I went to the German towns of Hermann and Augusta to taste the local wines. Here are my notes. I'm no Doug Frost.
Oak Glen
Oak Glen is about a mile and a half east of Hermann.
Rip-off alert. To get to Oak Glen you must drive what seems like a mile on a one-lane gravel road. Half-way down this road I got a $2.50 a head shake down for admission to the grounds. Only winery visited where this practice was observed. Also, there was a $0.50 per tasting fee. Also, only place where this was observed.
What was the cover charge for? A guy with a guitar and a drum machine. Big whoop.
The winery is pretty it looks over a valley facing north towards the MO river.
Now my tasting notes.
Vidal-OK
White Port-Tasty Too sweet for my tastes. However, if you like a sweet white after dinner wine, this would be worth a try.
Chambourcin-Yuck. Off nose. Finished with a strong hint of battery acid.
St Vincent-Probably the best wine here. I bought a bottle just to avoid the tasting charge.
Monday, October 18, 2004
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