Memorial Day - May Wine & Walks

 
You may have been reading about recent freezing temperatures in New York's wine regions. We are happy to report that Mother Nature was kind and those blistering temperatures did not come to us here in WNY. So, we are relieved - the grape buds pictured above were not damaged by extreme termperatures!


 MAY WINE   RED    WHITE    EVENTS


                                         
I can't stop talking about the Estate's newest vintage of May Wine!
Staff-member, Matt observed that this spring's vintage has some sweet spicy, curry notes. I could taste spicy floral aromas too - but couldn't describe or identify them exactly. And then I was standing in the Woodland Garden, surrounded by sweet woodruff, and noticed its small white flowers did indeed have that same floral aroma!  

I started planting sweet woodruff as a salute to Winemaker Jeff Murphy's inspiration to reproduce the Germanic tradition of "Mai Wein Bowle".  Now the garden has become lush enough that we're going to add  a table and some chairs to make a special location for wine tastings. More on that to come soon!

Our May Wine is a simple and elegant wine to serve at all of your Memorial Day weekend activities - brunch, lunch, and supper. Just drop a strawberry into the flute or glass and you'll be celebrating spring, "German-style". 

Enjoy and Happy Spring!
Jennifer & Fred Johnson


VINEYARD WALKS AT THE ESTATE
  
 
Whether strolling on this woodland path flanked by sweet woodruff or exploring the vineyards on the way to the pond, Johnson Estate has unsurpassed agricultural vistas. Self-Guided Walks are offered both Saturday and Sunday mornings are now on our Event Calendar. Reserve here - and yes, dogs and children are welcome! You may also purchase walks when you happen to be at the winery and
Mother Nature calls you for a vineyard walk!  


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Westfield, NY 14787

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