Baltimore Bend Vineyard

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jul 02, 2017

Favorite Wine: C2 (C squared)

This was a cute little winery, and our server (the mayor of Waverly???) was very friendly. Really enjoyed many of their wines. As I look through my list and notes, and had many that I could have easily purchased, but had to limit myself!! ;) I generally have been a sweet wine person, but am now more midway, the semi-sweets and semi-dry's, but here at Baltimore Blend, I really enjoyed the C2 (C squared), which is Norton and Chambourcin grapes. It is aged in stainless steel, which I prefer over the oaky flavors. Very nice wine! Others that I enjoyed were the Encore, Last Minute, Cirrus, 2015 Vignoles, and the Joli Vin.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 17, 2016

Favorite Wine: 2012 Norton Reserve

Norton Wine Review: The adage of 'best-for-last' was completely the opposite for our six Kansas City area Norton winery visits. Unfortunately for the following five wineries, all had to be compared to our first encounter with hostess, Barbara, who accommodated our telephone request for an early arrival. BBV is a roadside store venue which maybe average, at best, in ambiense, but made up with 5-star friendliness. The first grape vine plantings began in 1997, with the tasting room opening in 2004. On this day seventeen grape and two fruit (apple, peach) wines were available. Their 2012 Norton ($18) American oaked wine was still a bit 'green' which I think will benefit from a few more years of rest in the bottle. Now here comes the sad part of this report not knowing what our day of tastings would encounter around Kansas City, ~ we only bought six of BBV's 2012 Norton Reserve ($20) produced in French oak. Thank you BBV for offering this unusually refined and complex example of Missouri's state grape/wine. This Norton example can easily stand up to any Norton found in VA, GA, KY and of course, Missouri. Also enjoy their nice, long finish American oaked Chambourcin ($18) and 2014 'C-squared' Chambourcin/Norton blend ($14) produced entirely in stainless steel vats. Baltimore Bend Vineyard is a Kansas City must stop wine venture.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Nov 01, 2011

Favorite Wine: 2006 Cynthiana

We added this winery to our upper tier of wineries in Missouri. They had several nice wines including several interesting blends. Many nice price points too. The 2006 Cynthiana was a nicer one that we have tasted. It was full-bodied and fruity with just enough oak and nicely balanced. The Norton Chambourcin blend was quite nice too. They had a couple really interesting blends in the Encore (Cynthiana, Chambourcin, Chardonel and Concord) and the Joli Vin which is a blush comprised of Norton, Seyval and Chardonel. The interior of the tasting room is very nicely done. We didn't use the outdoor patio due to the late October weather. Too bad the deck isn't in a different setting that along the highway. But heck with your special someone or the right friends, the deck is probably okay too.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Aug 16, 2009

Favorite Wine: 2006 Cynthiana Reserve

The people were so friendly (even gave us summer squash!) and a nice selection of wine. The Cynthiana reserve (2006) was delightful. Nice large room to sit and gab. Small deck outside, right off the highway.