Marty and Mary Jo Strussion have begun a new chapter in their lives. Their retirement has given them the chance to discover a new love - wine-making. I have met a few vintners who are truly passion about the wines they create, and I have to add Marty to that short list. He and his family are dedicated to producing quality wines; it is no less than a labor of love for them.
The Wine Girls were fortunate to meet Marty during our recent trip to Ste. Genevieve. When we finally arrived at Cave Winery, we were treated, by him personally, to a VIP tour [more like a class] on the nature of good wine production and where things can go wrong. We even got to taste a few "wines in the making" right out of the barrel, an experience we truly treasure.
Cave Winery offers some very nice dry reds - a Chambourcin, a smooth, medium-bodied dry red, and a 2009 Norton, a delightfully complex, full-bodied dry red. We enjoyed them so much that we purchased each.
Keep an eye on Cave Winery, the 2010 Norton we barrel-tasted already had amazing flavor and complexity as well as a long, smooth finish. Just wait until they release that one in a couple years!
Thanks, Cave winery, for a wonderful visit. You are a first class act! The Wine Girls will be back!
The Tasting Room is nice and the Cave offers a unique setting in which to enjoy these nice wines.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to more of your posts on vineyards and wines of SE Missouri. We are just now pulling out our 2005 Cave Norton wines from the case. Fun wine.
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