Winery Visit: Chateau Morrisette
On Saturday a friend and I went to visit the much anticipated Chateau Morrisette. We actually missed the turn initially and ended up at Mabry Mill. This was the first time I have ever been to a winery and I loved it. The people were really friendly and seemed genuinely excited to share their knowledge of wine with us.
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| Mabry Mill |
I wish we had spent more time at the winery because there as so much to see but we heard a lot of great things about the restaurant. It was refreshing to talk to the workers because it was obvious that they enjoyed sharing their wine knowledge. One of the workers had actually graduated from Virginia Tech five years ago.
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| Chateau Morrisette |
We tasted ten different wines. I bought the one I enjoyed the most, the Blackberry wine.
2008 Petit Verdot, Blushing Dog, Sweet Mountain Laurel, 2010 Frost Dog, Blackberry Wine, 2010 Chardonnay, Independence, 2011 Dry Rose, 2010 Chambourcin, 2010 Cabernet Franc. Below are some examples of the wine we tasted.
Independence: Winery Review: A blend of Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay, this refreshing dry white wine is packed with the lively fruit characters of grapefruit and melon. The smooth texture and entrancing aromas of white flowers and roses complete this delicious tribute to Independence. Alcohol 12.2 % My Review: When I smelled the wine it smelled like fuel. I think it would pair best with lighter dishes.
Sweet Mountain Laurel: Winery Review: A unique and refreshingly sweet dessert style wine made from Native American grape varieties. Firm acidity balances the sweetness, producing a crisp finish with aromas of freshly picked grapes. Alcohol 11.3% My Review: This wine literally tasted like Welch's grape juice, it was extremely sweet with a hint of tanginess.
Independence: Winery Review: A blend of Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay, this refreshing dry white wine is packed with the lively fruit characters of grapefruit and melon. The smooth texture and entrancing aromas of white flowers and roses complete this delicious tribute to Independence. Alcohol 12.2 % My Review: When I smelled the wine it smelled like fuel. I think it would pair best with lighter dishes.
Sweet Mountain Laurel: Winery Review: A unique and refreshingly sweet dessert style wine made from Native American grape varieties. Firm acidity balances the sweetness, producing a crisp finish with aromas of freshly picked grapes. Alcohol 11.3% My Review: This wine literally tasted like Welch's grape juice, it was extremely sweet with a hint of tanginess.
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| Tasting Room/Shop |
One of the workers recommended this wonderful Italian restaurant in Floyd so we stopped there for lunch on our way back to Blacksburg. The food was fantastic.
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| Mickey G's Meal |
