Category Archives: Blind Tasting

Roanoke Vineyards Smackdown 4 Recap: The Audience Wins!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

In the above photo, this is kinda what we were talking about when the first wine was poured at the Roanoke Vineyards 4th Smackdown: “…Ok. There is no question this is a Riesling…” “…It’s young for sure…” “…I am leaning … Continue reading →

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Smacked Around At The “Smackdown”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

One and done. Stumped by a local wine. My head hung low and I walked away with my tail between my legs. Last weekend at Roanoke Vineyards, they held their “March Madness Smackdown Tournament” This was the third Smackdown I … Continue reading →

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A SMACKDOWN Recap

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

The other night at Roanoke Vineyards, Melissa and I were 2 of 40 lucky people to join in on a very interesting and fun event. A winemaker’s smackdown. The object was to taste wines from around the world and … Continue reading →