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Among the wines we tasted at the Blackstock Vineyards Wine Tasting event was the 2007 Blackstock Bulldog Blush. This is an unusual blush wine made from the Toriga grape, and is a more purplish color than the pink you normally see in wines of this nature...
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Blackstock Bulldog Blush
David Harris, the winemaker at Blackstock, was a freshman at the University of Georgia in 1980, the year that Georgia won the NCAA Football Championship. He said that he had always wanted to make a "Bulldog" wine, and now he has...
Sep 12, 2008
Dawson County Produce Market Ends, Fall Gardening Continues
Since most summer gardens have finished this year’s production, the last day for the Dawson County Produce Market will be Wednesday, September 10. I thank both sellers and buyers for making this year’s produce market the best ever...
Sep 5, 2008
Bread Helps Your Blood Pressure
Three grains recently tested had blood pressure benefits. All three were found to be good for lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with mildly high cholesterol and prehypertension...
Sep 5, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 Agapito Rico Carchelo Monastrell
This is a medium bodied dark red wine with lucious fruit coming across strong with abundant flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and dark cherry. The fruit fills up your mouth and has a pleasing finish of mild tannins and long lasting fruit...
Sep 2, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: Blackstock Wine Tasting/Tour in Three Weeks
One of the wines from Blackstock Winery which you will really enjoy during the upcoming tasting tour is the 2006 Blackstock Georgia Sangiovese Rose. This wonderful refreshing wine is perfect with ham, chicken or a chilled summer salad...
Aug 25, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 DeLoach Russian River Valley Chardonnay
The nose was explosive with aromas of pear and pineapple, and a hint of lemon zest. Of course the flavor was big and bold being representative of its origin, and there was plenty of apple, pear, and tropical fruit with a wonderful tangy undertone...
Aug 19, 2008
An Awesome Appetizer for Knees and Hands
In a study of older adults, those with higher blood levels of vitamin K were significantly less likely to develop the bone spurs and cartilage damage that are common in painful osteoarthritis...
Aug 15, 2008
Special Pre-Harvest Winemaker Dinner With Stefano Salvini
Salvini is the lead winemaker for Montaluce and will arrive at the Estate from his home in Italy in early August to begin preparations for the winery's first premier crush...
Aug 13, 2008
Oliver Asberger Joins Montaluce as Vineyard Manager
Prior to his post at Montaluce, Asberger worked most recently at Atlantic Gardens Vineyard in Cape May, New Jersey and before that in Charlottesville, Virginia at the prestigious Keswick Vineyard and the Acorn Hill Vineyard...
Aug 11, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: Wine Tastings at Blackstock Vineyards
We will have a private tour and tasting at Blackstock Vineyards near Dahlonega, Georgia on Sunday, September 14, 2008. This event will include sampling some of their best wines with an assortment of gourmet breads and cheeses...
Aug 8, 2008
Dawson County Extension Offers Local Market and More
If you have not gone by this year’s Dawson County Produce Market, you are missing a great opportunity to buy excellent locally grown produce. What else can the Extension Service do for you...
Aug 6, 2008
A Spice That’s Nice for Your Pancreas
Turmeric -- the spice that gives curry and other Far Eastern fare its strong, distinctive flavor -- may lower your risk of pancreatic cancer. So find that takeout number...
Aug 5, 2008
Watermelon: Three Juicy Benefits
Watermelon is more than just a seasonal treat. Check out three great health reasons to dig into this juicy fruit...
Aug 4, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Rodney Strong Russian River Chardonnay vs. 2005 Simi Russian River Chardonnay
The local representative for Rodney Strong asked that we compare the Simi to the Rodney Strong Russian River Reserve Chardonnay. These wines were tasted before the meal and with dinner, which consisted of grilled shrimp and salmon, accompanied by broiled lobster tails, steamed rice and a garden salad featuring home grown tomatoes...
Aug 1, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2004 Maryhill Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
The wine is dark ruby red in color, with the aromas of currants and cherries. The flavor is one of cherries and dark berries with undertones of chocolate and herbs, and a hint of oak in its long and smooth finish...
Jul 25, 2008
