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!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Strawberry-Rhubarb

Three Lakes Winery is tucked away in northern Wisconsin near the Nicolet Forest in the town of Three Lakes.  Three Lakes Winery specializes in fruity wines, and is best known for its cranberry wine (a tasting for another time).  The Strawberry-Rhubarb wine was a delight for the up coming summer season.  It is sweet and refreshing with a slight tangy balance. This is a great desert wine.

Varietal:  Strawberry-Rhubarb      
Producer/Importer:  Three Lakes Winery
Region: Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Vintage:
Price: $9.95
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): Light rusty color
Smell (bouquet, aroma): Strawberries and vanilla
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Very sweet, strawberries are dominant with just a touch of the tangy rhubarb.  "Chewing" the wine brings out the spice of ginger and sweetness of vanilla.
Bottle presentation: Label has an illustration of a strawberry plant and rhubarb.
Label description:  Described as a semi-sweet wine with flavors of ginger,cherries and vanilla in addition to the obvious.
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 7
Date consumed: May 11, 2011
Comments: 11% Alc.  Sweeter than expected for a semi-sweet wine.
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