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CORNER Summer 2015 Summer On The Vine | Summer 2015 | 3 00735242 336-835-3609 336-835-1994 336-835-9400 336-526-6777 THE JONESVILLE WELCOME CENTER I-77 at Exit 82, in The Heart of the Yadkin Valley I-77 at Exit 82, in The Heart of the Yadkin For more information, call the Jonesville Welcome Center at (336) 835-2000 For more information, call the Jonesville Welcome 24 336-835-6000 providing a wealth of information on the Yadkin Valley, its Wine Region and more! its Wine Valley, providing a wealth of information on the Yadkin Tourism Specialists On Staff Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-8PM & Sundays 1PM-8PM - Tourism G nywher – Sta Her! G nywher Jonesville

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Sweet or bold: No matter which you prefer, the Jaynes have a vintage to suit every taste. A small slice of European flavor CLEVELAND, S.C. — Tucked into a small elbow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Table Rock dominating the view, Victoria Valley Vineyards is a small slice of Euro- pean fl avor transplanted to the foothills of the Carolinas, dominated by a verdant valley, almost out of sight and out of mind. That was the vision Vicki and Les Jayne had when they bought the 47-acre tract of land in 1999. The fi rst vinis vinifera was planted in 2000 and the fi rst vintage was released in 2004, before the French Chateau that greets visitors was designed by Les, with all the intricate and delicate woodwork crafted by his own hands, the same as the wines Victoria Valley produces, crafted hands-on by Vicki and Les. Summer 2015

| The Jaynes, transplants from Ontario, Canada, have taken quite well to the Pied- mont region of the Carolinas and local aﬁ cionados have taken to Victoria Valley’s vintages as well, enjoying a resplendent Photos by Kasie Strickland | On The Vine array of tastes aged in white oak casks, Tucked into a small elbow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Table Rock dominating the view, what has adding to their depth and body. On The Vine been a hidden treasure is slowly becoming a well-known secret. Visitors to Victoria Valley Vineyards in | Not to mention a Sangria, served on

4 Cleveland, South Carolina, are now discovering a small slice of heaven in their own backyards. << From the left, Bette Pavel, Nancy Sorensen, Duane Pavel and Clay Sorensen from Nebraska are on hand for a visit to Victoria Valley Vineyards.

Visitors to Victoria Valley Vineyards are greeted by a French Chateau-inspired scene as they crest the iron-gated entrance, instantly transporting them to a place far removed from upstate South Carolina, giving the sense of travelling to a European setting without enduring a transatlantic flight.

The wines at Victoria Valley Vineyards are aged in traditional white oak barrels, a visual theme found throughout the winery.

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For hours and more information Call: 864-878-5307 or 877-612-WINE Online: www.victoriavalleyvineyards.com Map it: 1360 S. Saluda Road, Cleveland, SC 29635

We love to work with the vines, to make them look perfect and happy, healthy, to make them a joy to see as much as enjoy the wines they produce. They have to be tucked perfectly, trimmed, and allowed to breathe, the air has to be able to mingle with the leaves and grapes. We love it when people stop in and enjoy this small place we’ve been able to create.” Vicki Jayne, co-owner of Victoria Valley Vineyards in Cleveland, S.C.

premises only, reminiscent of a Cuban Les’ craftsmanship is obvious with the “We love to work with the vines, to café’s refreshing offering on a hot, humid intricate woodworking throughout, espe- make them look perfect and happy, d ay. cially with the winding staircase that leads healthy, to make them a joy to see as Visitors are greeted by a French to the aging vault. much as enjoy the wines they produce,” Chateau-inspired scene as they crest the A selection of accoutrements can be Vicki Jayne said. “They have to be found, from wine totes made from classic tucked perfectly, trimmed, and allowed to iron-gated entrance, instantly transporting Vine The On them to a place far removed from upstate rock ‘n roll albums to handcrafted center- breathe, the air has to be able to mingle South Carolina, giving the sense of travel- pieces any dinner party would be remiss with the leaves and grapes. We love it ing to a European setting without endur- to omit. It’s not unusual to fi nd the tasting when people stop in and enjoy this small ing a transatlantic fl ight. room teeming with visitors on a weekday place we’ve been able to create.” The aromatic blend of scents from the as they sample Victoria Valley’s offerings Signature vintages such as Table Rock native fauna and fl ora mingles with the before retiring for lunch or dinner to the White, Lola’s Best and Sweet Merlot may | effervescent, yet light, hint of the vines, so veranda, located perfectly for a view of have a complex taste and bouquet, but 2015 Summer carefully groomed and maintained with the vineyards and mountains just beyond that is the result of experience and great knowledge accrued over 29 years, begin- reach. care, and the vision the Jaynes brought to ning in the Jaynes’ basement in Canada, The Jaynes, proud of what they have the Carolinas, a vision that seems to be where Les began aging their own wines. accomplished thus far, take pride in their coming to fruition as well. The tasting room, which also serves as daily hands-on efforts in caring for their “What we wanted to do was keep a gift shop and greeting area, has just the grapes, and that care is refl ected in each things simple but elegant,” Vicki said. “We | right blend of the classic and modern. pour. wanted to bring that idea to life and bring 5 6 | On The Vine | Summer 2015 y ete ree ta cmlmn te wine, the compliment views.spectacular and cheese that breezes gentle by The veranda at Victoria Valley Vineyards is cooled Signature vintages such as TableSignaturevintagessuch experience result of the is Rockthat White,bouquet,but complexand Lola’stastehavemaya Sweet Merlot Bestand and great care, and the vision Vicki and Les Jayne brought to the Carolinas, a vision that seems to be coming to fruition at Victoriafruition Valleyto coming be to seems Vineyards.that Carolinas,vision the Lesgreatcare,a to broughtvision and and VickiJayne the and Photos by Kasie Strickland | On The | VineStrickland PhotosbyKasie visitors are now discovering theJaynes’ slowly becomingawell-known secret as own backyard. ney halfaworld away yet intheir right their guestsintheatmosphere ofajour- their own enjoyment inthepleasure of come momentsfortheJaynes, fi nding dinners, aswell asweddings are wel- group opportunities, hostedevents and mer heat. present coolingbreeze despitethesum- to perfection, blessedby analmostever- perhaps alightlunchordinnerprepared is only enhancedby anaged Asiago or accompanied by arefreshed palatethat sical jazztomore piecesis modern atmosphere. Musicranging from clas- elegance isreflected intherelaxing appearance ofsimplicityitself, andthe But anhourontheveranda gives the that may seemdifficult atbesttoachieve. a touchofelegancetothemountains.” But what hasbeenahiddentreasure is ValleyVictoria Vineyard’stastings, Simple yet elegant—acombination intended. with simplisticelegance, justasitwas tination, notaroom withaview, but aview ago inOntario. when theirdream begannearly 30years simple elegancetheJaynes envisioned andthe coupled withimpeccableservice to thatequation, andthatisatmosphere, yard’s veranda may addoneintangible ter when theatmosphere isjustright. —buttrue anebullient wineiseven bet- the soil, grape, timeandaging—which is of awineanditsendresult are basedon the country. the OldContinentwithouthaving toleave at least$5,000, to asshefelthadatrip share with theJaynesVicki hadsaved her small sliceofheaven forthemselves. Strickland can bereached at864-973-6298. D.C. Moody can bereached at864-973-6296. Kasie Today, Valleydes- Victoria a Vineyardis Valleyon Victoria Vine- afternoon One and LeswilltellyouVicki thequality One recent guestwent sofarasto >>

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660986 00734346 00771280 www.eat13bones.com Great Food ...Great Times and be sure Hungry! come to Best Catering for Your Next Event Best Catering for Your Mount Airy, North Carolina Mount Airy, Dine with us during your visit to NC Wine Country! Dine with us during your visit to Mount Airy, North Carolina Mount Airy, 502 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy • Mt. Airy • 336-786-1313 Visit NC Wine Country – And Dine With Us! Visit 3450 Old Salisbury Rd. • Winston-Salem • 336-764-3313 502 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy • Mt. Airy • 336-786-1313 - Give ‘Em Something to Remember! A taste of the Yadkin Valley in Mayberry By Wendy Byerly Wood Blevins said. other down- [email protected] “Our focus is on a lot of the smaller town entrepre- wineries not being mass distributed in neurs. “To me, Walking the streets of downtown the grocery stores,” said Blevins. “It’s like this is home. Mount Airy it’s no secret that the town is a one-stop shop for Yadkin Valley wines. “I enjoy all about Andy Griffi th and Mayberry, as We introduce people to the Yadkin Valley meeting it is his hometown, proudly announced wine region. the tourists to visitors by the silhouette of Andy and “People from out of town don’t realize and those Opie going fi shing on the water tower it is a wine region until they come in,” traveling on seen prominently a few blocks from she said. vacation. I’m Main Street near the intersection of U.S. While Uncorked in Mayberry had excited to be 601 and U.S. 52. been for its fi ve or six years of existence here. That’s For shop owner Sandra Barnett, the simply a retail shop, Barnett and Blevins what I love — focus of the Main Street store sitting are transitioning it into a wine bar, tasting the wines, sup- amongst the tourist stops in downtown room and shop with wine accessories. port locals and is to share a taste of the Yadkin Valley They also have added craft beers, as meeting the wine country with those visitors, but not Barnett secured her ABC license to people. I’ve had without a touch of Mayberry hinted at on expand the offerings. visitors from Aus- the store’s house wines and in the shop’s “You can come in and drink wine and tralia, Europe and name. sample craft beer. We have Ashe County a lot from Ohio, Uncorked in Mayberry, what once was cheeses that can be snacked on, and we and it’s exciting. primarily a retail shop for Yadkin Valley do Nancy’s chocolate-covered truffl es,” It’s fun being part of wines, is growing into something much said Barnett, noting that Nancy’s candy it, the town growing,” more with Barnett’s recent purchase of is made in nearby Meadows of Dan, said Barnett. the established store. Virginia. Another offering is local wine “And we’re producing Originally owned and operated by jellies, and hand-rolled cigars from Mark some great unique wines,” another downtown business owner, who Bullin. added Blevins of the region. still has a presence at another store in The shop offers varieties from 20 Yad- “We are supporting the locals the historic district, Barnett acquired the kin Valley wineries now and the duo is with the wine, jellies, beer and wine shop in August 2014. hoping to add more in the near future. more.” “We were looking at opening a shop The walls display local art, and a cou- In addition to other Yadkin Valley on Main Street and were looking for a ple of times a month Uncorked is the site wines, the shop offers four of its own building,” explained Barnett. She learned of live music, with a schedule found on house wines — Floyd’s Flat Top, a semi- that the previous owner was wanting to the shop’s Facebook page and website. sweet made with a Niagra grape; Andy’s sell, so she jumped at the chance to own For those seeking out a place to Blend, a sweet muscadine; Otis’ Own, a her own wine store. entertain or host an event, Barnett said pinot chardonnay blend; and Barney’s “Liz (Blevins)and I were going to open they will open at night for private events Nip, a merlot. a gift shop, but when this came available, and parties. “That is a big thing for us, and they are I bought it and she works part-time with While all of the wines aren’t avail- good wines,” said Barnett of the wines me,” said Barnett, who said she’s always able for tasting all the time, Barnett said sitting a top a barrel on display as visi- enjoyed drinking wine and has learned weekly the shop rotates out varieties for tors walk through the front doors of the a lot more about it in the last year she’s tasting availability. shop. owned the shop. “We are not just a wine retail shop,” Uncorked in Mayberry is open seven Blevins, a transplant from Florida who she said, with Blevins adding it is a wine days a week at 126 N. Main St., Mount moved to the area with her husband who shop and wine bar. Airy, and can be found on Facebook at is originally from Surry County 10 years “We are trying to transition to some- Uncorked. Summer 2015

| ago, had worked for seven and a half where people can come out and have years at downtown winery, Old North a glass of wine, relax and visit with Wendy Byerly Wood is editor of The State Winery, serving as tasting manager friends,” said Barnett. Tribune in Elkin, The Yadkin Ripple and so she was familiar with the ins and outs “I like being involved in my The Pilot. She can be reached at 336-258-4035 or on Twitter @ of the wine industry. hometown and being down- wendywoodeditor. “I wanted something more fun, and town,” she said of why she I found out about the wine industry,” wanted to join the dozens of On The Vine | 8 As more than a wine retail shop, visitors can sit at barrel tables and other high-top tables and a bar to Wendy Byerly Wood | On The Vine enjoy a glass or bottle of Yadkin Valley Sandra Barnett, left, and Liz Blevins have a love of Yadkin Valley wines wine or a craft beer. and share that with visitors to Mount Airy at Uncorked in Mayberry. On The Vine Vine The On | Summer 2015 Summer

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ROSE HILL — A forklift laden with white cardboard boxes makes its way across the shiny ﬂ oor of a production facility in this small eastern Duplin County town. The driver backs up, adjusts his load and moves forward again, positioning the dozens of boxes next to row after row of like products, all emblazoned with the beach-themed insignia synonymous with the Duplin Winery. One room over, fewer than a dozen workers are oversee- ing a production line, where empty glass bottles are dumped onto a conveyor belt and channeled through an elaborate maze that sees those bottles ﬁ lled with wine, corked, labeled, packaged and boxed before being carted to the distribution room. An hour after the process begins, 7,000 bottles of “cool, sweet and easy” sipping wines, products of Duplin Winery, are ready to be shipped to one of the 13 states that carries one or all of the Fussell family’s 45 or so varieties. Some might end up just down the road, on Sycamore Street in Rose Hill, at the winery, where it might be served with lunch in the facility’s bistro or sampled by travelers pulling into the facility from Interstate 40. Sometimes, it seems, as many crates of wine head out the door to waiting cars as come in the winery from the production facility. And that’s just what brothers Dave and Jonathan Fussell want to see as they continue the successful wine business started back in the mid-1970s by their father, David, grandfather, Daniel “Big D” Fussell Sr., and their uncle, Daniel Fussell Jr. “We have been very, very blessed,” Jonathan Fussell said, pointing out the rich history, and rich heritage, that has made the winery — and the Muscadine grape — a familiar name in eastern North Carolina and beyond. It is, he pointed out, the oldest winery in the state of North Carolina, a point of pride for the Fussell family, who readily credits all of their success to great customers and blessings from God. “We have some wonderful, loyal customers who have helped make this family venture a tremendous success. The Lord has richly blessed us … more they we deserve,” said Fussell, who heads up retail operations at Duplin Winery and serves as vice president. Brother Dave is president and CEO, but the two basically swap titles in the other business, Dupline

Summer 2015 Wine Family. | Those blessings began in the 1970s when the Muscadine grape was considered, Jonathan Fussell said, “a wonder crop.” A company in New York was paying big money for the

Whether its Hatteras or Black River Red, Magnolia or some of their latest Sangria, the Fussell

On The Vine family now produces some 45 different wines, most of which can be sampled at the Rose Hill | winery locatded at 505 N. Sycamore St. in Rose Hill.

20 Sherry Matthews | On The Vine Sherry Matthews | On The Vine Shelves in the Duplin Winery are filled to capacity with many of the more than 40 varieties of wine the family-owned business supplies across 13 states North Carolina grapes, and the elder Fussells began growing them for that company. When the price bottomed out a few years later, it was time, the younger Fussell noted, for his father, grandfather and uncle to ﬁ nd a way to salvage their livelihood. Getting into the wine-making business themselves seemed the logical solution, and that’s just what they did. “My grandfather contributed the building and my dad and my uncle began making wine right here in Rose Hill, using the grapes we were harvesting.” It was, Fussell said, “a true family operation,” with in-laws, aunts, uncles and grandchildren pitch- ing in to do what they could, be it stomp the grapes or help bottle the wine. Using a converted hog trailer, the Fussells began to peddle their product to distributors and soon the family and Duplin Winery were making a name for themselves. Sherry Matthews | On The Vine

“At one time, I can’t remember the year, we made up about Filled and corked bottles of Duplin wine make their way to the labeling Vine The On 57 percent of all the tax collected for wine in the state. I’m not machine during a normal production day at a facility just down the road sure where we are now, but it’s probably still a good number,” from the Duplin Winery in Rose Hill. Fussell pointed out. It wasn’t always easy at the winery, however. When the Fus- accessories are sold, along with specialty items. sells ﬁ rst began their venture, the town and its citizens didn’t “My dad came up with the idea of opening the Bistro,” Fus- sell pointed out. “He was trying to give customers a reason to want a winery in their midst and, in fact, the governing board | had voted not to allow it. But because there were some 72 fami- keep coming back to the winery. Offering them a restaurant 2015 Summer lies growing grapes in N.C. at the time, all in need of a place to with great food and providing entertainment through our dinner sell their crop, the state intervened. shows was what he came up with. It has been a real asset and In 1976, the winery opened for business; one year later bot- it’s done exactly what he thought it would.” tling began at the Sycamore Street facility. As its popularity Coupled with entertainment and food was the Fussell fam- increased so did the need to move the bottling operation into its ily’s mantra of treating people well. “That’s something that has own facility, paving the way for more retail space at the winery, been instilled in all of us over the years: it’s important to build | which now features a large tasting room, The Bistro restaurant, good relationships, offer people the best and treat them nice, 21 where the wines are featured, and an area where clothing and always treat them nice. If you do those things, they’ll keep coming back.” It didn’t hurt that along with following those powerful rules, the Fussells were providing a sweet tasting wine that was tempting the palates of more and more people every year. “We had tremendous growth from 1996 through 2011,” Fussell said, admitting that there was a downturn in 2011, when the winery went from double-digit sales to single digits. “Let’s just say 2012 was our wake-up call, and we answered it with a vengeance. We recognized that we had to put ourselves into making this business a success every day. Doing that and having such good, loyal customers allowed us to build back our success. Today, wow, it’s just amazing how well the business is doing.” In 2015, the winery produces 1.6 million gallons of wine a year, making it, Fussell noted, the largest winery in the south. More than 100,000 visitors experience the Rose Hill winery and production facility each year, and Duplin wine is distributed in 13 states. The winery is involved in some 210 events a year, 50 of them at the winery and another 160 at venues and festivals across the state. Their wines are award winning and include such favorites as Black River Red; Magnolia, which was featured in Martha Stew- art Living as a favorite summertime wine; Hatteras Red, a North Carolina favorite; and Scuppernong, the oldest wine in America. A new favorite is becoming the Duplin Sangria, which is growing in popularity now. “We are very proud of our wines,” Fussell said. “We believe our commitment to excellence shines through with every sip.” The winery’s continued success has allowed the Fussell family to take their winery on the road, with plans to open a sec- Sherry Matthews | On The Vine ond facility in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this summer. The Duplin Winery tour guide Lynne Sheffield talks about about one of the many popular and award-winning wines produced by the Fussell family during a tasting. 15,000-square-foot facility, located beside Barefoot Landing, will Summer 2015 | On The Vine

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22 offer guided wine tours, bottling by hand and retail space. Those taking the tours also will see cooking demonstrations Fussell said the facility should be able to accommodate some accompanied by a presentation about the early days of the win- 200-plus guests for guided wine tastings at one time, making it ery when Duplin ﬁ rst sold its wines in mason jars before moving the largest wine-tasting station on the Grand Strand. The loca- to more traditional wine bottles. tion also will include more than 5,000 square feet of retail space “We want this to be a real attraction, and we think it will be,” featuring Duplin wines, as well as specialty drinks, foods and Fussell said. merchandise. And it will have the Fussell mark of excellence written all over “We will be bottling about 1,000 bottles per hour by hand it. “It has taken us a long time to get here but we are excited to at the Myrtle Beach facility, and people will be able to watch it be doing this in Myrtle Beach. It’s a dream come true. being done,” Fussell pointed out, noting that there would not be “I said it once, but I’ll say it again, we have been very, very a restaurant in the South Carolina facility. blessed, richly so, and my family is very, very thankful.”

Sherry Matthews | On The Vine Barbara Shook | Shutterbugs III Crew members haul a pallet laden with bottles of wine to the storage facility A Greensboro family makes a stop at the Duplin Winery where they spend where they await pickup and distribution. time in the tasting room sampling some of the many wines offered — and produced — by the winery.

Barbara Shook | Shutterbugs III Barbara Shook | Shutterbugs III Where it all begins — in one of the Fussell family’s many vineyards in Duplin Glass bottles by the dozen are loaded on the conveyor belt in the Duplin County, this one just outside of Rose Hill’s city limits on a 75-acre site that Winery Production facility where, in about an hour’s time, they will be filled, now houses a chapel for weddings and receptions as well as an amphitheater. corked, labeled, packed and ready for shipment.

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24 www.fullersbbq.com “A dear friend of mine has for years been the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival’s number one cheerleader and has repeat- edly invited me to join her. I’d been reluc- tant because festivals are often crowded and not well organized,” Royal explained. “Well, lucky for me, my friend is getting married this year and wanted to celebrate her bachelorette at the festival and I’m now one of the festival’s biggest fans.” Royal said she and members of her group made new friends on the shuttle ride from the Fairfi eld Inn to the festival and the fun didn’t stop there. “The festival was the perfect setting to celebrate my favorite bride-to-be,” Royal added. “It was so festive, fun, and stress- free. There was such a feeling of warmth and community and our group could not have had a better time. I’m already counting down to next year. We are all so appreciative to the event organizers and our fellow festival-goers for making a special day even more special.” Royal said her favorite wines of the day were RagApple Lassie’s Boonville Blanc and Grassy Creek’s Guernsey Red and White Barn Breeze. Karen Holbrook | On The Vine Cook said there were several bach- Representatives from Chatham Hill Winery offer samples to guests. elorette groups celebrating at Saturday’s event and she has heard stories of married couples who met or had their fi rst date at the festival. The musical entertainment for the festival, both bands brought back by popular demand from last year, was once again a hit. Cook said that they received many calls after last year’s festival asking that blues band Blues Deville and soul and motown band Carolina Soul Band be brought back for the festival. “We enjoyed both bands. Carolina Soul Band got people up and dancing and they left you wanting more,” said Kathy and Paul Petras, fi rst-time visitors to the festival. Another big draw for the Petras family was the chance to sample wines of the Photo courtesy of Laura Gaylord Yadkin Valley that are not typically found Carolina Soul Band gets the crowd revved up and dancing at the 14th annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival.

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Karen Holbrook may be reached On The Vine | at 336-258-4059 or on Twitter @ Karen Holbrook | On The Vine KarenHolbrook00. 26 Long lines formed at the tent for Skull Camp Brewery as festival goers lined up to sample craft beer. WINEMAKER’S CORNER ‘Tis always the season By Dana Acker cheeses with dark bread. Afterwards a not the fi ctional character who sang that For On The Vine dram or two or ten of a robust, old Port, or cute little ditty in the Disney fi lm of the same a Port-styled wine that cannot be called name, but you get my drift, someone came As we wind our way into the “dog days” “Port” because the Portugese went and up with the idea of adding a spot of the old of summer, we can all give thanks that we protected the name, or another fortifi ed sugar to the wine to teach the alcohol a few don’t live any farther South than we do, as wine of your choice, sipped while warm- manners. there really are places with even worse heat ing around a cheery fi re, can do an awful The English quickly discovered that the and humidity than North Carolina. To many lot to make cold, old bones feel just a tad only sugar to be found was in the Carib- of us, that may prove to be little comfort as younger, as the glass goes down. Trust me bean. The problem with that scenario was the mercury rises, and the days guarantee on this — I’m a trained professional. But the that if one had a wooden ship laden with to, as the old timers used to say, “take the question is sure to be begged, “What if my coin of the realm bound for the Caribbean, starch out of you.” bones aren’t so old and cold — what about there was a better than average chance said As we walk around somewhere between me?” Well, you can just sit by the fi re and sip wooden ship was not coming home fl ying medium rare and well done, we may, your fortifi ed beverage of choice until you the same fl ag, and all that shiny coin of the perhaps consider the tailoring of our con- grin yourself into a set of golf ball cheeks. realm was going to be squandered on dirty sumption of tasty libations to the season in That’s allowed too. big pints o’ rum and ladies of the evening, which we fi nd ourselves. Summer is a time Speaking of which — here’s a good yarn in back alleys of some conquered Spanish to enjoy cool, fruity, good tasting drinks. to impress your friends while sipping your island outpost, that today bears an expen- If I may paraphrase an idea put forth by Port around the fi re. And, it’s mostly true. sive resort, and a basks in a healthy tourist Ernest Hemmingway, Americans tend to Do you know where and how Port came to trade. drink more to relieve stress, and therefore be? Well the story goes that up until recent Given the aforementioned risks, someone drink more harsh drinks that taste more of times, the English could not grow grapes, got the bright idea that the grapes them- alcohol than anything else. Group “YUK!” and having a fondness for good wine, they selves contained sugar, and that by adding Everybody with me? On the other hand, were dependent on France to supply their the brandy to the fermenting grape must our friends and neighbors in Latin America need. The problem with that scenario was while the sugar remained high, they could and the Caribbean drink to enjoy life, hence that the French and the English were always arrest said fermentation (essentially just get- their drinks are fruit based, sweet and taste going to war with each other. As soon as ting the yeast drunk and passed out) and wonderful. Would it hurt for a bit of that to the fi rst shot was fi red, the French cut off create a sweet, fl avorful, high alcohol wine rub off on us? I think not. Papa H would the wine supply, and shortly thereafter the that could age for a long time in a wooden agree, I believe. English began experiencing withdrawal barrel without spoiling. And that Boys and So while all the naysayers and sticks in symptoms. Girls, is how Port came to be (roughly). Oh the mud look down their collective noses, Hoping to show those pesky Frenchmen yes, lest I forget, English Port drinkers have and accuse drinkers of sweet, fruity wines a thing or two, the English decided that the lived happily ever after. of not really being wine drinkers because best way to remedy the situation was to fi nd Now pull up a little clos- they’re not quaffi ng a $150 Cali Cab, we can another supplier of all things vino. A scour- er to the fi re, have another don our Hawaiian shirts and sandals, fi nd ing of the continent soon revealed a healthy sip of Port and it’s your turn some shade, crank up some good summer wine industry in Portugal — those good to tell a tale — Salud. tunes and drink to enjoy life. And whether folks who own Brazil, and almost speak your glass sports a nice NC Traminette, or Spanish, but not quite. A deal was struck, Dana Acker is the winemaker Sangria, or the fermentation of your favorite and the wine, in wooden casks, were loaded and distiller at Shadow Springs tropical fruit, or the equally fruit forward on a wooden ship in warm seas bound for a Vineyard and Windsor Run Cellars in Hamptonville. offering of a Pinot Grigio or Viognier (you long voyage to the north seas. get the picture) you can raise a hearty The wine arrived on the shores of merry “SALUD!” to friends and loved ones, and old England, but the problem with that simply forget about the humidity for a spell. scenario was that due to the arduous jour- Soon enough the “dog days” will begin ney, quite often the wine was spoiled. The to fade with the lessening light of day, the English then decided that the best way to harvests will be gathered in, and the air remedy the situation was to add brandy to will develop a tell-tale “bite.” The Hawai- the wine, seeing that alcohol is a preserva- Vine The On ian shirts and sandals will give way to boot tive. Indeed the next shipments of wine did socks and hoodie sweaters. But never fear, not spoil, but the wine tasted something summer will return one day. In the mean like a good Cabernet with several shots of time we have the opportunity to adjust our liquor in it. It seemed that it only paired well enjoyment of life to something a bit more with knock your teeth out bar-

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