At the Market This Week: Boordy Vineyards

At long last, we are so excited to have Boordy Vineyards with us at Cheverly Community Market this Saturday...we are in for a real treat!

This week, Boordy Vineyards will bring the following wines:

ICONS OF MARYLAND SERIES

Seyval Chardonnay Vidal

Description: Crisp, clean, and dry - but very approachable, with hints of tropical fruit in the nose (banana, pineapple), honeydew melon, and a suggestion of herbs. The “Rockfish” is our most versatile white wine: it is refreshing by itself, and it is an excellent companion to a wide range of foods, be it a casual picnic or a formal dinner.

Body: Light

Finish: Dry

Suggested foods: Caesar salad, béarnaise sauce, lemon flavored dishes, flounder, oysters Rockefeller, steamed mussels

Riesling

Description: Classic Riesling aromas of honeysuckle citrus and apricots are followed by mouth watering acidity that perfectly balances the wine’s sweetness.

Body: Light

Finish: 3% residual sweetness

Suggested foods: Indian and Asian cuisine, sushi, honey glazed ham, lemon chicken, baked beans, steamed crabs or shrimp

Petit Cabernet

Description: A medium bodied cabernet sauvignon with characteristic aromas of cedar, tobacco, briar fruits and plum with soft tannins, ready for drinking when young.

Body: Medium

Finish: Dry

Suggested foods: Grilled hamburgers and tuna steaks, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, shepherd’s pie, hard cheeses

LANDMARK SERIES

Merlot 2008

Description: A deep, jammy red wine with soft tannins and a rich array of aromas derived from ripe fruit aged patiently in French and American oak barrels.

Body: Full

Aging: French and American oak

Finish: Dry

Vineyards & winemaking: Merlot, one of the great varieties of the Bordeaux region of France, has won a worldwide following for its deep ruby hue, rich aromas, and soft palate. Boordy's 2008 and 2009 Merlots are made with grapes grown by the Stokes Family vineyards in Lodi, California. Beginning with the 2010 harvest our Merlot is sourced from 100% estate grown grapes as our new vineyards become productive.  Limited production: 915 cases.

Suggested foods: Rib eye steaks, leg of lamb, grilled pork loin with garlic & rosemary, triple cream cheeses and aged cheddars.

JUST FOR FUN SERIES

Spiced Wassail

Sweet, hearty red wine blended with spices.  Serve heated to warm the soul on winter nights, or enjoyed chilled over ice to refresh the spirit. Our original “Just For Fun” wine, Boordy’s Wassail was first served hot from a punch bowl at a winter open house in the early 1980’s. The name derives from the Old English word meaning “good cheer” and refers to the traditional drink used to greet carolers during the holidays and to welcome visitors into the warmth of your home from early October until the end of March. By gently heating Wassail on the stove or in a crock pot, the natural aromas of spices and wine will fill the room with holiday warmth. Poured into a thermos, hot Wassail is great for walks in the country, sporting events, and parties by the bonfire.

Jazz Berry

The pure juices of strawberries and raspberries harmonize to produce a wine with racy fruit flavors and a sweet/tart finish.

In the Spirit:

When we say “Just for Fun”, we are serious! We created JazzBerry by thinking outside the grape and selecting two delectable fruits that would complement each other, bringing out their best qualities and yielding a whole that is greater than its parts. We have created a wine to enliven the most rigorous social settings (a Boordy Summer Concert, for instance), a wine that plays on the palate with the raucous harmonies of old world jazz. Enjoy a glass and grab a dance partner!

Boordy Vineyards has played a seminal role in the renaissance of regional wines in America. Founders Philip and Jocelyn Wagner established Maryland's first commercial winery in Baltimore City in 1945, and their success at producing classically-styled wines inspired many pioneers around the country to follow their example. Today, owners Rob and Julie Deford, along with winemaker Tom Burns and the rest of the Boordy family, craft a wonderful variety of wines in three series: Landmark, Icons of Maryland, and Just for Fun. From complex, refined, traditional wines to eclectic modern tastes, Boordy has something for every palate. We encourage you to explore the whole range!

See our original Boordy Vineyards post (including an interesting video about the winery) here.

At long last, we are so excited to have Boordy Vineyards with us at Cheverly community Market this Saturday...we are in for a real treat!
This week, Boordy Vineyards will bring the following wines:

ICONS OF MARYLAND SERIES

SEYVAL CHARDONNAY VIDAL

Description: Crisp, clean, and dry - but very approachable, with hints of tropical fruit in the nose (banana, pineapple), honeydew melon, and a suggestion of herbs. The “Rockfish” is our most versatile white wine: it is refreshing by itself, and it is an excellent companion to a wide range of foods, be it a casual picnic or a formal dinner.
Body: Light
Finish: Dry
Suggested foods: Caesar salad, béarnaise sauce, lemon flavored dishes, flounder, oysters Rockefeller, steamed mussels

RIESLING

Description: Classic Riesling aromas of honeysuckle citrus and apricots are followed by mouth watering acidity that perfectly balances the wine’s sweetness.
Body: Light
Finish: 3% residual sweetness
Suggested foods: Indian and Asian cuisine, sushi, honey glazed ham, lemon chicken, baked beans, steamed crabs or shrimp

ICONS OF MARYLAND SERIES

PETIT CABERNET

Description: A medium bodied cabernet sauvignon with characteristic aromas of cedar, tobacco, briar fruits and plum with soft tannins, ready for drinking when young.
Body: Medium
Finish: Dry
Suggested foods: Grilled hamburgers and tuna steaks, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, shepherd’s pie, hard cheeses

LANDMARK SERIES

MERLOT 2008

Description: A deep, jammy red wine with soft tannins and a rich array of aromas derived from ripe fruit aged patiently in French and American oak barrels.

Body: Full
Aging: French and American oak
Finish: Dry

Vineyards & winemaking: Merlot, one of the great varieties of the Bordeaux region of France, has won a worldwide following for its deep ruby hue, rich aromas, and soft palate. Boordy's 2008 and 2009 Merlots are made with grapes grown by the Stokes Family vineyards in Lodi, California. Beginning with the 2010 harvest our Merlot is sourced from 100% estate grown grapes as our new vineyards become productive.  Limited production: 915 cases.

Suggested foods:  Rib eye steaks, leg of lamb, grilled pork loin with garlic & rosemary, triple cream cheeses and aged cheddars.

JUST FOR FUN SERIES

SPICED WASSAIL

Sweet, hearty red wine blended with spices.  Serve heated to warm the soul on winter nights, or enjoyed chilled over ice to refresh the spirit.Our original “Just For Fun” wine, Boordy’s Wassail was first served hot from a punch bowl at a winter open house in the early 1980’s. The name derives from the Old English word meaning “good cheer” and refers to the traditional drink used to greet carolers during the holidays and to welcome visitors into the warmth of your home from early October until the end of March. By gently heating Wassail on the stove or in a crock pot, the natural aromas of spices and wine will fill the room with holiday warmth. Poured into a thermos, hot Wassail is great for walks in the country, sporting events, and parties by the bonfire.

JAZZ BERRY

The pure juices of strawberries and raspberries harmonize to produce a wine with racy fruit flavors and a sweet/tart finish.

In the Spirit:

When we say “Just for Fun”, we are serious! We created JazzBerry by thinking outside the grape and selecting two delectable fruits that would complement each other, bringing out their best qualities and yielding a whole that is greater than its parts. We have created a wine to enliven the most rigorous social settings (a Boordy Summer Concert, for instance), a wine that plays on the palate with the raucous harmonies of old world jazz. Enjoy a glass and grab a dance partner!

Boordy Vineyards has played a seminal role in the renaissance of regional wines in America. Founders Philip and Jocelyn Wagner established Maryland's first commercial winery in Baltimore City in 1945, and their success at producing classically-styled wines inspired many pioneers around the country to follow their example. Today, owners Rob and Julie Deford, along with winemaker Tom Burns and the rest of the Boordy family, craft a wonderful variety of wines in three series: Landmark, Icons of Maryland, and Just for Fun. From complex, refined, traditional wines to eclectic modern tastes, Boordy has something for every palate. We encourage you to explore the whole range!




See our original Boordy Vineyards post (including an interesting video about the winery) here.