Chateau Morrisette Red Mountain Laurel

[jcook5003]

Has anyone here tried Chateau Morrisette Red Mountain Laurel....it's what the call a sweet red table wine......I think it's pretty heavy on the grape flavor, like welch's and is really sweet....

Does anyone have a recipe for a clone of it? My wife adores it.

Thanks
Josh

 

[rickhall]

Hi Josh, I can help you with that; I'm the winemaker at Chateau Morrisette. It is made with a blend of about 25% concord and 75% niagara, and is sweetened with about 5% sugar before bottling. Before i go into too much detail, have you made wine before?
Cheers
Rick

 

[Runningwolf]

Rick welcome to the forum. Thats nice of you to give you blend percentages. We would love to hear more about you and what your making. When you get a chance please go to our introductions forum in the beginners section and tell us about you. Once again, welcome.

 

[Paulc]

I've been to Chateau Morrisette! A lot of really good wine there! And the food in the restuarant was good too. Well worth the time if you are passing through the area.

 

[vtwinemaker]

Chateau Morrisette

Great winery!! Tastings are always terrific. We usually visit two to three times a year. Also, be sure to visit Villa Appalachia (about one mile down the Blue Ridge Parkway).

 

[jcook5003]

Rick-

I'm pretty new to wine but have made lots of beer. I'm into my second batch of wine now.

Any other suggestions or advice you might care to share I would love to hear.

Josh