I can't tell you how many times I've driven past Harbor Ridge Winery on Highway 42 in Egg Harbor and never stopped but it was always full of cars and folks sitting outside. Well on our yearly trek to the Door County Peninsula I just had to stop and see for myself why all the visitors. Found out pretty quickly they produce wines for all types of wine lovers from dry aged to fruity and sweet. Do a little tasting, check out all the winery swag, listen to live music on the weekends and finally grab that bottle and sit on the patio enjoying wine in the outdoors. Oh and the staff is so friendly and helpful. They did appreciate my Packer attire.
So the labels are both fun and serious I'll say. Now today I'll talk about the 2017 Pinot Noir but the other wines I purchased on my visit were the Three Wise Guys Pinot Grigio, 2018 Chardonnay, Savvy Blonde Sauv Blanc and finally Bouquet Rose. I'll taste those in the near future (although I did kill one of my bottles of Pinot Grigio on a hot July day).
The 2017 Pinot has a really nice nose of dark cherries and cranberries, woodsy forest floor and a kiss of spice. The mouth is really really good with the dark cherries intertwined with a cranberry/strawberry cluster combo and finishing with a hint of vanilla and spice. Flavor packed wine yet sophisticated and elegant. My only regret was not grabbing more of this wine. It's only a 6 hr drive..... roadtrip!
Put Door County Wisconsin on your bucket list and make sure you stop by Harbor Ridge Winery when you visit. As they say "Solving The World's Problems One Sip At A Time".
Cheers
Dan
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