By the Glass: Seven Daughters Wines

I had an opportunity to try both Seven Daughters Red & White wines recently.  At first, I was a little skeptical when I read that the wines are blends of seven different grapes, and then I remembered what Gary Vaynerchuk reminded me: trust your palate.

The Seven Daughters White Winemaker’s Blend is composed of seven distinct varietals including Riesling, Symphony, Chardonnay, Orange Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and French Colombard. Some sultry sweet scents of orange blossom, musk and melon danced around with the fresh flavours of lychee and tangerine.  My first sip was lovely, and it finished with a slightly spicy note.

Yes, the Seven Daughter’s white is good, but then I tried the red, and I just about fell over.

The red blend is a sophisticated mix of Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel, Carignane, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose reminds me of blackberry and pepper, with a hint of subtle notes of lavender and vanilla. Overall, this wine tastes like dried cherries and big red fruits. Can you tell I loved the red? I did.

If you get a chance to try either of the Seven Daughters blends, whichever you prefer really, jump at it. It’s definitely worth it!
(image source: Seven Daughters)