as they navigate this difficult period and prepare…
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Continue reading →: New York – White Wine BlendThe Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard’s Field white wine, a blend of Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, and Chardonnay from Seneca Lake, is praised for its refreshing taste and floral notes. With hints of citrus and a light body, it offers a pleasant drinking experience reminiscent of a summer day in a flower…
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Continue reading →: South Dakota – White Blend Wine4e Winery’s Prairie Star, a 2023 American white blend from South Dakota, was disappointing. Initially offering an appealing scent of white flowers, it ultimately delivered a bitter taste resembling soy sauce and old gravy. With a final score of 2.5/10, it’s not recommended for consumption.
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Continue reading →: Kentucky – Merlot/Cabernet SauvignonThe Commonwealth Cabernet from Bluegrass Vineyard in Kentucky is a red wine blend, although label discrepancies raise concerns about its varietal percentages. While its aroma evokes berry preserves, the taste is not as sweet, featuring a tart elderberry flavor reminiscent of cough syrup. Rated 7/10, it might merit a revisit.
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Continue reading →: Pennsylvania – Red Wine BlendCadenza Vineyards’ 2023 Resonance is an outstanding Pennsylvania wine. Winemaker Carl Helrich showcases his respect for the local soil through a blend of estate-grown grapes. Noted for its deep burgundy color and fruity aroma, the wine features low tannins and a flavorful profile, earning a score of 9.5/10.
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Continue reading →: Washington State – Gewurztraminer WineB. Lovely’s Gewurztraminer from Walla Walla, WA, disappoints as a white wine. Initially promising with pear and lemon aromas, it ultimately suffers from overwhelming sweetness reminiscent of honey, lacking complexity. An overwhelming taste made it feel more like a dessert wine, earning a low score of 4/10.
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Continue reading →: New Jersey – Sweet Red WinePigtown Limited Release’s Sweeeeeeet Watermelon wine is a disappointing blend from Tomasello Winery. Described as overly sweet and artificial, it resembles sugary Kool-Aid rather than wine. The reviewer and a tasting partner found it nearly undrinkable, ultimately giving it a low score of 1.5/10.
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After spending more than a decade tasting wines from all around the world, I decided to taste the various wines made in the United States. Each state in the country makes wine, and this is my quest to taste one from each and review them in this blog.
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