Sweetheart Wine Tour

In celebration of Valentine's Day my family and I took a local wine tour.
Sponsored by Pearmund Cellars this tour had it all! (wine, chocolates, roses, port)
Everything a girl needs on Valentine's Day.  💁 

I choose this occasion to rock my new Steemit inspired tee from @bitcoinshirtz! Its super comfy and looks casual (but classy) paired with a basic cardigan.

We started our tour at Pearmund winery, where we sampled both Pearmond and Effingham Manor wines. Each wine came paired with a Valentines related activity but I decided to provide my own. 😉 

Pearmund Cellars

• 2014 40th Anniversary’ old Vine Chardonnay
  • Taste: Soft crisp flavor that creates a “savory mouth feel”  
  • Pairs with spontaneous making out in the backseat of your car  💞 
  • Fun fact: Pearmond has grown Chardonnay grapes since 1976; the oldest Chardonnay in Virginia 
• 2014 Viognier 
  • Taste: Very sweet with a syrupy consistency  
  • Pairs with a huge V-day teddy bear; okay right now but annoying in the long run  👎  
• 2014 Cabernet Franc 
  • Taste: Spicy and bold
  • Pairs with a spontaneous salsa lesson 💃
  • Alternate Pairing: According to our wine server this also pairs great with a Subway BLT. 
• 2014 Petit Verdot 
  • Taste: Bold flavor with hints of blackberry  
  • Pairs with fruit dipped in chocolate  🍫 
• 2014 Ameritage 
  • Taste: Smooth and balanced 
  • Pairs with that perfect Netflix and Chill (i.e. Couch sex) 

Effingham Manor Winery 

• 2015 Chardonnay 
  • Taste: Sweet and crisp  
  • Pairs with an anticipated first kiss  👄 
• 2015 Rose’ 
  • Taste: Semi-dry cherries juiced to perfection
  • Pairs with backyard canoodling on a cool summer night
  • Fun Fact: Voted as #1 Rose in the USA by the Indy International Wine Competition 
• 2015 Traminette 
  • Taste: Sweet and simple
  • Pairs with a romantic picnic by the lake 
• 2015 Merlot
  • Taste: Light and peppery 
  • Pairs with homemade spaghetti (share a plate for that lady and the tramp moment) 
• 2014 Tannat 
  • Taste: Bold and fruity with a hint of blackberries
  • Pairs with a sexy soak in the hot tub

Cheers!

Vint Hill

Next we moved on to Vint Hill winery in Warrington, Virginia.

• Phillips Falk Sauvignon Blanc
  • Taste: Acidic and tart 
  • Pairs well with a cheap date.. 😖 (My advice: Stay Home!)
• Vint Hill Viognier 
  • Taste: Peachy and light, very smooth
  • Pair well with a night of watching shooting starts  🌠 (Remember to wish for more!)
• Covert Winework’s Enigma
  • Taste: Bold with a touch of black cherries
  • Pairs well with a drive in movie; a classic surprise 
• Vint Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Taste: Smooth with a hints of juicy plums
  • Pairs with great with a girls night! (We don't need those boys anyway)
• Covert Winework’s “Coco D’Lappote”
  • Taste: Semi-sweet with a chocolaty finish
  • Pairs well with couples ice skating; this will keep you warm and fearless 

What we took home:

At the end of the day I took home the Effinghame Rose' and Vit Hill Port (Coco D’Lappote). My sister apparently enjoys oversized Teddy Bears (i.e. the Pearmond Vognier).

Thanks for reading and I encourage you to try these pairings.. I know you're curious  😏