Forty-Five North
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
This weekend Erika and I went up to Traverse City to visit her brother, sister and some friends and while up there checked out the new vineyard Forty-Five North. They opened last year and the current winemaker Shawn Walters has done an amazing job with the wines. For only being on their 2nd year, Forty-Five North has an extensive lineup. We bought the 2008 Pinot Gris, 2008 Pinot Noir Rose and the 2008 Icebox Riesling. The Pinot Gris was crisp with lush fruit and a bit of oak. The Rose was dry with hints of strawberry. This was not overly sweet which is something I look for in a good Rose. The Icebox Riesling which comes in at $50 is well worth every penny. If you are a fan of Sauternes or TrockenBerenAuselese you will enjoy this wine. It is thick, vicious and full of nectar. Check out their website for more information and if you are heading up to TC definitely check out the vineyard.
http://www.fortyfivenorth.com/
Posted by mardenhill 6/09/2009 03:26:00 PM
Labels: Wine
