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Hardwick Vineyard & Winery "Pioneer Pumpkin" (Grape wine with pumpkin and spice) A--Just for Kicks--Review


I was just given a bottle of this which someone had brought to their house for Thanksgiving.

First this is what the winery owner writes about this wine:Made from primarily Cayuga White with a touch of Seyval Blanc, this is a truly elegant white wine with delicate touches of citrus and orange peel. Dry clean, clear and crisp. Pairs nicely with seafood, mild cheeses and light appetizers.

Here is my professional review:
Very pale slightly yellow hue with aromas of Pie dough, cinnamon, crushed mixed nuts, and something sweet that is slightly nauseating.

Palate--Sweet, cloying, slightly effervescent, the nasty bouquet is completely replicated on the palate and I could not bring myself to swallow it.

I do not know if the people who brought this to Thanksgiving dinner did it as a joke or if they thought it might be a proper wine for the occasion, or if they had tasted it first before bringing one to dinner.
This is a wretched attempt at being creative which is fine but in the name of decency don't try and sell it.  I have to run and rinse this awful taste out of my mouth.  I could not find a price for this wine but if they were giving it away paying people to take it, it wouldn't be worth the hassle of carrying the bottle of premise. That this wine is being sold, is nearly criminal.  It comes from Massachusetts so... well CAVEAT EMPTOR!


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