Jenn: A taste of the Amish country
Upon my learning of Ohio’s wine producing capabilities, I made it my mission to seek out such wines to see how they ranked in my tasting experience.
Not only was I fortunate enough to go tasting at an Ohio State winery, but I went tasting at a winery in Amish country! Two firsts for me!!
Now, after having an Alexander Valley Silver Oak the evening before, I can honestly say that the wines of Breitenbach Vineyards do NOT measure up to that standard; however, if one is a newbie to the wine world, these wines may be very appropriate to the palate. The first word that leaps to mind is SWEET!! That syrupy sweet quality that one typically finds in Rieslings or even dessert wines such as muscatos, that is the quality of these vintages.
Now, having said that…they are quite tasty. With upwards of 30 flavors to choose from, they do make a delightful digestif after a decadent meal. From Black Raspberry to Rhubarb, Dandelion to Spiced Apple, there is a flavor to satiate all cravings. However, I would say don’t expect to taste anything related to wine in many of these…it is definitely heavy on the fruit…almost like a fruit-juice beverage.
In the end, I found it a very successful journey. Not only was I exposed to the intriguing world of Ohio state wine, but I was able to taste in an environment where the primary mode of transportation is a horse and buggy (and YES I got to ride in one!) J
