Another Cabernet Franc!

There is something earthy and complex about a good cabernet franc.  It is a unique wine that entices dry red wine lovers.  The Cabernet Franc from Rustle Hill Winery in Cobden, Illinois, is a fruit-forward wine with nice dark berry tones. It has a good balance of tannins and a long, soft finish.

An Amazing Chambourcin

Produced "primarily from 25 year old vines" and aged in oak barrels, the Chambourcin from Blumenhof winery is a great medium-bodied dry red. I tasted the 2009 vintage at Laumeier Sculpture Park on Mother's Day. I was struck by the rich berry tones and smooth finish.  I thoroughly enjoyed my glass of Blumenhof's Chambourcin as I perused the wonderful art at Laumeier.

Even though this wine is fairly young, it received a 2010 silver medal from the American Wine Society. Blumenhof Winery can be found in Dutzow, MO, not very far west of Augusta.

Robller Winery - Great View; Nice Wines!

Situated nicely on the crest of a hill over looking the vineyard, is the family owned Robller Winery of New Haven, Missouri.  Robller can be found a few miles outside of Hermann. Enjoy the picturesque Mssouri countryside on your drive to the winery and a nice, hillside view from the tasting room porch. You may also encounter some great live music and festivities during summer weekends.

The Wine Girls stopped by Robller for lunch and a tasting of their wine offerings on their way back home from a great wine trip weekend. We sampled many fine wines and experienced great hospitality. A special thanks goes to Jerry for not only a quality explanation with each wine poured but also his obvious passion for wine-making and vested pride in the wines Robller produces.