Great view, mediocre wines.
Living Water Winery & Vineyard的点评
点评:While visiting Young Harris, we were made known of Living Water Winery and Vineyard in Blairsville, Georgia. We had been to other Georgia wineries before and decided to try another one.
The view here was gorgeous, especially on a clear day. Parking was a bit challenging due to a small lot. We proceeded to the entrance of the tasting room. It was obvious the proprietor spent quite a bit on this structure. It was airy and inviting. We had high hope for the wine being offered. As we approached the counter, a lukewarm greeting awaited us. We did not mind this because they seemed short-handed, and it was a busy day for them.
We decided on two sets of wine flights. One set of white wines and one set of red/blush wines.
1. 2021 Pinot Grigio: This was made using one hundred percent Pinot Grigio grapes. It presented your palate with flavors of green apples, acidic and refreshing.
2. 2021 Sauvignon Blanc: This was fermented using one hundred percent Sauvignon Blanc grapes. It has a lush flavor of tropical fruits with hints of melon rind.
3. 2021 Chardonnay: This wine was made using one hundred percent Chardonnay grapes. First sip revealed quite a bit of pear notes followed by oak. The finish was grassy and acidic.
4. 2021 Gruner Veltliner: One hundred percent Gruner Veltliner grapes. Flavor nuances of lime, mineral water and flat finish. We were quite disappointed in this wine.
5. 2022 Rose: No grape varietals were declared. This Rose was floral with ripe cherry notes, semi-seco and tart finish.
6. 2021 Merlot: One hundred percent Merlot. Full plum notes, dry with solid tannin structure. We are not Merlot drinkers but liked this one best.
7. 2021 Red Blend: This was a 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This wine was surprisingly sweet with flavors of dark berries and disappointingly lose tannin structure.
8. 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon: One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It was a light body for this type of grapes with flavors of plum flesh and strangely enough, a hint of olives.
Out of eight wines that we tasted, only one stood out – the 2021 Merlot. It was certainly a beautiful Vineyard, but we cannot say the same about their wines. Pay them a visit and soak up some rays. Perhaps you will enjoy their offerings more than we did.
翻译:在参观 Young Harris 时,我们了解到位于佐治亚州布莱尔斯维尔的 Living Water 酒庄和葡萄园。我们之前去过佐治亚州的其他酒庄,所以决定再去尝试一下。
这里的景色非常美丽,尤其是在晴朗的日子。由于停车场很小,停车有点困难。我们继续前往品酒室的入口。很明显,店主在这个建筑上花了不少钱。它通风良好,令人心旷神怡。我们对提供的葡萄酒寄予厚望。当我们走近柜台时,等待我们的是冷淡的问候。我们不介意,因为他们似乎人手不足,而且今天对他们来说是忙碌的一天。
我们决定品尝两套葡萄酒。一套是白葡萄酒,一套是红葡萄酒。
1. 2021 年灰皮诺:这款酒采用百分之百的灰皮诺葡萄酿造而成。它给您的味蕾带来青苹果的味道,酸味十足,清爽可口。
2. 2021 年长相思:这款酒采用 100% 长相思葡萄发酵而成。它具有浓郁的热带水果风味,并带有淡淡的瓜皮味。
3. 2021 年霞多丽:这款酒采用 100% 霞多丽葡萄酿造。第一口尝到相当多的梨子味,然后是橡木味。余味是草味和酸味。
4. 2021 年绿维特利纳:100% 绿维特利纳葡萄。酸橙、矿泉水和平淡余味的味道。我们对这款酒非常失望。
5. 2022 年玫瑰:没有声明葡萄品种。这款玫瑰带有花香,带有成熟的樱桃味,半干和酸味余味。
6. 2021 年梅洛:100% 梅洛。饱满的李子味,干爽,单宁结构坚实。我们不喝梅洛,但最喜欢这款。
7. 2021 年红葡萄酒混酿:这是梅洛和赤霞珠葡萄 50/50 的混酿。这款酒出人意料地甜,带有深色浆果的味道,令人失望的是单宁结构却很松散。
8. 2021 年赤霞珠:百分之百的赤霞珠葡萄。对于这种葡萄来说,它的酒体很轻,带有李子果肉的味道,奇怪的是,还有一丝橄榄的味道。
在我们品尝的八种葡萄酒中,只有一种脱颖而出——2021 年梅洛。这当然是一个美丽的葡萄园,但我们对他们的葡萄酒却不能这么说。去参观一下,晒晒太阳。也许你会比我们更喜欢他们的产品。