About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Monday, August 25, 2014

River Bend- Magenta

River Bend vineyard and winery is located in Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, USA. There isn’t much information about the vineyard, the winemakers, or the owners on their website.  I guess I will just have to make the 2.5 hour trip someday to tour.Especially if the rest of their wines are as good as their Rose'.

Varietal:  Rose’
Producer/Importer:  River Bend- Magenta 
Region: Chippewa Valley Wisconsin
Price: $12.99
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): Magenta
Taste (acidity, balance, body): sweet raspberry, choke cherries, cranberry cocktail
Bottle presentation: dragonfly on the label
Winemaker’s notes: “A semi-sweet rose wine. Frontenac grapes pressed immediately upon picking provide Magenta its signature color and crisp acidity. Enjoy chilled with aged cheeses, tangy barbecue or spicy cuisine.”
Overall rating (1-10): 9
Date consumed: November 14, 2012
Comments: dinner cordial
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